REVIEWS
Ultimate plug-in hybrid test: Chery Tiggo 7 v BYD Sealion 5 v Geely Starray EM-i v GWM Haval H6
Hybrid technology paved the way for lower all-round fuel use, and electric vehicles paved the way for those wanting something completely different. But if you want to hedge your bets, plug-in hybrid drivetrains, which have benefited from advances in both petrol and electric technology, are the way to go.
Best Small Cars 2026: Luxury
For buyers seeking compact dimensions without compromising comfort, technology or prestige, these premium small cars deliver luxury features, polished refinement and genuine badge appeal.
Best Small Cars 2026: Performance
From turbocharged hot hatches to all-wheel-drive rally heroes, these performance-focused small cars prove practicality and pulse-raising driving thrills can happily coexist.
Best Small Cars 2026: Electric
Whether affordable city runabout or premium newcomers, these electric small cars combine impressive range, technology, refinement and everyday usability.
Best Small Cars 2026: Hybrid
At its best, hybrid technology delivers lower fuel bills and easy urban driving, making these electrified contenders smarter choices for fuel-conscious Australian buyers.
Best Small Cars 2026: Value
Affordable doesn’t have to mean stripped-out motoring; these contenders combine keen pricing, generous equipment, strong safety, low running costs and genuine everyday appeal.
Hybrid Heroes: Honda HR-V v Hyundai Kona comparison
As hybrid technology reshapes Australia’s favourite vehicle segment, we compare two fuel-sipping small SUVs battling for value, efficiency, practicality and everyday driving appeal
BYD Sealion 7 Premium review: Proof of the progress of Chinese cars
China’s automotive surge is reshaping Australia’s new-car market, and BYD’s Sealion 7 shows exactly why buyers are embracing the change.
Medium SUV comparison: Honda CR-V v Hyundai Tucson v Toyota RAV4 face-off
Medium SUVs remain the backbone of passenger car sales in the Australian new car market and show no sign of slowing down. This month, our reigning pick in the segment, Hyundai’s excellent Tucson, takes on Toyota’s new RAV4 and Honda’s revised CR-V.
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.
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
Honda Prelude review: Can the return of a legend win a new generation of fans?
After 25 long years, Honda’s segment-shaping Prelude is back as part of Honda’s recent resurgence. Can an otherwise modest Civic eHEV powertrain match the Prelude’s grand touring tease? A fast blast on some of Victoria’s best roads answers the question.
Hatchback Hit-Out: Mazda 3 v Kia K4 v Volkswagen Golf
The small car battle has raged in this country ever since Australians first questioned whether a big country was the place for such a vehicle. Wheels puts three of the frontrunners head-to-head…
Nissan X-Trail v Mazda CX-5: Medium-size SUVs go head-to-head in hard-fought segment
Upgraded for 2026, the Nissan X-Trail is primed to take the fight to one of the segment favourites, the Mazda CX-5, which is nearing the end of its life as a new model looms on the horizon
Best Small SUVs 2026, Overall Winner: Honda HR-V
To win a Wheels Best award, a vehicle must possess a wide range of skills, which is exactly why the Honda HR-V is our overall Best Small SUV for 2026.
Best Small SUVs 2026: Performance
Turbocharged petrol power, high-performance hybrids and rapid EVs are pushing boundaries in the small SUV segment, proving practicality and genuine driver appeal can coexist.
Best Small SUVs 2026: Luxury
Premium compact SUVs are evolving rapidly, with electrification, advanced technology and elevated refinement on offer for those who can afford it.
Best Small SUVs 2026: Urban
The best small SUVs for urban mobility, blending efficiency, smart packaging and modern technology to better suit car-heavy Australian cities.
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.
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…
