Compare Cars Side by Side in Australia

Toyota Prado

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VSLand Rover Defender

The Toyota Prado is the pick on value and resale: it costs tens of thousands less than a comparable Land Rover Defender, holds the newer ANCAP result, and carries a 110-litre tank against 89. The Land Rover Defender is the choice for capability with polish: air suspension, 900mm of wading against the Prado's 700, and a stronger diesel six.

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VSToyota LandCruiser 300

Unless the brief needs the V6, the Toyota Prado is the pick: it tows the same 3,500kg as the Toyota LandCruiser 300, claims 7.6L/100km against the 300's 8.9, tests newer with ANCAP, and opens tens of thousands lower. The LandCruiser 300 earns its premium for the buyer towing near the limit: 227kW, 700Nm and a 6,750kg gross combination mass.

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VSGWM Tank 500

The Toyota Prado is the safer buy for the long haul: 3,500kg of towing to the GWM Tank 500's 3,000, nine airbags to six, and resale and dealer reach a newcomer cannot match. The GWM Tank 500 wins on kit: it undercuts the cheapest Prado while carrying a 255kW hybrid, the bigger 14.6-inch screen and a seven-year warranty.

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VSFord Everest

The Ford Everest is the pick for the family that tows heavy: up to 855kg of payload against the Toyota Prado's 580kg keeps a loaded caravan legal, and the V6 makes 184kW to the Prado's 150kW. The Toyota Prado is the stronger tourer: a 110-litre tank, full-time 4WD with low range on every grade, and the fresher ANCAP result.

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VSGWM Tank 300

The Toyota Prado is the pick if you need seven seats, a 3,500kg tow rating and proven touring pedigree, and can fund the premium. The GWM Tank 300 is the smarter buy for a genuine low-range four-wheel drive with a longer warranty and thousands left over, so long as five seats is enough.

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VSLexus GX

Buy the Toyota Prado unless the Lexus GX's petrol V6 and luxury cabin are the point, because both ride the same TNGA-F ladder frame with an identical wheelbase, yet the Prado starts about $51,000 lower and uses 4.7L/100km less on the official cycle. The GX buys refinement, not extra capability.

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VSLexus LX

The Toyota Prado is our pick for most buyers: it carries a tested five-star ANCAP rating, $390 capped services and a 7.6L/100km claim, and it keeps $97,929 at entry. The Lexus LX is the choice when six-cylinder muscle and a genuine luxury cabin justify the climb, on the same family of bones.

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VSNissan Patrol

On running costs and safety the Toyota Prado is the pick: its diesel claims 7.6L/100km against the Nissan Patrol V8's 14.4, it wears a range-wide five-star ANCAP rating the Patrol lacks, and opens tens of thousands lower. The Nissan Patrol is the choice for muscle and space: a 298kW V8, a 140-litre tank and up to eight seats.

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VSDenza B8

The Toyota Prado is the better buy for most three-row families: it packages seven seats properly, tows its full rating with payload to spare, and earns its safety rating in its own right. Choose the Denza B8 if you will plug it in nightly and want output and equipment nothing else near the money matches.

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VSLand Rover Discovery

Most buyers are better off in the Toyota Prado: even the flagship Kakadu costs less than the cheapest Land Rover Discovery, it is ANCAP five-star rated where the Discovery isn't, and pairs a 110-litre tank with LandCruiser resale. The Land Rover Discovery is the choice for refinement: 257kW and 700Nm, air suspension and an adult-sized third row.

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VSDenza B5

For the touring family the Toyota Prado is the pick: it seats up to seven where the Denza B5 stops at five, tows 3,500kg to the B5's 3,000, and pairs a 110-litre tank with LandCruiser resale. The Denza B5 is the better buy for a five-seat household charging at home: 400kW, a plusher cabin and lower running costs.

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VSINEOS INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon

The Toyota Prado is the more sensible buy for most: a tested five-star rating, seven-seat options, capped servicing, a dealer past the last big town, and $34,445 back at entry. The INEOS Grenadier is the pure off-road instrument, chosen in full knowledge of its missing AEB and absent crash rating.

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VSIsuzu MU-X

The Isuzu MU-X wins on value: it undercuts the entire Toyota Prado range, seats seven on every grade, tows the same 3,500kg, carries a six-year warranty and services once a year to the Prado's twice. The Toyota Prado is the more capable, better-equipped truck: 150kW, twin 12.3-inch screens, nine airbags, the fresher ANCAP rating, and a lockable centre diff.

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VSToyota LandCruiser 70

The Toyota Prado is the pick for almost every touring buyer, because it tows the same 3,500kg while costing $1,550 less to service across five years and carrying a current five-star ANCAP rating. Choose the Toyota LandCruiser 70 only when your load runs past 600kg and payload becomes the deciding number.

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VSToyota LandCruiser 300 GXTrim

The Toyota Prado Kakadu is the family pick: at near-identical money to the Toyota LandCruiser 300 GX it adds seven seats, heated and ventilated leather, a panoramic roof and a 12.3-inch screen, and claims 7.6L/100km to the GX's 8.9. The LandCruiser 300 GX is the choice for hardware: a 227kW twin-turbo V6, a bigger body and 245mm of clearance.

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Land Rover Defender

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VSToyota Prado

The Toyota Prado is the pick on value and resale: it costs tens of thousands less than a comparable Land Rover Defender, holds the newer ANCAP result, and carries a 110-litre tank against 89. The Land Rover Defender is the choice for capability with polish: air suspension, 900mm of wading against the Prado's 700, and a stronger diesel six.

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VSToyota LandCruiser 300

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 is the pick for the long-term owner: ten airbags to the Land Rover Defender's six, a 110-litre tank against 90, low capped-price servicing and resale no Land Rover matches. Off-road the Land Rover Defender reaches further: up to 323mm of air-sprung clearance, one-metre wading, and a 257kW D350 diesel to the Toyota's 227kW.

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VSLexus GX

The Land Rover Defender is the pick for buyers who want the widest range, air-suspension refinement and the better cabin, and can carry Land Rover's reliability question and a steep options list. The Lexus GX suits families who value proven Toyota-group hardware, resale and a characterful petrol V6, and can accept its thirst and untested crash rating.

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VSJeep Wrangler

The Land Rover Defender is the more capable buy for most briefs, because every version tows more, wades deeper and clears higher than any Jeep Wrangler, and its engine range runs from diesel to plug-in hybrid. Choose the Wrangler for a steeper approach angle at a far lower price.

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VSLand Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery is the better Land Rover for a family: seven seats are standard where the Land Rover Defender charges for a third row, it carries eight airbags to six, and costs less on the same D350 diesel. The Defender is the choice for harder terrain: a 40-degree approach angle, one-metre wading and a newer cabin.

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VSINEOS INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon

The Land Rover Defender is the pick for most buyers who want one vehicle to do everything: air-suspension refinement, a current five-star safety rating, and a range spanning diesel to V8. The INEOS Grenadier suits the buyer who genuinely goes bush and wants an analogue, mechanically simple tool with real diff-lock hardware over electronics.

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VSLand Rover Range Rover Sport

The Land Rover Defender is the pick for most cross-shoppers: it opens about $71,000 below the Range Rover Sport, carries a twin-speed transfer case on every grade, and matches it for wading and towing. The Range Rover Sport suits buyers who want the plusher cabin, the bigger boot and the stronger entry engine, and will pay for them.

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VSLexus LX LX 500d LuxuryTrim

Buy the Land Rover Defender 110 X for capability: it is lighter, more powerful, sharper off-road and swallows more cargo than the Lexus LX 500d Luxury for similar money. Choose the Lexus if you need seven seats, a hushed cabin and the proven LandCruiser 300 driveline behind Toyota's resale reputation.

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VSNissan Patrol Ti-LTrim

The Land Rover Defender 110 S wins on capability and running costs: its 41.9-degree departure angle outreaches the Nissan Patrol Ti-L's 26.3, and its diesel claims 8.1L/100km to the Patrol V8's 14.4. The Nissan Patrol Ti-L is the better buy for space and kit: a 298kW V8, seven seats and a leather-lined flagship cabin for entry-Defender money.

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VSDenza B8 6-SeatTrim

The Denza B8 6-Seat takes this one on value: it undercuts the Land Rover Defender 110 SE P300e by tens of thousands while carrying 425kW to the Defender's 221kW, six seats to five, and the fresher five-star ANCAP rating. Choose the Defender for its proven badge, a sharper 41.9-degree departure angle, and a body close to 750kg lighter.

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VSJeep Wrangler RubiconTrim

The Land Rover Defender 110 S is the pick for daily driving and touring: its diesel six makes 570Nm, tows 3,500kg to the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon's 2,495kg, and opens a 972-litre boot. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is the trail buyer's choice: twin locking diffs, a sway-bar disconnect, a 43.9-degree approach angle and a removable roof, for far less.

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VSLand Rover Range Rover Sport Dynamic HSE P460eTrim

The Range Rover Sport P460e is the pick for pace and polish: 338kW, a 5.6-second sprint, leather and a head-up display, while the Defender 110 P300e keeps the touring case with sharper geometry, a bigger boot and tank for about $61,000 less. Both plug-in Land Rovers tow 3,000kg braked and wade 900mm, so neither buyer gives up the working brief.

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Toyota LandCruiser 300

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VSToyota Prado

Unless the brief needs the V6, the Toyota Prado is the pick: it tows the same 3,500kg as the Toyota LandCruiser 300, claims 7.6L/100km against the 300's 8.9, tests newer with ANCAP, and opens tens of thousands lower. The LandCruiser 300 earns its premium for the buyer towing near the limit: 227kW, 700Nm and a 6,750kg gross combination mass.

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VSLand Rover Defender

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 is the pick for the long-term owner: ten airbags to the Land Rover Defender's six, a 110-litre tank against 90, low capped-price servicing and resale no Land Rover matches. Off-road the Land Rover Defender reaches further: up to 323mm of air-sprung clearance, one-metre wading, and a 257kW D350 diesel to the Toyota's 227kW.

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VSGWM Tank 500

The GWM Tank 500 is the better buy for most families: it costs more than $30,000 less, services half as often, and matches the Toyota LandCruiser 300 on wheelbase, turning circle and five-star safety. Choose the LandCruiser 300 if you tow near 3,500kg or cover long remote distances, where its rating and 110-litre tank decide it.

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VSLexus GX

Take the LandCruiser 300 if you tour, tow or count fuel stops: it carries 110 litres against the Lexus GX's 80, claims 8.9L/100km against 12.3, and holds 3,500kg braked on every grade. Take the Lexus GX if refinement is the thing you are actually buying. The ranges overlap, so this is a choice, not a budget.

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VSLexus LX

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 is the better buy for almost every brief, because its dearest grade still undercuts the cheapest Lexus LX and it carries the vast majority of its hardware. Choose the LX when you want a petrol or hybrid drivetrain the LandCruiser does not offer.

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VSNissan Patrol

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 is the better long-distance buy: its V6 diesel claims 8.9L/100km to the Nissan Patrol V8's 14.4, it carries ANCAP's five stars where the Patrol has none, and its resale stays near what you paid. The Nissan Patrol is the choice for V8 character and space: 298kW, up to eight seats and a lower entry price.

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VSLand Rover Discovery

For most buyers the Toyota LandCruiser 300 is the pick: it undercuts the Land Rover Discovery by a five-figure sum, holds a five-star ANCAP rating the Discovery lacks, carries ten airbags to eight, and locks both differentials. The Land Rover Discovery is the choice for output and polish: 257kW and 700Nm at 7.8L/100km, seven seats standard and an air-suspension ride.

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VSINEOS INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 is the safer and cheaper buy, because it holds five ANCAP stars and carries autonomous emergency braking the INEOS Grenadier is sold without. Choose the Grenadier when steep exits and combined mass decide the job, and you accept an untested car to get them.

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VSToyota Prado KakaduTrim

The Toyota Prado Kakadu is the family pick: at near-identical money to the Toyota LandCruiser 300 GX it adds seven seats, heated and ventilated leather, a panoramic roof and a 12.3-inch screen, and claims 7.6L/100km to the GX's 8.9. The LandCruiser 300 GX is the choice for hardware: a 227kW twin-turbo V6, a bigger body and 245mm of clearance.

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VSFord Everest Platinum V6Trim

The Ford Everest Platinum is the smarter buy: it costs about $15,000 less than the LandCruiser 300 GX yet adds seven seats, a panoramic sunroof, twin 12-inch displays and blind-spot monitoring the base Toyota goes without. Choose the LandCruiser 300 GX only if its bigger tank, higher combined-mass rating and Cruiser resale outweigh the missing kit.

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VSLexus LX OvertrailTrim

The LandCruiser 300 GR Sport is the smarter buy for most: it shares the LX Overtrail's diesel V6, ladder platform and 3,500kg tow rating, out-angles it off-road, and costs around $38,000 less to buy plus less to service. Choose the Lexus LX Overtrail only if its hushed cabin and adjustable-height ride justify the premium.

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VSToyota LandCruiser 70 GXL WagonTrim

Most buyers should take the LandCruiser 300 GX. It holds a current five-star rating, it is nicer to sit in, and it is easier to live with every day. Buy the 70 GXL Wagon when the work comes first: diff locks at both ends, a bigger payload and more in reserve with a trailer on the back, so long as two airbags and no safety rating do not rule it out.

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GWM Tank 500

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VSToyota Prado

The Toyota Prado is the safer buy for the long haul: 3,500kg of towing to the GWM Tank 500's 3,000, nine airbags to six, and resale and dealer reach a newcomer cannot match. The GWM Tank 500 wins on kit: it undercuts the cheapest Prado while carrying a 255kW hybrid, the bigger 14.6-inch screen and a seven-year warranty.

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VSToyota LandCruiser 300

The GWM Tank 500 is the better buy for most families: it costs more than $30,000 less, services half as often, and matches the Toyota LandCruiser 300 on wheelbase, turning circle and five-star safety. Choose the LandCruiser 300 if you tow near 3,500kg or cover long remote distances, where its rating and 110-litre tank decide it.

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VSFord Everest

The Ford Everest gets the nod for the buyer who tows: it pulls 3,500kg braked where the GWM Tank 500 stops at 3,000, carries nine airbags to six, and weighs close to 600kg less. The GWM Tank 500 is the better buy on equipment: a 255kW hybrid, a 14.6-inch screen, seven seats on hybrid grades and a seven-year warranty.

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VSGWM Tank 300

Buy the GWM Tank 300 unless you specifically need seven seats or the bigger boot: it offers the same ladder-frame 4x4 hardware, and the same 300kW plug-in hybrid, for about $27,000 less than the Tank 500. Step up to the Tank 500 for its seven-seat Vanta Hybrid, 795-litre load bay and higher touring capacity.

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VSNissan Patrol

The GWM Tank 500 is the smarter buy for most large-SUV shoppers: it brings a five-star safety rating, seven seats and a plug-in hybrid option for around $30,000 less than the Nissan Patrol. Choose the Patrol if you tow 3,500kg, need eight seats, or want a naturally-aspirated V8 before the breed disappears.

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VSDenza B8

We'd pick the Denza B8 7S if you need seven seats, a plug-in drivetrain and 3,500kg of towing in one vehicle, because nothing else here does all three. We'd pick the GWM Tank 500 if around $20,000 back, an uncapped-kilometre warranty and simpler mechanical hardware count for more than flagship power and kit.

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VSDenza B5

We'd pick the GWM Tank 500 for family duty: seven seats in the hybrid, a 795-litre boot, a seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty and a $75,990 driveaway start the Denza B5 cannot match. We'd pick the B5 to live electric, because every grade is a 400kW plug-in hybrid with 100kW DC charging and the better-equipped cabin.

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VSIsuzu MU-X

The Isuzu MU-X is the pick on running costs: it opens thousands below any GWM Tank 500, tows 3,500kg to the Tank's 3,000, eight airbags to six, and claims 6.7L/100km against the hybrid's 8.4. Choose the GWM Tank 500 for power and kit: a 255kW hybrid, heated seats and big screens, a fresher ANCAP rating and a seven-year warranty.

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VSLDV D90

The GWM Tank 500 is our pick when the budget reaches it: a current five-star ANCAP rating, 255kW of hybrid muscle, triple diff locks and luxury kit the LDV D90 never offers. The D90 is the choice when the budget is the brief: seven seats and a 3,000kg tow rating for $36,816 less.

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Ford Everest

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VSToyota Prado

The Ford Everest is the pick for the family that tows heavy: up to 855kg of payload against the Toyota Prado's 580kg keeps a loaded caravan legal, and the V6 makes 184kW to the Prado's 150kW. The Toyota Prado is the stronger tourer: a 110-litre tank, full-time 4WD with low range on every grade, and the fresher ANCAP result.

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VSGWM Tank 500

The Ford Everest gets the nod for the buyer who tows: it pulls 3,500kg braked where the GWM Tank 500 stops at 3,000, carries nine airbags to six, and weighs close to 600kg less. The GWM Tank 500 is the better buy on equipment: a 255kW hybrid, a 14.6-inch screen, seven seats on hybrid grades and a seven-year warranty.

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VSGWM Tank 300

The Ford Everest is our pick for the family that tows: 3,500kg braked, an 855kg payload, a seven-seat path and a V6 option the GWM Tank 300 cannot answer. The Tank 300 is the choice when budget leads: it saves $12,010 at entry and carries seven years of cover.

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VSNissan Patrol

The Ford Everest suits most buyers, because it uses roughly 40 percent less fuel, costs about half as much to service and holds a current five-star ANCAP rating the Nissan Patrol has never been tested for. Choose the Patrol when eight seats or a near-three-tonne van make it the only one that genuinely does the job.

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VSDenza B5

Families needing a third row or a 3,500kg tow rating belong in the Ford Everest: it seats up to seven where the Denza B5 stops at five, tows 500kg more, and carries a proven diesel record. The Denza B5 is the choice for power and plug-in running: 400kW and a claimed 90km of WLTC electric-only range.

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VSIsuzu MU-X

If the budget stretches, the Ford Everest is the one to buy: a 184kW V6 diesel the Isuzu MU-X cannot answer, a 12-inch screen to the Isuzu's 8-inch, and cheaper servicing over five years. The Isuzu MU-X is the better buy on price: seven seats on every grade, 3,500kg of towing, a six-year warranty and seven years of roadside.

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VSToyota LandCruiser 300 GXTrim

The Ford Everest Platinum is the smarter buy: it costs about $15,000 less than the LandCruiser 300 GX yet adds seven seats, a panoramic sunroof, twin 12-inch displays and blind-spot monitoring the base Toyota goes without. Choose the LandCruiser 300 GX only if its bigger tank, higher combined-mass rating and Cruiser resale outweigh the missing kit.

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GWM Tank 300

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VSToyota Prado

The Toyota Prado is the pick if you need seven seats, a 3,500kg tow rating and proven touring pedigree, and can fund the premium. The GWM Tank 300 is the smarter buy for a genuine low-range four-wheel drive with a longer warranty and thousands left over, so long as five seats is enough.

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VSGWM Tank 500

Buy the GWM Tank 300 unless you specifically need seven seats or the bigger boot: it offers the same ladder-frame 4x4 hardware, and the same 300kW plug-in hybrid, for about $27,000 less than the Tank 500. Step up to the Tank 500 for its seven-seat Vanta Hybrid, 795-litre load bay and higher touring capacity.

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VSFord Everest

The Ford Everest is our pick for the family that tows: 3,500kg braked, an 855kg payload, a seven-seat path and a V6 option the GWM Tank 300 cannot answer. The Tank 300 is the choice when budget leads: it saves $12,010 at entry and carries seven years of cover.

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VSMahindra Scorpio

The GWM Tank 300 is the pick for most buyers: it costs a few thousand more but adds a five-star ANCAP rating, an unlimited-kilometre warranty and far more cabin tech. The Mahindra Scorpio is the buy only if you need seven seats for the lowest price and can accept its zero-star crash result.

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VSSuzuki Jimny

The GWM Tank 300 is the better buy for most households, because it tows 3,000 kg to the Suzuki Jimny's 1,300, seats five behind five doors and carries seven years of warranty. Choose the Jimny if steep technical tracks are the point: it beats the Tank on all three published off-road angles.

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VSJeep Wrangler Rubicon UnlimitedTrim

Most buyers should take the Tank 300 Ultra PHEV. It matches the Rubicon Unlimited's front and rear locking diffs and low-range gearing for about thirty thousand less, tows more, and covers you for longer. Choose the Wrangler if you want its far sharper approach angle, its disconnecting sway bar, and a roof that comes off.

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VSDenza B5 BaseTrim

The GWM Tank 300 Ultra PHEV wins this pairing on value: it matches the Denza B5's ladder-frame plug-in-hybrid format for a five-figure sum less, tows the full 3,000kg with its entire 610kg payload aboard, and carries a seven-year warranty. Choose the Denza B5 for the plusher cabin, 400kW of power and the fresher five-star ANCAP rating.

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Lexus GX

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VSToyota Prado

Buy the Toyota Prado unless the Lexus GX's petrol V6 and luxury cabin are the point, because both ride the same TNGA-F ladder frame with an identical wheelbase, yet the Prado starts about $51,000 lower and uses 4.7L/100km less on the official cycle. The GX buys refinement, not extra capability.

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VSLand Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender is the pick for buyers who want the widest range, air-suspension refinement and the better cabin, and can carry Land Rover's reliability question and a steep options list. The Lexus GX suits families who value proven Toyota-group hardware, resale and a characterful petrol V6, and can accept its thirst and untested crash rating.

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VSToyota LandCruiser 300

Take the LandCruiser 300 if you tour, tow or count fuel stops: it carries 110 litres against the Lexus GX's 80, claims 8.9L/100km against 12.3, and holds 3,500kg braked on every grade. Take the Lexus GX if refinement is the thing you are actually buying. The ranges overlap, so this is a choice, not a budget.

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VSLexus LX

For most buyers the Lexus GX is the value pick: it shares the LX's badge, twin-turbo V6 family and 3,500kg braked tow rating for roughly $47,000 less to drive away. Step up to the larger LX only if you want its diesel or hybrid choice, longer touring range, quieter cabin and tenth airbag.

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VSLand Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery is the more capable, more spacious seven-seat tourer, with the bigger off-road envelope, a real adult third row and far better economy. The Lexus GX is the pick when proven Toyota-group reliability, resale and a quieter ownership story matter more than outright reach, and for any buyer wary of Land Rover's record.

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VSINEOS INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon

The Lexus GX is our pick for most buyers: it seats seven, carries nine airbags and a full driver-assist suite, and wraps genuine off-road hardware in a luxury cabin. The INEOS Grenadier is the choice when capability is the entire brief and its missing AEB and uncapped servicing are accepted going in.

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VSLand Rover Range Rover Sport

Seven seats, standard low range and $53,036 back at entry make the Lexus GX the pick, unless refinement leads the brief. The Range Rover Sport answers with a five-star ANCAP file from 2022 testing, the air-sprung ride the Australian press rates its best trait, and an engine range the Lexus never attempts.

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Lexus LX

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VSToyota Prado

The Toyota Prado is our pick for most buyers: it carries a tested five-star ANCAP rating, $390 capped services and a 7.6L/100km claim, and it keeps $97,929 at entry. The Lexus LX is the choice when six-cylinder muscle and a genuine luxury cabin justify the climb, on the same family of bones.

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VSToyota LandCruiser 300

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 is the better buy for almost every brief, because its dearest grade still undercuts the cheapest Lexus LX and it carries the vast majority of its hardware. Choose the LX when you want a petrol or hybrid drivetrain the LandCruiser does not offer.

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VSLexus GX

For most buyers the Lexus GX is the value pick: it shares the LX's badge, twin-turbo V6 family and 3,500kg braked tow rating for roughly $47,000 less to drive away. Step up to the larger LX only if you want its diesel or hybrid choice, longer touring range, quieter cabin and tenth airbag.

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VSNissan Patrol

The Nissan Patrol is our pick for most buyers weighing these two: eight seats, 63mm more clearance and the same 3,500kg tow rating for $71,911 less at entry. The Lexus LX earns its premium with ten airbags, diesel economy and a cabin the Patrol never chases. Time a Patrol purchase against the Y63 changeover.

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VSDenza B8

The Denza B8 is the value pick: it delivers full size, three rows, more power and plug-in running for about half the Lexus LX's driveaway price, and adds a five-star safety rating the LX does not carry. Pick the LX for its badge, its hush, its proven LandCruiser bones and a resale record the Denza has yet to earn.

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VSLand Rover Defender 110 X D350Trim

Buy the Land Rover Defender 110 X for capability: it is lighter, more powerful, sharper off-road and swallows more cargo than the Lexus LX 500d Luxury for similar money. Choose the Lexus if you need seven seats, a hushed cabin and the proven LandCruiser 300 driveline behind Toyota's resale reputation.

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VSToyota LandCruiser 300 GR SportTrim

The LandCruiser 300 GR Sport is the smarter buy for most: it shares the LX Overtrail's diesel V6, ladder platform and 3,500kg tow rating, out-angles it off-road, and costs around $38,000 less to buy plus less to service. Choose the Lexus LX Overtrail only if its hushed cabin and adjustable-height ride justify the premium.

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Nissan Patrol

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VSToyota Prado

On running costs and safety the Toyota Prado is the pick: its diesel claims 7.6L/100km against the Nissan Patrol V8's 14.4, it wears a range-wide five-star ANCAP rating the Patrol lacks, and opens tens of thousands lower. The Nissan Patrol is the choice for muscle and space: a 298kW V8, a 140-litre tank and up to eight seats.

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VSToyota LandCruiser 300

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 is the better long-distance buy: its V6 diesel claims 8.9L/100km to the Nissan Patrol V8's 14.4, it carries ANCAP's five stars where the Patrol has none, and its resale stays near what you paid. The Nissan Patrol is the choice for V8 character and space: 298kW, up to eight seats and a lower entry price.

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VSGWM Tank 500

The GWM Tank 500 is the smarter buy for most large-SUV shoppers: it brings a five-star safety rating, seven seats and a plug-in hybrid option for around $30,000 less than the Nissan Patrol. Choose the Patrol if you tow 3,500kg, need eight seats, or want a naturally-aspirated V8 before the breed disappears.

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VSFord Everest

The Ford Everest suits most buyers, because it uses roughly 40 percent less fuel, costs about half as much to service and holds a current five-star ANCAP rating the Nissan Patrol has never been tested for. Choose the Patrol when eight seats or a near-three-tonne van make it the only one that genuinely does the job.

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VSLexus LX

The Nissan Patrol is our pick for most buyers weighing these two: eight seats, 63mm more clearance and the same 3,500kg tow rating for $71,911 less at entry. The Lexus LX earns its premium with ten airbags, diesel economy and a cabin the Patrol never chases. Time a Patrol purchase against the Y63 changeover.

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VSLand Rover Defender 110 S D250Trim

The Land Rover Defender 110 S wins on capability and running costs: its 41.9-degree departure angle outreaches the Nissan Patrol Ti-L's 26.3, and its diesel claims 8.1L/100km to the Patrol V8's 14.4. The Nissan Patrol Ti-L is the better buy for space and kit: a 298kW V8, seven seats and a leather-lined flagship cabin for entry-Defender money.

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VSLand Rover Discovery S D350Trim

The Land Rover Discovery S is the pick for the long-distance family: 700Nm of diesel torque, a claimed 7.8L/100km against the Nissan Patrol Ti-L's 14.4, air suspension, a 1,137-litre boot and seven standard seats. The Nissan Patrol Ti-L is the better buy on kit: a 298kW V8 and heated and ventilated leather-accented seats, for less than the entry Discovery.

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Denza B8

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VSToyota Prado

The Toyota Prado is the better buy for most three-row families: it packages seven seats properly, tows its full rating with payload to spare, and earns its safety rating in its own right. Choose the Denza B8 if you will plug it in nightly and want output and equipment nothing else near the money matches.

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VSGWM Tank 500

We'd pick the Denza B8 7S if you need seven seats, a plug-in drivetrain and 3,500kg of towing in one vehicle, because nothing else here does all three. We'd pick the GWM Tank 500 if around $20,000 back, an uncapped-kilometre warranty and simpler mechanical hardware count for more than flagship power and kit.

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VSLexus LX

The Denza B8 is the value pick: it delivers full size, three rows, more power and plug-in running for about half the Lexus LX's driveaway price, and adds a five-star safety rating the LX does not carry. Pick the LX for its badge, its hush, its proven LandCruiser bones and a resale record the Denza has yet to earn.

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VSDenza B5

The Denza B5 is the smarter buy: five seats, real off-road hardware and plug-in running for more than 17k less, in a lighter body. Choose the larger B8 only when the third row, the higher tow rating or the extra clearance are genuine needs, because its size costs both money and finesse.

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VSLand Rover Defender 110 SE P300eTrim

The Denza B8 6-Seat takes this one on value: it undercuts the Land Rover Defender 110 SE P300e by tens of thousands while carrying 425kW to the Defender's 221kW, six seats to five, and the fresher five-star ANCAP rating. Choose the Defender for its proven badge, a sharper 41.9-degree departure angle, and a body close to 750kg lighter.

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VSLand Rover Range Rover Sport Dynamic HSE P460eTrim

The Denza B8 6S is the pick on hardware per dollar: 425kW, six seats, 3,500kg of towing and a fresher five-star ANCAP rating for around half the Range Rover Sport P460e's money, so only buyers who need the proven badge, the huge five-seat boot and low range should pay the Land Rover's premium.

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Jeep Wrangler

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VSLand Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender is the more capable buy for most briefs, because every version tows more, wades deeper and clears higher than any Jeep Wrangler, and its engine range runs from diesel to plug-in hybrid. Choose the Wrangler for a steeper approach angle at a far lower price.

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VSINEOS INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon

The INEOS Grenadier is our pick for the touring buyer: it tows 3,500kg where the two-door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon manages 1,497kg, carries a 90-litre tank and five doors, and services once a year. The Wrangler is the choice when rock-crawling hardware and open-air theatre lead, with $26,197 back at entry.

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VSToyota LandCruiser 70

We'd take the LandCruiser 70 if you tow, carry or travel remote, because it out-tows the Wrangler by a tonne and carries far more on a bigger tank. Pick the Wrangler Rubicon if weekends beat workdays: its geometry, removable roof and cabin tech reward play over payload.

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VSSuzuki Jimny

For most buyers the Suzuki Jimny is the smarter choice: it delivers genuine ladder-frame, low-range capability for less than half the Jeep Wrangler's price. Choose the Wrangler if you want serious rock-crawling hardware, removable roof and doors and a proper cabin, and can accept its weight, thirst and untested safety.

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VSLand Rover Defender 110 S D250Trim

The Land Rover Defender 110 S is the pick for daily driving and touring: its diesel six makes 570Nm, tows 3,500kg to the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon's 2,495kg, and opens a 972-litre boot. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is the trail buyer's choice: twin locking diffs, a sway-bar disconnect, a 43.9-degree approach angle and a removable roof, for far less.

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VSGWM Tank 300 Ultra PHEVTrim

Most buyers should take the Tank 300 Ultra PHEV. It matches the Rubicon Unlimited's front and rear locking diffs and low-range gearing for about thirty thousand less, tows more, and covers you for longer. Choose the Wrangler if you want its far sharper approach angle, its disconnecting sway bar, and a roof that comes off.

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Land Rover Discovery

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VSToyota Prado

Most buyers are better off in the Toyota Prado: even the flagship Kakadu costs less than the cheapest Land Rover Discovery, it is ANCAP five-star rated where the Discovery isn't, and pairs a 110-litre tank with LandCruiser resale. The Land Rover Discovery is the choice for refinement: 257kW and 700Nm, air suspension and an adult-sized third row.

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VSLand Rover Defender

The Land Rover Discovery is the better Land Rover for a family: seven seats are standard where the Land Rover Defender charges for a third row, it carries eight airbags to six, and costs less on the same D350 diesel. The Defender is the choice for harder terrain: a 40-degree approach angle, one-metre wading and a newer cabin.

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VSToyota LandCruiser 300

For most buyers the Toyota LandCruiser 300 is the pick: it undercuts the Land Rover Discovery by a five-figure sum, holds a five-star ANCAP rating the Discovery lacks, carries ten airbags to eight, and locks both differentials. The Land Rover Discovery is the choice for output and polish: 257kW and 700Nm at 7.8L/100km, seven seats standard and an air-suspension ride.

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VSLexus GX

The Land Rover Discovery is the more capable, more spacious seven-seat tourer, with the bigger off-road envelope, a real adult third row and far better economy. The Lexus GX is the pick when proven Toyota-group reliability, resale and a quieter ownership story matter more than outright reach, and for any buyer wary of Land Rover's record.

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VSLand Rover Range Rover Sport

The Land Rover Discovery is the pick for most buyers cross-shopping the pair: it seats seven, holds more boot, runs the stronger 257kW diesel and opens about $51,000 cheaper. Choose the Range Rover Sport for its plusher cabin, bigger screen and current five-star ANCAP rating, luxuries the Discovery cannot answer.

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VSNissan Patrol Ti-LTrim

The Land Rover Discovery S is the pick for the long-distance family: 700Nm of diesel torque, a claimed 7.8L/100km against the Nissan Patrol Ti-L's 14.4, air suspension, a 1,137-litre boot and seven standard seats. The Nissan Patrol Ti-L is the better buy on kit: a 298kW V8 and heated and ventilated leather-accented seats, for less than the entry Discovery.

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Denza B5

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VSToyota Prado

For the touring family the Toyota Prado is the pick: it seats up to seven where the Denza B5 stops at five, tows 3,500kg to the B5's 3,000, and pairs a 110-litre tank with LandCruiser resale. The Denza B5 is the better buy for a five-seat household charging at home: 400kW, a plusher cabin and lower running costs.

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VSGWM Tank 500

We'd pick the GWM Tank 500 for family duty: seven seats in the hybrid, a 795-litre boot, a seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty and a $75,990 driveaway start the Denza B5 cannot match. We'd pick the B5 to live electric, because every grade is a 400kW plug-in hybrid with 100kW DC charging and the better-equipped cabin.

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VSFord Everest

Families needing a third row or a 3,500kg tow rating belong in the Ford Everest: it seats up to seven where the Denza B5 stops at five, tows 500kg more, and carries a proven diesel record. The Denza B5 is the choice for power and plug-in running: 400kW and a claimed 90km of WLTC electric-only range.

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VSDenza B8

The Denza B5 is the smarter buy: five seats, real off-road hardware and plug-in running for more than 17k less, in a lighter body. Choose the larger B8 only when the third row, the higher tow rating or the extra clearance are genuine needs, because its size costs both money and finesse.

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VSGWM Tank 300 Ultra PHEVTrim

The GWM Tank 300 Ultra PHEV wins this pairing on value: it matches the Denza B5's ladder-frame plug-in-hybrid format for a five-figure sum less, tows the full 3,000kg with its entire 610kg payload aboard, and carries a seven-year warranty. Choose the Denza B5 for the plusher cabin, 400kW of power and the fresher five-star ANCAP rating.

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INEOS INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon

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VSToyota Prado

The Toyota Prado is the more sensible buy for most: a tested five-star rating, seven-seat options, capped servicing, a dealer past the last big town, and $34,445 back at entry. The INEOS Grenadier is the pure off-road instrument, chosen in full knowledge of its missing AEB and absent crash rating.

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VSLand Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender is the pick for most buyers who want one vehicle to do everything: air-suspension refinement, a current five-star safety rating, and a range spanning diesel to V8. The INEOS Grenadier suits the buyer who genuinely goes bush and wants an analogue, mechanically simple tool with real diff-lock hardware over electronics.

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VSToyota LandCruiser 300

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 is the safer and cheaper buy, because it holds five ANCAP stars and carries autonomous emergency braking the INEOS Grenadier is sold without. Choose the Grenadier when steep exits and combined mass decide the job, and you accept an untested car to get them.

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VSLexus GX

The Lexus GX is our pick for most buyers: it seats seven, carries nine airbags and a full driver-assist suite, and wraps genuine off-road hardware in a luxury cabin. The INEOS Grenadier is the choice when capability is the entire brief and its missing AEB and uncapped servicing are accepted going in.

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VSJeep Wrangler

The INEOS Grenadier is our pick for the touring buyer: it tows 3,500kg where the two-door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon manages 1,497kg, carries a 90-litre tank and five doors, and services once a year. The Wrangler is the choice when rock-crawling hardware and open-air theatre lead, with $26,197 back at entry.

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Isuzu MU-X

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VSToyota Prado

The Isuzu MU-X wins on value: it undercuts the entire Toyota Prado range, seats seven on every grade, tows the same 3,500kg, carries a six-year warranty and services once a year to the Prado's twice. The Toyota Prado is the more capable, better-equipped truck: 150kW, twin 12.3-inch screens, nine airbags, the fresher ANCAP rating, and a lockable centre diff.

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VSGWM Tank 500

The Isuzu MU-X is the pick on running costs: it opens thousands below any GWM Tank 500, tows 3,500kg to the Tank's 3,000, eight airbags to six, and claims 6.7L/100km against the hybrid's 8.4. Choose the GWM Tank 500 for power and kit: a 255kW hybrid, heated seats and big screens, a fresher ANCAP rating and a seven-year warranty.

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VSFord Everest

If the budget stretches, the Ford Everest is the one to buy: a 184kW V6 diesel the Isuzu MU-X cannot answer, a 12-inch screen to the Isuzu's 8-inch, and cheaper servicing over five years. The Isuzu MU-X is the better buy on price: seven seats on every grade, 3,500kg of towing, a six-year warranty and seven years of roadside.

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VSMahindra Scorpio

For most buyers the Isuzu MU-X is the pick: it holds a five-star ANCAP rating, tows a full tonne more and carries far more cargo than the Mahindra Scorpio. Choose the Scorpio for its lower driveaway price and sharper entry-grade off-road angles, if a zero-star crash result is a trade you can accept.

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VSKGM Rexton

The Isuzu MU-X is the safer, more complete pick for most families and tourers: it holds a five-star ANCAP rating the KGM Rexton has never earned, carries the bigger boot, uses less fuel and offers a broader range with an engine choice. Choose the Rexton for its lower entry price, unlimited-kilometre warranty and richer standard equipment.

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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VSLand Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender is the pick for most cross-shoppers: it opens about $71,000 below the Range Rover Sport, carries a twin-speed transfer case on every grade, and matches it for wading and towing. The Range Rover Sport suits buyers who want the plusher cabin, the bigger boot and the stronger entry engine, and will pay for them.

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VSLexus GX

Seven seats, standard low range and $53,036 back at entry make the Lexus GX the pick, unless refinement leads the brief. The Range Rover Sport answers with a five-star ANCAP file from 2022 testing, the air-sprung ride the Australian press rates its best trait, and an engine range the Lexus never attempts.

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VSLand Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery is the pick for most buyers cross-shopping the pair: it seats seven, holds more boot, runs the stronger 257kW diesel and opens about $51,000 cheaper. Choose the Range Rover Sport for its plusher cabin, bigger screen and current five-star ANCAP rating, luxuries the Discovery cannot answer.

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VSLand Rover Defender 110 SE P300eTrim

The Range Rover Sport P460e is the pick for pace and polish: 338kW, a 5.6-second sprint, leather and a head-up display, while the Defender 110 P300e keeps the touring case with sharper geometry, a bigger boot and tank for about $61,000 less. Both plug-in Land Rovers tow 3,000kg braked and wade 900mm, so neither buyer gives up the working brief.

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VSDenza B8 6STrim

The Denza B8 6S is the pick on hardware per dollar: 425kW, six seats, 3,500kg of towing and a fresher five-star ANCAP rating for around half the Range Rover Sport P460e's money, so only buyers who need the proven badge, the huge five-seat boot and low range should pay the Land Rover's premium.

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Mahindra Scorpio

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VSGWM Tank 300

The GWM Tank 300 is the pick for most buyers: it costs a few thousand more but adds a five-star ANCAP rating, an unlimited-kilometre warranty and far more cabin tech. The Mahindra Scorpio is the buy only if you need seven seats for the lowest price and can accept its zero-star crash result.

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VSIsuzu MU-X

For most buyers the Isuzu MU-X is the pick: it holds a five-star ANCAP rating, tows a full tonne more and carries far more cargo than the Mahindra Scorpio. Choose the Scorpio for its lower driveaway price and sharper entry-grade off-road angles, if a zero-star crash result is a trade you can accept.

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VSKGM Rexton

The KGM Rexton is the stronger all-rounder for most tourers and families: it tows 3,500kg to the Mahindra Scorpio's 2,500kg, carries the bigger cabin and boot, adds three airbags, and backs its diesel with unlimited-kilometre warranty. Choose the Scorpio for its lower entry price and sharper off-road geometry, if a zero-star ANCAP result is a trade you can accept.

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VSLDV D90

For a bigger, more usable seven-seater, the LDV D90 is the pick: it out-spaces, out-powers and out-tows the Mahindra Scorpio and seats adults in row three. Choose the Scorpio for cheaper diesel running costs and its low-range transfer case. On crash safety neither satisfies: the Scorpio scored zero ANCAP stars, the D90 is untested.

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KGM Rexton

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VSIsuzu MU-X

The Isuzu MU-X is the safer, more complete pick for most families and tourers: it holds a five-star ANCAP rating the KGM Rexton has never earned, carries the bigger boot, uses less fuel and offers a broader range with an engine choice. Choose the Rexton for its lower entry price, unlimited-kilometre warranty and richer standard equipment.

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VSMahindra Scorpio

The KGM Rexton is the stronger all-rounder for most tourers and families: it tows 3,500kg to the Mahindra Scorpio's 2,500kg, carries the bigger cabin and boot, adds three airbags, and backs its diesel with unlimited-kilometre warranty. Choose the Scorpio for its lower entry price and sharper off-road geometry, if a zero-star ANCAP result is a trade you can accept.

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VSLDV D90

The KGM Rexton is the smarter buy for towing and touring: its diesel drivetrain, standard four-wheel drive, 3,500kg braked rating and capped servicing suit big distances and heavy trailers. Choose the LDV D90 if you want the cheapest entry price and the roomiest cabin, and your towing stays occasional.

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LDV D90

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VSGWM Tank 500

The GWM Tank 500 is our pick when the budget reaches it: a current five-star ANCAP rating, 255kW of hybrid muscle, triple diff locks and luxury kit the LDV D90 never offers. The D90 is the choice when the budget is the brief: seven seats and a 3,000kg tow rating for $36,816 less.

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VSMahindra Scorpio

For a bigger, more usable seven-seater, the LDV D90 is the pick: it out-spaces, out-powers and out-tows the Mahindra Scorpio and seats adults in row three. Choose the Scorpio for cheaper diesel running costs and its low-range transfer case. On crash safety neither satisfies: the Scorpio scored zero ANCAP stars, the D90 is untested.

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VSKGM Rexton

The KGM Rexton is the smarter buy for towing and touring: its diesel drivetrain, standard four-wheel drive, 3,500kg braked rating and capped servicing suit big distances and heavy trailers. Choose the LDV D90 if you want the cheapest entry price and the roomiest cabin, and your towing stays occasional.

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Toyota LandCruiser 70

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VSToyota Prado

The Toyota Prado is the pick for almost every touring buyer, because it tows the same 3,500kg while costing $1,550 less to service across five years and carrying a current five-star ANCAP rating. Choose the Toyota LandCruiser 70 only when your load runs past 600kg and payload becomes the deciding number.

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VSJeep Wrangler

We'd take the LandCruiser 70 if you tow, carry or travel remote, because it out-tows the Wrangler by a tonne and carries far more on a bigger tank. Pick the Wrangler Rubicon if weekends beat workdays: its geometry, removable roof and cabin tech reward play over payload.

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VSToyota LandCruiser 300 GXTrim

Most buyers should take the LandCruiser 300 GX. It holds a current five-star rating, it is nicer to sit in, and it is easier to live with every day. Buy the 70 GXL Wagon when the work comes first: diff locks at both ends, a bigger payload and more in reserve with a trailer on the back, so long as two airbags and no safety rating do not rule it out.

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Suzuki Jimny

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VSGWM Tank 300

The GWM Tank 300 is the better buy for most households, because it tows 3,000 kg to the Suzuki Jimny's 1,300, seats five behind five doors and carries seven years of warranty. Choose the Jimny if steep technical tracks are the point: it beats the Tank on all three published off-road angles.

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VSJeep Wrangler

For most buyers the Suzuki Jimny is the smarter choice: it delivers genuine ladder-frame, low-range capability for less than half the Jeep Wrangler's price. Choose the Wrangler if you want serious rock-crawling hardware, removable roof and doors and a proper cabin, and can accept its weight, thirst and untested safety.

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BYD Sealion 7

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VSKia EV5

Pick the Kia EV5 Air Long Range if maximum range, cabin space and a seven-year warranty lead your list; its 555km WLTP reach and roomier boot suit family duty. Choose the BYD Sealion 7 Premium for more standard equipment, a plusher cabin and a quicker charge at a sharper price. Both are five-star, both charge on 400 volts.

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VSHyundai Ioniq 5

Buy the BYD Sealion 7 for the sticker and the standard kit: it costs thousands less at the door, bundles leather, a head-up display and a panoramic roof, and out-powers the Hyundai. Buy the Ioniq 5 for faster 800-volt charging, more range, and lower running costs.

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VSToyota bZ4X

The Toyota bZ4X is the pick for most buyers who want the longest range, a claimed 591km WLTP against the Sealion 7's 482km, and the lowest running costs, with better efficiency and faster home charging. Choose the BYD Sealion 7 for more standard equipment, a bigger boot and stronger performance at a similar starting price.

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VSSkoda Enyaq

Pick the BYD Sealion 7 Premium for the most electric SUV per dollar: a bigger battery, longer entry range, more power and standard leather for near-identical money. Choose the Škoda Enyaq Sportline 85 if cabin polish, efficiency, a roomier boot and a longer warranty matter more than outright kit, and budget the adaptive-suspension option.

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VSZeekr 7X

The Sealion 7 is the value pick for most buyers: it opens $2,910 cheaper, packs more standard leather, ventilation and a head-up display, and backs it with a longer six-year warranty. Step up to the 7X when 800-volt charging three times faster, more power, better ownership cover or its 615km Long Range grade matter more than the saving.

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VSNissan Ariya

Buy the BYD Sealion 7 if you want the most car for the money: more power, a bigger boot, and quicker DC charging than the Nissan Ariya. Choose the Ariya for its calmer cabin, the strongest active-safety score here, and the longest range, 504km WLTP from the Advance+.

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VSSubaru Solterra

For most buyers the Subaru Solterra AWD is the pick: it travels furthest, uses the least energy, and makes all-wheel drive standard. Choose the BYD Sealion 7 if you want the bigger boot, the frunk and a longer warranty for thousands less, and you charge mostly on DC power.

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VSVolkswagen ID.4

The BYD Sealion 7 Premium is the pick for buyers who want the most kit, screen and cabin space per dollar, and it drives away for less. The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro is the pick if efficiency, longer range, calmer road manners and unlimited-kilometre cover matter more than the feature count. Same money band, opposite priorities.

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VSGeely EX5

The Geely EX5 is the value pick: thousands cheaper on the road, with a longer seven-year warranty and far more roadside cover, if you can accept a smaller, less powerful car. Choose the bigger, quicker BYD Sealion 7, one of Australia's best-selling EVs, for its more premium cabin, extra space and pace, if the higher spend suits.

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VSMG S6

The MG S6 is the value pick: it costs thousands less to drive away than the BYD Sealion 7 and claims more range, 530km WLTP against 482, from a smaller battery while using less energy, so most buyers get more for less. Choose the Sealion 7 for its stronger performance, bigger rotating screen and proven sales volume.

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VSDeepal S07

The BYD Sealion 7 is the pick for most buyers: it charges faster, uses less energy, makes more power and carries more, so it is the more complete electric SUV. Choose the Deepal S07 if the lowest drive-away price and the longest warranty matter more to you than charging speed and outright polish.

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VSSkoda Enyaq Coupé

Pick the BYD Sealion 7 for more equipment, space and power at a lower price, with a charge-anytime LFP battery. Pick the Škoda Enyaq Coupé for 83km more range, a longer seven-year warranty and better efficiency, if you will pay more for it. Both claim over 480km WLTP and charge around 150 to 165kW on DC.

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VSVolkswagen ID.5

The Sealion 7 Premium is the better buy for most: it costs less, packs more standard kit and backs it with a longer warranty. The Volkswagen ID.5 Pro earns its premium only if you want the longer range, the lower energy use and the refined, style-led European feel. Value leans BYD, polish leans Volkswagen.

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VSLeapmotor C10

Buy the Leapmotor C10 Design LR for the roomiest cabin, the lowest entry price and 800 volt charging that beats the BYD. Buy the Sealion 7 Premium for the more polished cabin, standard Apple CarPlay and a proven track record. Both are five-star value; the C10 is the space play, the Sealion 7 the finished all-rounder.

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VSHyundai Elexio

The Hyundai Elexio is the value pick: cheaper on the road once the BYD's before-on-road pricing is counted, with a bigger battery, longer range and better warranty cover, if you can accept a smaller, slower car. Choose the BYD Sealion 7, one of Australia's best-selling EVs, for its bigger body, far stronger performance and plusher standard cabin, if the higher on-road price suits.

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VSSubaru Uncharted

Pick the BYD Sealion 7 for more size, more power and more equipment for the money: it is a class bigger, lists cheaper and its Performance grade makes 390kW. Pick the Subaru Uncharted for the sharper drive, better efficiency, standard all-wheel-drive traction, longer range and stronger towing. Both hold a five-star ANCAP, and the Sealion's prices are list figures against the Subaru's drive-away.

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VSKia EV6 AirTrim

Buy the Sealion 7 Performance for the most car per dollar: twice the EV6 Air's power, all-wheel drive and a fuller kit list for thousands less. Buy the EV6 Air for what daily EV life rewards, faster 800-volt charging, more range and a longer warranty, if you can live with a single-motor base grade.

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VSFord Mustang Mach-E Select RWDTrim

The BYD Sealion 7 Performance is the smarter buy for most, because it lists for less yet makes 390kW to the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select's 212kW, carries a bigger boot and packs more standard kit. Choose the Mach-E Select if rear-drive polish, an unlimited-kilometre warranty and longer roadside cover matter more than outright pace.

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VSToyota bZ4X Touring TouringTrim

For most buyers the BYD Sealion 7 Performance is the smarter spend: once the prices sit on the same basis it clearly undercuts the Toyota bZ4X Touring, and adds more power, bigger screens and genuine leather. Choose the bZ4X Touring if longer range, faster home charging, the bigger boot and Toyota's ownership backing matter more.

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Kia EV5

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VSBYD Sealion 7

Pick the Kia EV5 Air Long Range if maximum range, cabin space and a seven-year warranty lead your list; its 555km WLTP reach and roomier boot suit family duty. Choose the BYD Sealion 7 Premium for more standard equipment, a plusher cabin and a quicker charge at a sharper price. Both are five-star, both charge on 400 volts.

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VSHyundai Ioniq 5

Buy the Kia EV5 for space and value: it undercuts the Ioniq 5 by thousands, holds more cargo, and packs heated seats, a triple-screen dash and the full safety suite into even its base car. Buy the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for far faster 800-volt charging, more range and a longer battery warranty, the more premium and capable EV.

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VSToyota bZ4X

The Toyota bZ4X is the better everyday electric SUV: leaner on energy, longer on range, cheaper to service and a shade safer. Buy the Kia EV5 if a lower driveaway price, a bigger boot and a longer whole-car warranty matter more. Both charge slowly on DC power, so neither is a road-trip warrior.

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VSSkoda Enyaq

The Kia EV5 is the pick for most buyers: it costs several thousand less to buy at the base grade, seats a family in more space, and matches the Skoda on its seven-year warranty. Choose the Skoda Enyaq if you want its lower running costs, a more sorted ride and cabin polish, and the slightly higher price does not put you off.

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VSZeekr 7X

The Zeekr 7X is the better car for buyers chasing the most metal for the money: nearly double the base power, quicker charging and more space carry it past the Kia EV5. The EV5 wins on value that de-risks a first EV, a lower drive-away price, a longer warranty and a dealer network, so certainty-first buyers should shortlist it.

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VSKia EV6

For most buyers the Kia EV5 is the smarter pick: it costs about $28,000 less at the door, carries more, and its Air Long Range still travels 555km on a charge. Choose the Kia EV6 if 800-volt charging that halves the fast-charge stop, or a sharper drive, is worth the premium.

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VSNissan Ariya

The Kia EV5 is the smarter buy for most families: it travels 555km on a charge to the Nissan Ariya's 504km on WLTP, holds more cargo and carries a longer warranty for the same or less money. Choose the Ariya if a hushed, beautifully finished cabin and a stronger active-safety score matter more than outright space and value.

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VSVolkswagen ID.4

The Kia EV5 is the value pick: it costs thousands less to buy, carries a longer warranty and more folded cargo, and its Long Range grade travels further than the Volkswagen. Choose the ID.4 if efficiency, faster charging, longer service intervals and a more composed, German-built drive lead your brief and the premium fits your budget.

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VSGeely EX5

The Geely EX5 is the smarter buy for most electric-SUV shoppers: it costs less to purchase and service, uses less energy and travels further at the entry price, with a plusher cabin. Choose the Kia EV5 for its bigger boot, its optional 555km WLTP long-range battery, or all-wheel drive.

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VSMG S6

At the same drive-away price the MG S6 is the value pick: one loaded trim hands you a bigger battery, more range, quicker charging and more standard kit than the Kia EV5's entry Air. Choose the EV5 for its proven badge, wider dealer network, over-the-air updates and a range that leads once you step up to the Long Range.

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VSDeepal S07

The Kia EV5 is the stronger all-rounder, especially the Air Long Range, whose 555km WLTP range and 141kW DC charging clearly beat the Deepal S07's 475km and 92kW, alongside a bigger boot and an unlimited-kilometre warranty. Pick the Deepal for the most standard kit and street presence for the least money, if you accept its slower charging.

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VSLeapmotor C10

Pick the Leapmotor C10 Design LR for the most electric SUV per dollar: more cabin space and faster charging for thousands less. Pick the Kia EV5 Air Long Range for lower-stress ownership, with an unlimited-kilometre warranty, wireless phone mirroring and a much bigger dealer network. Your call hinges on most car versus least fuss.

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VSHyundai Elexio

The Hyundai Elexio is the sharper twin: it undercuts the like-for-like Kia EV5 Long Range and adds a bigger screen and more standard safety kit, if front-wheel drive is enough. Choose the Kia EV5 for its cheaper entry grade, the option of dual-motor all-wheel drive, and a longer seven-year warranty with more roadside cover.

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VSSubaru Uncharted

Pick the Kia EV5 for the lower price, the bigger boot, the longer seven-year warranty and a four-grade range that spans budgets. Pick the Subaru Uncharted for standard all-wheel drive, more power, higher clearance, faster charging and much stronger towing, if you will pay the premium. Both hold a five-star ANCAP, and the EV5's own all-wheel-drive grade lands within $430 of the Subaru.

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VSJaecoo J5 EV

For most buyers the Jaecoo J5 EV is the smarter spend: it costs around $13,000 less on the road, brings more standard equipment and a longer warranty, and matches the cheapest Kia EV5 on range. Choose the EV5 when you want the bigger cabin, a five-star safety rating and the long-range grade the Jaecoo cannot match.

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VSFord Mustang Mach-E SelectTrim

The Mach-E Select is the pick for buyers who want the more efficient, faster-charging EV that costs less and drives better, matching the EV5's range on a smaller battery. Choose the Kia EV5 GT-Line if the bigger boot, the flagship kit and the longer warranty outweigh the Ford's efficiency and charging edge.

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VSSubaru Solterra Solterra AWDTrim

The base Subaru Solterra AWD is the smarter buy for most: it costs less, travels 96km further, charges quicker and adds proper all-wheel-drive grip. Choose the dearer Kia EV5 GT-Line only if its flagship kit, its bigger boot and its longer warranty outrank the Subaru's range and efficiency.

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VSVolkswagen ID.5 ProTrim

The Volkswagen ID.5 Pro is the smarter buy for most electric SUV shoppers. It costs $8,000 less than the Kia EV5 GT-Line, yet travels further, charges quicker and uses less energy for the same trip. Choose the EV5 GT-Line when you want its all-wheel drive, fuller equipment and longer warranty.

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VSToyota bZ4X Touring Touring AWDTrim

Buy the Toyota bZ4X Touring if you want the more capable electric SUV for the money: it travels 488km WLTP to the Kia EV5 GT-Line's 470km, charges faster and costs less to service, at a near-identical price. Choose the EV5 GT-Line instead if its head-up display, panoramic-screen cabin and longer warranty matter more than range.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5

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VSBYD Sealion 7

Buy the BYD Sealion 7 for the sticker and the standard kit: it costs thousands less at the door, bundles leather, a head-up display and a panoramic roof, and out-powers the Hyundai. Buy the Ioniq 5 for faster 800-volt charging, more range, and lower running costs.

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VSKia EV5

Buy the Kia EV5 for space and value: it undercuts the Ioniq 5 by thousands, holds more cargo, and packs heated seats, a triple-screen dash and the full safety suite into even its base car. Buy the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for far faster 800-volt charging, more range and a longer battery warranty, the more premium and capable EV.

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VSToyota bZ4X

For most home-charging buyers the cheaper Toyota bZ4X is the smarter buy: it claims more WLTP range and uses less energy for less money, and holds a fresh five-star rating. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 earns its premium if you fast-charge on the road, tow, or want the roomier cabin and the longer warranty.

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VSSkoda Enyaq

The Ioniq 5 is the pick for buyers who charge on the go: its 800-volt system refills far faster and the entry grade travels furthest on a charge. The Enyaq answers with a lower starting price, a bigger boot and more standard comfort kit, so choose it when value and everyday space outweigh charging pace.

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VSZeekr 7X

The Zeekr 7X is the more complete car for the money, with nearly twice the base power, faster 800-volt charging, a bigger boot and more standard equipment than the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The Ioniq 5 counters with longer entry range, a seven-year warranty, an established dealer network and genuine design character, so certainty-first buyers should still shortlist it.

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VSKia EV6

Buy the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for space and running costs: it is the roomier car, cheaper to service, with longer battery cover and a sharper entry price today. Buy the Kia EV6 for how it drives and looks, the more resolved and design-led of the two. Same electric bones, two different temperaments.

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VSFord Mustang Mach-E

Buy the Ford Mustang Mach-E for character and pace: it out-powers the Ioniq 5, adds heated seats and a panoramic roof as standard, and backs the Mustang badge with real power and presence. Buy the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for faster charging, more entry-level range, a bigger boot and lower running costs, the more practical electric SUV.

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VSSubaru Solterra

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the pick for most buyers, charging far faster on a road trip, carrying more gear and backing it with a longer warranty. Choose the Subaru Solterra instead if standard all-wheel drive, extra ground clearance and a lower driveaway price matter more to you than outright charging speed.

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VSVolkswagen ID.4

Buy the Volkswagen ID.4 for value and standard kit: it undercuts the Ioniq 5 at the door, out-powers it, and adds heated seats and a panoramic roof as standard. Buy the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for faster 800-volt charging, a far better cabin-tech suite and a longer warranty, the more complete electric SUV.

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VSSkoda Enyaq Coupé

Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for its 800V fast charging, class-leading rear space on a 3,000mm wheelbase and design-icon looks. Pick the Škoda Enyaq Coupé for more power, more standard comfort kit and a tighter turning circle. The two cost within $1,000 of each other and carry identical seven-year warranties, so it is a genuine toss-up.

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VSVolkswagen ID.5

Buy the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if you road-trip: its 800-volt charging refills far faster and it travels further, with roomier rear space and deeper cabin tech. Buy the Volkswagen ID.5 for the lower entry price, the fastback styling and stronger occupant-safety scores. Same segment, two priorities: charging speed against value and style.

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VSToyota bZ4X Touring

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the pick for most electric-SUV buyers: it charges far faster, travels further on a charge and carries a bigger battery and a longer warranty, from a lower entry price. Choose the Toyota bZ4X Touring instead for its larger 603-litre boot, standard all-wheel drive and cheaper, better-backed servicing.

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VSSubaru Uncharted

Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for the far quicker DC charging, the bigger cabin and boot, the longer range and Hyundai's seven-year warranty, if you can pay more and do not need all-wheel drive. Pick the Subaru Uncharted for standard all-wheel drive, much more power, higher clearance and a lower price. Both hold a five-star ANCAP.

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VSAudi Q4 e-tron

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the stronger electric SUV for most buyers: its 800-volt system charges far faster, its base grade travels up to 570 kilometres WLTP, and it costs less with a longer warranty. Choose the Audi Q4 e-tron if a premium badge and a plusher cabin matter more to you than charging speed.

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VSMercedes-Benz EQB

Buy the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for the stronger electric car: it charges roughly twice as fast, holds a bigger battery, claims more range and costs far less to buy. Buy the Mercedes-Benz EQB only if you need its rare five-plus-two third row or want the badge, because on the core electric-car fundamentals the Hyundai leads clearly.

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VSVolvo EX40

The Ioniq 5 is the more complete electric SUV here: it is bigger inside, charges far faster on its 800-volt system, claims about 570km of WLTP range against 520, and holds a current five-star safety rating. Pick the Volvo EX40 for its premium badge, generous standard kit and compact size, if you can live without the Hyundai's space.

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Toyota bZ4X

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VSBYD Sealion 7

The Toyota bZ4X is the pick for most buyers who want the longest range, a claimed 591km WLTP against the Sealion 7's 482km, and the lowest running costs, with better efficiency and faster home charging. Choose the BYD Sealion 7 for more standard equipment, a bigger boot and stronger performance at a similar starting price.

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VSKia EV5

The Toyota bZ4X is the better everyday electric SUV: leaner on energy, longer on range, cheaper to service and a shade safer. Buy the Kia EV5 if a lower driveaway price, a bigger boot and a longer whole-car warranty matter more. Both charge slowly on DC power, so neither is a road-trip warrior.

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VSHyundai Ioniq 5

For most home-charging buyers the cheaper Toyota bZ4X is the smarter buy: it claims more WLTP range and uses less energy for less money, and holds a fresh five-star rating. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 earns its premium if you fast-charge on the road, tow, or want the roomier cabin and the longer warranty.

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VSSkoda Enyaq

The Toyota bZ4X is the pick for most first EV buyers: its 591km WLTP range beats the Skoda Enyaq's, it charges twice as fast at home on three-phase power, and Toyota's dealer network backs it. Choose the cheaper Enyaq for the bigger boot, longer warranty and more polished cabin.

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VSZeekr 7X

Buy the Zeekr 7X if you want the faster charging, the stronger cabin and the more powerful drivetrain for the money; buy the Toyota bZ4X if a trusted dealer network, cheaper servicing and the longer entry-grade range matter more than outright specification. The Zeekr is the head pick, the Toyota the low-risk one.

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VSFord Mustang Mach-E

The Toyota bZ4X is the smarter mid-size electric SUV for most buyers: it costs about $12,000 less than the Ford Mustang Mach-E, uses less energy and travels further on its entry grade at 591km WLTP, with capped-price servicing behind it. Choose the Mach-E for stronger power, a plusher cabin and the longest-range Premium.

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VSNissan Ariya

The Toyota bZ4X is the EV-fundamentals pick: a class-leading 591km of range, a quarter less energy used, cheaper servicing and Toyota's resale and dealer reach. The Nissan Ariya is thousands cheaper to drive away today, with the bigger driver's display, a stronger safety-assist suite, more roadside and the calmer cabin. Choose the bZ4X for range and backing, the Ariya for on-road price and refinement.

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VSSubaru Solterra

The Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X are the same car underneath, so the choice is drivetrain. The Solterra fits all-wheel drive and 252kW as standard on every grade, worth its premium if you want grip. The front-drive bZ4X 2WD is cheaper and travels furthest, and that suits most buyers.

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VSVolkswagen ID.4

Buy the Toyota bZ4X 2WD for value and range: it undercuts the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro by $3,670, travels furthest at 591km on a smaller battery, and costs least to service. Buy the ID.4 for its bigger boot, three-zone climate and more composed European ride. Both are five-star, comfort-first electric SUVs from trusted badges.

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VSDeepal S07

Buy the Deepal S07 if value and equipment lead: it costs around $13,000 less than the Toyota bZ4X and adds a head-up display, a panoramic roof and a longer warranty as standard. Choose the bZ4X if range, efficiency and resale matter more, because it goes further on a smaller battery and wears a badge you can sell on.

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VSLeapmotor C10

Buy the Toyota bZ4X 2WD for its longer 591km WLTP range, wireless CarPlay and Toyota's dealer network; buy the Leapmotor C10 Design LR to save five figures on a roomier, faster-charging electric SUV. The Toyota is the lower-risk daily, the Leapmotor the value pick if you can live without phone mirroring.

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VSSubaru Trailseeker

The choice comes down to all-wheel drive. Pick the Toyota bZ4X for the longest range, the Toyota network and the lowest price, if front-wheel drive suits you. Both hold a five-star ANCAP. Pick the Subaru Trailseeker for standard all-wheel drive, more power, faster charging and a bigger boot, and note it also undercuts the bZ4X's own all-wheel-drive grade.

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VSToyota bZ4X Touring

The standard Toyota bZ4X is the pick for most buyers: it costs less and its entry 2WD travels further on a charge than the bZ4X Touring. Choose the Touring when you want its much larger wagon boot, its extra power and standard all-wheel drive, and can accept the shorter range that comes with them.

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VSSubaru Uncharted

Pick the Toyota bZ4X 2WD for the lowest price, the longest range and Toyota's dealer network, if front-wheel drive suits you. Pick the Subaru Uncharted for standard all-wheel drive, much more power, far stronger towing and more standard kit, and note it undercuts the bZ4X's own all-wheel-drive grade. Both hold a five-star ANCAP.

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VSKia EV6 Air RWDTrim

The Toyota bZ4X AWD is the smarter buy at these grades: it costs A$4,357 less, adds all-wheel-drive grip, more power and more standard kit than the rear-drive Kia EV6 Air. Choose the pricier EV6 Air if faster DC charging, longer range and a bigger boot with a frunk are what decide it for you.

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Skoda Enyaq

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VSBYD Sealion 7

Pick the BYD Sealion 7 Premium for the most electric SUV per dollar: a bigger battery, longer entry range, more power and standard leather for near-identical money. Choose the Škoda Enyaq Sportline 85 if cabin polish, efficiency, a roomier boot and a longer warranty matter more than outright kit, and budget the adaptive-suspension option.

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VSKia EV5

The Kia EV5 is the pick for most buyers: it costs several thousand less to buy at the base grade, seats a family in more space, and matches the Skoda on its seven-year warranty. Choose the Skoda Enyaq if you want its lower running costs, a more sorted ride and cabin polish, and the slightly higher price does not put you off.

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VSHyundai Ioniq 5

The Ioniq 5 is the pick for buyers who charge on the go: its 800-volt system refills far faster and the entry grade travels furthest on a charge. The Enyaq answers with a lower starting price, a bigger boot and more standard comfort kit, so choose it when value and everyday space outweigh charging pace.

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VSToyota bZ4X

The Toyota bZ4X is the pick for most first EV buyers: its 591km WLTP range beats the Skoda Enyaq's, it charges twice as fast at home on three-phase power, and Toyota's dealer network backs it. Choose the cheaper Enyaq for the bigger boot, longer warranty and more polished cabin.

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VSZeekr 7X

The Zeekr 7X is the pick for outright capability, charging far faster, travelling further and adding more power and space for a similar list price. The Skoda Enyaq answers with a longer warranty, lower running costs and a ride tuned for Australian roads. Choose the Zeekr for tech and pace, the Enyaq for ownership peace of mind.

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VSNissan Ariya

Pick the Škoda Enyaq: it holds more luggage than the Nissan Ariya, travels further between charges and carries a longer warranty, so it is the smarter family EV for most buyers. Choose the Ariya instead if a hushed, lounge-like cabin and the lowest driveaway price matter more to you than outright space.

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VSSubaru Solterra

The Skoda Enyaq is the smarter buy for most households: it costs thousands less to get into, carries a much larger boot and a longer warranty, and has the more polished cabin. Choose the Subaru Solterra instead if standard all-wheel drive, the longest range for the money and faster home charging matter more than practicality and running costs.

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VSVolkswagen ID.4

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro suits most buyers: it charges faster at 175kW and its efficient single motor claims the longest range, 547km on the WLTP cycle, from the entry grade. Choose the Skoda Enyaq when a bigger boot, a seven-year warranty and a lower starting price outweigh outright range and charging pace.

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VSMG S6

The MG S6 takes the value verdict without much argument: it costs about $6,000 less than the Škoda Enyaq at entry yet brings more range, more power and more standard equipment, under a seven-year warranty. The Enyaq answers with a plusher cabin, a better-sorted ride and cheaper scheduled servicing, so lean Škoda only if that European polish justifies the spend.

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VSVolkswagen ID.5

Buy the Skoda Enyaq for the bigger 585-litre boot, up to 551km of WLTP range and a seven-year warranty, and buy the Volkswagen ID.5 for its fastback style and richer standard equipment. They share a platform, so grade for grade they drive near-identically. The Enyaq is the practical, value pick; the ID.5 is the style choice.

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VSLeapmotor C10

The Škoda Enyaq is the pick if you want a polished, practical electric SUV with the longer warranty and cheaper servicing to match. The Leapmotor C10 undercuts it by thousands and feels roomier inside, but asks you to accept a shorter, distance-capped warranty, a slow-charging entry grade and no Apple CarPlay.

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VSSubaru Trailseeker

The Skoda Enyaq is the smarter buy for most families: it costs less, matches the Trailseeker's five-star ANCAP, and drives with European polish, with the 85 Sportline the sweet spot. Choose the Subaru Trailseeker if you need standard all-wheel drive, 211mm of clearance and more pace for gravel, snow or light towing.

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VSFord Mustang Mach-E SelectTrim

The Skoda Enyaq RS is the pick here: for about $6,600 more than the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select it adds range, a far larger boot, dual-motor all-wheel drive and a longer warranty. Choose the cheaper Mach-E Select if its bigger screens, front boot and lower driveaway price matter more than outright capability.

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VSToyota bZ4X Touring bZ4X TouringTrim

The Enyaq RS is the smarter pick for drivers who cover long distances and keep a car for years, with more range, a longer warranty and roughly half as many service visits. Choose the Toyota bZ4X Touring if you want the quicker, roomier wagon, faster home charging and Toyota's dealer backing.

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Zeekr 7X

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VSBYD Sealion 7

The Sealion 7 is the value pick for most buyers: it opens $2,910 cheaper, packs more standard leather, ventilation and a head-up display, and backs it with a longer six-year warranty. Step up to the 7X when 800-volt charging three times faster, more power, better ownership cover or its 615km Long Range grade matter more than the saving.

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VSKia EV5

The Zeekr 7X is the better car for buyers chasing the most metal for the money: nearly double the base power, quicker charging and more space carry it past the Kia EV5. The EV5 wins on value that de-risks a first EV, a lower drive-away price, a longer warranty and a dealer network, so certainty-first buyers should shortlist it.

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VSHyundai Ioniq 5

The Zeekr 7X is the more complete car for the money, with nearly twice the base power, faster 800-volt charging, a bigger boot and more standard equipment than the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The Ioniq 5 counters with longer entry range, a seven-year warranty, an established dealer network and genuine design character, so certainty-first buyers should still shortlist it.

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VSToyota bZ4X

Buy the Zeekr 7X if you want the faster charging, the stronger cabin and the more powerful drivetrain for the money; buy the Toyota bZ4X if a trusted dealer network, cheaper servicing and the longer entry-grade range matter more than outright specification. The Zeekr is the head pick, the Toyota the low-risk one.

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VSSkoda Enyaq

The Zeekr 7X is the pick for outright capability, charging far faster, travelling further and adding more power and space for a similar list price. The Skoda Enyaq answers with a longer warranty, lower running costs and a ride tuned for Australian roads. Choose the Zeekr for tech and pace, the Enyaq for ownership peace of mind.

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VSKia EV6

The Zeekr 7X boasts more car for the money: it undercuts the Kia EV6 on the road, out-equips its base, matches its charging and out-spaces it. Choose the EV6 if its polished Australian-tuned drive, seven-year warranty and established dealer network matter more to you than the Zeekr's value and hardware.

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VSSubaru Solterra

For most medium-EV buyers the Zeekr 7X is the stronger buy: it charges roughly three times faster, opens thousands cheaper and packs a plusher cabin, with a longer-range grade on offer. Choose the Subaru Solterra when standard all-wheel drive, higher ground clearance and Subaru's dealer network matter more than outright charging speed.

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VSVolkswagen ID.4

The Zeekr 7X is the pick for most buyers: 800-volt charging at up to 450kW leaves the Volkswagen ID.4's 175kW behind, it packs a bigger boot and a plusher cabin, and its Long Range grade claims 615km WLTP. Choose the ID.4 for its settled ride, efficiency and dealer network.

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VSGeely EX5

Buy the Geely EX5 if value leads: it costs a class less, adds a longer warranty and cheaper servicing, and matches the entry Zeekr on range for far less money. Choose the Zeekr 7X instead if you need its size, its nearly doubled power and its 800-volt charging, and can stretch the budget well past the EX5.

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VSMG S6

The Zeekr 7X is the pick for buyers who charge on the road, its 800-volt hardware refilling far faster than the MG S6 and its Long Range grade going further. Choose the S6 if up-front value leads: it costs thousands less driveaway, carries a longer warranty and posts stronger safety sub-scores.

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VSSkoda Enyaq Coupé

Buy the Zeekr 7X: at matched driveaway money it gives more power, more range and far faster charging, many aussies rank it among the best in its class. Choose the Škoda Enyaq Coupé instead if European drive feel, a standard adaptive ride and a seven-year warranty matter more to you than raw hardware.

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VSVolkswagen ID.5

Buy the Zeekr 7X if hardware and value lead: on the road it costs less than the ID.5 Pro yet gives more power, far faster 800-volt charging and much bigger screens. Choose the Volkswagen ID.5 instead for its longer range, its more refined ride and the settled feel of an established brand with dealers and resale behind it.

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VSSubaru Trailseeker

The Zeekr 7X is the smarter buy for most drivers: it lists for thousands less, charges more than twice as fast at up to 450kW against 150kW, and matches the Trailseeker's five-star ANCAP. Choose the Subaru Trailseeker if 211mm of clearance, standard all-wheel drive and a settled dealer network matter more than price.

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VSVolvo EX40

The Zeekr 7X is the stronger buy for most: it is bigger, cheaper, longer-range in Long Range form and far faster-charging, and it carries a five-star ANCAP rating the Volvo EX40 lacks. Choose the EX40 if you want a genuinely compact premium SUV, the Volvo badge and the maturity behind it.

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Kia EV6

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VSKia EV5

For most buyers the Kia EV5 is the smarter pick: it costs about $28,000 less at the door, carries more, and its Air Long Range still travels 555km on a charge. Choose the Kia EV6 if 800-volt charging that halves the fast-charge stop, or a sharper drive, is worth the premium.

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VSHyundai Ioniq 5

Buy the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for space and running costs: it is the roomier car, cheaper to service, with longer battery cover and a sharper entry price today. Buy the Kia EV6 for how it drives and looks, the more resolved and design-led of the two. Same electric bones, two different temperaments.

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VSZeekr 7X

The Zeekr 7X boasts more car for the money: it undercuts the Kia EV6 on the road, out-equips its base, matches its charging and out-spaces it. Choose the EV6 if its polished Australian-tuned drive, seven-year warranty and established dealer network matter more to you than the Zeekr's value and hardware.

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VSFord Mustang Mach-E

The Kia EV6 is the smarter buy for most, with far faster charging, a longer warranty and stronger everyday range and value. Choose the Ford Mustang Mach-E if you want the sharper drive, the bigger touchscreen or the single longest-range grade. Both are polished electric SUVs, so the call follows your priorities.

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VSSubaru Solterra

For most buyers the Subaru Solterra is the smarter buy, pairing standard all-wheel drive and leaner energy use with a lower driveaway price. Choose the Kia EV6 instead if you charge on the road often or want the plusher cabin, because its 800-volt charging and bigger boot earn the premium.

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VSSkoda Enyaq Coupé

Pick the Kia EV6 for its 800V fast charging, low sporty stance and the 478kW GT flagship the Škoda cannot match. Pick the Škoda Enyaq Coupé to save about $7,000, gain a better-equipped base car and a bigger boot, and charge mostly at home. Both claim over 560km WLTP; the EV6 refills far quicker in public.

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VSVolkswagen ID.5

The Volkswagen ID.5 Pro is the smarter buy for most: thousands cheaper, better equipped as standard, roomier and cheaper to service. The Kia EV6 is the better electric car if charging speed and driving distance lead, with faster 800-volt charging, up to 582km WLTP of range, and a 478kW GT the Volkswagen cannot match.

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VSBYD Sealion 7 PerformanceTrim

Buy the Sealion 7 Performance for the most car per dollar: twice the EV6 Air's power, all-wheel drive and a fuller kit list for thousands less. Buy the EV6 Air for what daily EV life rewards, faster 800-volt charging, more range and a longer warranty, if you can live with a single-motor base grade.

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VSToyota bZ4X bZ4X AWDTrim

The Toyota bZ4X AWD is the smarter buy at these grades: it costs A$4,357 less, adds all-wheel-drive grip, more power and more standard kit than the rear-drive Kia EV6 Air. Choose the pricier EV6 Air if faster DC charging, longer range and a bigger boot with a frunk are what decide it for you.

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VSNissan Ariya Evolve e-4ORCETrim

The Kia EV6 Air is the pick for drivers who charge on the road and count the kilometres: it tops up far quicker, travels further and uses less energy, with a longer warranty. The Nissan Ariya Evolve answers with all-wheel-drive power, a plusher cabin and a lower price, rewarding buyers who value muscle and equipment over EV efficiency.

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VSAudi Q6 e-tron SQ6 e-tronTrim

For outright performance the Kia EV6 GT is the smarter buy: it makes 478kW to the Audi SQ6 e-tron's 360kW, sprints to 100km/h nearly a second sooner, and costs tens of thousands less. The SQ6 earns its premium only for buyers who value range, boot space and a rated five-star body over the stopwatch.

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VSHyundai IONIQ 5 N Ioniq 5 NTrim

Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for the more involving, theatrical drive, and pick the Kia EV6 GT to bank about $13,300 for the same pace, range and charging. These are near-identical E-GMP twins that peak at 478kW; the premium buys character, not speed, and neither carries an ANCAP star.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E

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VSHyundai Ioniq 5

Buy the Ford Mustang Mach-E for character and pace: it out-powers the Ioniq 5, adds heated seats and a panoramic roof as standard, and backs the Mustang badge with real power and presence. Buy the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for faster charging, more entry-level range, a bigger boot and lower running costs, the more practical electric SUV.

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VSToyota bZ4X

The Toyota bZ4X is the smarter mid-size electric SUV for most buyers: it costs about $12,000 less than the Ford Mustang Mach-E, uses less energy and travels further on its entry grade at 591km WLTP, with capped-price servicing behind it. Choose the Mach-E for stronger power, a plusher cabin and the longest-range Premium.

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VSKia EV6

The Kia EV6 is the smarter buy for most, with far faster charging, a longer warranty and stronger everyday range and value. Choose the Ford Mustang Mach-E if you want the sharper drive, the bigger touchscreen or the single longest-range grade. Both are polished electric SUVs, so the call follows your priorities.

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VSSubaru Solterra

The Subaru Solterra is the smarter everyday electric SUV, cheaper to buy, more efficient and all-wheel drive as standard, with quicker home charging. Choose the Ford Mustang Mach-E for the longer range of its Premium grade, a more playful rear-drive chassis, or the 434 kW pace of the GT.

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VSVolkswagen ID.4

For most buyers the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro is the smarter electric SUV: cheaper to buy and service, leaner on energy, quicker to charge, and the longest range of either entry grade at 547km WLTP. Choose the Ford Mustang Mach-E for its sharper drive, larger screen with built-in navigation, or the 434kW GT the ID.4 cannot match.

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VSSkoda Enyaq Coupé

Pick the Škoda Enyaq Coupé for the bigger boot, longer warranty and cheaper running: it costs less to buy and services half as often. Pick the Ford Mustang Mach-E for its larger cabin, bigger screens and the range and power the Škoda has no answer to, from a 615km Extended Range to the 434kW GT.

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VSSubaru Trailseeker

For most buyers at this price the Subaru Trailseeker is the stronger all-rounder: it costs less than the Mach-E's base Select, claims more range, and adds standard all-wheel drive and a far bigger boot. Choose the Ford Mustang Mach-E for its sharper on-road character and the long-range Premium or 434kW GT higher up. Both hold a five-star ANCAP.

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VSBYD Sealion 7 Performance AWDTrim

The BYD Sealion 7 Performance is the smarter buy for most, because it lists for less yet makes 390kW to the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select's 212kW, carries a bigger boot and packs more standard kit. Choose the Mach-E Select if rear-drive polish, an unlimited-kilometre warranty and longer roadside cover matter more than outright pace.

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VSKia EV5 GT-Line AWDTrim

The Mach-E Select is the pick for buyers who want the more efficient, faster-charging EV that costs less and drives better, matching the EV5's range on a smaller battery. Choose the Kia EV5 GT-Line if the bigger boot, the flagship kit and the longer warranty outweigh the Ford's efficiency and charging edge.

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VSSkoda Enyaq RSTrim

The Skoda Enyaq RS is the pick here: for about $6,600 more than the Ford Mustang Mach-E Select it adds range, a far larger boot, dual-motor all-wheel drive and a longer warranty. Choose the cheaper Mach-E Select if its bigger screens, front boot and lower driveaway price matter more than outright capability.

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VSAudi Q6 e-tron SQ6 e-tronTrim

The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is the cheaper thrill: 434kW, 955Nm and Mustang muscle for tens of thousands less than the Audi SQ6 e-tron. The SQ6 wins the everyday case, with 124 litres more boot, 51km more range, a rated five-star body and a plusher cabin.

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Nissan Ariya

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VSBYD Sealion 7

Buy the BYD Sealion 7 if you want the most car for the money: more power, a bigger boot, and quicker DC charging than the Nissan Ariya. Choose the Ariya for its calmer cabin, the strongest active-safety score here, and the longest range, 504km WLTP from the Advance+.

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VSKia EV5

The Kia EV5 is the smarter buy for most families: it travels 555km on a charge to the Nissan Ariya's 504km on WLTP, holds more cargo and carries a longer warranty for the same or less money. Choose the Ariya if a hushed, beautifully finished cabin and a stronger active-safety score matter more than outright space and value.

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VSToyota bZ4X

The Toyota bZ4X is the EV-fundamentals pick: a class-leading 591km of range, a quarter less energy used, cheaper servicing and Toyota's resale and dealer reach. The Nissan Ariya is thousands cheaper to drive away today, with the bigger driver's display, a stronger safety-assist suite, more roadside and the calmer cabin. Choose the bZ4X for range and backing, the Ariya for on-road price and refinement.

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VSSkoda Enyaq

Pick the Škoda Enyaq: it holds more luggage than the Nissan Ariya, travels further between charges and carries a longer warranty, so it is the smarter family EV for most buyers. Choose the Ariya instead if a hushed, lounge-like cabin and the lowest driveaway price matter more to you than outright space.

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VSVolkswagen ID.4

Buy the Volkswagen ID.4 for the completer EV: it goes further on a charge, charges quicker, swallows more cargo and services half as often, and its cheapest grade is the one to have. Choose the Nissan Ariya for its lower entry price, calmer cabin, built-in navigation and longer roadside cover.

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VSGeely EX5

The Geely EX5 is the value pick: the cheapest electric SUV here by thousands, with the longest warranty, a plush cabin and standard heated-leather kit, if you accept a soft ride, a single-zone cabin and no towing rating. Choose the Nissan Ariya for its far bigger everyday boot, faster charging and a genuine long-range grade, if the extra spend suits your budget.

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VSMG S6

The MG S6 is the value-and-substance pick: at the Ariya Engage's price it gives you far more range, a bigger boot, more power and 1500kg of towing, in a genuinely premium cabin. Choose the Nissan Ariya for its more settled ride, calmer cabin, stronger driver-assist suite and the reassurance of an established brand and over-the-air updates, if that polish is worth getting less on paper.

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VSDeepal S07

The Deepal S07 is the value knockout: a bigger battery, bigger screen, longer warranty and 1500kg of towing from one $47,990 grade, matching kit the Ariya only reaches near $62,000. Choose the Nissan Ariya for faster charging, a genuine long-range grade and a calmer, more resolved cabin, if the extra spend suits your budget.

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VSHyundai Elexio

The Hyundai Elexio is the substance pick: a bigger battery than any Ariya, the longest range here, faster charging, a standout 27-inch screen and nine airbags, for a competitive price. The Nissan Ariya undercuts it on entry price, offers a longer roadside term and a stronger driver-assist suite, and has the calmer cabin and a dual-motor flagship. Choose the Elexio for range and tech, the Ariya for price and refinement.

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VSKia EV6 Air RWDTrim

The Kia EV6 Air is the pick for drivers who charge on the road and count the kilometres: it tops up far quicker, travels further and uses less energy, with a longer warranty. The Nissan Ariya Evolve answers with all-wheel-drive power, a plusher cabin and a lower price, rewarding buyers who value muscle and equipment over EV efficiency.

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VSSubaru Solterra Solterra AWDTrim

The base Subaru Solterra AWD is the smarter buy: it travels further, charges quicker and costs $8,470 less than the Nissan Ariya Evolve e-4ORCE. Choose the Ariya Evolve only if its 290kW punch, plusher cabin and long roadside cover outweigh the Solterra's stronger range, efficiency and lower price.

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Subaru Solterra

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VSBYD Sealion 7

For most buyers the Subaru Solterra AWD is the pick: it travels furthest, uses the least energy, and makes all-wheel drive standard. Choose the BYD Sealion 7 if you want the bigger boot, the frunk and a longer warranty for thousands less, and you charge mostly on DC power.

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VSHyundai Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the pick for most buyers, charging far faster on a road trip, carrying more gear and backing it with a longer warranty. Choose the Subaru Solterra instead if standard all-wheel drive, extra ground clearance and a lower driveaway price matter more to you than outright charging speed.

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VSToyota bZ4X

The Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X are the same car underneath, so the choice is drivetrain. The Solterra fits all-wheel drive and 252kW as standard on every grade, worth its premium if you want grip. The front-drive bZ4X 2WD is cheaper and travels furthest, and that suits most buyers.

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VSSkoda Enyaq

The Skoda Enyaq is the smarter buy for most households: it costs thousands less to get into, carries a much larger boot and a longer warranty, and has the more polished cabin. Choose the Subaru Solterra instead if standard all-wheel drive, the longest range for the money and faster home charging matter more than practicality and running costs.

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VSZeekr 7X

For most medium-EV buyers the Zeekr 7X is the stronger buy: it charges roughly three times faster, opens thousands cheaper and packs a plusher cabin, with a longer-range grade on offer. Choose the Subaru Solterra when standard all-wheel drive, higher ground clearance and Subaru's dealer network matter more than outright charging speed.

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VSKia EV6

For most buyers the Subaru Solterra is the smarter buy, pairing standard all-wheel drive and leaner energy use with a lower driveaway price. Choose the Kia EV6 instead if you charge on the road often or want the plusher cabin, because its 800-volt charging and bigger boot earn the premium.

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VSFord Mustang Mach-E

The Subaru Solterra is the smarter everyday electric SUV, cheaper to buy, more efficient and all-wheel drive as standard, with quicker home charging. Choose the Ford Mustang Mach-E for the longer range of its Premium grade, a more playful rear-drive chassis, or the 434 kW pace of the GT.

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VSVolkswagen ID.4

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro is the pick for most families, with a much bigger boot and service visits half as often as the Subaru Solterra. Choose the Solterra AWD if you want standard all-wheel drive, lower energy use and double the home charging speed, rather than outright cabin space.

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VSSubaru Uncharted

Pick the Subaru Uncharted for the lower price, the sharper drive and Touring-level equipment as standard in a compact body. Pick the Subaru Solterra for more space, more range and better efficiency, with a choice of two grades. They share a 252kW drivetrain, battery and five-star safety, so it comes down to size and character.

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VSKia EV5 GT-Line AWDTrim

The base Subaru Solterra AWD is the smarter buy for most: it costs less, travels 96km further, charges quicker and adds proper all-wheel-drive grip. Choose the dearer Kia EV5 GT-Line only if its flagship kit, its bigger boot and its longer warranty outrank the Subaru's range and efficiency.

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VSNissan Ariya Evolve e-4ORCETrim

The base Subaru Solterra AWD is the smarter buy: it travels further, charges quicker and costs $8,470 less than the Nissan Ariya Evolve e-4ORCE. Choose the Ariya Evolve only if its 290kW punch, plusher cabin and long roadside cover outweigh the Solterra's stronger range, efficiency and lower price.

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Volkswagen ID.4

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VSBYD Sealion 7

The BYD Sealion 7 Premium is the pick for buyers who want the most kit, screen and cabin space per dollar, and it drives away for less. The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro is the pick if efficiency, longer range, calmer road manners and unlimited-kilometre cover matter more than the feature count. Same money band, opposite priorities.

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VSKia EV5

The Kia EV5 is the value pick: it costs thousands less to buy, carries a longer warranty and more folded cargo, and its Long Range grade travels further than the Volkswagen. Choose the ID.4 if efficiency, faster charging, longer service intervals and a more composed, German-built drive lead your brief and the premium fits your budget.

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VSHyundai Ioniq 5

Buy the Volkswagen ID.4 for value and standard kit: it undercuts the Ioniq 5 at the door, out-powers it, and adds heated seats and a panoramic roof as standard. Buy the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for faster 800-volt charging, a far better cabin-tech suite and a longer warranty, the more complete electric SUV.

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VSToyota bZ4X

Buy the Toyota bZ4X 2WD for value and range: it undercuts the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro by $3,670, travels furthest at 591km on a smaller battery, and costs least to service. Buy the ID.4 for its bigger boot, three-zone climate and more composed European ride. Both are five-star, comfort-first electric SUVs from trusted badges.

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VSSkoda Enyaq

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro suits most buyers: it charges faster at 175kW and its efficient single motor claims the longest range, 547km on the WLTP cycle, from the entry grade. Choose the Skoda Enyaq when a bigger boot, a seven-year warranty and a lower starting price outweigh outright range and charging pace.

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VSZeekr 7X

The Zeekr 7X is the pick for most buyers: 800-volt charging at up to 450kW leaves the Volkswagen ID.4's 175kW behind, it packs a bigger boot and a plusher cabin, and its Long Range grade claims 615km WLTP. Choose the ID.4 for its settled ride, efficiency and dealer network.

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VSFord Mustang Mach-E

For most buyers the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro is the smarter electric SUV: cheaper to buy and service, leaner on energy, quicker to charge, and the longest range of either entry grade at 547km WLTP. Choose the Ford Mustang Mach-E for its sharper drive, larger screen with built-in navigation, or the 434kW GT the ID.4 cannot match.

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VSNissan Ariya

Buy the Volkswagen ID.4 for the completer EV: it goes further on a charge, charges quicker, swallows more cargo and services half as often, and its cheapest grade is the one to have. Choose the Nissan Ariya for its lower entry price, calmer cabin, built-in navigation and longer roadside cover.

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VSSubaru Solterra

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro is the pick for most families, with a much bigger boot and service visits half as often as the Subaru Solterra. Choose the Solterra AWD if you want standard all-wheel drive, lower energy use and double the home charging speed, rather than outright cabin space.

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VSVolkswagen ID.5

Pick the Volkswagen ID.4 for value: it is the same electric SUV as the ID.5, roomier over tall heads and about three thousand dollars cheaper at the entry Pro grade. Choose the ID.5 only if its fastback styling wins you over, because you give up almost nothing practical to get the look.

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VSLeapmotor C10 AWD Sports+Trim

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro is the pick for most buyers: it travels further on a charge, rides with more polish, keeps Apple CarPlay and posts higher crash scores. Choose the Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+ if outright pace and value lead your list, and you can secure one of the 50 built.

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Geely EX5

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VSBYD Sealion 7

The Geely EX5 is the value pick: thousands cheaper on the road, with a longer seven-year warranty and far more roadside cover, if you can accept a smaller, less powerful car. Choose the bigger, quicker BYD Sealion 7, one of Australia's best-selling EVs, for its more premium cabin, extra space and pace, if the higher spend suits.

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VSKia EV5

The Geely EX5 is the smarter buy for most electric-SUV shoppers: it costs less to purchase and service, uses less energy and travels further at the entry price, with a plusher cabin. Choose the Kia EV5 for its bigger boot, its optional 555km WLTP long-range battery, or all-wheel drive.

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VSZeekr 7X

Buy the Geely EX5 if value leads: it costs a class less, adds a longer warranty and cheaper servicing, and matches the entry Zeekr on range for far less money. Choose the Zeekr 7X instead if you need its size, its nearly doubled power and its 800-volt charging, and can stretch the budget well past the EX5.

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VSNissan Ariya

The Geely EX5 is the value pick: the cheapest electric SUV here by thousands, with the longest warranty, a plush cabin and standard heated-leather kit, if you accept a soft ride, a single-zone cabin and no towing rating. Choose the Nissan Ariya for its far bigger everyday boot, faster charging and a genuine long-range grade, if the extra spend suits your budget.

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VSMG S6

The Geely EX5 is the value pick: about $8,000 cheaper, five-star and plush enough for most families, if you can live with its soft, floaty ride. Choose the MG S6 for the more polished drive, a bigger battery and boot, more range, and a 1500kg tow rating the Geely does not offer.

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VSDeepal S07

The Geely EX5 is the value pick here, about $6000 cheaper and over 300kg lighter, with built-in navigation and stronger driver-assist scores, if its soft ride suits. Choose the bigger, sharper Deepal S07 for its extra space, a front boot, Sony audio and a 1500kg tow rating, noting it is now a run-out model.

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VSLeapmotor C10

The Geely EX5 is the smarter pick for most buyers: it costs less to buy, uses less energy, carries a longer warranty and keeps the Apple CarPlay the Leapmotor C10 does without. Choose the C10 Design LR instead if its roomier second row and 800-volt fast charging matter more than price.

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VSHyundai Elexio

The Geely EX5 is the value pick: thousands cheaper on the road with a longer seven-year warranty and far more roadside cover, if you can live with less range and a smaller boot. Choose the Hyundai Elexio for its bigger 88.1kWh battery, longer 562km range, 506-litre boot and standout 27-inch screen, if the higher spend suits.

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VSJaecoo J5 EV

The Geely EX5 is the stronger all-rounder: it is bigger, travels further on a charge and holds a five-star ANCAP rating, so it suits families and longer trips. Pick the Jaecoo J5 EV if the lowest drive-away price and the most standard equipment matter more to you than range, size or a tested safety score.

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VSMG S5

For the same $41,990, the Geely EX5 is the bigger car with a bigger battery, more range and more base power, and the value pick if space and kilometres lead. Choose the MG S5 for its more engaging rear-drive chassis, dual-zone climate and standard panoramic sunroof, if you are happy in a smaller, shorter-range SUV.

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MG S6

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VSBYD Sealion 7

The MG S6 is the value pick: it costs thousands less to drive away than the BYD Sealion 7 and claims more range, 530km WLTP against 482, from a smaller battery while using less energy, so most buyers get more for less. Choose the Sealion 7 for its stronger performance, bigger rotating screen and proven sales volume.

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VSKia EV5

At the same drive-away price the MG S6 is the value pick: one loaded trim hands you a bigger battery, more range, quicker charging and more standard kit than the Kia EV5's entry Air. Choose the EV5 for its proven badge, wider dealer network, over-the-air updates and a range that leads once you step up to the Long Range.

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VSSkoda Enyaq

The MG S6 takes the value verdict without much argument: it costs about $6,000 less than the Škoda Enyaq at entry yet brings more range, more power and more standard equipment, under a seven-year warranty. The Enyaq answers with a plusher cabin, a better-sorted ride and cheaper scheduled servicing, so lean Škoda only if that European polish justifies the spend.

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VSZeekr 7X

The Zeekr 7X is the pick for buyers who charge on the road, its 800-volt hardware refilling far faster than the MG S6 and its Long Range grade going further. Choose the S6 if up-front value leads: it costs thousands less driveaway, carries a longer warranty and posts stronger safety sub-scores.

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VSNissan Ariya

The MG S6 is the value-and-substance pick: at the Ariya Engage's price it gives you far more range, a bigger boot, more power and 1500kg of towing, in a genuinely premium cabin. Choose the Nissan Ariya for its more settled ride, calmer cabin, stronger driver-assist suite and the reassurance of an established brand and over-the-air updates, if that polish is worth getting less on paper.

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VSGeely EX5

The Geely EX5 is the value pick: about $8,000 cheaper, five-star and plush enough for most families, if you can live with its soft, floaty ride. Choose the MG S6 for the more polished drive, a bigger battery and boot, more range, and a 1500kg tow rating the Geely does not offer.

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VSDeepal S07

For most buyers the MG S6 is the stronger everyday electric SUV: it travels further, charges faster, holds more, uses less energy and covers you longer than the Deepal S07 for about two thousand more. Choose the Deepal for its plusher cabin, bigger screens, Sony audio and lower price.

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VSLeapmotor C10

The MG S6 is the more complete value pick: it matches the Leapmotor C10 on space and value, then adds wireless Apple CarPlay, a longer real-world range and an unlimited-kilometre seven-year warranty for about two thousand dollars more. Choose the C10 for its class-leading second row, the lowest price of entry, or the fast-charging Long Range flagship.

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VSHyundai Elexio

The MG S6 is the value pick: bigger, more powerful and thousands cheaper, with more standard equipment and a seven-year warranty, if a firmer ride and a younger brand are acceptable. Choose the Hyundai Elexio for its bigger battery and longer range, its larger screen and nine airbags, and Hyundai's established dealer network, if those justify the premium.

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VSMG S5

Buy the MG S6 if you want the bigger car, since it adds a size class of cabin and boot, more range and faster charging for about eight thousand more. Buy the MG S5 if a lower price, an easier city footprint and the longer warranty term matter more. Same brand and dealer network, two different jobs.

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Deepal S07

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VSBYD Sealion 7

The BYD Sealion 7 is the pick for most buyers: it charges faster, uses less energy, makes more power and carries more, so it is the more complete electric SUV. Choose the Deepal S07 if the lowest drive-away price and the longest warranty matter more to you than charging speed and outright polish.

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VSKia EV5

The Kia EV5 is the stronger all-rounder, especially the Air Long Range, whose 555km WLTP range and 141kW DC charging clearly beat the Deepal S07's 475km and 92kW, alongside a bigger boot and an unlimited-kilometre warranty. Pick the Deepal for the most standard kit and street presence for the least money, if you accept its slower charging.

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VSToyota bZ4X

Buy the Deepal S07 if value and equipment lead: it costs around $13,000 less than the Toyota bZ4X and adds a head-up display, a panoramic roof and a longer warranty as standard. Choose the bZ4X if range, efficiency and resale matter more, because it goes further on a smaller battery and wears a badge you can sell on.

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VSNissan Ariya

The Deepal S07 is the value knockout: a bigger battery, bigger screen, longer warranty and 1500kg of towing from one $47,990 grade, matching kit the Ariya only reaches near $62,000. Choose the Nissan Ariya for faster charging, a genuine long-range grade and a calmer, more resolved cabin, if the extra spend suits your budget.

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VSGeely EX5

The Geely EX5 is the value pick here, about $6000 cheaper and over 300kg lighter, with built-in navigation and stronger driver-assist scores, if its soft ride suits. Choose the bigger, sharper Deepal S07 for its extra space, a front boot, Sony audio and a 1500kg tow rating, noting it is now a run-out model.

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VSMG S6

For most buyers the MG S6 is the stronger everyday electric SUV: it travels further, charges faster, holds more, uses less energy and covers you longer than the Deepal S07 for about two thousand more. Choose the Deepal for its plusher cabin, bigger screens, Sony audio and lower price.

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VSSkoda Enyaq Coupé

Pick the Deepal S07 to save about $23,000 on a well-equipped, five-star EV with the longest battery warranty here, if you charge mostly at home. Pick the Škoda Enyaq Coupé for much faster charging, 90km more range, more power and a proven brand. Both claim 475 to 565km WLTP; the S07's DC charging is the compromise.

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VSJaecoo J5 EV

The Jaecoo J5 EV is the smarter buy for most value-focused EV shoppers: it costs about $11,000 less drive-away, charges faster on DC power at 130kW, and carries a longer eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Choose the Deepal S07 if you want the bigger body, the longer 475km range and its five-star ANCAP rating.

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Skoda Enyaq Coupé

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VSBYD Sealion 7

Pick the BYD Sealion 7 for more equipment, space and power at a lower price, with a charge-anytime LFP battery. Pick the Škoda Enyaq Coupé for 83km more range, a longer seven-year warranty and better efficiency, if you will pay more for it. Both claim over 480km WLTP and charge around 150 to 165kW on DC.

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VSHyundai Ioniq 5

Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for its 800V fast charging, class-leading rear space on a 3,000mm wheelbase and design-icon looks. Pick the Škoda Enyaq Coupé for more power, more standard comfort kit and a tighter turning circle. The two cost within $1,000 of each other and carry identical seven-year warranties, so it is a genuine toss-up.

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VSZeekr 7X

Buy the Zeekr 7X: at matched driveaway money it gives more power, more range and far faster charging, many aussies rank it among the best in its class. Choose the Škoda Enyaq Coupé instead if European drive feel, a standard adaptive ride and a seven-year warranty matter more to you than raw hardware.

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VSKia EV6

Pick the Kia EV6 for its 800V fast charging, low sporty stance and the 478kW GT flagship the Škoda cannot match. Pick the Škoda Enyaq Coupé to save about $7,000, gain a better-equipped base car and a bigger boot, and charge mostly at home. Both claim over 560km WLTP; the EV6 refills far quicker in public.

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VSFord Mustang Mach-E

Pick the Škoda Enyaq Coupé for the bigger boot, longer warranty and cheaper running: it costs less to buy and services half as often. Pick the Ford Mustang Mach-E for its larger cabin, bigger screens and the range and power the Škoda has no answer to, from a 615km Extended Range to the 434kW GT.

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VSDeepal S07

Pick the Deepal S07 to save about $23,000 on a well-equipped, five-star EV with the longest battery warranty here, if you charge mostly at home. Pick the Škoda Enyaq Coupé for much faster charging, 90km more range, more power and a proven brand. Both claim 475 to 565km WLTP; the S07's DC charging is the compromise.

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VSVolkswagen ID.5

Pick the Škoda Enyaq Coupé for the longer warranty, more range and fuller standard kit; pick the Volkswagen ID.5 to save about $3,000 on what is mechanically the same MEB car. Both claim over 540km WLTP and charge past 160kW on DC, so the decision is cover and equipment against entry price.

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VSSubaru Trailseeker

Pick the Škoda Enyaq Coupé for longer range, a seven-year warranty and cheaper servicing on a sleek road car. Pick the Subaru Trailseeker for standard all-wheel drive, 211mm of ground clearance and the biggest boot here, for adventure use. The two cost within $1,400 of each other and both claim over 530km WLTP, so it is a mission choice.

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Volkswagen ID.5

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VSBYD Sealion 7

The Sealion 7 Premium is the better buy for most: it costs less, packs more standard kit and backs it with a longer warranty. The Volkswagen ID.5 Pro earns its premium only if you want the longer range, the lower energy use and the refined, style-led European feel. Value leans BYD, polish leans Volkswagen.

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VSHyundai Ioniq 5

Buy the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if you road-trip: its 800-volt charging refills far faster and it travels further, with roomier rear space and deeper cabin tech. Buy the Volkswagen ID.5 for the lower entry price, the fastback styling and stronger occupant-safety scores. Same segment, two priorities: charging speed against value and style.

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VSSkoda Enyaq

Buy the Skoda Enyaq for the bigger 585-litre boot, up to 551km of WLTP range and a seven-year warranty, and buy the Volkswagen ID.5 for its fastback style and richer standard equipment. They share a platform, so grade for grade they drive near-identically. The Enyaq is the practical, value pick; the ID.5 is the style choice.

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VSZeekr 7X

Buy the Zeekr 7X if hardware and value lead: on the road it costs less than the ID.5 Pro yet gives more power, far faster 800-volt charging and much bigger screens. Choose the Volkswagen ID.5 instead for its longer range, its more refined ride and the settled feel of an established brand with dealers and resale behind it.

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VSKia EV6

The Volkswagen ID.5 Pro is the smarter buy for most: thousands cheaper, better equipped as standard, roomier and cheaper to service. The Kia EV6 is the better electric car if charging speed and driving distance lead, with faster 800-volt charging, up to 582km WLTP of range, and a 478kW GT the Volkswagen cannot match.

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VSVolkswagen ID.4

Pick the Volkswagen ID.4 for value: it is the same electric SUV as the ID.5, roomier over tall heads and about three thousand dollars cheaper at the entry Pro grade. Choose the ID.5 only if its fastback styling wins you over, because you give up almost nothing practical to get the look.

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VSSkoda Enyaq Coupé

Pick the Škoda Enyaq Coupé for the longer warranty, more range and fuller standard kit; pick the Volkswagen ID.5 to save about $3,000 on what is mechanically the same MEB car. Both claim over 540km WLTP and charge past 160kW on DC, so the decision is cover and equipment against entry price.

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VSKia EV5 GT-Line AWDTrim

The Volkswagen ID.5 Pro is the smarter buy for most electric SUV shoppers. It costs $8,000 less than the Kia EV5 GT-Line, yet travels further, charges quicker and uses less energy for the same trip. Choose the EV5 GT-Line when you want its all-wheel drive, fuller equipment and longer warranty.

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Leapmotor C10

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VSBYD Sealion 7

Buy the Leapmotor C10 Design LR for the roomiest cabin, the lowest entry price and 800 volt charging that beats the BYD. Buy the Sealion 7 Premium for the more polished cabin, standard Apple CarPlay and a proven track record. Both are five-star value; the C10 is the space play, the Sealion 7 the finished all-rounder.

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VSKia EV5

Pick the Leapmotor C10 Design LR for the most electric SUV per dollar: more cabin space and faster charging for thousands less. Pick the Kia EV5 Air Long Range for lower-stress ownership, with an unlimited-kilometre warranty, wireless phone mirroring and a much bigger dealer network. Your call hinges on most car versus least fuss.

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VSToyota bZ4X

Buy the Toyota bZ4X 2WD for its longer 591km WLTP range, wireless CarPlay and Toyota's dealer network; buy the Leapmotor C10 Design LR to save five figures on a roomier, faster-charging electric SUV. The Toyota is the lower-risk daily, the Leapmotor the value pick if you can live without phone mirroring.

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VSSkoda Enyaq

The Škoda Enyaq is the pick if you want a polished, practical electric SUV with the longer warranty and cheaper servicing to match. The Leapmotor C10 undercuts it by thousands and feels roomier inside, but asks you to accept a shorter, distance-capped warranty, a slow-charging entry grade and no Apple CarPlay.

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VSGeely EX5

The Geely EX5 is the smarter pick for most buyers: it costs less to buy, uses less energy, carries a longer warranty and keeps the Apple CarPlay the Leapmotor C10 does without. Choose the C10 Design LR instead if its roomier second row and 800-volt fast charging matter more than price.

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VSMG S6

The MG S6 is the more complete value pick: it matches the Leapmotor C10 on space and value, then adds wireless Apple CarPlay, a longer real-world range and an unlimited-kilometre seven-year warranty for about two thousand dollars more. Choose the C10 for its class-leading second row, the lowest price of entry, or the fast-charging Long Range flagship.

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VSVolkswagen ID.4 ProTrim

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro is the pick for most buyers: it travels further on a charge, rides with more polish, keeps Apple CarPlay and posts higher crash scores. Choose the Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+ if outright pace and value lead your list, and you can secure one of the 50 built.

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Subaru Trailseeker

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VSToyota bZ4X

The choice comes down to all-wheel drive. Pick the Toyota bZ4X for the longest range, the Toyota network and the lowest price, if front-wheel drive suits you. Both hold a five-star ANCAP. Pick the Subaru Trailseeker for standard all-wheel drive, more power, faster charging and a bigger boot, and note it also undercuts the bZ4X's own all-wheel-drive grade.

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VSSkoda Enyaq

The Skoda Enyaq is the smarter buy for most families: it costs less, matches the Trailseeker's five-star ANCAP, and drives with European polish, with the 85 Sportline the sweet spot. Choose the Subaru Trailseeker if you need standard all-wheel drive, 211mm of clearance and more pace for gravel, snow or light towing.

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VSZeekr 7X

The Zeekr 7X is the smarter buy for most drivers: it lists for thousands less, charges more than twice as fast at up to 450kW against 150kW, and matches the Trailseeker's five-star ANCAP. Choose the Subaru Trailseeker if 211mm of clearance, standard all-wheel drive and a settled dealer network matter more than price.

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VSFord Mustang Mach-E

For most buyers at this price the Subaru Trailseeker is the stronger all-rounder: it costs less than the Mach-E's base Select, claims more range, and adds standard all-wheel drive and a far bigger boot. Choose the Ford Mustang Mach-E for its sharper on-road character and the long-range Premium or 434kW GT higher up. Both hold a five-star ANCAP.

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VSSkoda Enyaq Coupé

Pick the Škoda Enyaq Coupé for longer range, a seven-year warranty and cheaper servicing on a sleek road car. Pick the Subaru Trailseeker for standard all-wheel drive, 211mm of ground clearance and the biggest boot here, for adventure use. The two cost within $1,400 of each other and both claim over 530km WLTP, so it is a mission choice.

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VSToyota bZ4X Touring

These are the same car underneath, so it comes down to trade-offs, not hardware. Pick the Subaru Trailseeker base AWD to spend less and travel further on a charge with an AU-tuned ride. Pick the Toyota bZ4X Touring for connected services, the plush spec and the country's largest dealer network in one loaded grade. Both hold a five-star ANCAP.

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Toyota bZ4X Touring

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VSHyundai Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the pick for most electric-SUV buyers: it charges far faster, travels further on a charge and carries a bigger battery and a longer warranty, from a lower entry price. Choose the Toyota bZ4X Touring instead for its larger 603-litre boot, standard all-wheel drive and cheaper, better-backed servicing.

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VSToyota bZ4X

The standard Toyota bZ4X is the pick for most buyers: it costs less and its entry 2WD travels further on a charge than the bZ4X Touring. Choose the Touring when you want its much larger wagon boot, its extra power and standard all-wheel drive, and can accept the shorter range that comes with them.

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VSSubaru Trailseeker

These are the same car underneath, so it comes down to trade-offs, not hardware. Pick the Subaru Trailseeker base AWD to spend less and travel further on a charge with an AU-tuned ride. Pick the Toyota bZ4X Touring for connected services, the plush spec and the country's largest dealer network in one loaded grade. Both hold a five-star ANCAP.

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VSBYD Sealion 7 PerformanceTrim

For most buyers the BYD Sealion 7 Performance is the smarter spend: once the prices sit on the same basis it clearly undercuts the Toyota bZ4X Touring, and adds more power, bigger screens and genuine leather. Choose the bZ4X Touring if longer range, faster home charging, the bigger boot and Toyota's ownership backing matter more.

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VSKia EV5 GT-Line AWD Long RangeTrim

Buy the Toyota bZ4X Touring if you want the more capable electric SUV for the money: it travels 488km WLTP to the Kia EV5 GT-Line's 470km, charges faster and costs less to service, at a near-identical price. Choose the EV5 GT-Line instead if its head-up display, panoramic-screen cabin and longer warranty matter more than range.

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VSSkoda Enyaq Enyaq RSTrim

The Enyaq RS is the smarter pick for drivers who cover long distances and keep a car for years, with more range, a longer warranty and roughly half as many service visits. Choose the Toyota bZ4X Touring if you want the quicker, roomier wagon, faster home charging and Toyota's dealer backing.

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Hyundai Elexio

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VSBYD Sealion 7

The Hyundai Elexio is the value pick: cheaper on the road once the BYD's before-on-road pricing is counted, with a bigger battery, longer range and better warranty cover, if you can accept a smaller, slower car. Choose the BYD Sealion 7, one of Australia's best-selling EVs, for its bigger body, far stronger performance and plusher standard cabin, if the higher on-road price suits.

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VSKia EV5

The Hyundai Elexio is the sharper twin: it undercuts the like-for-like Kia EV5 Long Range and adds a bigger screen and more standard safety kit, if front-wheel drive is enough. Choose the Kia EV5 for its cheaper entry grade, the option of dual-motor all-wheel drive, and a longer seven-year warranty with more roadside cover.

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VSNissan Ariya

The Hyundai Elexio is the substance pick: a bigger battery than any Ariya, the longest range here, faster charging, a standout 27-inch screen and nine airbags, for a competitive price. The Nissan Ariya undercuts it on entry price, offers a longer roadside term and a stronger driver-assist suite, and has the calmer cabin and a dual-motor flagship. Choose the Elexio for range and tech, the Ariya for price and refinement.

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VSGeely EX5

The Geely EX5 is the value pick: thousands cheaper on the road with a longer seven-year warranty and far more roadside cover, if you can live with less range and a smaller boot. Choose the Hyundai Elexio for its bigger 88.1kWh battery, longer 562km range, 506-litre boot and standout 27-inch screen, if the higher spend suits.

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VSMG S6

The MG S6 is the value pick: bigger, more powerful and thousands cheaper, with more standard equipment and a seven-year warranty, if a firmer ride and a younger brand are acceptable. Choose the Hyundai Elexio for its bigger battery and longer range, its larger screen and nine airbags, and Hyundai's established dealer network, if those justify the premium.

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Subaru Uncharted

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VSBYD Sealion 7

Pick the BYD Sealion 7 for more size, more power and more equipment for the money: it is a class bigger, lists cheaper and its Performance grade makes 390kW. Pick the Subaru Uncharted for the sharper drive, better efficiency, standard all-wheel-drive traction, longer range and stronger towing. Both hold a five-star ANCAP, and the Sealion's prices are list figures against the Subaru's drive-away.

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VSKia EV5

Pick the Kia EV5 for the lower price, the bigger boot, the longer seven-year warranty and a four-grade range that spans budgets. Pick the Subaru Uncharted for standard all-wheel drive, more power, higher clearance, faster charging and much stronger towing, if you will pay the premium. Both hold a five-star ANCAP, and the EV5's own all-wheel-drive grade lands within $430 of the Subaru.

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VSHyundai Ioniq 5

Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for the far quicker DC charging, the bigger cabin and boot, the longer range and Hyundai's seven-year warranty, if you can pay more and do not need all-wheel drive. Pick the Subaru Uncharted for standard all-wheel drive, much more power, higher clearance and a lower price. Both hold a five-star ANCAP.

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VSToyota bZ4X

Pick the Toyota bZ4X 2WD for the lowest price, the longest range and Toyota's dealer network, if front-wheel drive suits you. Pick the Subaru Uncharted for standard all-wheel drive, much more power, far stronger towing and more standard kit, and note it undercuts the bZ4X's own all-wheel-drive grade. Both hold a five-star ANCAP.

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VSSubaru Solterra

Pick the Subaru Uncharted for the lower price, the sharper drive and Touring-level equipment as standard in a compact body. Pick the Subaru Solterra for more space, more range and better efficiency, with a choice of two grades. They share a 252kW drivetrain, battery and five-star safety, so it comes down to size and character.

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Audi Q6 e-tron

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VSAudi Q4 e-tron

The Audi Q4 e-tron is the smart-money pick: it undercuts the Q6 e-tron by about $13,000, qualifies for the FBT break the Q6 misses, and its base grade out-powers and out-ranges the entry Q6. Step up to the Q6 for a bigger body, the faster-charging 800V platform and the 360kW SQ6 ceiling the smaller car cannot match.

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VSMercedes-Benz EQB

The Mercedes-Benz EQB is the pick for families: the only seven-seater here, a genuine 5+2, and thousands less than the Audi Q6 e-tron. The Q6 e-tron answers with far more power, newer 800V tech and a current five-star ANCAP rating the EQB no longer holds. Seats and value point to the Mercedes, capability to the Audi.

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VSKia EV6 EV6 GTTrim

For outright performance the Kia EV6 GT is the smarter buy: it makes 478kW to the Audi SQ6 e-tron's 360kW, sprints to 100km/h nearly a second sooner, and costs tens of thousands less. The SQ6 earns its premium only for buyers who value range, boot space and a rated five-star body over the stopwatch.

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VSFord Mustang Mach-E Mach-E GTTrim

The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is the cheaper thrill: 434kW, 955Nm and Mustang muscle for tens of thousands less than the Audi SQ6 e-tron. The SQ6 wins the everyday case, with 124 litres more boot, 51km more range, a rated five-star body and a plusher cabin.

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Audi Q4 e-tron

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VSHyundai Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the stronger electric SUV for most buyers: its 800-volt system charges far faster, its base grade travels up to 570 kilometres WLTP, and it costs less with a longer warranty. Choose the Audi Q4 e-tron if a premium badge and a plusher cabin matter more to you than charging speed.

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VSAudi Q6 e-tron

The Audi Q4 e-tron is the smart-money pick: it undercuts the Q6 e-tron by about $13,000, qualifies for the FBT break the Q6 misses, and its base grade out-powers and out-ranges the entry Q6. Step up to the Q6 for a bigger body, the faster-charging 800V platform and the 360kW SQ6 ceiling the smaller car cannot match.

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Mercedes-Benz EQB

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VSHyundai Ioniq 5

Buy the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for the stronger electric car: it charges roughly twice as fast, holds a bigger battery, claims more range and costs far less to buy. Buy the Mercedes-Benz EQB only if you need its rare five-plus-two third row or want the badge, because on the core electric-car fundamentals the Hyundai leads clearly.

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VSAudi Q6 e-tron

The Mercedes-Benz EQB is the pick for families: the only seven-seater here, a genuine 5+2, and thousands less than the Audi Q6 e-tron. The Q6 e-tron answers with far more power, newer 800V tech and a current five-star ANCAP rating the EQB no longer holds. Seats and value point to the Mercedes, capability to the Audi.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 N

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VSKia EV6 EV6 GTTrim

Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for the more involving, theatrical drive, and pick the Kia EV6 GT to bank about $13,300 for the same pace, range and charging. These are near-identical E-GMP twins that peak at 478kW; the premium buys character, not speed, and neither carries an ANCAP star.

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Jaecoo J5 EV

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VSKia EV5

For most buyers the Jaecoo J5 EV is the smarter spend: it costs around $13,000 less on the road, brings more standard equipment and a longer warranty, and matches the cheapest Kia EV5 on range. Choose the EV5 when you want the bigger cabin, a five-star safety rating and the long-range grade the Jaecoo cannot match.

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VSGeely EX5

The Geely EX5 is the stronger all-rounder: it is bigger, travels further on a charge and holds a five-star ANCAP rating, so it suits families and longer trips. Pick the Jaecoo J5 EV if the lowest drive-away price and the most standard equipment matter more to you than range, size or a tested safety score.

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VSDeepal S07

The Jaecoo J5 EV is the smarter buy for most value-focused EV shoppers: it costs about $11,000 less drive-away, charges faster on DC power at 130kW, and carries a longer eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Choose the Deepal S07 if you want the bigger body, the longer 475km range and its five-star ANCAP rating.

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VSMG S5

The MG S5 EV is the more rounded choice: it alone holds a five-star ANCAP rating, it steers with more polish thanks to its rear-drive layout, and its Long Range covers the most distance. Choose the Jaecoo J5 EV instead when a lower drive-away price, a fuller standard-equipment list and more power outweigh an independent safety score.

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MG S5

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VSGeely EX5

For the same $41,990, the Geely EX5 is the bigger car with a bigger battery, more range and more base power, and the value pick if space and kilometres lead. Choose the MG S5 for its more engaging rear-drive chassis, dual-zone climate and standard panoramic sunroof, if you are happy in a smaller, shorter-range SUV.

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VSMG S6

Buy the MG S6 if you want the bigger car, since it adds a size class of cabin and boot, more range and faster charging for about eight thousand more. Buy the MG S5 if a lower price, an easier city footprint and the longer warranty term matter more. Same brand and dealer network, two different jobs.

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VSJaecoo J5 EV

The MG S5 EV is the more rounded choice: it alone holds a five-star ANCAP rating, it steers with more polish thanks to its rear-drive layout, and its Long Range covers the most distance. Choose the Jaecoo J5 EV instead when a lower drive-away price, a fuller standard-equipment list and more power outweigh an independent safety score.

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VSBYD ATTO 3

The MG S5 is the pick for most buyers: it is the sweeter drive, tests safer on the more recent crash result, and backs itself with a 10-year warranty the BYD cannot match. Choose the BYD ATTO 3 for more range and efficiency, and, in 800-volt Premium form, faster charging and quicker pace.

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Volvo EX40

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VSHyundai Ioniq 5

The Ioniq 5 is the more complete electric SUV here: it is bigger inside, charges far faster on its 800-volt system, claims about 570km of WLTP range against 520, and holds a current five-star safety rating. Pick the Volvo EX40 for its premium badge, generous standard kit and compact size, if you can live without the Hyundai's space.

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VSZeekr 7X

The Zeekr 7X is the stronger buy for most: it is bigger, cheaper, longer-range in Long Range form and far faster-charging, and it carries a five-star ANCAP rating the Volvo EX40 lacks. Choose the EX40 if you want a genuinely compact premium SUV, the Volvo badge and the maturity behind it.

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BYD ATTO 3

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VSMG S5

The MG S5 is the pick for most buyers: it is the sweeter drive, tests safer on the more recent crash result, and backs itself with a 10-year warranty the BYD cannot match. Choose the BYD ATTO 3 for more range and efficiency, and, in 800-volt Premium form, faster charging and quicker pace.

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