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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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Reviews2026 Toyota HiLux in-depth review: New, or just improved?
Toyota’s ninth-gen HiLux sticks closely to a proven formula, mixing modest structural tweaks, mild-hybrid tech and cabin updates with familiar underpinnings to keep Australia’s top-selling ute on track.
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NewsLexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance turns the dial up to 11
With more power, aggressive aero and next-gen steer-by-wire tech, Lexus’s new electric flagship shows how serious the brand is about performance EVs.
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FeaturesCars we wish were sold here: Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac transformed its image from 1980s’ Florida special to modern luxury with one car: the Escalade luxury SUV.
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Reviews2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Elegance review: Improved offering in third generation medium SUV
Tiguan’s third generation chases a more premium feel, adding features and polish – but questions remain over engine efficiency and hybrid options.
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NewsKia set to reveal trio of high-performance electric GT models at Euro motor show
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FeaturesFrom the Wheels archives: The famous ‘lemon’ cover for Wheels Car of the Year in 1979
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NewsMajor road rule changes coming in 2026: What Australian drivers need to know
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FeaturesThe Wheels Interview: Mick Doohan, on life after MotoGP glory
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Reviews2026 Toyota HiLux in-depth review: New, or just improved?
Toyota’s ninth-gen HiLux sticks closely to a proven formula, mixing modest structural tweaks, mild-hybrid tech and cabin updates with familiar underpinnings to keep Australia’s top-selling ute on track.
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NewsLexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance turns the dial up to 11
With more power, aggressive aero and next-gen steer-by-wire tech, Lexus’s new electric flagship shows how serious the brand is about performance EVs.
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FeaturesCars we wish were sold here: Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac transformed its image from 1980s’ Florida special to modern luxury with one car: the Escalade luxury SUV.
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Reviews2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Elegance review: Improved offering in third generation medium SUV
Tiguan’s third generation chases a more premium feel, adding features and polish – but questions remain over engine efficiency and hybrid options.
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NewsKia set to reveal trio of high-performance electric GT models at Euro motor show
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FeaturesFrom the Wheels archives: The famous ‘lemon’ cover for Wheels Car of the Year in 1979
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NewsMajor road rule changes coming in 2026: What Australian drivers need to know
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FeaturesThe Wheels Interview: Mick Doohan, on life after MotoGP glory