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AUSTRALIAN SUV REVIEWS

Mazda 6e review: Is there enough of Japan in this Chinese-built electric sedan?
The spiritual successor to the beloved Mazda6 is now an electric sedan built in China.

McLaren W1 review: Wild new hypercar continues legendary F1 and P1 lineage
McLaren’s new W1 continues the lineage from its legendary F1 and P1 predecessors with a lot of power, but also a lot of precision.

Toyota HiLux SR 48V review: Can the updated Aussie favourite keep up with rivals?
It’s been one of Australia’s best-selling vehicles for the past few decades, so how does the latest Toyota HiLux compare against a swarm of new competition?

2027 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire first drive review: Affordable plug-in SUV gets bigger battery for longer range
Six short months ago when we reviewed the 2026 version of this same SUV, we said that Geely had reset the bar in regard to affordable plug-in hybrid driving. Now it’s moved that bar higher again.

Nissan Qashqai Ti-L e-Power review: Updated hybrid brings more efficiency, maintains performance
The e-Power hybrid drivetrain in the Nissan Qashqai was recently updated for greater efficiency and more power… but could the model’s price put buyers off?

Kia PV5 Cargo first drive review: Electric van expands the brand’s Australian offering
With a starting price of $55,990 before on-road costs, the new Kia PV5 Cargo – the brand’s first electric van – isn’t just an impressive technical exercise. It’s also priced right in the middle of the traditional diesel van battle.

Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Elite N Line review: Still a medium SUV benchmark?
If you’re searching for a hybrid medium SUV, there are a dizzying number of options. But for these reasons, the Hyundai Tucson is still one of the best…

Best Commercial Vans 2026: Electric
The latest generation of electric vans offers genuine fleet appeal, but we found only one delivered the strongest overall package.

2026 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid review: What’s Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid SUV really like?
It’s a battlefield out there with new plug-in hybrid SUVs launching at a consistent rate. So why choose the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid? Let’s find out.

2026 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser review: The people’s choice improves… mostly
The big-selling Toyota RAV4 returns with more technology and updated hybrid power. Can the new Cruiser spec remain the medium SUV to beat?

Mazda CX-5 first drive: Can the popular medium SUV find more success without a hybrid option?
The entry to the revised CX-5 range is now $39,990 before on-road costs, signifying just how cut-throat the fight is in the medium SUV segment. Will the lack of a hybrid halt the sales success of Mazda’s most popular vehicle?

Toyota Yaris v Mazda 2: Small cars for the big smoke face off
Traditional rivals Toyota and Mazda tackle the compact city car segment with the Yaris and 2 – one hybrid, one traditional, but both intent on packing the most space into a compact hatch.

Kia EV6 Air review: Large electric SUV’s makeover brings longer range and better tech
Kia’s large electric crossover, the EV6, is impressive in its most affordable guise – the Air RWD – with an appealing combination of driving range and value.

Lexus RZ review: Big changes bring big rewards
Lexus’ flagship electric SUV undergoes a major transformation, addressing most of the shortcomings of its predecessor.

MGS6 EV first drive: A lot of medium SUV for the money
With a price of $49,990 drive away for the entry-grade, but still well-equipped model, the new MGS6 EV undercuts its direct competitors while still delivering a sense of quality and luxury in the medium SUV segment.

BYD Atto 1 review: Small EV breaks new ground in Australia
The BYD Atto 1 is now the cheapest electric car you that can buy in Australia, but should you? Read our review of the top-spec Premium to find out.

Best Commercial Vans 2026: Small
Small vans prove big capability comes in compact packages, delivering car-like driving manners, strong efficiency and practical cargo solutions for urban businesses.

Best Commercial Vans 2026: Medium
Modern medium vans deliver far more than cargo space, combining SUV-like comfort, advanced safety and strong diesel performance for the demands of Australian businesses.

Best Commercial Vans 2026: Large
From fleet operators to owner-drivers, today’s large vans offer greater versatility, stronger safety and more car-like driving manners than ever before

Kia Picanto GT-Line review: A timely reminder that cheap cars still exist
The Kia Picanto is still the cheapest new car in Australia… and for that we should be thankful. So what’s it like behind the wheel?

2026 Ford Ranger first drive: Versatility and V6 power to the fore as rivals circle
With a revised range, the setting of the sun on the bi-turbo four-cylinder engine, and the V6 engine more broadly available, Ford’s sales heavy hitter looks to continue its appeal to Australian new car buyers.

2026 Ford Everest first drive: Updated city SUV you can still take for a bush bash
You won’t pick it from the outside, but the top-selling Ford Everest has been tweaked for its mid-life upgrade, with the headline changes seen under the skin.

Volkswagen Tayron eHybrid review: Large SUV joins Tiguan sibling with hybrid drivetrain
It’s the larger brother to the Tiguan eHybrid, though it does without the extra seats of other Tayron variants. Does the Tayron eHybrid make sense?

Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid review: Medium SUV contender is finally electrified
Hybrid power has finally arrived in the Volkswagen Tiguan range. Should you consider it over another hybrid medium SUV like a RAV4, Tucson, CR-V, etc?
















