If you want one of the best driving, most luxurious and surprisingly capable five-seat SUVs in the market, don’t shop with the elite rip-off brands…
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Buying a new large SUV just got more complicated, because the Jaecoo J8 promises to make you reconsider your loyalty to Hyundai, Mazda, Toyota and Kia. If you need a fully equipped, luxurious family-focus 7-seater, the J8 is value taken to the extreme… But there is a catch.
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If you think Great Wall Motors can come along and offer a cut-price Toyota Prado on its first attempt, there are some glaring issues you need to consider before dropping your money on this LandCruiser lookalike.
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The all-new Kia Tasman 4X4 dual-cab ute is finally coming to Australia in mid-2025. The covers are off, too. Here’s everything we know so far
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The 2026 Ranger Super Duty promises bigger towing, more payload, better off-road credentials and an even bigger price. But can Ford improve the ownership experience and general reliability?
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The Subaru Crosstrek offers great value and good build quality, with its all-wheel drive system making it a uniquely capable small-family SUV. If you like to leave the bitumen for sand, dirt or gravel, here’s why you need a Crosstrek.
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Toyota is an Aussie religion that says you’ll (probably) buy a Kluger when shopping for a big three-row family SUV. But is devout popularity and resale value an objective reason to make this choice? Let’s find out…
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Buying a 7-seat 4X4 wagon like a Toyota LandCruiser 300 is common in Australia when you want an off-roader that can carry plenty of adventure gear, the family and tow a big boat or trailer. But spending six figures of your hard-earned money means asking some tough questions, and giving honest answers.
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The Subaru Outback has a growling turbocharged engine, a five-seat SUV wagon body and lots of clever, practical equipment. For adventurous families, it will also tow, haul and drive beautifully - at a modest price. But should you buy now, or wait for the all-new version?
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The BYD Shark 6 is a new dual-cab ute trying to compete with Ranger, Hilux and Triton, except with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that promises more affordable towing, load-carrying and family luxury. It’s also more power than a Ranger Raptor. Can the new Shark 6 really be better?
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The GWM Cannon Alpha plug-in hybrid is the ute catching every other ute brand napping in the Australian market. It’s innovative, full of clever design and has bucketloads of grunt for towing, load-carrying, touring and off-roading. It’ll leave a turbo-diesel Hilux for dead, and leave you with change, unlike Ford Ranger.
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The soft-roading Subaru Forester packs a punch, and is one of the safest, most practical and capable SUVs on sale today. It’s also a great value, nicely driving and popular five-seater - with an all-new version coming soon…
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Is the MG HS midsize SUV just a cut-price Toyota RAV4 or does it have genuine credibility you should take advantage of? With 24 medium SUVs to choose from, let’s find out if the MG HS is good value for a consumer like you…
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Kia Sportage is an excellent-value medium SUV that can handle both family duties in the suburbs and regional holiday travel. This affordable, reliable and well-equipped five-seater is very comfortable, safe to drive every day on Aussie roads - and now comes in hybrid.
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There is a flurry of dual-cab utes coming to Australia with plug-in and hybrid powertrains, including the GWM Cannon Alpha. If you’re considering one of these non-diesel models, you need to know what you’re getting yourself into.
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There’s never been more choice when buying a full-size, heavy-towing, luxurious pick-up truck in Australia. It’ll pull, haul and function in almost every operating environment, but spending over $100,000 on a Tundra, F-150, Ram or Silverado is not a decision you want to get wrong.
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The Nissan Patrol is a proven, rugged 4X4 wagon with off-road and towing pedigree, seven luxurious seats and a grunty, reliable engine. Buying a Patrol, the last V8 4WD in Australia, you’ll save over $20K compared with a LandCruiser. There are some good reasons why you should consider a Patrol before they’re all gone…
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Toyota RAV4 is the best-selling medium SUV in Australia, offering good resale value and envious fuel economy. If you need an enormous boot and a simple, functional family vehicle, RAV4 is hard to beat. But can you justify the price?
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is an excellent-value seven-seat family vehicle with plenty of features and capability. It looks modern and tough, but you need to know if it’s going to be good enough compared with other medium SUVs.
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The RAM 1500 is no longer the biggest dual-cab pick-up truck/ute you can buy in Australia now that the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Tundra are in town. But is it still the best oversized tool for the job?
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