SUVs Starting Under $25K

The cheaper end of the SUV market is booming, with plenty of smaller options available that offer SUV practicality for the price of a small hatchback.

Best SUVs according to our experts

01.

Suzuki Ignis

From

$19,990

9.0/10

From

$19,990

The striking Suzuki Ignis remains one of Australia's cheapest new cars, thanks to sub‑$20,000 pricing, while tall styling, lofty seating positions and (some) ground clearance also put it firmly into compact crossover territory. Updated in 2020, the Series II model scores a few visual updates, but the basic, cheap and cheerful recipe remains the same. However, AEB isn't yet available on any grade.

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02.

Renault Captur

From

$28,600

9.0/10

From

$28,600

What a surprise. Today's Renault Captur has matured from a patchy curio to a sophisticated small SUV capable of taking on all rivals. From its smart design and packaging to the quality interior and engineering, the Captur II combines comfort and agility with class, to challenge premium alternatives like the Mercedes GLA. The flagship RS Line is expensive, but it's also one of this segment's best.

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03.

Hyundai Kona

From

$29,990

7.4/10

From

$29,990

The top electric Hyundai Kona proves it still has the looks, space and passenger comfort but how does it compete against its heavyweight rivals in an increasingly competitive EV market?

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04.

Honda HR-V

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$28,990

7.8/10

From

$28,990

Like many car brands, Honda is storming the hybrid field. The new HR‑V brings with it a hybrid powertrain and external facelift but is it enough to keep it competitive in the small SUV segment?

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05.

Mazda CX-3

From

$24,956

7.4/10

From

$24,956

Yes, the Mazda CX‑3 is still around after more than a decade since its reveal, and it remains almost at the tippy‑top of Mazda’s local sales charts. We’ve grabbed a CX‑3 Evolve, the second‑up of four available variants, to see if the popular light SUV still stacks up.

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