Best Hybrid Cars in Australia for 2026: Six Hatches and Sedans That Are Not SUVs, Ranked by Price
Not every hybrid buyer wants an SUV. We ranked the six hybrid hatches and sedans worth a look in Australia, from the $28,990 MG3 Hybrid+ to the $64,900 Honda Accord, with every price checked against the brand's own website.
Buying GuidesLongest Range Electric Cars in Australia 2026: Verified WLTP Ranges, Ranked
Which electric cars go the furthest on a charge in Australia? We ranked ten models by the WLTP range each manufacturer publishes, from the 750km Tesla Model 3 Long Range down to the 560km Mazda 6e, and explain what that number means for real trips.
Buying GuidesTesla Model 3 vs BYD Seal vs Kia EV4 vs Mazda 6e: Which Electric Sedan Should You Buy in 2026?
Tesla's new $45,900 Model 3 has reset the electric sedan market. We line it up against the BYD Seal, Kia EV4 and Mazda 6e on price, drive-away cost, range, charging, space and warranty, and pick a winner for each kind of buyer.
Buying GuidesBest Electric Cars for Towing in Australia 2026: Verified Tow Ratings, Ranked
Six EVs ranked by their official braked tow rating, from 2,500 kg for the Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9 AWD down to 1,250 kg for the Kia EV5, with towball limits, battery sizes and what towing does to range.
Buying GuidesCheapest 4x4 Dual Cab Utes in Australia for 2026: Every One Ranked by Price
A 4x4 dual cab pick-up now starts at $37,042 drive-away. We rank 15 of them from cheapest up, with the price basis on every one, so you can see where the HiLux and Ranger really sit.
Buying GuidesChinese Car Brands in Australia 2026: Which Ones Are Worth Buying?
Five Chinese manufacturers took 26.4 per cent of Australia's new car market in August. Here is how BYD, GWM, MG, Geely and Chery compare on warranty, price and risk, and what to check before you sign.
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Buying GuidesCheapest Plug-in Hybrids in Australia for 2026: 9 PHEVs Under $50,000, Ranked
A plug-in hybrid now starts at $24,990 plus on-road costs, and nine of them come in under $50,000. We rank every one by price, spell out the October deals and deadlines, and show which suit which driver.
Buying GuidesCheapest New Cars in Australia for 2026: the 10 Cheapest, Ranked by Drive-Away Price
Petrol, hybrid, plug-in or electric, the cheapest new car in Australia is now $19,990 drive-away, and it is a tie on current offers. Here are the 10 cheapest new cars you can buy, ranked by drive-away price, with every offer deadline spelled out.
Buying GuidesBYD M9 vs Kia Carnival: Can a Plug-In Hybrid Beat the Default Family Bus?
BYD's plug-in hybrid M9 people mover is confirmed for Australia from $61,990, aimed squarely at the Kia Carnival. We compare price, seats, electric range and running costs to see whether the default family bus has finally met its match.
Buying GuidesGWM Cannon Hi4-T vs BYD Shark 6: The $9,000 Question
GWM's new Cannon Hi4-T plug-in ute opens $8,910 under the BYD Shark 6 Premium's list price, before the BYD's on-road costs are added. We line up price, power, towing, EV range, charging, warranty and the recall question, and call which ute suits which buyer.
Buying GuidesBest Hybrid SUVs in Australia for 2026: the Six Worth Buying
Hybrid is now the default choice for a family SUV in Australia. These are the six hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUVs worth your shortlist in 2026, and which one suits which buyer.
Buying GuidesBest family SUVs in Australia in 2026: seven we would actually shortlist
The family SUV is the default new car for most Australian households. These are the seven we would genuinely put on a shortlist, and who each one suits.
Buying GuidesBest Seven-Seater SUVs in Australia for 2026: Family SUVs and People Movers Ranked
If you need three rows, these are the seven-seaters worth shortlisting in 2026, from the true people mover to the off-road tow rig.
Buying GuidesCheapest Hybrid SUVs in Australia for 2026: Every Real Hybrid Under $45k, Ranked
A $31,990 Chery moved the line, then MG and GWM went under $30,000 drive-away. We rank every proper hybrid SUV under $45k, spell out which deals die on 30 September, and run the fuel maths on the hybrid premium.
Buying GuidesTesla Model Y vs BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia EV5: the Mid-Size EV Showdown
The three mid-size electric SUVs Australians actually cross-shop, lined up on price, positioning and who each one suits. Tesla Model Y from $58,900, BYD Sealion 7 from $54,990, Kia EV5 from $56,770, all plus on-road costs.
Buying GuidesBest Electric 7-Seaters in Australia for 2026
The pure-electric seven-seater has finally arrived in Australia. These are the electric SUVs and people movers that seat the whole family in 2026, from the Kia EV9 to the Zeekr 009, with a photo and specs link for each.
Buying GuidesBest EVs Under $50,000 in Australia for 2026
Fifty grand now buys a lot of electric car in Australia. These are the best EVs under $50,000 in 2026, from a $23,990 city hatch to a full-size family SUV, with a photo and specs link for each.
Buying GuidesBest EVs Under $60,000 in Australia for 2026
Under $60,000 is where the electric SUV market gets serious in Australia. These are the best EVs under $60,000 in 2026, including the Tesla Model Y and its sharpest rivals, with a photo and specs link for each.
Buying GuidesThe 5 Cheapest Electric SUVs in Australia for 2026
Want the higher-riding SUV shape without the SUV price? These are the five cheapest electric SUVs in Australia for 2026, from $31,990, each with a photo and full specs link.
Buying GuidesBest Mid-Size Electric SUVs in Australia for 2026
The mid-size electric SUV is the most fought-over corner of the EV market. Here are the six worth your shortlist in 2026, from the benchmark Tesla Model Y to the value-packed Kia EV5 and XPeng G6, and which one suits you.
Buying GuidesBest Value Mid-Size Electric SUVs in Australia for 2026
If you want a mid-size electric SUV without paying Tesla money, these six deliver the most metal, range and kit for the dollar in 2026, ranked from the sharpest price up.
Buying GuidesThe 5 Cheapest EVs in Australia for 2026, Compared
The cheapest EVs in Australia now start under $24,000, and one is on a $19,990 drive-away deal. We rank the five cheapest electric cars you can buy in 2026, with a photo and full specs link for each, plus a longer budget-EV shortlist.
Buying GuidesToyota RAV4 PHEV Buying Guide: Is the Plug-In Worth It Over the Hybrid?
Toyota's first plug-in RAV4 costs $58,840 to $66,340 plus on-roads, and the XSE AWD sits $3,000 above the flagship Cruiser Hybrid AWD. We run the payback maths and line it up against the BYD Sealion 6 and Outlander PHEV.
Buying GuidesBest Small SUVs in Australia for 2026: the Six That Make Sense
The small SUV is the default first car and second car for millions of Australians. These are the six worth a look in 2026, from the bargain MG ZS to the efficient Toyota Yaris Cross.
Buying GuidesBest 4WDs in Australia for 2026: the Seven Serious Off-Roaders
If you want a proper body-on-frame 4WD that tows, tours and goes bush, these are the seven to shortlist in 2026, from the everywhere Prado to the flagship LandCruiser 300, plus where each one makes sense.
Buying GuidesBest Dual-Cab Utes in Australia for 2026: the Six That Matter
The dual-cab ute is still the vehicle Australia buys more than any other. Here are the six worth your shortlist in 2026, from the all-round Ranger to the plug-in BYD Shark 6, and how to pick between them.
Buying GuidesEV vs petrol in 2026: what Australia's record electric month means for your next car
EVs just outsold petrol, diesel and hybrid in a single month for the first time. Here is what one in four buyers going electric does to running costs, resale values and the buy now or wait question.
Buying GuidesXpeng G6 vs Tesla Model Y: the $51,800 question
The updated Xpeng G6 now starts $7,100 under the cheapest Tesla Model Y, charges nearly twice as fast at its peak, and carries a seven year warranty. The Model Y answers with 600km of range, a six seat option and the Supercharger network. We line them up on price, range, charging, family duty and ownership risk, every figure checked on 8 September 2026.
Buying GuidesNissan Patrol vs Toyota LandCruiser 300: which big 4WD wagon should you buy in 2026?
The all-new Y63 Patrol opens at $98,990 and the LandCruiser 300 now runs to a 341kW hybrid. We line them up on price, grade for grade, then engines, towing, seats, warranty and running costs, with every figure checked against Nissan and Toyota on 4 September 2026.
Buying GuidesBYD Shark 6 vs Ford Ranger PHEV vs GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV: the 2026 plug-in ute fight, settled
Three plug-in hybrid utes, three very different answers. We line up the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV on price, electric range, towing and warranty, with every figure checked against the manufacturer on 1 September 2026.
Buying GuidesCheapest EVs in Australia in 2026: every electric car under $40,000, ranked
Australia's cheapest new EV now starts at $23,990 plus on-roads, less than plenty of petrol hatches. Here is every electric car under $40,000, ranked by price, with honest advice on which one to buy.
Buying GuidesBest first car in Australia in 2026: safe, cheap and easy to live with
A first car should be safe, cheap to run and easy to park. These are the ones we would actually recommend to a new driver in 2026.
Buying GuidesFord Ranger vs Toyota HiLux in 2026: which ute should you buy?
Australia's two best-selling vehicles are both utes. Here is the honest case for each, and which one we would put in the driveway.
Buying GuidesHybrid vs electric in 2026: what actually suits you, without the jargon
A hybrid and an electric car solve different problems. Here are the real ownership differences that decide which one is right for you.
Buying GuidesRAV4 vs X-Trail vs Sportage: three family favourites, one honest verdict
Three of Australia's most cross-shopped family SUVs, compared on the things that actually matter: price, hybrid, space, warranty and how they drive.