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With up to $60,000 to spend, your SUV budget breaks into the often coveted realm of premium brands as well as unlocking some of the largest models from the mainstream marques. Lots of options can make a decision even harder though, so it pays to have a list of must-haves in mind before you go shopping. Our top recommendations cover a broad selection form this diverse segment to help you get off to a good start.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Hyundai Inster
Hyundai’s pint-sized Inster EV delivers charm, solid engineering and urban range, but faces fierce price competition from cheaper Chinese rivals in Australia’s fast-moving electric city-car market.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: GWM Haval H6 Ultra Hi4 AWD
GWM’s mid-sized hybrid blends huge power, sharp value and family practicality, but its firm ride and hefty weight temper an otherwise standout performance SUV.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Urban
Chery’s Tiggo 7 plug-in hybrid surprises with strong performance, long electric range and generous safety kit, though its firm ride reminds you it’s built to a price.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
BMW’s 2 Series Gran Coupe delivers comfort, polish and familiar driving pleasure, but its somewhat conventional approach failed to truly excite the judges.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year finalists, 3RD: Toyota GR Corolla
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year finalists, 2ND: MG HS Hybrid+ Essence
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News2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year issue now on sale
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Hyundai Inster
Hyundai’s pint-sized Inster EV delivers charm, solid engineering and urban range, but faces fierce price competition from cheaper Chinese rivals in Australia’s fast-moving electric city-car market.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: GWM Haval H6 Ultra Hi4 AWD
GWM’s mid-sized hybrid blends huge power, sharp value and family practicality, but its firm ride and hefty weight temper an otherwise standout performance SUV.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Urban
Chery’s Tiggo 7 plug-in hybrid surprises with strong performance, long electric range and generous safety kit, though its firm ride reminds you it’s built to a price.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
BMW’s 2 Series Gran Coupe delivers comfort, polish and familiar driving pleasure, but its somewhat conventional approach failed to truly excite the judges.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year finalists, 3RD: Toyota GR Corolla
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year finalists, 2ND: MG HS Hybrid+ Essence
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News2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year issue now on sale