The best family SUVs balance interior versatility with efficiency and car-like driving behaviour. Look for vents and airbags covering all three rows of seats.
Best SUVs according to our experts
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Toyota RAV4
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$38,490
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$38,490
The Toyota RAV4 has proven to be the best horse in the Toyota stable and a sixth‑generation model is poised for release next year. But do we need it when the current offering is so good?
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.
The XC60 proves that comfort and safety still appear to be at the top of the priority list for Volvo but style is being retuned to make this medium‑sized SUV a true competitor against its luxury rivals, the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Lexus NX. The question is, has it been successful?
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.
Australia has long held a soft spot for the Ford Everest but does the updated Sport 4WD variant continue to offer families the option of urban hauling and weekend adventuring?