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Looking for Australia’s best medium SUVs? Whether you’re looking for a high-riding 4×4 wagon or a comfort-focused roadgoing family car, there’s something here for everyone.

With the latest technology, competitive fuel efficiency figures and advanced new safety features, you’re sure to find the perfect medium SUV among these picks.

Best Medium SUV 2025: Overall winner

Hyundai’s fourth-generation Tucson takes out Wheels’ Best Medium SUV 2025, combining hybrid-focused efficiency, family-friendly comfort, advanced tech and strong value to secure its place among Australia’s top-selling SUVs.

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Best Hybrid Medium SUVs

From Nissan’s innovative e-Power to Subaru’s new Forester Hybrid and MG’s popular HS, these SUVs combine fuel efficiency, space and comfort, redefining practicality and performance for families in 2025.

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Best Medium SUVs Under $40K

Affordable yet capable, these medium SUVs priced under $40K demonstrate that Aussie families don’t need to compromise on space, efficiency, safety or comfort when car shopping in 2025.

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Best Medium SUVs Over $40K

From premium hybrids to tech-packed family haulers, these medium SUVs priced above $40K deliver the best balance of space, efficiency, features and driving refinement for 2025.

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Best Luxury Medium SUVs

Luxury, where the quality of the cabin and the drive experience are as important as day-to-day practicality for what is often the default family vehicle.

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Best Value Medium SUVs

Blending affordability with substance, these SUVs are accessibly priced and deliver generous features, advanced safety and everyday practicality.

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Best Electric Medium SUVs

Combining zero-emissions driving with family-friendly practicality, these electric medium SUVs showcase the latest in efficiency, technology and performance.

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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

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Hyundai Tucson Hybrid v GWM Haval H6 Ultra Hybrid: Front-wheel drive SUV showdown

Medium SUVs are Australia’s favourite way to move a family around, get to and from work, or head off on a road trip. That’s why every manufacturer wants a piece of the pie. If you want a medium SUV though, do you need AWD and all the extras? Wheels looks at two of the more affordable hybrid FWD models on the market.

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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

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Geely Starray vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV spec battle: Which plug-in hybrid SUV should you choose?

Plug-in hybrid SUVs are gaining popularity in Australia and the Geely Starray is one of the newest on the market. How does it compare against the more established Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV?

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Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage spec battle: Which medium SUV comes out on top? 

Genetic twins under the skin, can a closer look separate these two mid-size SUV siblings?

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Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-5: Spec battle between two Aussie best-sellers 

Two ageing favorites among Aussie families face off in a bid to win another generation of buyers.

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Sedan v SUV: Australians have had a change of heart, but have they made the right choice?

We’ve been impressed by Toyota’s new Camry but should you – like many Australians – ditch the sedan for a hugely popular SUV in the shape of the RAV4? The answer goes straight to the heart of how and why we choose our cars.

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Geely EX5 facelift uncovered with more power and a shift to rear-wheel drive

Another update for the Geely EX5 has appeared in China with minor styling changes and a switch to a rear-wheel drive layout with a more powerful motor.

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Lepas L6: Chery sub-brand confirms electric midsize SUV for Australia

The brand will launch its first EV locally before the end of 2026.

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Mazda Australia says there’s strategy behind offering a new CX-5 without a hybrid option

It’s a question that has to be asked – can the revised CX-5 thrive in a hybrid-heavy market without a hybrid powertrain – but Mazda’s program engineer is adamant that there is a specific strategy behind the manufacturer’s delay in releasing the car to market.

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Hyundai cuts Kona Electric and IONIQ 5 pricing by $8000

Hyundai has cut pricing of the Kona Electric and IONIQ 5 electric SUVs by $8000 as a lure for potential buyers.

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GAC Hyptec HT electric SUV spied in Melbourne

The heavily-camouflaged photo appears to show the gullwing-doored GAC Hyptec HT in Melbourne.

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Toyota RAV4 PHEV arriving earlier than expected, including more dynamic GR Sport

Toyota Australia will launch its first plug-in hybrid model earlier than initially announced, with the RAV4 PHEV now due locally from later this month.

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Toyota bringing 10,000 additional RAV4s, HiLuxes to meet Australian demand

Have you ordered a Toyota RAV4, HiLux or bZ4X? It could arrive earlier than expected as Toyota Australia says it has secured an extra 10,000 units for the remainder of 2026.

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BMW iX3: New entry 40 model added to range

A new entry-level 40 variant completes the BMW iX3 range for now with a $89,900 +ORC price and claimed 635km of range.

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Second-gen Mercedes-Benz GLB confirmed for Australia; due in showrooms this year

Mercedes-Benz’s new GLB to arrive in Australia later this year with both petrol-hybrid and electric drivetrains.

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Lexus targets modest EV growth with two new models

Lexus expects updated RZ pricing and new ES EV sedan to boost modest electric vehicle growth as hybrids continue dominating the brand’s Australian sales mix.