Family SUVs

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

01.

Mazda CX-9

From

$35,860

9.0/10

From

$35,860

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.

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02.

Ford Everest

From

$33,777

9.0/10

From

$33,777

Feels like the new‑generation Ford Ranger ute has picked up all the headlines, but its five‑seat Everest SUV sibling is making a big impact with family buyers. We spent a week with the Trend Bi‑Turbo to see how it measures up.

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03.

Hyundai Santa Fe

From

$48,989

8.8/10

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$48,989

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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04.

Toyota RAV4

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$33,990

8.4/10

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$33,990

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?

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05.

Volvo XC60

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$47,999

8.4/10

From

$47,999

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?

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