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SUVs Starting Under $30K

Starting between $25,000-$30,000, buyers have the greatest choice of any SUV segment, with several small and midsize alternatives to a hatch or sedan.  

Best SUVs according to our experts

01.
Volkswagen T-Cross
From
$18,900
8/10
From
$18,900

The Volkswagen T‑Cross is a pint‑sized SUV designed for the city. It has only been in Australia since 2020 and has a lot to offer a small family, with every inch of its space well‑used. The top‑end Style model is fuel efficient, comes with more boot space than you might expect, and despite the small 1.0‑litre engine, offers a decent drive. But does it provide real family value?


02.
Kia Seltos
From
$29,500
7/10
From
$29,500

The Kia Seltos Sport+ is as good‑looking as ever and offers families who might be tight on space, an affordable small SUV. The features list has been expanded to keep up with the market, but is it enough to satisfy?


03.
Toyota Yaris Cross
From
$29,888
8.1/10
From
$29,888

Since launching in late 2020, the Toyota Yaris Cross has nailed it for small SUV design, packaging, economy and comfort, gaining a huge following along the way. Adding a GR Sport grade only broadens the Japanese crossover's appeal, especially as there have been suspension and chassis upgrades to go with the racier styling additions inside and out. But the result also misses the mark in some ways.


04.
Kia Stonic
From
$24,890
7/10
From
$24,890

The Kia Stonic Sport has made quite an impression since its Australian launch last year. It's pint‑sized but packs quite a bit in for the price tag. You get a sporty look, good safety features and a fair amount of tech, but it's the ownership options that makes the car stand out. Let's take a look and see if the cheaper price tag means it misses out compared to its rivals.


05.
Hyundai Kona
From
$32,000
7.4/10
From
$32,000

You can have your Hyundai Kona in a Baskin Robbins‑rivalling number of powertrains, but there's a chance this all‑electric version might be the pick of the bunch.Why? Because the last‑generation Kona Electric was one our favourite unsung‑hero EVs, and Hyundai's top brass reckons this new one only improves the formula.But are they right? We put the 2024 Kona Electric to the test to find out.