Best First Cars for P Platers in Australia in 2026: New and Used Picks
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Compare six first cars for Australian P platers in 2026, with clearly labelled prices, build-specific ANCAP ratings and practical checks before buying.
Best Electric SUVs Under $60,000 in Australia 2026
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Australian buyers have an expanding choice of electric SUVs below $60,000, from affordable city models to spacious family vehicles. We compare eight options, explain their different pricing bases and highlight the range, safety and charging details worth checking before buying.
Best 7-Seat Family SUVs in Australia 2026
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The best seven-seat SUV depends on how your family will actually use the third row. For 2026, the Kia Sorento is one of the strongest all-round family choices; the Hyundai Santa Fe stands out for family-focused packaging; the Mitsubishi Outlander gives buyers a lower-cost seven-seat option; the Mazda CX-80 offers an excellent powertrain choice; the Toyota Kluger keeps hybrid ownership straightforward; the Ford Everest is the pick here for serious towing and touring, and the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is the fully electric alternative. This is a research-based Australian buying guide using current local pricing, specifications, safety information, and ownership coverage. AussieMotor has not road-tested every vehicle in this article.
BYD M9 plug-in hybrid priced from $61,990 in Australia
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The BYD M9 will be priced from $61,990 before on-road costs in Australia, giving the Chinese brand its first entrant in the local people-mover market. Two front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid versions are planned, although the seven-seat M9 Premium at $72,990 will arrive before the cheaper eight-seat Dynamic.
2027 GWM Haval H7 Australia: Hybrid & PHEV Price, Specs & Launch
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The all new 2027 GWM Haval H7 is expected to launch in Australia in mid October 2026 with Hi4 all wheel drive hybrid and plug in hybrid powertrains. GWM has confirmed the PHEV will produce up to 320kW and 670Nm, accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds and provide up to 137km of electric driving range. Pricing will start below $50,000 drive away, with exact grades and prices still to be announced.
Best Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid SUVs Under $50,000 in Australia 2026
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Australian buyers now have a much broader choice of hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUVs below $50,000, ranging from affordable BYD PHEVs to established Toyota hybrids and newer electrified options from Geely, Chery, GWM, Nissan and Jaecoo. This guide separates regular manufacturer prices before on-road costs from temporary drive-away campaigns, helping buyers compare like-for-like while considering electric range, fuel use, safety, warranty and charging needs.
On Road Costs Australia: Drive Away vs List Price
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Confused by list price, on-road costs and drive-away pricing? Learn how stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery affect car prices in Australia.
Cheapest New Car in Australia 2026: Top 15 Drive-Away Prices
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The BYD Atto 1 and MG 3 start from $19,990 promotional drive-away, while this full guide ranks the Top 15 cheapest new cars in Australia, all under roughly $32,000 drive-away.
How Much Does a Car Service Cost in Australia (2026 Price Guide)
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How much does a car service cost in Australia in 2026? Average prices for minor, logbook and major services, capped-price servicing by brand, and ways to save.
Average New Car Price in Australia 2026 (by Brand & Type)
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In September 2026, mainstream new cars still range from below $20,000 before on-road costs to well beyond $100,000, while many popular family SUVs, EVs and utes sit in the $35,000–$60,000-plus part of the market.
Car Insurance Costs by State in Australia (2026), Including South Australia
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Published 2026 averages put comprehensive car insurance in the low thousands of dollars a year, but Canstar and CHOICE do not land on the same figure because they do not price the same driver. This guide sets out both state tables, explains why Victoria sits at the top, and gives South Australia its own section so Adelaide and regional drivers are not left with a national average.
Cheapest Cars to Run in Australia 2026: Real Running Costs Compared
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Which cars are cheapest to run in Australia in 2026? We compare real fuel, electricity, servicing and total running costs across petrol, hybrid and electric.
