Best Hybrid SUVs
6 badges available
$226,806 - $403,554*MRLP
What we love
- -Cabin comfort and ergonomics
- -Ride quality and insulation are second to none
- -Effortless engine that is more efficient than you think
What we don't
- -It can feel heavy on a twisty road
- -Price in Australia is eye-watering
- -Rear design hasn't grown on us
2.Bentley Bentayga
8.3
6 badges available
$395,800 - $531,500*MRLP
What we love
- -The characterful V8 engine sounds great with the sports exhaust
- -Impressively good to drive hard
- -S package seems like good value given the extras
What we don't
- -No more power than a regular V8
- -Dull-witted gearbox is the dynamic weak link
- -No prettier than baroque sisters
3.Kia Sorento
8.3
6 badges available
$47,650 - $81,080*MRLP
What we love
- -Powerful V6 engineÂ
- -Heaps of cabin spaceÂ
- -Useful third-row seatingÂ
What we don't
- -A few trim squeaks and rattles
- -Minimal all-terrain abilityÂ
- -Relatively thirsty fuel consumptionÂ
4.Porsche Cayenne
8.3
3 badges available
$140,200 - $366,200*MRLP
What we love
- -Its ride and handling belies its weight
- -Video streaming for the front passenger
- -More power across the line-up, more electric range
What we don't
- -Steering is somewhat disappointing for a Porsche
- -The price jump between the S and the Turbo GT
- -Wireless smartphone charging never worked
5.Volvo XC60
8.3
4 badges available
$72,990 - $101,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Surprisingly fast
- -Well appointed for the money
- -The benefits of the EV when you want them
What we don't
- -Air suspension could be better
- -Thirsty if you don't keep it charged up
- -Feels heavy and weighs it too (2.1 tonnes)
6.Hyundai Kona
8.2
4 badges available
$32,000 - $64,000*MRLP
What we love
- -Raucous exhaust note
- -Eminently configurable drive modes
- -Functional interior with supportive seats
What we don't
- -Interior finishes feel downmarket
- -Crashy ride comfort
- -Smaller boot than i30 N
7.Lexus NX
8.2
4 badges available
$61,900 - $91,423*MRLP
What we love
- -Real-world fuel efficiency
- -Cabin improvements are excellent
- -Ownership experience is exceptional
What we don't
- -Full-size spare please
- -Some active safety features missing
- -Wireless smartphone connectivity still to come
4 badges available
$80,800 - $191,800*MRLP
What we love
- -Better value than the regular petrol version
- -Plug-in hybrid tech recovers and uses energy well
- -Standard air suspension suits our terrain
What we don't
- -Ownership suited to those with covered parking
- -It feels every part of 2.1 tonnes
- -Too many will overlook it, or simply won't be aware of its benefits
9.BMW X5
8.1
4 badges available
$134,900 - $172,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Roomy and practical interior dimensions
- -Performance belies size and weight
- -Get that big burbly V8 while you can
What we don't
- -Fuel consumption could be better managed
- -Digital instruments fail to deliver any real benefit
- -Three-year warranty is too short
5 badges available
$139,160 - $241,021*MRLP
What we love
- -Exterior styling is beautiful
- -V8 engine is a cracker
- -Cabin execution and space are excellent
What we don't
- -Price of options is something to watch
- -Rear-wheel steering takes some getting used to
- -Massive wheels not ideal for our roads
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* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.
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