Car Comparisons

2023 Nissan X-Trail hybrid vs Honda ZR-V hybrid: Comparison review

Two range-topping hybrids with intriguing setups clash in a newcomer’s comparison

2023 Cupra Born vs VW Golf GTI comparison review

Cupra claims its new, all-electric Born delivers hot-hatch driving thrills. That’s fighting talk. Enter Volkswagen’s Golf GTI

2023 Ford Everest vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport comparison review

How well does the established Pajero Sport 4x4 wagon value player size up against the Australian-developed, Wheels 2023 COTY-winning Ford Everest?

2023 Best Ute Under $80K: Ford Ranger V6 Sport

All utes are our trusty workhorses, but which is the best when you're looking in the nicer part of the stables?

2023 Best Ute: Ford Ranger

Why Ford's locally designed and developed Ranger is top of the dual-cab class.

2023 Best Performance Ute: Ford Ranger Raptor

Keen on a dual-cab ute that can work hard and play even harder? These are the best options for utes with some added spice

2023 Best Value 4X4 Ute: Isuzu D-Max SX

What are the most affordable dual-cab utes to own and run? We’ve crunched the numbers to help you save some serious cash

2023 Best Ute Under $50K: Mitsubishi Triton

At the most affordable end of the market, which dual-cab ute delivers the goods?

2023 Best Work Ute: Ford Ranger XLT

Are you a tradie in the market for a new ute? You’ve come to the right place, because we are rounding up what we think are the top five 4x4 tradie utes available in Australia right now.

2023 Best Ute Under $60K: Volkswagen Amarok Life

Not everyone has the budget for the fancier dual-cab utes in town, but do you opt for a Ford or VW badge if you have less than $60,000 to spend?

2023 Best Ute for Towing

When it comes to the important task of towing, it's a straight fight between the Ford Ranger and VW Amarok twins in the mid-size ute class.

2023 Best Family Ute: Toyota HiLux

The modern dual-cab is called upon to deliver very precious cargo. Here’s the inside scoop on the best family-friendly dual-cab utes on sale today

2025 Ford Ranger PHEV vs current 2023 Ranger Wildtrak: SPEC BATTLE!

How does the plug-in Ranger stack up for specifications and features against a diesel-powered equivalent?

2023 Ford Ranger Platinum vs 2023 Volkswagen Amarok TDI 600 Aventura comparison review

Does the addition of an upmarket Ranger variant have what it takes to depose Volkswagen's ritziest Amarok?

Extreme Measures: Honda Civic Type R vs Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS

New vs benchmark? Technically, yes, but this road trip is more about revelling in pure, unadulterated driving thrills. Strap in, it’s about to get loud…

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe comparison: Old v New

Considering a 2023 Santa Fe? Maybe you're thinking about the new 2024 model but not sure it’s worth the wait? Let’s take a quick look at the main differences

2023 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)

2023 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.

2023 Best Small SUV Winner: Volkswagen T-Roc

The Volkswagen T-Roc is the 2023 best small SUV in Australia, thanks to a well-considered range majoring on value, equipment and driveability.

2023 Best Small SUV Under $25K: Hyundai Venue

It's still possible – just – to buy a brand-new SUV for less than $25,000. Of the slim budget offerings around, it's a Hyundai that stands out.

2023 Best Value Small SUV: Hyundai Kona 2.0L

If you're simply after Australia's best-value small SUV offering maximum bang for your buck, the entry-level 2023 Hyundai Kona is bang on the money.

2023 Best Performance Small SUV: Cupra Formentor VZx

Fast compact SUVs from the same house go head-to-head, but will it be the VW Group's German brand or Spanish brand that prevails?

2023 Best Premium Small SUV: BMW X1

A new-generation BMW X1 and a first-ever Alfa Romeo Tonale take on the 2019 Wheels Car of the Year Volvo XC40 in a battle of luxury compact SUVs.

2023 Best Hybrid Small SUV: Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

If slashing your fuel bill is an imperative for your next SUV, you’ve arrived at the right place