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Research-based reviews for Australian buyers. Sourced specifications, attributed road-test insights and comparisons between named variants.
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1–24 of 24 storiesThe entry-grade Zeekr 7X RWD undercuts the Tesla Model Y at $57,900 before on-road costs, and independent Australian testing praises its plush cabin and 800V charging while flagging weak air-conditioning, road noise and a small battery.
Independent Australian road tests describe Honda's first local EV as a brilliantly packaged, genuinely fun urban runabout, with a short claimed range, modest DC charging speed and delivery waits stretching towards 2027 for new orders.
Nissan Australia has added three front-wheel-drive e-Power variants to the T33 X-Trail, cutting the entry price of its hybrid range to $45,990 plus on-road costs. We assess what the evidence, including new first-drive reviews from Chasing Cars and CarExpert, actually supports.
GoAuto, CarExpert and Torquecafe have driven the expanded Australian X-Trail line-up, with new front-wheel-drive e-Power hybrids lowering the entry price and the rugged-looking Rock Creek arriving without hybrid or extra off-road ability.
Australia's new adventure-flavoured X-Trail brings extra kit and bold styling over the ST-L for a modest premium, but GoAuto's New Zealand drive highlights the curious gap left by the petrol-only line-up.
GoAuto's three-month long-term run with the 2026 Honda CR-V e:HEV X has concluded with praise for the entry hybrid's ride, refinement and simplicity, while CarExpert's separate test adds detailed specifications and notes the missing spare wheel. We assess what the combined evidence says about the cheapest hybrid CRV.
GoAuto has driven the Australian-market C8 Corvette Stingray and Z06 in Tasmania, praising their V8 theatre and track manners while flagging cabin storage and price as drawbacks. We assess that review alongside the 2027 Z06's price cut and the MY26 Stingray's updated range.
A refreshed October 2026 Carscoops review finds the Australian-market Deepal S07 now priced from AU$47,990 drive-away, roughly AU$10,000 below its original local price, with software updates addressing launch-era driver-assist complaints while the 92kW peak DC charging rate remains the key drawback.
A GoAuto drive through Tasmania and a CarExpert week of road testing reach closely aligned verdicts on the ND-generation flagship, differing mainly on fuel results and how much the RS hardware is worth paying for.
Australia's cheapest plug-in hybrid SUV and a heavily reworked Atto 3 have arrived together, with GoAuto, CarExpert and NRMA's Open Road all weighing in after limited launch drives. Here is what the evidence supports so far.
The NRMA's three-way comparison of Australia's crowded mid-size SUV segment crowned the BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic Extended Range ahead of the Toyota RAV4 GX and Mazda CX-5 Touring, citing value, drivetrain sophistication and cabin space. DriveAgent summarises the attributed findings and the verified specifications behind them.
The first fully electric Range Rover Sport has been driven in prototype form at Goodwood by Man of Many and The Independent, with Australian orders open from $226,518 before on-road costs. DriveAgent assesses the review signal against verified specifications and documented limits.
Mazda Australia's electric liftback launched at $49,990 for the GT and $52,990 for the Atenza before on-road costs, with a claimed 560km WLTP range. Australian reviewers differ on whether its comfort-focused chassis delivers the driving experience the brand's fans expect.
Australian road tests praise the flagship ZR-V hybrid’s economy and handling, while identifying limits in cargo space and safety-rating performance.
CarExpert’s Australian test found the entry Everest capable and comfortable in daily driving, while its fuel use, cabin finish and untested heavy-towing performance qualify the result.
Australian road tests find plenty to like in Honda’s $65,000 drive-away hybrid coupe, particularly its handling and efficiency, but its rear seats and performance character divide opinion.
Hyundai’s Ioniq 9 Calligraphy presents as a sizeable, well-specified three-row electric SUV for Australia, with strong comfort and practicality signals from attributed road tests, but its price, size and driver-assist behaviour remain part of the evidence-backed picture.
Mazda’s new CX-5 Evolve AWD looks promising on paper and in early ownership impressions, but the strongest evidence is still a mix of verified specification, practical packaging and outlet-specific road-test comments rather than a finished verdict.
Cadillac’s Lyriq-V lands in Australia at $99,000 before on-road costs with 459kW, 880Nm and a 471km WLTP claim. CarExpert’s quick drive says the electric performance SUV is calm in Tour mode and far sharper in VMax, while also exposing its mass and some cabin refinement quirks.
XPENG’s X9 arrives in Australia as a seven-seat electric MPV with two variants, strong claimed range and fast-charging figures, and a broadly positive but qualified review signal from CarExpert.
