AUSTRALIAN SUV REVIEWS

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2025 Mazda BT-50 first drive

We take Mazda’s 2025 ute out for some trail work.

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Hyundai Santa Fe: A large SUV with personality

With the fifth-generation version of the Santa Fe, the model has developed a persona all its own. And while the styling may divide opinion, it’s a large SUV that manages to meet family needs without succumbing to blandness.

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Hyundai i30 Sedan: What you need to know about the full range

One of the few remaining small sedans on the new car market, the Hyundai i30 Sedan offers a wide range of powerplants, strong value for money and lots of standard technology. Here’s the WhichCar guide to the i30 Sedan range.

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Ford F-150: Your need to know about the best-selling beast

North American trucks are doing big business Down Under, and now the most popular of all time is finally on sale. Should you buy a Ford F-150?

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2025 Kia EV5: All you need to know

Kia’s third EV designed from the ground up has arrived in Australia with impressive pricing and a competitive range of options. Is it now ready to steal sales from EV and ICE rivals?

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2025 Honda Civic: An all-round winner but for one thing…

The Honda Civic is an iconic small car now in its 11th generation. Under Honda’s ‘one price promise’ it’s also more expensive than ever, so is it still worth consideration?

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KIA K4: The Wheels Verdict on Kia’s Cerato replacement

The Kia Cerato had plenty of fans in Australia, meaning there’s a lot riding on its replacement, the K4. Wheels editor Andy Enright passes judgement after a first drive of the new model.

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In-Depth Review: Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Mustang-mad Aussies have made the new Dark Horse a sell-out success. Have they wasted their money or scored a future classic? Wheels took a deeper look in a recent issue.

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2025 Hyundai Tucson review: Full range detailed

Does this popular medium SUV bring substance to go with its ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ styling? Review the Tucson range including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance.

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Mahindra XUV700 Black Edition: Can a seven-seat SUV be stealthy?

A higher spec variant of the Mahindra XUV700 AX7L, the special Black Edition, presents a dark, mysterious facade, but there’s nothing stealthy about its accessible pricing and feature-rich interior

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2024 Kia EV9 Air long-term review

Is the cheapest EV9 a knockout or a lockout? Turns out both.

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2023 Ford Bronco Black Diamond RHD Review

Exclusive Aussie first drive proves there’s a place for the Ford Bronco down under – if the price is right.

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2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz review

Volkswagen’s first EV in Australia has a lot of expectation riding. Putting a big smile on your dial is a good start but does the ID. Buzz have the substance to back that up?

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New MG ZS HYBRID+: Economical, powerful, compelling

MG’s introduced two new variants of its popular compact SUV model ZS – the ZS HYBRID+ Excite and the ZS HYBRID+ Essence – with attractive pricing and a fuel-efficient new hybrid powertrain.

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2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado review

We take Toyota’s premier off-roader on and off the trail.

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2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Exceed Tourer long term review

Our resident photographer gives Mitsubishi’s hybrid SUV an extended trial

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2025 Mazda CX-80 review

Mazda’s betting the house on the seven-seat CX-80. Does it shape up in a super-competitive market sector? We find out

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2025 MG HS review: Full range detailed

There’s no Most Improved Award in the automotive industry, but if there was the new MG HS would certainly be in with a shout of needing to write an acceptance speech.

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2024 MG4 review: Full range detailed

The MG4 is a budget-friendly small electric hatchback in Australia. Learn about the MG4 range including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance

Comparisons

2024 MG3 vs 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid: SPEC BATTLE!

Two models with very important offerings, providing the latest safety and technology at a price that’s potentially in reach of first-car buyers. But which is best?

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Living with the new Mazda CX-90: Long-term review

It’s the biggest and most expensive Mazda ever but is the CX-90 a worthy luxury flagship?

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2024 Genesis GV80 long-term review

Despite having been on sale here in Australia since 2020, it’s fair to say that the Genesis GV80 still has the capacity to befuddle a good proportion of onlookers.

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2025 Mazda CX-80 review: First international drive

Premium, practical and punchy but is it too much, too late?

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2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review: First Australian drive

Toyota’s new hybrid Camry finds itself no longer a fixture at the festival of the unexceptional.