REVIEWS
Lexus LC500 Convertible review: Refined aggression makes for one of the great grand tourers
You might not have noticed, but in the form of the LC, Lexus has delivered one of the great grand tourers. We take the V8-powered LC500 convertible for a cruise
2026 BMW M2 CS first drive review: The very essence of the M badge
The all-new 2026 BMW M2 CS distills the very essence of the M badge into one, ferocious, rear-wheel drive package.
Connor McNally’s 2016 Ford Ranger
Always on the move, Connor McNally needed a dependable ute – and his Ford Ranger delivers power, value and real-world capability.
Stuart’s Ford Ranger XLT
Stuart chose the Ford Ranger XLT for its mix of family safety, work capability and weekend adventure freedom.
2026 Hyundai Elexio review: New electric mid-size SUV joins the fray
The 2026 Hyundai Elexio might be the most important electric vehicle Hyundai has ever sold in Australia
MG HS Super Hybrid review: Mid-sized SUV is fuel efficient in just the way you want it to be
Plug-in hybrids are starting to find favour – and for good reason, given their inherent practicality, with more than a hint of EV sensibility
2026 BMW M3 CS Touring first drive review: The best wagon in the world?
Lighter, faster and more powerful, what was BMW’s already formidable M3 Touring gets the Competition Sport treatment.
2026 Denza B5 Leopard first drive review: Tech-rich off-roader breaks new ground for BYD
Another brand new to the market, Denza looks to make its mark as BYD’s upscale luxury arm, with a focus on standard equipment and luxury. Should Toyota Prado and Ford Everest be looking over their sheetmetal shoulders?
Powertrain battle! Nissan X-Trail v Tesla Model Y v MG HS Hybrid+
Australian buyers love medium and large SUVs – and the choices have never been more broad than they are right now. The question is, which powertrain suits you? best? Regular hybrid, petrol generator electric, or full electric? Three very different combatants duke it out
2026 BYD Sealion 8 first drive review: How well does its first three-row large SUV measure up?
BYD aims its artillery right at the established large SUV players – Toyota, Hyundai and Kia – with its new Sealion 8. It’s a value packed, large, three-row SUV designed to further the BYD success story in Australia.
2026 BYD Sealion 5 first drive review: Bringing plug-in hybrid tech to a wider audience
The Sealion 5 is BYD’s latest arrival in Australia. With plug-in hybrid technology and sharp pricing, this is the vehicle that is set to take even more market share for the surging brand.
Battle of the budget busters: Three affordable compact SUVs gets the Wheels comparo treatment
Three sharply priced small SUVs from BYD, Mahindra and Suzuki compete for buyers on a tight budget, but as equipment, efficiency and expectations shift, only one contender ultimately delivers true modern-day value.
2026 Kia EV4 first drive review: An affordable alternative to Tesla’s Model 3
With sub-50k pricing, and a competitive standard feature list, Kia has Tesla and BYD square in its sights with the new EV4 electric sedan.
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Wheels’ in-depth review of the Blue Oval’s hardcore work truck
Ford’s Ranger has dominated sales charts as objectively the best dual-cab ute available. Now, in an appeal to fleet and rural buyers looking for the ultimate work truck, there’s a new big dog in town…
2026 Toyota RAV4: The Wheels’ verdict on the sales giant’s new model
Toyota’s sixth-generation RAV4 brings hybrid power across the range, a first-ever PHEV option and a major technology overhaul as the medium SUV icon fights back to the segment’s sharp end.
2026 MG7 review: The sedan strikes back!
An attractive sedan with an MG badge? Who’d have thought? Wheels revisits the past while looking to the future with an early look at the all-new MG7, an exercise in beautiful styling with a drivetrain that promises to offer driving engagement in equal measure
2026 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.
2026 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.
2026 Mazda 6e review: Wheels’ verdict on Mazda’s bold new electric sedan
Mazda goes back to the future, with the return of a popular model – but this time with electric power and RWD. The Mazda 6 is back, baby, but it’s not the 6 you remember.
Popular hatchbacks comparo: Hyundai i30, Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla face off
What’s the best hatchback you can buy on a $40k budget? It’s a simple question. The answer? That’s not quite so straightforward.
2026 Toyota HiLux Wheels review: First drive of the updated version of Australia’s favourite workhorse
Toyota’s updated 2026 HiLux launches into a crowded segment and a sea of challengers, the likes of which it has never had to deal with before. Can the new model’s significant tech updates, specifically, ensure it keeps pace with an ever-changing dual-cab segment?
2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale review: Perhaps the Prancing Horse’s finest road car yet
Ferrari’s most powerful RWD performance car is a force to be reckoned with. Power, precision and performance come together in one glorious, aerodynamically effective package to deliver driving engagement the equal of any roadgoing Ferrari.
2025 Mazda CX-60 G25 review: New grade with 2.5L four-cylinder petrol engine aims for broader appeal
Despite Mazda’s initial premium positioning of the CX-60, the entry point to the range now starts well below $50,000 drive away, with a new four-cylinder petrol engine, to enhance its appeal in this segment.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e review: Strong performing SUV now boasts clever hybrid powertrain
Mercedes-Benz expands its top-selling GLC range with the new GLC 350e plug-in hybrid, combining impressive performance and over 130km of electric range.
