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Best Small SUVs 2026: Electric
From affordable newcomers to premium EVs, the latest electric small SUVs promise longer range, smarter technology and improved everyday usability.
Best Small SUVs 2026: Value
From sharp pricing to strong warranties and generous standard features, these small SUVs deliver real-world value beyond the sticker price in 2026’s competitive market.
Best Small SUVs 2026: Hybrid
Hybrid small SUVs are drawing more attention from Australian new car buyers through a combination of improved efficiency, lower running costs and greater flexibility for everyday driving.
Toyota GR Yaris Aero Performance review: Sharpening the rally-bred formula
Track-focused aerodynamic upgrades and rally-inspired revisions make Toyota’s already ferocious hot hatch even more dynamic.
Nissan X-Trail Ti-L e-Power review: How does the hybrid medium SUV measure up to the likes of the RAV4?
A new generation model has already been revealed, but there’s still plenty of life in the Nissan X-Trail Ti-L e-Power hybrid medium SUV.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N review: The most fun you can have without an engine
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N rewrites the electric vehicle rulebook in a package equally at home on the race track as it is on the road.
Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid review: More efficient and powerful… and still great value for the tech
The Chery Tiggo 4 has been a sales star so far in its Australian career, so how does the newer hybrid drivetrain compare to rivals?
Lepas L8 review: Early look at the medium SUV hybrid soon to arrive in Australia
Plug-in hybrid SUV delivers space, comfort and tech, but needs refinement of its mixed dynamics.
GWM Tank 300 plug-in hybrid review: The time is right for this chunky fuel-sipping SUV
GWM’s Tank 300 plug-in hybrid blends rugged off-road capability with improved efficiency, strong performance and generous equipment… now if they can just fix the intrusive safety tech.
Zeekr 8X review: Tech-rich plug-in hybrid SUV with massive power
Flagship plug-in hybrid bound for Australia in 2027 blends huge performance with luxury and innovation.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid review: High-quality medium SUV readies to take on the RAV4
Thirty years and six generations in, Honda knows exactly what it needs to do with the CR-V. And with revisions to the pricing structure and a competitive hybrid drivetrain, its poised to challenge Toyota’s dominance.
Kia EV3 Air Long Range review: Small, electric SUV is practical, polished… with winning real-world range
Kia’s compact crossover electric SUV is edgy, stylish, eye-catching and designed to appeal to a new buyer considering an electric vehicle. Great styling aside, though, how does the value equation stack up?
GAC Aion V review: Electric midsize SUV brings good value and tech, but misses polish
Well-equipped family EV offers strong range and space, though clunky infotainment and overactive safety systems take the shine off.
2026 Toyota RAV4 review: Is it still the benchmark medium SUV?
The new sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 is finally here, but is it still the benchmark in the hotly-contested medium SUV segment?
Car vs Road: Driving the McLaren Artura Spider Shibuya Spirit
Sometimes you need a reset. It certainly helps when you have the key to a 515kW McLaren Artura Spider Shibuya Spirit. Here’s what it was like to drive…
Honda Accord v Toyota Camry: Middleweight sedan showdown
Medium sedans might not be the flavour of the month any more, but as we discovered with two of the stalwarts of the segment, there is still plenty to like about these hybrid family haulers.
Kia EV6 GT review: Update for rapid electric SUV makes it even better… for a price
Kia’s barnstormer EV6 GT gained more range, improved ride and handling, and more range with its recent update. It’s very quick, but what else?
Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid Ultimate review: How does its 1200km range claim measure up?
There was only one way to test Chery’s claim its Super Hybrid system will deliver 1200km of driving range: roadtrip!
Denza Z9GT early review: New all-electric grand tourer makes bold first impression ahead of Australian launch
Tri-motor electric grand tourer prioritises comfort and technology over outright driver engagement, with local debut confirmed at recent Melbourne Motor Show.
Toyota GR86 GTS v Hyundai i30 N Premium: Affordable, sporty driving from two classics of the genre
It’s a question now five decades in the making. Traditional sports car or practical hot hatch? This month Wheels looks for the redline in two of the best to find the answer.
2026 Zeekr X AWD: Premium small SUV arrives to take on established players
Zeekr’s smaller 7X sibling, known simply as X, has been given a refresh, with sharper pricing, faster charging capability and an extended standard feature list. Can it take the fight to its twin-under-the-skin, the Volvo EX30?
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N pushes performance EV formula further
Sharper dynamics, improved refinement and clever tech elevate Hyundai’s second N-badged electric car, blending serious pace with everyday usability.
2026 MG 4 Urban first drive: City-focused EV nails the price point
Following the announcement of local pricing, WhichCar by Wheels gets an early taste of MG’s fresh take on the MG 4, a city-focused, value-first offering for small car buyers otherwise sceptical about the leap to a fully-electric vehicle.
2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet review: Searing hybrid pace from the ultimate 911
Electrified flagship delivers 0–100km/h in 2.6 seconds while remaining the ultimate all-round 911.
