Independent Australian car reviews, news and comparisons.https://www.chasingcars.com.au/en-auhttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/car-industry/mitsubishi-pajero-2027-iconic-nameplate-returns-on-a-flagship-body-on-frame-suv-hunting-for-prado-and-everest/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/car-industry/mitsubishi-pajero-2027-iconic-nameplate-returns-on-a-flagship-body-on-frame-suv-hunting-for-prado-and-everest/The Toyota Prado and Ford Everest better watch their tails because Mitsubishi will reintroduce a flagship Pajero to its line-up in December – this time inThu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTCar industryhttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/lexus-nx-2027-midsize-luxury-suv-now-hybrid-only-as-update-takes-fight-to-bmw-x3-and-mercedes-benz-glc/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/lexus-nx-2027-midsize-luxury-suv-now-hybrid-only-as-update-takes-fight-to-bmw-x3-and-mercedes-benz-glc/Toyota’s luxury arm Lexus updated its NX midsize SUV overnight, keeping it fresh as newer rivals from BMW and Mercedes-Benz arrive. Mild changes to theWed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/mazda-set-to-overhaul-cx-60-cx-70-cx-80-and-cx-90-to-give-flagship-suvs-a-fresh-start-reports-say/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/mazda-set-to-overhaul-cx-60-cx-70-cx-80-and-cx-90-to-give-flagship-suvs-a-fresh-start-reports-say/Extensive updates are reportedly in the works for Mazda’s troubled larger models, the CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90. The Chugoku Shimbun, a localWed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/mitsubishi-pajero-returns-new-gen-4x4-icon-debuts-with-luxury-focus-and-a-triton-heart/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/mitsubishi-pajero-returns-new-gen-4x4-icon-debuts-with-luxury-focus-and-a-triton-heart/It’s not every day that an icon is revived, with the new Toyota Prado and Ford Everest rival set to be more capable and more luxurious than ever beforeWed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/new-electric-wagon-confirmed-polestar-4-suv-2027-coming-to-australia-soon-from-74k/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/new-electric-wagon-confirmed-polestar-4-suv-2027-coming-to-australia-soon-from-74k/It might be called ‘SUV’, but the more practical addition to the Polestar 4 lineup is more like a raised wagon in the style of a Volvo Cross Country or Audi AllroadWed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNew car priceshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/ford-ranger-to-be-culled-in-america-rumoured-bronco-ute-could-usurp-australias-best-selling-car-stateside/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/ford-ranger-to-be-culled-in-america-rumoured-bronco-ute-could-usurp-australias-best-selling-car-stateside/It may be the best-selling vehicle in Australia, but the Ford Ranger’s days may be numbered in America, according to reports. According to AutomotiveTue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/car-industry/geely-starray-em-i-awd-outlander-and-sealion-6-gain-direct-awd-phev-suv-rival/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/car-industry/geely-starray-em-i-awd-outlander-and-sealion-6-gain-direct-awd-phev-suv-rival/All-wheel drive is coming to the Geely Starray EM-i, with the new Inspire AWD variant. Chasing Cars exclusively reported last month that an AWD StarrayTue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTCar industryhttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/jaecoo-j7-my27-chery-refreshes-eclipse-cross-zr-v-and-karoq-rival/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/jaecoo-j7-my27-chery-refreshes-eclipse-cross-zr-v-and-karoq-rival/Chery sub-brand Jaecoo has updated its J7 SUV, trimming the line-up to three variants and three powertrains Opening the range is the only non-hybrid, theTue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNew car priceshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/large-suvs/range-rover-electric-2027-review-international-first-drive/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/large-suvs/range-rover-electric-2027-review-international-first-drive/Supremely quiet, comfortable and capable off-road: a first test of the Range Rover Electric shows this British luxury behemoth appears to check the right boxesTue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTLarge SUVshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/are-these-peugeots-finally-priced-right-huge-discounts-offered-amid-brands-uncertain-future-in-australia/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/are-these-peugeots-finally-priced-right-huge-discounts-offered-amid-brands-uncertain-future-in-australia/Up to $26,000 has been lopped off a range of Peugeots as the carmaker’s local future remains uncertain. The discounts come as Peugeot’s local distributorMon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTNew car priceshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/kia-pv7-2027-ford-e-transit-and-renault-master-rival-teased-as-kias-modular-e-van-family-grows/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/kia-pv7-2027-ford-e-transit-and-renault-master-rival-teased-as-kias-modular-e-van-family-grows/Another big electric van is on its way, with the 2027 Kia PV7 being teased ahead of its unveiling in September. The second model in Kia’s ‘Platform BeyondMon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/utes/ford-ranger-super-duty-2026-review/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/utes/ford-ranger-super-duty-2026-review/After years in the kitchen, has Ford succeeded in cooking up the ultimate ute, or is the Ranger Super Duty just another unfinished rig?Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTUteshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/small-suvs/kia-stonic-s-2026-review/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/small-suvs/kia-stonic-s-2026-review/Neatly sized, impressively packaged and with turbo performance bolstering admirable dynamic talent, the base Stonic proves there’s joy in simple pleasuresMon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTSmall SUVshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/smart-2-exposed-by-chinese-regulator-as-melbourne-mural-teases-geely-ex2-picanto-and-500-production-rival/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/smart-2-exposed-by-chinese-regulator-as-melbourne-mural-teases-geely-ex2-picanto-and-500-production-rival/The reborn Smart is about to reintroduce its defining model, with the Fortwo revival, now simply the ‘#2’, breaking cover this month. Sort of. While aSun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/large-cars/lexus-es500e-sports-luxury-awd-2026-review/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/large-cars/lexus-es500e-sports-luxury-awd-2026-review/Eighth-generation ES throws conservatism to the wind and embraces classy forward thinking with an electric-focused range, a distinctive new look and great driving dynamicsFri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTLarge carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/audi-updates-a5-and-q6-e-tron-updated-to-fend-off-c-class-and-ix3/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/audi-updates-a5-and-q6-e-tron-updated-to-fend-off-c-class-and-ix3/Upgrades to the Q5 earlier this year carry over to other mid-sized Audis – except the A5 TFSI, which disappears without a traceThu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTNew car priceshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/car-industry/fun-and-practical-cars-we-help-mamamia-discover-the-best-sporty-yet-sensible-vehicles/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/car-industry/fun-and-practical-cars-we-help-mamamia-discover-the-best-sporty-yet-sensible-vehicles/Meet the cars that put the ‘fun’ into functional in the latest video episode from Chasing Cars and MamamiaThu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTCar industryhttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/nissan-y63-patrol-2027-six-variant-range-priced-from-98990-and-debuts-hard-core-pro-4x-trim/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/nissan-y63-patrol-2027-six-variant-range-priced-from-98990-and-debuts-hard-core-pro-4x-trim/Orders open for long-awaited Toyota LandCruiser 300 rival due in showrooms in Q1 2027Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTNew car priceshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/toyota-landcruiser-300-vs-nissan-patrol-y63-spec-battle/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/toyota-landcruiser-300-vs-nissan-patrol-y63-spec-battle/The Y63 generation of Nissan Patrol is coming to Australia at long last, with the order book opening on 27th August and deliveries beginning early nextThu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/large-suvs/jaecoo-j8-shs-p-summit-awd-2027-review/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/large-suvs/jaecoo-j8-shs-p-summit-awd-2027-review/Chinese plug-in hybrid seven-seat large SUV ticks all the boxes for all-encompassing appeal. And it gets most things mostly rightThu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTLarge SUVshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/hyundai-palisade-xrt-pro-large-suv-gets-adventure-ready-to-fight-prado-discovery-and-everest/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/hyundai-palisade-xrt-pro-large-suv-gets-adventure-ready-to-fight-prado-discovery-and-everest/The Hyundai Palisade, winner of both Best Large SUV and Best Luxury SUV at Chasing Cars’ 2026 Car of the Year, has sprouted an off-road-focussed versionWed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTNew car priceshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/ram-1500-trx-srt-2027-supercharged-v8-monster-ute-returning-to-australia-priced-from-259950/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/ram-1500-trx-srt-2027-supercharged-v8-monster-ute-returning-to-australia-priced-from-259950/Against all odds, Ram’s supercharged V8 monster ute has been revived and is now confirmed for the Australian marketWed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/baby-amarok-volkswagen-launches-tukan-into-the-thriving-mini-ute-sector/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/baby-amarok-volkswagen-launches-tukan-into-the-thriving-mini-ute-sector/Volkswagen has again shown its renewed commitment to the ute with the unveiling of the Tukan in Brazil this week. Built on the same MQB-A0 platform as theTue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/icaur-v25-fifth-chery-sub-brand-launching-in-australia-next-year-to-rival-land-cruiser-grenadier-and-jimny/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/icaur-v25-fifth-chery-sub-brand-launching-in-australia-next-year-to-rival-land-cruiser-grenadier-and-jimny/Chery is bringing another sub-brand to Australia, with iCaur set to launch early next year. Its V25 model is set to debut at the Everything ElectricTue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/xpeng-australia-upcoming-models-updated-g6-l03-gx-and-more/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/xpeng-australia-upcoming-models-updated-g6-l03-gx-and-more/Following a troubled start in Australia, XPeng is renewing its commitment with an onslaught of new vehiclesTue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/small-suvs/hyundai-kona-electric-premium-n-line-2026-review/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/small-suvs/hyundai-kona-electric-premium-n-line-2026-review/If you want a regular car from a well-known brand that is available with an electric powertrain, then the Kona Electric makes logical sense, though it’s far from cutting edgeTue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTSmall SUVshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/car-industry/xpeng-australia-offers-aftersales-olive-branch-to-trueev-customers-as-distribution-dispute-ends/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/car-industry/xpeng-australia-offers-aftersales-olive-branch-to-trueev-customers-as-distribution-dispute-ends/G6 customers owed cashback, free servicing, parts and more asked to contact XPeng as it takes direct control of Australian salesMon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTCar industryhttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/audi-q4-e-tron-2027-price-slashed-for-updated-bmw-ix1-and-mercedes-benz-gla-rival/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/audi-q4-e-tron-2027-price-slashed-for-updated-bmw-ix1-and-mercedes-benz-gla-rival/Audi has updated its compact electric SUV, the Q4 e-tron, and brought the entire line-up below the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold. Now from $71,650 beforeFri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTNew car priceshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/sports-cars/ferrari-amalfi-2026-review/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/sports-cars/ferrari-amalfi-2026-review/Glamorous Roma replacement feels and drives like a real Ferrari for (nearly) mortal dream-land priceFri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTSports carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/genesis-gv90-2027-revealed-490kw-flagship-electric-suv-confirmed-for-australia/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/genesis-gv90-2027-revealed-490kw-flagship-electric-suv-confirmed-for-australia/Weighing in at nearly 3.5 tonnes and packed with every luxury you can think of, Genesis is leaving no room to doubt the GV90 is its true flagshipThu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/mazda-cx-30-to-live-on-new-generation-small-suv-not-due-until-2030/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/mazda-cx-30-to-live-on-new-generation-small-suv-not-due-until-2030/The Mazda CX-30 compact SUV will be in showrooms for a long while yet, according to Japanese media. The Chugoku Shimbun, a daily newspaper in Mazda’s homeThu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/small-suvs/suzuki-jimny-long-term-review/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/small-suvs/suzuki-jimny-long-term-review/Plucky 4WD gets more safety and equipment but does that make it a more compelling buy at new-found price?Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTSmall SUVshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/gac-emzoom-pricing-and-features-new-entry-model-is-one-of-australias-cheapest-suvs/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/gac-emzoom-pricing-and-features-new-entry-model-is-one-of-australias-cheapest-suvs/Relatively fresh Chinese brand GAC is hoping to steal small-SUV sales from compatriots MG and Chery with ultra-sharp pricing for its Emzoom. GACWed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTNew car priceshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/new-hyundai-tucson-revealed-bigger-roomier-hybrid-suv-unveiled-ahead-of-2027-arrival/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/new-hyundai-tucson-revealed-bigger-roomier-hybrid-suv-unveiled-ahead-of-2027-arrival/Claiming ‘class-leading’ back-seat space and headlined by a tough new ‘XRT’ trim, the ‘all-new’ Tucson has made its debutWed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/large-suvs/subaru-outback-wilderness-2026-review/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/large-suvs/subaru-outback-wilderness-2026-review/Beneath the radical seventh-gen remake and Wilderness schtick lies a familiar Outback experience that ticks plenty of boxes for traditional lovers of the breedWed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTLarge SUVshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/missing-the-falcon-xr8-ford-mustang-mach-4-sports-sedan-is-accelerating-towards-showroom-reality/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/missing-the-falcon-xr8-ford-mustang-mach-4-sports-sedan-is-accelerating-towards-showroom-reality/US dealers reportedly shown four-door Mustang prototype as Ford plots range expansion for famous muscle carTue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/is-mazdas-chinese-partner-coming-to-australia-changan-set-to-launch-premium-automotive-brand/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/is-mazdas-chinese-partner-coming-to-australia-changan-set-to-launch-premium-automotive-brand/Evidence is building that Changan Automobile plans to expand its Australian footprint in the near future. Though the name may be new to Australians, theMon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/electric-vehicles/the-most-popular-electric-cars-and-suvs-in-australia/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/electric-vehicles/the-most-popular-electric-cars-and-suvs-in-australia/What are the best-selling EVs in Australia, and does Chasing Cars recommend them?Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTElectric vehicleshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/mahindra-lifestyler-2027-revealed-new-rival-to-triton-chinese-utes-on-the-way-with-australian-tune/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/mahindra-lifestyler-2027-revealed-new-rival-to-triton-chinese-utes-on-the-way-with-australian-tune/Indian brand keeps mum on specification but reveals exterior and interior of its new HILux rival, which is set to be diesel-first with a hybrid on the cards in futureSat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture carshttps://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/zeekr-australia-upcoming-models-8x-9x-7gt-and-more/https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/future-cars/zeekr-australia-upcoming-models-8x-9x-7gt-and-more/Geely subsidiary Zeekr has overcome its curious name to become one of our biggest surprises of the past year. Zeekr’s promising X small SUV and 009 peopleFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTFuture cars