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European media is today publishing what outlets are calling the first photos of the incoming MG S6 electric car, but the Australian government has had images of the mid-size SUV for some time.

GWM is keen to expand its horizons with the Tank 700, a large luxury 4x4. Against rivals like the Mercedes G-Class and Land Rover Defender , the Chinese off-roader plans to outmanoeuvre them with a mix of sheer opulence, off-road capability, on-road refinement and advanced hybrid tech, at a fraction of their cost – if it gets the green light . Here's our first drive on Australian soil.

Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale promises to reinject the “Alfa Romeo driving appeal” into its small SUV, with a new generation doubling down on the driving fun in an effort to lure in more customers.

Kia has added more accessible hybrid options to its SUV line-up for 2026.

Mitsubishi teases new vehicle launches overseas with one being an overhauled Outlander with more off-road abilities.

One of the most important models in Mitsubishi’s long history is drawing closer.

Nissan's new Y63-inspired SUV has taken a sizeable step closer to an Australian launch, with the brand securing the Tekton through our trademark office.

More rumoured details have been revealed about Toyota’s FJ LandCruiser. Japanese newspaper Chukei News, from Toyota's hometown Nagoya, is now reporting the mini four-wheel drive will be built in Thailand and will be introduced to the Japanese market next year.According to Japanese magazine Best Car, the FJ will start from 4 million Yen (about $40,000) when it goes on sale in Japan. The FJ LandCruiser would sit at the smaller end of Toyota’s SUV/4WD range, under the RAV4, featuring an angular, boxy shape.With rumoured dimensions of roughly 4500mm long, 1830mm wide and 1850mm tall, it would sit in close proximity to the Corolla Cross or Hyundai’s Kona SUV.Several engine options have been floated, including the 2.0-litre petrol engine available in the South-East Asian exclusive HiLux Champ. At this stage the larger four-cylinder 2.7-litre petrol engine seems likely according to reports.The FJ LandCruiser is rumoured to inherit more of its 250 counterpart’s gear, such as the robust limited-slip-differential system. This coupled with a 210mm ground clearance would give it ample off-road capabilities to rival similar market alternatives.To contrast, it won’t be built on the sturdy TNGA chassis underpinning the recent Prado and LandCruiser 300 Series, but the IMV-O version found on the HiLux Champ. This chassis set-up could be problematic in bringing the LandCruiser FJ across to Australia. If it follows a ute-to-SUV chassis transfer, as seen with Ford’s Ranger ute and Everest SUV, it probably won’t meet local design and safety regulations. With a reported early 2026 release date in Japan, it remains unclear whether this smaller LandCruiser will be offered in Australia, especially given potential approval issues. However, Australia is one of the countries Toyota has registered the ‘LandCruiser FJ’ trademark in.Adding to the speculation, Toyota has submitted a patent to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), which includes an image of a potential production version for the FJ. This was originally filed in January 2024 before being published in March 2025.The LandCruiser has proven a popular choice for Aussie buyers, with its wagon variant selling more than 1100 examples up to September 2025 - holding nearly 70 per cent of the large SUV market, excluding luxury options.

Diesel engines are far from over, with a big new 3.0-litre unit is destined for one of Australia’s emerging range of utes and SUVs. To make its global debut in Australia sometime in the middle of next year, this internal combustion engine with no electrification assistance will arrive in an in-line four-cylinder turbo-diesel configuration that promises to be one of the most efficient of its type available anywhere in the world.

There's stiff competition in the small hybrid SUV segment but does Toyota's entrant still have what it takes in updated guise?