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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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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New Cars of 2025

New Luxury SUVs coming to Australia in 2024

Your guide to premium SUVs coming in 2024 from Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Genesis, Lexus, Lotus, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Polestar, Porsche, Range Rover, Tesla, and Volvo

December 31, 2023

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?

Five eye-catching new mid-size SUVs under $40k

The Mahindra XUV700 leads our crop of new mid-sized SUVS that are great value, feature-rich, tech-savvy and easy to steer.

Ford Ranger Wildtrak vs Toyota Hilux GR Sport: Spec Battle!

The Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux continue to duke it out for sales supremacy so here’s a breakdown of how two of the higher-spec variants compare.

2025 New Car Calendar: All the new cars coming to Australia

Take a look at our list of what is expected to launch in Australia in 2025 – plus those we might not see locally just yet

January 10, 2025

New Small Cars coming to Australia in 2025

This is your definitive list of all the new small cars bound for Australia in 2025.

December 19, 2024

New Small SUVs coming to Australia in 2025

From the Cupra Formentor to the Zeekr X, your complete guide to all the new compact SUVs heading to Australian showrooms in 2025 and beyond.

December 12, 2024

New Sports Cars coming to Australia in 2025

Craving some excitement in your life? Let Wheels tell you about 13 of the hottest sports cars and performance cars that are heading to Australia in 2025, from head-kicking hypercars to humble hot hatches.

November 8, 2024

New Medium SUVs coming to Australia in 2025

Listing off the most exciting new models in Australia’s most popular new vehicle segment.

February 13, 2025

New Vans coming to Australia in 2024

There’ll be plenty of frenzied activity in the commercial-van space in 2024, including several fully electric cargo-shifting models.

December 28, 2023

New Luxury SUVs coming to Australia in 2024

Your guide to premium SUVs coming in 2024 from Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Genesis, Lexus, Lotus, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Polestar, Porsche, Range Rover, Tesla, and Volvo

December 31, 2023

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?

Five eye-catching new mid-size SUVs under $40k

The Mahindra XUV700 leads our crop of new mid-sized SUVS that are great value, feature-rich, tech-savvy and easy to steer.

Ford Ranger Wildtrak vs Toyota Hilux GR Sport: Spec Battle!

The Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux continue to duke it out for sales supremacy so here’s a breakdown of how two of the higher-spec variants compare.

2025 New Car Calendar: All the new cars coming to Australia

Take a look at our list of what is expected to launch in Australia in 2025 – plus those we might not see locally just yet

January 10, 2025

New Small Cars coming to Australia in 2025

This is your definitive list of all the new small cars bound for Australia in 2025.

December 19, 2024

New Small SUVs coming to Australia in 2025

From the Cupra Formentor to the Zeekr X, your complete guide to all the new compact SUVs heading to Australian showrooms in 2025 and beyond.

December 12, 2024

New Sports Cars coming to Australia in 2025

Craving some excitement in your life? Let Wheels tell you about 13 of the hottest sports cars and performance cars that are heading to Australia in 2025, from head-kicking hypercars to humble hot hatches.

November 8, 2024

New Models Coming – By Brand

New Tesla models coming: Model Y facelift, Cybertruck, Roadster, Model 2… and Cybercab?

From its smallest car yet to a futuristic ute, here is Wheels’ quick guide to all the future models set to be released by America’s famous electric car company.

September 13, 2024

New Mazda models coming: CX-5, CX-70, CX-80, EZ-6, RX-7 & more

Your guide to what’s around the corner for Mazda Australia in 2024, 2025 and beyond… plus some potential additions yet to be confirmed

August 23, 2024

New Subaru models coming: Forester, new Strong Hybrid system, and more

Here’s what coming next from a company that’s been putting Aussies behind the wheel for 50 years

February 12, 2025

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?

New Mitsubishi models coming: New ASX, Pajero Sport, Delica… and a Lancer EV?

It might be saddled with some of the industry’s oldest product, but Mitsubishi has some interesting stuff on the horizon…

New MG models coming: MG3, HS, Cyberster and more

From humble beginnings, MG’s expansion into the Australian market is gathering pace thanks to new product.

August 26, 2024

New Hyundai Models Coming: Ioniq 9, EV ute, Vision 74, Inster & more!

Your quick guide to all the future models coming from Korean brand Hyundai – including its first ever ute – from 2025 and beyond

New VW models coming: Tiguan, Tayron, ID.4, Golf R, and more

VW’s ID electric car rollout will gather pace in 2025, with all-new family SUVs and some facelifted favourites joining them to keep the brand’s showrooms crispy-fresh.

December 13, 2024

New Skoda models coming: Kodiaq, Superb, Octavia, Enyaq and Elroq

Skoda will launch a number of new-gen and facelifted models in 2025, and expand its EV offerings

January 23, 2025

New Nissan models coming: Patrol, Ariya, Navara, and more

Your quick guide to all the new and updated models coming to Nissan Australia showrooms in 2024 and beyond

September 27, 2024

New Tesla models coming: Model Y facelift, Cybertruck, Roadster, Model 2… and Cybercab?

From its smallest car yet to a futuristic ute, here is Wheels’ quick guide to all the future models set to be released by America’s famous electric car company.

September 13, 2024

New Mazda models coming: CX-5, CX-70, CX-80, EZ-6, RX-7 & more

Your guide to what’s around the corner for Mazda Australia in 2024, 2025 and beyond… plus some potential additions yet to be confirmed

August 23, 2024

New Subaru models coming: Forester, new Strong Hybrid system, and more

Here’s what coming next from a company that’s been putting Aussies behind the wheel for 50 years

February 12, 2025

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?

New Mitsubishi models coming: New ASX, Pajero Sport, Delica… and a Lancer EV?

It might be saddled with some of the industry’s oldest product, but Mitsubishi has some interesting stuff on the horizon…

New MG models coming: MG3, HS, Cyberster and more

From humble beginnings, MG’s expansion into the Australian market is gathering pace thanks to new product.

August 26, 2024

New Hyundai Models Coming: Ioniq 9, EV ute, Vision 74, Inster & more!

Your quick guide to all the future models coming from Korean brand Hyundai – including its first ever ute – from 2025 and beyond

New VW models coming: Tiguan, Tayron, ID.4, Golf R, and more

VW’s ID electric car rollout will gather pace in 2025, with all-new family SUVs and some facelifted favourites joining them to keep the brand’s showrooms crispy-fresh.

December 13, 2024

PHEV & Hybrid Vehicles

Electric Vehicles

Popular Electric Cars

Mega tests & comparisons

Reviews

GWM Haval H6GT PHEV: Power and range

GWM’s new plug-in hybrid version of its popular H6 and H6GT mid-sized SUVs, the Haval H6GT PHEV, increases the power and decreases the range anxiety.

April 19, 2025

Volkswagen Golf GTI’s mid-life makeover

Mid-life updates aim to keep the archetypal hot hatch fun and useable

April 15, 2025

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?

April 14, 2025

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.

April 12, 2025

2024 Mitsubishi Outlander review: Full range detailed

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a popular midsize SUV in Australia. Learn more about the Outlander range including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance.

January 17, 2024

2024 Mitsubishi ASX review: Full range detailed

Mitsubishi’s enduring small SUV remains popular with buyers seeking an SUV for the price of a hatchback.

June 21, 2024

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?

Five eye-catching new mid-size SUVs under $40k

The Mahindra XUV700 leads our crop of new mid-sized SUVS that are great value, feature-rich, tech-savvy and easy to steer.

Ford Ranger Wildtrak vs Toyota Hilux GR Sport: Spec Battle!

The Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux continue to duke it out for sales supremacy so here’s a breakdown of how two of the higher-spec variants compare.

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.

GWM Haval H6GT PHEV: Power and range

GWM’s new plug-in hybrid version of its popular H6 and H6GT mid-sized SUVs, the Haval H6GT PHEV, increases the power and decreases the range anxiety.

April 19, 2025

Volkswagen Golf GTI’s mid-life makeover

Mid-life updates aim to keep the archetypal hot hatch fun and useable

April 15, 2025

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?

April 14, 2025

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.

April 12, 2025

2024 Mitsubishi Outlander review: Full range detailed

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a popular midsize SUV in Australia. Learn more about the Outlander range including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance.

January 17, 2024

2024 Mitsubishi ASX review: Full range detailed

Mitsubishi’s enduring small SUV remains popular with buyers seeking an SUV for the price of a hatchback.

June 21, 2024

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?

Five eye-catching new mid-size SUVs under $40k

The Mahindra XUV700 leads our crop of new mid-sized SUVS that are great value, feature-rich, tech-savvy and easy to steer.