Hyundai Reviews

Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 review: Calligraphy Hybrid XRT Peak

By Emily Agar · 26 Jan 2025

When Hyundai first launched the new Santa Fe, the exterior design proved to be a little polarising but the two new adventuring XRT Packs might be exactly what this model needs to win over new fans.

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Hyundai Tucson 2025 review: Elite Hybrid N Line AWD

By Emily Agar · 25 Oct 2024

For the first time in Australia, the mid-sized Hyundai Tucson is being offered with a hybrid powertrain - which combines its spritely turbo-powered engine with a fuel-efficiency-improving electric motor. Will it be enough to swing you over to becoming a hybrid fan?

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Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025 review: Ultimate - International first drive

By Byron Mathioudakis · 18 Oct 2024

Australia is ready for car-based utes, and Hyundai is set to deliver in around 2026 with the Santa Cruz. Based on the Tucson mid-size SUV, this is an American-designed and made five-seater dual-cab, with monocoque (not body-on-frame) construction that cuts weight yet boosts power, efficiency, comfort and dynamics compared to, say, a Toyota HiLux. It should beat the similar Ford Maverick to market.

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Hyundai i30 2025 review: N Line hatch

By Emily Agar · 14 Oct 2024

The Hyundai i30 sees an update for the 2025 model line and the now entry-level N Line variant gets the best of the new stuff; making it a strong contender for being one of the better base-model hatches to come out in recent years for its segment.

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Hyundai Staria Load 2025 review: Premium Liftback

By Mark Oastler · 11 Oct 2024

For any light commercial van in the Aussie new vehicle market putting a dent in the Toyota's HiAce's sales dominance is a tall order. But Hyundai is chipping away with its Staria Load tested here for load-carrying ability and and broader capabilities.

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Hyundai Staria 2025 review: Highlander AWD

By Emily Agar · 27 Sep 2024

The Hyundai Staria top-spec model sits in a world where buyers are wanting the best features for the least amount of cash but are its minor updates enough to make it stand out?

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Hyundai i30 N 2025: Nurburgring track test

By Tim Nicholson · 23 Sep 2024

The Hyundai i30 N is one of Australia's most popular hot hatches for good reason. It represents exceptional value for money, and it's part of a dying breed - genuinely capable petrol-powered performance hatchbacks. But how does it handle one of the world's most famed and gruelling racetracks? Read on to find out.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 2025 review: Epiq N Line AWD

By James Cleary · 15 Sep 2024

There was a time not so long ago when the thought of a Hyundai pushing up towards $100K would have been unthinkable, but the Ioniq 5 Epic N Line AWD is a premium, five-seat EV SUV with a sporty twist ready to take on competitors from the German 'Big Three' and more. Does it have what it takes to match it with the big guns?

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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy AWD vs Kia Sorento Hybrid GT-Line AWD 2025 comparison review

By Laura Berry · 23 Aug 2024

We compare the Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid with the Kia Sorento GT-Line Hybrid to find out which of these closely related SUVs is the safest, most practical, most fuel efficient and best to drive.

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Hyundai Inster 2025 review - International preview drive

By Dom Tripolone · 22 Aug 2024

It feels like a weekly occurrence; another challenger automotive brand from China releasing a new electric car pitched towards the entry-point of the Aussie market. But this time its a city-sized EV from South Korean giant Hyundai, with pure electric power and tonnes of personality. CarsGuide's Dominic Tripolone slipped behind the wheel for a pre-release drive.

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