The Australian ute market is a crowded place in 2026 and the MG U9 adds to the burden of choice available to you. Let’s see what the U9 gets right and where it still needs work, against rivals like Ranger, Hilux and Triton.

An affordable, capable, frugal dual-cab in Australia’s crowded ute market makes a lot of sense for many reasons. Before considering the Foton Tunland, let’s see if it’s a legitimate workhorse, or just a cheap immitation.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has bold styling, it’s fast and the cabin is luxurious. Let’s see if how compares with the rest of the electric SUVs, and whether it justifies an $80K price tag.

The Toyota Hiace is generally the first thought when your business needs a new van, or even a fleet of them. But does it still compete on value against rivals from Hyundai, Ford and Renault?

If you have lots of kids, including twins or even triplets on the way, the Kia Carnival is the best possible family vehicle for you. It’s a smart, luxurious and highly practical workhorse that also offers excellent value.

The ASX is a small SUV for a budget conscious buyers who need excellent value, good equipment levels and enough space to get all the small jobs done. ASX won’t do everything, but it’ll certainly do its fair share of family duties.

The D-Max promises reliability and grunt for towing, touring and off-road adventures. But here are the definitive, balanced reasons an Isuzu D-Max is a paradoxically good idea and also a potentially regrettable one…

The Mazda BT-50 is more than just an Isuzu D-MAX clone. It can tow, carry and transport with relative ease, but it’s also great value and offers a premium interior - for a ute.

If you’re considering an electric vehicle, start with solving one of the critical problems all conventional EVs have: too much. Where most EVs are too big, too heavy and too expensive, Hyundai Inster solves all these problems. Here’s what you need to know…

Toyota is an Aussie religion that says you’ll (probably) buy a Kluger when shopping for a big three-row family SUV. But is devout popularity and resale value an objective reason to make this choice? Let’s find out…

There are multiple updates coming to Mitsubishi Australia’s SUVs in 2025 and 2026, which means waiting for the latest versions of ASX, Eclipse Cross or Pajero Sport, or snapping up a bargain on outgoing models. Here’s what you need to know…

The MG3 is one of the cheapest new cars money can buy. It’s economical, affordable, popular and pretty reliable, but there is a deep-seated problem with such good value to be had at this low a price.

The Mazda6 is a smart, affordable family sedan and wagon with lots of modern features, elegant styling and practicalities that rival any medium or small SUV. Unfortunately it hasn’t sold as well as it should thanks to the popularity of SUVs among most families. Get one before stock runs out…

Hyundai Australia is now offering a 7-year warranty to compete with the likes of Kia and the influx of new Chinese brands. But there are conditions you should be aware of before diving in. Here’s what you need to know…

Hyundai Tucson looks futuristic and drives very nicely on Australian roads. It offers grunty, reliable engines, plenty of features and 5-seat practicality at a modest price that makes it an ideal, safe family SUV.

Is the MG HS midsize SUV just a cut-price Toyota RAV4 or does it have genuine credibility you should take advantage of? With 24 medium SUVs to choose from, let’s find out if the MG HS is good value for a consumer like you…

If you need an affordable and extremely good value dual-cab diesel ute with all the features and good-enough performance for a wide range of work, the KGM Musso (nee SsangYong) offers insane bang for your buck. But there’s a big caveat to your long-term ownership…

Price is likely your biggest obstacle before stepping up to buy an electric vehicle. So MG has set a market-low price on its new MG4. Here’s what you need to know about MG4, and how to get one for under $140 per week!

The Ford Ranger is the most popular vehicle in this country because it has grunt, great towing ability, a capable drive system, and a host of clever design features. But there are a couple of negatives to consider before dropping your cash on one.

The Triton is a 4x4 ute that offers excellent value, benchmark towing capacity and off-road capability that puts more expensive utes to shame. Here’s what you need to know about Mitsubishi’s tougher, smarter, comfier pick-up.