Car Reviews

2023 Best Small SUV Under $45K

Looking for an SUV that offers plenty of features, for less than $45,000? We run the rule over eight contenders, including new-generation versions of the Hyundai Kona, Nissan Qashqai, and Subaru Crosstrek (formerly XV)

2023 Best Small SUV Under $35K: Ford Puma ST-Line

Find out which Small SUV under $35k is the best in Australia between the Ford Puma and Hyundai Kona: The fun compact crossover versus a fresh-faced recruit.

2023 Best Small SUV Winner: Volkswagen T-Roc

The Volkswagen T-Roc is the 2023 best small SUV in Australia, thanks to a well-considered range majoring on value, equipment and driveability.

2023 Best Electric Small SUV Under $50K: BYD Atto 3

Find out why we named the BYD Atto 3 as the best electric small SUV under $50k.

2023 Best Small SUV Under $25K: Hyundai Venue

It's still possible – just – to buy a brand-new SUV for less than $25,000. Of the slim budget offerings around, it's a Hyundai that stands out.

2023 Best Family Small SUV: Hyundai Kona Premium

Some small SUVs these days are plenty big enough, practical enough, and safe enough for a family. Find out which is the best family small SUV between the Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross.

2023 Best Value Small SUV: Hyundai Kona 2.0L

If you're simply after Australia's best-value small SUV offering maximum bang for your buck, the entry-level 2023 Hyundai Kona is bang on the money.

2023 Best Performance Small SUV: Cupra Formentor VZx

Fast compact SUVs from the same house go head-to-head, but will it be the VW Group's German brand or Spanish brand that prevails?

2023 Best Premium Small SUV: BMW X1

A new-generation BMW X1 and a first-ever Alfa Romeo Tonale take on the 2019 Wheels Car of the Year Volvo XC40 in a battle of luxury compact SUVs.

2023 Best Hybrid Small SUV: Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

If slashing your fuel bill is an imperative for your next SUV, you’ve arrived at the right place

2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross review: LS Black Edition

Eclipse Cross Black Edition brings amped-up styling for a keen mid-$30K price

2023 BMW XM review

Plenty of shock and awe but not one of M's greatest achievements...

2021 Jeep Gladiator travels around Australia

Can the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon stand up to tough Aussie off-road conditions? This one has been put to the test over 12 months and 60,000km on some of Australia’s remotest bush tracks

2023 Kia Seltos review: Full range detailed

The Kia Seltos is a popular small SUV in Australia. Learn more about the Seltos range including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance.

2023 GWM Tank 300 Ultra review

Petrol-powered Tank 300 is off-road-ready and comes with an enticing price tag

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe v Land Rover Defender 130: Styling face-off

The new fifth-gen Santa Fe brings some old-school boxiness to the Hyundai range. Does it look familiar? 🤔

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ES review

Entry-level model of the Outlander plug-in hybrid line-up makes its case for value and efficiency

2024 Honda ZR-V review: first Australian drive of petrol and hybrid

Sorry CR-V – ZR-V is the medium SUV poised to bring Honda back to the pointy end of the sales race

2023 Mazda CX-60 review: Australian launch

It’s a Mazda unlike any other, but is the CX-60 worthy of the brand's ambitious upmarket foray?

Specs: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N v Tesla Model Y Perf, Kia EV6 GT, ICE rivals & more!

Want to know how Hyundai’s new $100K-plus Ioniq 5 N performance flagship compares to its closest rivals? Look no further

2024 Hyundai Kona review (entry model)

Hyundai’s small SUV isn’t so small anymore, and neither is the price – so what do you get when spending the least possible on a new one?

Toyzuki: Jimny converted into mini 79 Series

Not only does this modified Jimny defy logic in the best possible way, you have a chance to win it!