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Best SUVs under $50k
1.GWM Tank 300
8.3
2 badges available
$46,990 - $60,990*MRLP
What we love
What we don't
2.Hyundai Tucson
8.0
3 badges available
$39,100 - $61,100*MRLP
What we love
- -Punchy turbocharged performance
- -Interior looks and feels very smart
- -Easy to beat official fuel consumption figure
What we don't
- -Recalcitrant gear selector mechanism
- -Phone-roasting wireless charger placement
- -10,000km service intervals feel a touch short
3.Kia Sportage
7.9
5 badges available
$32,995 - $55,420*MRLP
What we love
- -Premium look and feel in both rows
- -Technology in the car – both safety and infotainment – feels top quality
- -Predictable: both in looks and drive – which is ideal for a medium SUV
What we don't
- -A big price disparity between the only two variants
- -Small monthly allocation figures may lead to long wait times
- -RAV4 just undercuts the Sportage in both running costs and overall ownership costs
4.Mitsubishi Outlander
7.9
7 badges available
$37,740 - $73,790*MRLP
What we love
- -Cavernous interior space
- -Seven-seat flexibility
- -Premium-like interior
What we don't
- -Similarly sized EVs are close to this price
- -Powertrain can feel underwhelming
- -Dynamically flaccid
5.Subaru Outback
7.9
5 badges available
$43,690 - $57,490*MRLP
What we love
- -Massive cabin
- -Simple and effective tech suite
- -Rides surprisingly well
What we don't
- -Fabric feels a bit low-rent
- -No physical buttons for air-con
- -Minimum 95-octane fuel
6.Honda CR-V
7.8
2 badges available
$43,900 - $60,400*MRLP
What we love
- -Dirt-cheap servicing program
- -Smooth hand-off between petrol and electric power
- -Sharp driving character
What we don't
- -Missing key spec inclusions
- -Limited head room in second row
- -Hybrid powertrain locked to flagship specification
7.Lexus LBX
7.8
2 badges available
$47,550 - $56,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Lexus ownership costs and benefits are impressive
- -Appealing gateway into owning a luxury hybrid car
- -A good-looking car – inside and out
What we don't
- -Down on power compared to other compact premium SUVs
- -Interior door handles tricky to use
- -Compact second row – not designed with back-seat passengers in mind
8.Toyota Corolla Cross
7.8
3 badges available
$36,480 - $50,030*MRLP
What we love
- -Well-equipped for the price
- -Powertrain is economical and willing
- -Rides rougher roads with aplomb
What we don't
- -Boot is on the small side
- -Cabin needs more storage options
- -Petrol engine can become thrashy when pushed
9.Toyota RAV4
7.8
5 badges available
$42,260 - $58,360*MRLP
What we love
- -Seamless shift between petrol/electric
- -Sturdy build quality and materials
- -Quiet, compliant driving experience
What we don't
- -Loud petrol engine at idle
- -Misses out on some features rivals have
- -No included roadside assistance
10.Hyundai Kona
7.7
4 badges available
$32,500 - $71,000*MRLP
What we love
- -Fuel-sipping hybrid powertrain
- -Head-turning looks
- -Very practical for a small SUV
What we don't
- -Sporty looks at odds with unsporting dynamics
- -Price puts it above some (smaller) electric cars
- -Expensive to service
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* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.
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