Step-by-step car buying guides for Australian buyers. Learn how to buy new or used cars, avoid common mistakes, compare dealers vs private sellers, and make smarter decisions based on budget, lifestyle, and driving needs.
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Waqas Afzal16 Min Read
The cheapest new family sized cars in Australia for 2026, split into small SUVs, medium SUVs, seven seaters and a wagon. Drive away prices start at $22,990 for the MG ZS and $29,990 for a seven seat Mahindra XUV700, with official ANCAP ratings and expiry dates, boot space, a quick pick comparison table and who each car suits.
Waqas Afzal11 Min Read
Skoda's Australian range starts with the Fabia Select at $29,990 drive away and runs through the Kamiq from $33,990, Karoq from $40,990, Octavia from $41,990 and Kodiaq from $49,990, plus the Superb and the electric Elroq and Enyaq. This guide lists every grade's drive away price, compares boot space side by side, explains where the Scala fits now and picks the best Skoda for each budget.
Waqas Afzal15 Min Read
Chery's Australian range runs from the Tiggo 4 at $23,990 drive away to the Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid Ultimate AWD at about $65,469 in Melbourne. This guide lists every Tiggo 4, Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8 Pro Max, Tiggo 9, C5 and E5 grade with its drive away price and October offer, compares hybrid and petrol running costs, and explains which Chery suits which buyer.
Waqas Afzal14 Min Read
GWM's Australian range runs from the Haval Jolion at $23,990 drive away to the Tank 500 Ultra PHEV at $79,990, with the H6 from $35,990, Tank 300 from $47,990, Cannon from $34,990 and Cannon Alpha from $54,990. This guide lists every grade's drive away price and current offer, covers the new Haval H7 and ORA 5 SUV, and explains which GWM suits which buyer.
Waqas Afzal11 Min Read
What do supercars really cost in Australia? This guide covers McLaren, Lamborghini, Lotus, Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce models, from the Lotus Emira at $207,990 to a Rolls-Royce Phantom at about $1 million before on-road costs. It shows which prices are officially announced and which are price on application, flags conflicting data, and explains 2026-27 luxury car tax and on-road costs.
Waqas Afzal9 Min Read
The Tesla Model Y costs from $58,900 before on-road costs for the Premium RWD to $84,900 for the Performance, with the Premium Long Range AWD at $68,900 and the six seat Model Y L at $74,900. Tesla puts the Performance at $91,415 drive away in NSW. This guide covers every grade's price, WLTP range, charging speed, specs, official running costs, luxury car tax and the rivals worth cross shopping.
Waqas Afzal9 Min Read
The cheapest new petrol car in Australia is the MG3 Vibe at $19,990 drive away with MG's cashback, followed by the MG ZS Vibe at $22,990 and the Kia Picanto Sport automatic at $23,390. This petrol only guide ranks the cheapest non hybrid cars by official drive away price, with offer end dates, running costs and tips on getting the best deal before most offers end on 31 October 2026.
Waqas Afzal10 Min Read
The new Mazda CX-5 costs $39,990 to $54,990 before on-road costs across five grades, Pure, Evolve, Touring, GT SP and Akera, and Mazda advertises the G25 Pure from $43,990 drive away. This guide covers every grade's price and equipment, the 2.5 litre petrol AWD specs, fuel and running costs, safety and warranty, and how the CX-5 compares with its main medium SUV rivals.
Waqas Afzal9 Min Read
Which hatchback or small car has the lowest running costs in Australia? This guide compares seven small cars on official fuel or energy figures and published capped price servicing, from the 3.5 L/100km Toyota Yaris Hybrid and Suzuki Swift Hybrid to the BYD Atto 1 and Dolphin electric hatches. An ownership cost table and a simple formula show what each would cost you to fuel or charge each year.
Waqas Afzal9 Min Read
The 2026 Mini Cooper starts at $41,990 before on-road costs for the Cooper C Core 3-Door and runs to $67,990 for the JCW Favoured Convertible, with the electric Cooper SE from $58,990. This guide lists every petrol, convertible and electric grade, explains the C, S, SE and JCW badges and the Core, Classic, Favoured and JCW Sport trims, and compares power, range and charging. It also covers current Mini finance offers, warranty and the rivals worth cross shopping.
Waqas Afzal14 Min Read
Australia's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard cuts the CO2 target for utes and vans from 210 g/km in 2025 to 150 g/km in 2027, and some brands have indicated diesel prices could rise as a result. This guide explains the official targets and penalty formula, which models such as the HiLux, Ranger and Prado are most exposed, and what plug-in hybrid alternatives cost. It ends with clear advice on whether to buy now or wait, noting that no price rise is confirmed.
Waqas Afzal10 Min Read
BMW Australia publishes a $79,900 drive away price for the iX1 xDrive30 Sport Collection, and this guide explains what you get and how it compares with the longer range eDrive20. It covers range, charging, performance, warranty and servicing using BMW Australia's own figures, plus Luxury Car Tax, novated leasing and on-road costs. A rivals table helps you shortlist other compact and mid size electric SUVs.
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