REVIEWS

Smart #1: The small electric SUV with Mercedes heritage
On its second attempt at the Australian market, Smart – co-owned by Geely and Mercedes-Benz – is an all-electric proposition. Here we tested the Smart #1 small electric SUV…

Hyundai Ioniq 9: All-electric, seven-seat ‘king’ of the Hyundai chessboard coming soon
The Hyundai Ioniq 9, a large electric SUV seating six or seven people over three rows, is due to arrive in Australia in the latter half of 2025.

Genesis GV70: Luxury mid-size SUV offers good value compared with rivals
The luxury Genesis GV70 premium mid-size SUV is the first part of a product refresh by the brand in coming years.

MG4: Looking for the ideal second car?
WhichCar explains the key reasons why the MG4 fits the bill for busy families looking for a weekly runabout. In partnership with MG.

Best Small SUVs 2025: Best Value
Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs with the best all-round value on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

Best Small SUVs 2025: Hybrid
Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs using hybrid power on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

Best Small SUVs 2025: Electric
Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs with an all-electric powertrain on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

Best Small SUVs 2025: Over $50K
Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs priced over $50K on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

Best Small SUVs 2025: Under $50K
Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs priced under $50K on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

Best Small SUVs 2025: Under $40K
Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs priced under $40K on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

Best Small SUVs 2025: Under $30K
Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs priced under $30K on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

Battle of the Best Sellers: Wheels group ute test between Ford, Toyota, Mazda and Isuzu
Ford v Holden is dead. Now Australia’s top-selling vehicles are dual-cab utes. Mazda’s prettier new BT-50 can tussle with its Isuzu D-Max twin, but are good looks enough to beat Ford’s Ranger and Toyota’s new HiLux?

Wheels Best Small SUV 2025, overall winner: MG ZS Hybrid+
On value, features, fuel economy, practicality and all-round drive, we think the MG ZS Hybrid+ is this year’s best buy in the small SUV segment.

Corvette E-Ray: Wheels takes the 488KW thunderbolt on a road test from Kinglake to Broadford
The hybrid Corvette E-Ray brings 488kW of fire and fury to bear on one of Victoria’s quietest road routes. On our marks, unleash hell.

Volkswagen Golf GTI’s mid-life makeover
Mid-life updates aim to keep the archetypal hot hatch fun and useable

Hyundai Santa Fe v Kia Sorento: Battle of the 7-seat blockbusters
It’s sibling warfare in this battle of hybrid 7-seat SUVs, but which family hauler is best?

Ford Mustang Ecoboost: Why do things by halves?
The four-cylinder Ford Mustang S560 Ecoboost Coupe offers significant improvements over the previous model but struggles to overcome the enduring appeal of its V8 sibling.

Nissan Qashqai N-Design: Nice update, shame about the price
Wheels takes a first drive in the flagship N-Design version of the updated 2025 car with its clever e-POWER hybrid engine.

Toyota Prado v Ford Everest: Wheels’ ultimate spec battle between challenger and champ
Can the 2023 COTY-winning Everest stave off the newer and fresher LandCruiser Prado? We test the two most popular versions to find out

Porsche Macan: Behind the famous brand’s decision to make the Macan electric
Has Porsche blinked too early in switching the Macan range to electric?

Mazda CX-70: Meet the mid-sized ‘looker’ of the brand’s SUV family
Where does the mid-sized, five-seat, all-wheel-drive CX-70 fit into Mazda’s expanding range of SUV offerings?

Honda HR-V: First drive of compact SUV’s mid-life update
The Honda HR-V’s hybrid drivetrain has resulted in a more refined drive and a model of fuel efficiency.

KIA EV3 Review: Good things, small packages
An important new model for the Korean brand in Australia the EV3 does an awful lot right…

Review: Aston Martin Vantage, upping the ante
Our newest staff member had a true fan boy moment when he took the new Aston Martin Vantage out on the track and opened up it its thunderous twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine.