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SUVs Starting Under $50K

Starting between $40,000-$50,000, SUV buyers can choose between the upper end of the midsize segment, most 7-seaters or the smaller premium SUVs.  

Best SUVs according to our experts

01.
Toyota RAV4
From
$39,760
8/10
From
$39,760

Toyota's RAV4 order books are full to bursting and wait times are blowing out to 18 months or more, but that hasn't stopped people continuing to register their interest to buy one of these insanely popular mid‑sized SUVs.And it's no surprise because the RAV4 makes a lot of sense as a comfortable family 2WD wagon.But in a highly competitive market has this medium SUV lost its shine?


02.
Kia Sorento
From
$47,650
7.6/10
From
$47,650

The Sorento GT‑Line sits at the top of the seven‑seat SUV line‑up and the standard gear and interior appointments are like that of a premium European car.


03.
Hyundai Santa Fe
From
$44,790
8/10
From
$44,790

Hyundai might be late to the hybrid SUV party, but its Santa Fe might be the best family SUV available in Australia right now.


04.
Mazda CX-9
From
$36,995
9/10
From
$36,995

The top‑of‑the‑line model for Mazda's largest SUV is a stunning entry and showcases serious style in a market where SUVs can lean towards boxy and rugged. For those wanting the practicality and space of an SUV but something that feels elegant, this might just be the ticket.


05.
Volkswagen Tiguan
From
$38,990
8.1/10
From
$38,990

The Volkswagen Tiguan R Grid Edition costs less than the Tiguan R, with all the wild and beastly performance of the hi‑po SUV it's based on. So what's the catch?