Car Buying Guides Australia 2026
Buying guides for Australian car buyers. 54 guides covering best EVs under $50K, best utes, best family cars, best hybrids and more — all ranked from manufacturer Australian data. See our methodology.
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Best Electric Cars Under $50K in Australia (2026)
Seven best EVs under $50,000 driveaway in 2026. Geely EX5, MG4 Urban, Kia EV3 Air, GAC Aion UT, Jaecoo J5 EV, BYD Atto 2, Hyundai Inster ranked.
Cheapest Electric Cars in Australia (2026)
Australia's 10 cheapest EVs in 2026 ranked by drive-away price. BYD Atto 1 from $27,097 to MG4 EV from $39,990.
Best Utes in Australia 2026: Top 7 Ranked
Ford Ranger, HiLux, D-Max, Triton, BYD Shark 6 PHEV, GWM Cannon, Tundra. Towing, payload, fuel and resale compared.
Best Family Cars in Australia 2026
Top 10 family cars ranked on safety, boot space, child-seat fit, running costs and reliability. RAV4 Hybrid, Carnival, Sportage, Sealion 6 PHEV.
Best Hybrid Cars in Australia 2026
Top 10 hybrid and PHEV cars in Australia. Yaris Cross, Corolla, RAV4, Sealion 6 PHEV, Outlander PHEV. Real fuel economy and prices.
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Toyota Ute: HiLux Prices, Models and Which to Buy
Every Toyota ute (HiLux) model, prices from $33,990, tow ratings and which variant to buy, plus the rivals that undercut it on value.
LDV Ute: T60, Terron 9 & eT60 Prices Compared
The full LDV ute range explained: T60 MAX from $36,990, Terron 9 from $50,990 and the electric eT60, with prices, specs and how they stack up on tow and value.
GWM Ute: Cannon Range Prices, Specs & Best Pick
GWM ute guide: full Cannon and Cannon Alpha range from $39,490, diesel vs PHEV specs, tow ratings, rival comparison and which one to buy.
Popular Electric Car Reviews: Best EVs in Australia
Popular electric car reviews for Aussie buyers: real prices and specs on the BYD Dolphin, MG4, Atto 3, GWM ORA, Geely EX5 and more from $23,990.
BYD Ute: Shark 6 Price, Specs & How It Compares
The BYD ute is the Shark 6 plug-in hybrid, from $55,900 before on-road costs. Prices, specs, towing, EV range and how it stacks up against diesel utes.
MG Electric Car: Range, Prices and Best Picks
Every MG electric car explained, with prices from $31,990. Compare the MG4, MGS5, S6 EV and Cyberster on range, specs and value versus BYD and GWM.
Best Mid-Size SUVs in Australia 2026: Every Family SUV Ranked
Every mid-size family SUV on sale in Australia ranked on price, safety, boot space, fuel use and running cost.
Best Electric SUVs in Australia 2026
The best electric SUVs on sale in Australia, ranked on real range, charging speed, price and practicality.
Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs in Australia 2026
The best plug-in hybrid SUVs in Australia, ranked on electric range, price, towing and running cost.
Best Chinese PHEVs in Australia 2026
The best plug-in hybrids from Chinese brands in Australia, ranked on EV range, price and value.
Best Luxury Chinese EVs in Australia 2026
Premium electric cars from Chinese brands in Australia, ranked on range, technology and value.
Most Fuel-Efficient Cars in Australia 2026
Australia's most fuel-efficient new cars ranked by real-world fuel use, from hybrids to efficient petrols.
Cutest Cars in Australia 2026
The most charming, characterful small cars and city runabouts on sale in Australia in 2026.
Bentley Continental GT Range 2026: Speed vs Azure, Coupe vs Convertible
The 2026 Bentley Continental GT lineup explained: Speed vs Azure, coupe vs convertible, with specs and pricing.
Isuzu Ute: D-MAX Rivals, Prices & Specs Compared
Shopping for an Isuzu ute? The D-Max range priced up, plus every diesel dual-cab rival worth cross-shopping, with real prices and specs.
Best 7 Seater Hybrid Cars Australia: Prices & Picks
The best seven-seat hybrids and PHEVs on sale in Australia, from the $42,850 Chery Tiggo 8 to the Kluger, Sorento, Carnival and Tank 500, with real prices.
Best 7-Seater Electric & Hybrid Cars in Australia 2026
Every seven-seat EV, plug-in hybrid and hybrid on sale, ranked on price, real range and third-row space. Kia EV9, Hyundai IONIQ 9, BYD Sealion 8, Chery Tiggo 8 from $42,850 and Toyota Kluger.
Best Electrified Utes in Australia 2026: Hybrid, PHEV & EV Ranked
Which electrified ute should you buy? GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger Hybrid, KGM Musso EV, Toyota HiLux BEV and the coming JAC Hunter PHEV ranked on price, EV range, towing and running cost. An independent, no-dealer-spin verdict.
Best Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) Utes in Australia 2026: Cannon Alpha vs Shark 6 vs Ranger
The three plug-in hybrid utes on sale compared head to head: GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger Hybrid, plus the coming JAC Hunter. Real EV range, towing, payload and running cost, and which one to buy.
Best Small SUVs in Australia 2026
The best compact SUVs ranked on value, safety, fuel and running cost. From the $22,490 Suzuki Ignis through to hybrids and EVs, every pick explained.
Best Chinese Cars in Australia 2026
Chinese brands are now nearly a fifth of the market. The best picks by category, EV, PHEV, ute, budget and premium, every brand explained, and whether they're worth buying.
Best Chinese Electric Cars in Australia 2026
Chinese brands dominate the affordable EV market. The best Chinese electric cars by category, premium, value, small, family and cheapest, with real prices and range.
Best Cars for a Novated Lease in Australia 2026
FBT-exempt EVs make novated leasing one of the smartest buys. The best picks by value and range, neutral and commission-free.
10 Cheapest PHEVs in Australia 2026
Every plug-in hybrid under $50k drive-away in 2026, ranked. BYD Sealion 5 leads from $37,397, every car on the list is Chinese.
Best Electric Utes in Australia 2026
Every pure-electric ute compared. KGM Musso EV (420km), Toyota HiLux BEV, plus the coming MG U9 EV and what to skip. Range, towing and running cost ranked.
Best Electric Cars in Australia 2026
Top EVs in Australia ranked. Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5, Polestar 4, BYD Sealion 7, Hyundai Ioniq 5. Range, charging and value compared.
Best SUVs Under $50K in Australia (2026)
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage. Family SUVs ranked under $50K.
Best 7-Seater Cars in Australia
Kia Carnival, Toyota Kluger, Hyundai Palisade, Mazda CX-80. Three-row family vehicles ranked.
Best Towing Vehicles in Australia
RAM 2500 (8 tonnes), RAM 1500 and Tundra (4.5 tonnes), then 3.5 tonne dual-cabs. Tow rating leaders by class.
Best Cars for Tradies in Australia
Work-focused vehicles that pay for themselves. Single cabs, dual cabs, vans and the new PHEV utes.
Best Luxury SUVs in Australia
Genesis, BMW, Audi and Mercedes premium SUVs ranked on luxury value-for-money in Australia.
Best Electric Luxury SUV Australia 2026
14 premium electric SUVs ranked by budget. Polestar 3, Audi Q6 e-tron, BMW iX, Volvo EX90, Mercedes EQS SUV on real WLTP range, price and ANCAP, plus the FBT cut-off.
Best Small Cars in Australia 2026
Mazda 3, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30, Honda Civic. The hatchbacks worth buying in 2026.
Best Cars Under $30K in Australia
Brand-new cars under $30,000 in Australia. Suzuki Swift, MG3, Kia Picanto, Hyundai Venue and more.
Best Cars for Learner Drivers in Australia
Easy-to-drive, small-engined, well-equipped first cars for L and P platers in Australia.
Best AWD Cars in Australia
Subaru Forester, Outlander, Rav4 AWD, X-Trail. AWD vehicles for snow trips and gravel roads.
Best Cars for Camping in Australia
Off-road and load-carrying vehicles for weekends in the bush. Prado, Patrol, Triton, MU-X.
Best Cars for Road Trips in Australia
Comfortable cruisers with big boots and good fuel economy for long-distance Australian touring.
Best Cars for Uber Drivers in Australia
Cheapest cars to run for rideshare work in Australia. Hybrids and EVs lead.
Best Cars for Seniors in Australia
Easy-entry, raised-seating, well-tech-equipped cars for older drivers in Australia.
Best Cars for Couples in Australia
Practical small-to-mid-size cars for two-person households without kids.
Best Cars for Dog Owners in Australia
Big boots, easy-clean interiors and tow capacity for dog-owning Australians.
Best Cars for Tall Drivers in Australia
Cars with good headroom, long-travel seats and tall-friendly cabins.
Best Cars for City Driving in Australia
Compact, efficient, easy-to-park cars for inner-city Australian commuters.
Best Cars for Delivery Drivers in Australia
Cheap-to-run, hard-wearing vehicles for food and parcel delivery work.
Best Used Cars Under $20K in Australia
Reliable, well-priced second-hand cars under $20,000 in Australia.
Best Wagons in Australia
The wagon revival in Australia. Outback, Octavia, Skoda, BMW 3 Touring.
Best Convertibles in Australia
Drop-top driving in Australia. Mazda MX-5, BMW Z4, Ford Mustang convertibles.
How to Negotiate Used Car Price in Australia
What to research, what to say, and what to walk away from when buying a used car in Australia.