Change is coming: Is this Nissan's big new seven-seater SUV for Australia to take on the Toyota Kluger, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and Ford Everest?

Change is coming: Is this Nissan's big new seven-seater SUV for Australia to take on the Toyota Kluger, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and Ford Everest?

22 Feb 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

One of Nissan’s oldest nameplates, Pathfinder, may not be long for Australia as we know it, as legislative changes here and abroad determine the car’s future.But the potential replacement looming for ...Read more
Groundbreaking family SUV spotted: New Hyundai Santa Fe plug-in hybrid spied in the wild just before its arrival - but there's a catch to the Kia Sorento and Mistubishi Outlander PHEV rival!

Groundbreaking family SUV spotted: New Hyundai Santa Fe plug-in hybrid spied in the wild just before its arrival - but there's a catch to the Kia Sorento and Mistubishi Outlander PHEV rival!

3 Feb 2025 by Laura Berry

Hyundai’s new plug-in hybrid Santa Fe is close to making its global debut with a prototype being caught testing ahead of its arrival this year. ...Read more
Truly all-new cars released in 2024: What separates the BYD Shark 6 and Kia EV5 from the Toyota Prado and Suzuki Swift?

Truly all-new cars released in 2024: What separates the BYD Shark 6 and Kia EV5 from the Toyota Prado and Suzuki Swift?

27 Dec 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Many so-called “all-new” models aren’t all that new. In fact, a sizeable chunk are reskinned versions of what came before, with fresh sheetmetal over the same general hard points. ...Read more
Tom White's Top 5 cars of 2024: From the BYD Seal to the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster

Tom White's Top 5 cars of 2024: From the BYD Seal to the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster

26 Dec 2024 by Tom White

I feel like 2024 was the eye of the storm. It’s the year, which sits between a big surge of electrification, yet before our market will be hit with a big shake-up with at least 12 new ...Read more
Byron Mathioudakis' Top 5 cars of 2024: An electrification clean sweep, from the cheapest Suzuki Swift Hybrid to living the Ford e-Transit Custom Sport Van-tasy!

Byron Mathioudakis' Top 5 cars of 2024: An electrification clean sweep, from the cheapest Suzuki Swift Hybrid to living the Ford e-Transit Custom Sport Van-tasy!

25 Dec 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

What are the Top 5 cars of 2024? Some of the previous years’ top-five still resonate strongly today – namely the Honda Civic Type R, Subaru WRX, BMW 5 Series and Kia EV9. Will any of the ...Read more
Tim Nicholson's top 5 cars of 2024: A big year for electric cars and hybrids, but is the new-gen Toyota Camry really as good as a Polestar 4 or Audi e-tron GT?

Tim Nicholson's top 5 cars of 2024: A big year for electric cars and hybrids, but is the new-gen Toyota Camry really as good as a Polestar 4 or Audi e-tron GT?

23 Dec 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Another year of new-model launches is behind us, and 2024 has been another doozy.While this past year is notable for the number of models that were scheduled for launch but still haven’t arrived, ...Read more
Take that, China! From a $55K hybrid, turbos, V6s and diesels to the 2025 EV flagship knockout, the brand with the broadest seven-seat SUV strategy, using choice and value to woo buyers

Take that, China! From a $55K hybrid, turbos, V6s and diesels to the 2025 EV flagship knockout, the brand with the broadest seven-seat SUV strategy, using choice and value to woo buyers

14 Dec 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

In 2025, no other car company in Australia will offer quite the combination of body styles and powertrain choices for buyers seeking an SUV or crossover with three rows of seating as Hyundai. Read more
Popular family SUV gets $2500 cheaper with arrival of turbo-petrol 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe variant, making it an even more affordable option over the Toyota Kluger and GWM Tank 500

Popular family SUV gets $2500 cheaper with arrival of turbo-petrol 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe variant, making it an even more affordable option over the Toyota Kluger and GWM Tank 500

6 Dec 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Prices have been revealed for the new petrol-only version of the Hyundai Santa Fe seven-seat SUV. Petrol-power is $2500 less across the range compared to the hybrid versions. Read more
How did your car score? 2025 MG ZS hybrid small SUV falls short in safety testing, but how did the Hyundai Santa Fe, Volvo EX30, Xpeng G6 and Jeep Avenger fare?

How did your car score? 2025 MG ZS hybrid small SUV falls short in safety testing, but how did the Hyundai Santa Fe, Volvo EX30, Xpeng G6 and Jeep Avenger fare?

5 Dec 2024 by Tom White

ANCAP has released a raft of new scores for eight new models which have landed in Australia this year, with some notable new entrants falling short of the maximum five-star rating. Read more
Rough and tumble new family SUV incoming! 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe with petrol power here by Christmas and plug-in hybrid version in with a chance to do battle with Kia Sorento, Toyota Kluger and Nissan Pathfinder 

Rough and tumble new family SUV incoming! 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe with petrol power here by Christmas and plug-in hybrid version in with a chance to do battle with Kia Sorento, Toyota Kluger and Nissan Pathfinder 

14 Oct 2024 by Laura Berry

Since the launch of the new Santa Fe this year Australians have only been able to buy the seven-seater SUV in one powertrain flavour - a hybrid. Now the XRT is coming with a rugged look and a petrol ...Read more
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe adventure-ready XRT packaging revealed! Hybrid family SUV gains better off-road capability to take on Toyota Prado, Ford Everest and more

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe adventure-ready XRT packaging revealed! Hybrid family SUV gains better off-road capability to take on Toyota Prado, Ford Everest and more

1 Oct 2024 by Samuel Irvine

The Hyundai Santa Fe is set to gain better off-road credentials with the addition of two adventure-ready XRT accessory packs. Read more
Best SUVs arriving in 2024

Best SUVs arriving in 2024

3 Jul 2024 by Tung Nguyen

As the most popular body style in Australia, it's little wonder there is an avalanche of fresh SUVs coming to local shores in 2024. Read more
Can Hyundai become the next Mazda? Why the brand is moving up in the world with its Ioniq 5 and Santa Fe | Opinion

Can Hyundai become the next Mazda? Why the brand is moving up in the world with its Ioniq 5 and Santa Fe | Opinion

8 Jun 2024 by Stephen Ottley

I hate the design of the current Hyundai Tucson, it looks busy and has too many weird angles. I love the look of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, it has all the right angles and looks clean and interesting. Read more
'We see ourselves as a top three player': Hyundai banks on affordable hybrid models and additional EVs as part of its strategy to solidify its top-10 position

'We see ourselves as a top three player': Hyundai banks on affordable hybrid models and additional EVs as part of its strategy to solidify its top-10 position

3 Jun 2024 by Tom White

Hyundai says affordable hybrids and new EVs will keep it ahead of rivals, new and old. Read more
Hyundai adding cheaper family SUV: 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe petrol locked in to join hybrid version as it hunts down the Toyota Kluger, Kia Sorento and GWM Tank 500

Hyundai adding cheaper family SUV: 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe petrol locked in to join hybrid version as it hunts down the Toyota Kluger, Kia Sorento and GWM Tank 500

20 May 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Hyundai’s bold looking seven-seat Santa Fe family SUV is preparing to land in Aussie showrooms.The popular car brand has already confirmed the hybrid version of the Santa Fe will arrive this month ...Read more
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe specification confirmed, but when does the Toyota Kluger, Kia Sorento family SUV rival land in Australia?

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe specification confirmed, but when does the Toyota Kluger, Kia Sorento family SUV rival land in Australia?

2 Apr 2024 by Stephen Ottley

Hyundai’s new-generation Santa Fe will arrive in Australia in June and will bring with it hybrid power, a more premium model line-up and more technology as it looks to take on the Toyota LandCruiser ...Read more
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT and more off-road focussed versions of Palisade and Tucson confirmed for Australia to take on Toyota LandCruiser, Subaru Forester and more

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT and more off-road focussed versions of Palisade and Tucson confirmed for Australia to take on Toyota LandCruiser, Subaru Forester and more

28 Mar 2024 by Stephen Ottley

Hyundai confirmed its worst-kept secret - it’s toughening up and launching the XRT sub-brand in Australia. ...Read more
Attention Toyota LandCruiser Prado: Hyundai readying for off-road battle with new XRT Pro registered for Australia

Attention Toyota LandCruiser Prado: Hyundai readying for off-road battle with new XRT Pro registered for Australia

16 Feb 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

Hyundai's plan to take on Australia's off-road adventure market appear to have taken a hardcore twist, with the Korean giant applying to trademark the nameplate XRT Pro for our market. Read more
Can Hyundai take down Toyota in the off-road war? It will be LandCruiser Prado versus Santa Fe XRT in the battle of the bush-bashers in 2024

Can Hyundai take down Toyota in the off-road war? It will be LandCruiser Prado versus Santa Fe XRT in the battle of the bush-bashers in 2024

2 Jan 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

Hyundai appears to have chosen its new battleground with Toyota, with the brand looking set to launch its XRT off-road sub-brand in Australia, pitting the Santa Fe against the LandCruiser Prado in ...Read more
Australia's new hybrid car king? Hyundai i30, Kona, Tucson and Santa Fe hybrids to take on everything from the RAV4 to the Corolla Cross

Australia's new hybrid car king? Hyundai i30, Kona, Tucson and Santa Fe hybrids to take on everything from the RAV4 to the Corolla Cross

4 Dec 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Hyundai is about to go hard on hybrids in Australia, with the brand to have four new hybrid models here by the middle of next year, with everything from the Toyota Corolla Cross to the RAV4 Hybrid in ...Read more
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