Looking To Buy The Perfect SUV For Yourself? | 7 Best SUVs in Australia

• Car Reviews,
• Jun 03, 2020

Buying a new car is exciting, but it becomes challenging when you see the number of options that are available in the market. It becomes hard to reach a decision and you may feel overwhelmed once you start browsing for a vehicle best suited for your needs. Aussies love vehicles with a lot of space, power under the hood and which can be taken to long off-roading weekend trips. Therefore, SUVs have gained such popularity over the years as they cover all these features.

 

SUVs are found all over the country serving multiple purposes. They are used as family cars to be driven within the city limits, used by commuters to go to their offices, transporting crews to their sites which are often located at locations with rough terrain or used by adventurers for their frequent off-roading trips. SUVs Australia comes in all sizes and luxuries, which makes it difficult to decide as to which one should you buy. We break down the top ten best SUVs in Australia and present their specifications and features which make them favorites. The list includes small SUVs to large, 7-seater SUVs in Australia.

 

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Toyota Prado

One of the most famous SUVs, with a legendary reputation among Aussies, the Toyota Prado is a family favorite. It offers to seat up to seven adults with a suspension that is tried and tested over the years for off-roading. Toyota takes pride in their vehicles when it comes to off-roading with years and years of experience. Being a Toyota, you can be sure that the Prado will stand the test of time very well which makes it the best large SUV in the country.

 

The Toyota Prado comes fitted with a 2.8-liter Turbo diesel engine along with the four-wheel drive and Toyota’s Kinetic Dynamic suspension system which ensures plenty of grunts and a smooth, comfortable drive.

 

Toyota RAV4

Practically known as a pioneer in SUVs, the Toyota RAV4 was launched in 1994 with little expectation that it would gain the popularity that it enjoys today. This is a vehicle that has some basic characteristics which have been unchanged since the start of its production: robustly built body, strong foundation, and easy to drive making it the best family car in Australia.

 

The RAV4 is available in plenty of options, and you can choose from manual or automatic transmissions, with two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options available as well. You can get your RAV4 in either 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter petrol or the more powerful 2.3-liter turbo diesel engine. Some of the top features included are Lane Departure Alert, Pre-Collision safety, active cruise control, and Blindspot Monitors.

 

Mazda CX-5

It is by no chance that the Mazda CX-5 is in the top three best-selling SUVs in Australia. The size of the CX-5 is ideal, with ample cargo capacity and plenty of seating space available. It also offers an impressive list of features and specifications that are popular among enthusiasts.

 

The base model for the CX-5 comes with a 2.5-liter turbo engine outputting an outstanding 170 kW of power. Top features include the 360° View monitor, Radar Cruise control, and a 7inch LCD infotainment unit.

 

Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester is available in a variety of models and is proving to be a popular choice for those looking for the best medium SUV. It started production in 1997 and is now in its fifth generation and is known to be one of the most modern SUVs available today in the market.

 

The Forester comes loaded with a four-cylinder petrol engine, automatic transmission, outputting a decent 136 kW of power. It features dusk-sensing headlights, LED running lights and a shark-fin antenna. The interior is a perfect blend of luxury and technology with a 6.3 inches display, six heavyweight speakers and plenty of seating space.

 

Toyota C-HR

The C-HR is a recent addition to the Toyota family, with production starting in 2016. It was released in Australia the next year and quickly gained popularity here. It is still in its first generation with some of the best features that you can get for your SUV.

 

The C-HR comes with a 1.2-liter or the 1.8-liter variant, each with 7 speed automatic transmission. You can also opt for the two-wheel-drive or the all-wheel drive. Additional features include Toyota Safety Sense, parking sensors, Blind Spot Monitors, 17-inch alloy wheels and infotainment system which supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

 

Nissan X-Trail

The Nissan X-Trail is available in various models and variants. Over the years, Nissan has greatly improved and enhanced the performance and the look of the X-Trail due to which it is today in this list. It offers a comfortable ride, luxurious interior, and a robust engine.

 

You can choose between petrol and diesel variants, which come in five or seven-seater, respectively. The X-Trail top features include Emergency Braking, Intelligent Cruise Control, Pedestrian Detection, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment, and keyless entry.

 

Mazda CX-30

The last but certainly not the least in the list is the Mazda CX-30. It is a recent addition to the Mazda family, with production starting in early 2019. You can opt for a four-wheel or the all-drive drive, with options of either a 2.0-liter r 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine to choose from.

 

Some of the standard features that are included in the CX-30 are Active Driving display, dual-zone climate control, a remote powered tailgate, and Bose Speakers.