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SUV Ute & 4WD Buyer’s Guide purely focuses on the vehicles that are newly available on the Australian market. Each description identifies the car’s weaknesses and its strengths with no-holds barred, as well as detailed tables on prices, standard equipment, the cost of major options, performance, fuel consumption and much more. This Buyer’s Guide also shares with its readers the latest news and happenings from the exciting world of automotive mobility. Helping you choose the 4WD SUV or Ute that works best for you, this magazine is perfect for any car enthusiast.

REDBOOK VALUATIONS

In the Australian SUV, 4WD & Ute Buyer’s Guide, we include trade-in values for every model in our Showroom section.

1 mins

SUBARU FORESTER

The all-new Subaru Forester just missed the cut for this issue of our mag.

1 mins

AUDI Q3 FROM $57,500

The third generation Audi Q3 might be labelled an SUV but as with many of its peers it could easily be described as a high-riding hatchback.

2 mins

AUDI Q4 E-TRON FROM $84,900

Audi's Q4 e-tron is an all-electric compact SUV aiming to capitalise on strong EV demand at the more affordable end of the market.

2 mins

AUDI Q6 E-TRON FROM $99,900

Audi was one of the first premium car makers to really take the electric vehicle revolution seriously, launching its range of E-Tron vehicles globally and pouring serious investment and engineering nous into making them attractive to early adopters.

2 mins

AUDI Q8 55 E-TRON FROM $154,600

The Audi Q8 55 e-tron marks the major mid-life update to the luxury SUV formally known simply as the e-tron.

2 mins

BMW X1/IX1 FROM $61,800

he BMW iX1 is an electric SUV that utilises the body and interior layout of the petrol-powered X1 compact five-seater.

2 mins

BMW X3 FROM $86,100

BMW's X3 is like a cross between Goldilocks and an iPhone.

3 mins

BMW iX FROM $142,900

BMW's first built from the ground-up electric SUV, the iX, fits between the X5 and X6, so it's a big unit.

2 mins

BYD SEALION 6 FROM $42,990

The Sealion 6 is a mid-sized SUV priced from $42,990.

2 mins

BYD SEALION 7 FROM $54,990

It's hard to deem BYD as an upstart in Australia these days, with the Chinese brand now delivering on an aggressive model rollout that even includes an electrified entrant into our cutthroat dual-cab segment in the Shark 6.

2 mins

BYD SHARK 6 FROM $57,900

The Shark 6 was the first plugin hybrid ute in Australia. Selling from $57,900, the dual-cab four-wheel drive provides a sharply-priced electrified rival to the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux that dominate with diesel.

3 mins

CADILLAC LYRIQ FROM $117,000

The Lyriq relaunched the quintessentially American Cadillac brand locally after a decades-long hiatus. Rather than big engines and garish wings the modern Cadillac is powered by electric motors and has sharp, crisp lines to differentiate it from the established luxury brands it will compete with.

2 mins

CHERY C5 FROM $29,990

The C5 was formerly known as the Omoda 5 but has been rebranded for 2025 because Omoda is being spun out into a separate brand.

2 mins

CHERY TIGGO 7 PRO FROM $29,990

The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is a five-seat, mid-sized SUV targeting big names such as the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Nissan X-Trail, although newer value-focused propositions such as the GWM Haval H6 and MG HS are also in its sights.

3 mins

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 FROM $130,500

Meet the Chevrolet Silverado, brought to you by Holden Special Vehicles.

2 mins

CUPRA FORMENTOR FROM $51,990

The badge resembles an alien and some of the styling appears to be inspired by Lamborghini.

3 mins

DEEPAL S07 FROM $53,900

Deepal is one of the many Chinese brands looking to expand its global footprint, and Australia is high on the hit list.

3 mins

FORD RANGER FROM $50,880

Ford's 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel Ranger raised the ute bar when it arrived in 2022.

2 mins

FORD RANGER RAPTOR FROM $90,440

The Ford Ranger Raptor, priced at $90,440, has a twin turbo 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine backed by a 10-speed auto and permanent, dual range all-wheel-drive.

2 mins

FORD F150 FROM $106,950

Like its RAM, Chevrolet and Toyota rivals, the Ford F150 supersized US pickup is converted to right hand drive in a factory-supported facility in Melbourne.

2 mins

GEELY EX5 FROM $40,990

You might think of Geely as just another new Chinese brand touching down on our shores, but this one is a little different, given the auto giant's tendrils reached Australia many moons ago.

2 mins

GMC YUKON FROM $174,990

If you're the sort of person who spends a lot of time staring at big, heavy things — that boat you covet, horse floats, your house, the moon — then a new brand, already much loved in the US, GMC, has arrived Down Under with just the enormous SUV you're looking for.

3 mins

GWM CANNON FROM $35,990

The GWM Cannon is one of the most affordable utes on the market, even after a 2025 update that brought more power and more gear.

2 mins

GWM TANK 300 FROM $46,990

Tank is a new off-road focused brand housed within the GWM stable.

2 mins

GWM HAVAL H6GT FROM $44,990

The Haval H6 is GWM's mid-sized SUV to fight against everything from the Toyota RAV4 to the Honda CR-V.

2 mins

HONDA HRV FROM $34,900

Honda’s HRV e:HEV X (that’s code for hybrid, in case you were wondering) costs $39,900 drive away.

2 mins

HONDA ZR-V FROM $37,900

Slotting between the compact HR-V and mid-sized CR-V, the Honda ZR-V is targeting the sweet spot of the SUV market.

2 mins

HYUNDAI SANTA FE FROM $53,000

The new Hyundai Santa Fe marks a radical change design-wise for the large SUV. Gone are the generic curves and in is a new American-inspired boxiness that helps the family wagon stand out on the school run.

3 mins

KIA TASMAN FROM $42,990

The Kia Tasman broadly matches big name ute rivals with its pricing, which starts at $42,990 for the 4x2 S model. The 4x4 variant is $49,990 and shares its equipment, which includes cloth seats, 17-inch steel wheels, adaptive cruise control, an electronic brake controller, smart key entry, dual 12.3-inch screens and dual-zone ventilation.

2 mins

TOYOTA RAV4 FROM $42,260

The Toyota RAV4 is now hybrid only, something that has seen prices step up - although to be fair most buyers were more than happy to pay.

2 mins

TOYOTA PRADO FROM $72,500

The latest Prado shares its underpinnings with the LandCruiser and gets retro-infused styling for added boxiness, as well as improved off-road credentials and the ability to tow 3.5 tonnes.

3 mins

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Australian 4WD & SUV Buyer's Guide Magazine Description:

Publisher: Universal-Magazines

Category: Automotive

Language: English

Frequency: Half-yearly

4WD & SUV Buyer’s Guide purely focuses on the vehicles that are newly available on the Australian market. Each description identifies the car’s weaknesses and its strengths with no-holds barred, as well as detailed tables on prices, standard equipment, the cost of major options, performance, fuel consumption and much more. This Buyer’s Guide also shares with its readers the latest news and happenings from the exciting world of automotive mobility. Helping you choose the 4WD or SUV that works best for you, this magazine is perfect for any car enthusiast.