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Australian 4WD & SUV Buyer's Guide
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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GWM TANK 300 FROM $46,990
Tank is a new off-road focused brand housed within the GWM stable.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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REDBOOK VALUATIONS
In the Australian SUV, 4WD & Ute Buyer’s Guide, we include trade-in values for every model in our Showroom section.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CUPRA FORMENTOR FROM $51,990
The badge resembles an alien and some of the styling appears to be inspired by Lamborghini.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FORD RANGER FROM $50,880
Ford's 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel Ranger raised the ute bar when it arrived in 2022.
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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.
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 FROM $130,500
Meet the Chevrolet Silverado, brought to you by Holden Special Vehicles.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BMW X3 FROM $86,100
BMW's X3 is like a cross between Goldilocks and an iPhone.
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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.
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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.
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