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    Small SUVs

    The smaller end of the SUV market is growing rapidly, with plenty of cheaper compact SUV or mini SUV models available that offer SUV practicality for the price of a small hatch.

    Best SUVs according to our experts

    01.
    Kia Seltos
    From
    $29,500
    make model
    7/10
    From
    $29,500

    The Kia Seltos Sport+ is as good‑looking as ever and offers families who might be tight on space, an affordable small SUV. The features list has been expanded to keep up with the market, but is it enough to satisfy?

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    02.
    Toyota C-HR
    From
    $42,990
    make model
    7.7/10
    From
    $42,990

    Top of the Toyota C‑HR range is the GR Sport, which starts from $54,990. As well as being more powerful ‑ we’ll come back to that, too ‑ it gets unique styling outside, plus synthetic leather‑accented and suede seats inside, aluminium scuff plates, and a heated GR Sport steering wheel.

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    03.
    Hyundai Kona
    From
    $32,000
    make model
    7/10
    From
    $32,000

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    04.
    Honda HR-V
    From
    $41,800
    make model
    8.5/10
    From
    $41,800

    We wrap up our time with the Honda HR‑V and decide if it's worth its asking price.

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    05.
    Mazda CX-3
    From
    $26,950
    make model
    7.4/10
    From
    $26,950

    The 'light' SUV segment is one of the most hotly contested in the Australian new‑car market and the Mazda CX‑3 leads it in sales by a country mile. But heading into its ninth year, is this evergreen performer still ahead of the ravenous pack? We spent a week with the mid‑spec Evolve model to try and find out.

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