SUV news

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe revealed, due in Australia next year

The fifth-generation Santa Fe large SUV is a radical departure from its sleeker past, with a squared-off Land Rover-inspired look

2024 Honda ZR-V to drive sales boost as EVs remain off-limits

New SUVs to drive Honda deliveries to 20K annually, but EVs won’t help out

Hydrogen Ineos Grenadier debuts at Goodwood

The Ineos Grenadier FCEV has made its public debut – just one year after the project started

Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster makes official debut

The Goodwood Festival of Speed plays host to the Grenadier's dual-cab sibling.

VW Australia axes Passat and Golf R wagons: 'We're cleaning up'

Volkswagen is bowing out of the fast wagon game for 2024

Volkswagen ID.4 & ID.5: Electric SUV offensive pushed back to 2024

Volkswagen Australia has locked in official timing for its first all-electric vehicles, with the ID.4 and ID.5 mid-size SUVs now due next year

Recall roundup: Hyundai, Ford & Alfa Romeo

More than 13,000 Hyundai Tucson and Veloster vehicles recalled due to a potential fire risk, and new notices have been issued for certain Ford and Alfa Romeo vehicles

Off-roading Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV teased for Goodwood reveal

The not-so-cryptic teaser hints at a high-performance, off-roading Mustang Mach-E electric SUV on the horizon.

2024 Lexus GX: Toyota Prado luxury twin confirmed for Australia

Lexus has confirmed the latest GX off-roader – based on the all-new Toyota Prado – will launch in Australia, after a 21-year absence from local showrooms

2023 Mazda CX-60: 5-star ANCAP safety rating confirmed

Mazda’s latest vehicle – the more-premium CX-60 midsize SUV – mirrors European testing to receive top ANCAP marks

2024 Volkswagen T-Cross facelift due here next year

The mid-life update for Volkswagen's smallest SUV, the Polo-based T-Cross, has introduced a new look inspired by its larger siblings

Ford Mustang Mach-E, Genesis GV70 and G80 EVs score 5-star ANCAP safety ratings

Three new electric vehicles have received top ANCAP safety marks – but the results are carried over from 2021 testing

GWM Haval Jolion: 5-star ANCAP rating extended to hybrid variants

Chinese challenger brand GWM Haval's Jolion small SUV scores a five-star rating in ANCAP safety testing

Vehicle emissions rules could save Australia billions, report predicts

A new report has revealed major savings for all Australian new car owners and the economy – if the government sets strong vehicle emissions mandates.

Wheels mag July: Unwrapping the present – 70th anniversary issue (2 of 3)

Wheels continues its 70th anniversary with the second instalment in its three-mag series

VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger

Electric vehicles are climbing to new heights in Australia and beating hybrids, while the Tesla Model Y surpasses the Ford Ranger in a shock defeat

2024 Kia Niro updated with more tech for base EV, price rises

Kia has increased pricing for its electrified Niro small SUV, as one variant receives more tech

Hyundai won’t compete with bargain Chinese EVs

Not only will Hyundai’s incoming Kona EV not rival Chinese electrics on price, the brand isn’t keen on a race to the bottom with its future battery-electric vehicles.

Mitsubishi Australia to evaluate new small SUV, as ASX ‘stalwart’ continues for now

Mitsubishi’s new unnamed small SUV – based on the XFC concept – will debut next month, as the enduring ASX looks set to continue in Australia

2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid confirmed for Australia

Hyundai will finally have a mid-size SUV that can fight the Toyota RAV4 on even terms

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee falls short in ANCAP testing – for some variants

Plug-in hybrid and 7-seat Grand Cherokees score top marks in ANCAP testing, but 5-seat petrol variants penalised for seatbelt differences

2023 Renault Koleos Iconic Edition pricing: Limited-run midsize SUV arrives

Limited-run Renault Koleos flagship introduced in Australia with unique touches and drive-away savings