Australia’s 14 top mid-size SUVs torture-tested to find out which one’s best 👉 Full Review: www.carsales.com.au/editorial...
Mid-size SUVs are Australia’s most popular new vehicle type and every mainstream car-maker has one to offer.
But which one is best? To find out, we shortlisted the 14 best sub-$60,000 mid-size SUVs from Japan, Korea, China, France, Germany and the Czech Republic.
Then, as with all carsales Best awards, we assessed them against five main criteria - safety, technology, comfort and convenience, driving performance and ownership costs - to name just one winner.
Fast Forward
00:00 Intro
01:02 Judging criteria
01:30 Pricing & specs
02:43 CR-V Interior
03:33 ZR-V Interior
04:16 Sportage Interior
05:26 X-TRAIL Interior
06:22 RAV4 Interior
07:26 Second row space
10:04 Safety
10:10 Luggage space
11:38 Running costs
12:10 CR-V road test
13:02 ZR-V road test
13:40 Sportage road test
14:28 X-TRAIL road test
15:26 RAV4 road test
16:22 Final score
18:27 Winner
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A number of comments have asked "What about Car XYZ?" The video says very early on that we tested 14 cars and these are the top five, but if you want to read details on the other nine and why they didn't make it to video stage, you can do so here www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/best-mid-size-suv-2024-the-other-contenders-145500/
While everyone says diesel should be banned, what does it mean that diesel engines are champions in all car comparison videos? I think Australia is quite confused about diesel cars.
Diesel is good, only crazy greenies dislike it
Only politicians don't like it
Why byd atto 3 is included, it supposed to compare with smaller suv like hrv and corolla cross?
A very good comparison and review ❤ Helps a lot 👍 Thank you 🎉
Thank you!
The mere fact that the RAV4 offers less interior features than the competition and still outsells them all to become the No. 1 best-selling SUV worldwide just goes to show how superior Toyota's reliability is. Their brand value is simply unmatched.
That Toyota reputation shining through!
I'm getting Toyota rav4 awd xse in a few weeks cannot wait 🎉
Does the Rav 4 edge hybrid have heads up display? Im curious about the baby forerunner coming out as well.. Reliability and parts is a go for Toyota for me.. Kia does have the nicer dash however. I wish Toyota made a diesel hybrid mid suv…
How did X-Trail with asthmatic 2.5 NA engine and CVT transmission got 16 out of 20 in performance section of this review on your website, same as CX5 2.5l turbo? 😂
Review incorrectly states that the Honda CR-V VTi L7 has a 360 degree camera though no current Honda CRV models come with a 360 degree camera, it’s not even an option! Reversing camera only. Lack of a 360 degree camera, especially on an all new CR-V model range, could be a deal breaker for some people.
Can I please know, what suburb u been driving around. It looks so stunning 😊
This was filmed near Ascot Vale in Victoria.
I received my sportage in same spec last week and it is so good to drive and packed full of features and tech! The diesel engine is fantastic too!
What abount engine noise ?
I really like my Sportage Hybrid SX prestige, and it does have a heated steering wheel. But I guess different markets get different versions. The US doesn't get the diesel.
In Australia, cooled seat are more imported than heated seats. And heated steering is stupid.
No need for cooling if they're cloth...
This is the test I have no interest in but I'm here.
Thanks for dropping by!
Thank you dear for taking us along. Can't wait what the kislux queen picked up at Fendi
Why no outlander instead of small Zrv?
I really don’t understand why the Honda ZRV was included in this comparison. It is measurably smaller, especially in boot capacity, than the other genuine midsize SUV’s. Surely the only accurate way to categorise SUVs is by size. That definitely disqualifies it.
The ZR-V is categorised as a mid-size SUV so warranted inclusion and we're glad it was. As the video explains, its smaller dimensions don't really penalise it in terms of interior space and while the boot is a little smaller, it's still very practical. Size may discount it for some people, but it'll be more than adequate for most.
Why no outlander.
Outlander was in the top 14 tested suv.... Didn't make it to the top 5
@carsales where is subaru forester...I would choose that over these....
Where are the beasts Outlander and Mazda cx 90?
Outlander was tested but didn't make the top five, check out the article in the pinned comment for the verdict on that. As for the CX-90, that's far, far too big and expensive to be included here. If you mean CX-60, again that's beyond the price point.
Good summary. I think you have picked well for the most part, although I would not buy a diesel
Would you have a different top five and guessing a different winner? We'd love to hear your thoughts :)
@@carsales I guess the Kia is still there at #1 or #2 but without a diesel variant. It really is a niche engine and when they are just used as family transport in the burbs, the longer term reliability becomes a real money drain. Even though the interior of the RAV4 is looking a little tired these days, hybrid economy and ride comfort are still far too compelling vs a petrol Sportage and it's fuel use.
What about 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander?
thanks for review.. Why aren't you giving specs for boot space in liters..? not even in a table? saying this boot is slightly larger than the other car ,doesn't mean much.
They are given in their respective reviews, which you can find here: Kia Sportage: www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/kia-sportage-2022-long-term-review-137914/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link Honda ZR-V 2023: www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/honda-zr-v-2023-review-141650/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link Toyota RAV4: www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/toyota-rav4-xse-2wd-hybrid-2022-review-138672/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link Nissan X-TRAIL: www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/nissan-x-trail-2022-review-138586/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link Honda CR-V: www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/honda-cr-v-2023-review-142962/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link
Can't wait for my Toyota rav 4 xse awd hybrid in a few weeks
The Forester is not in the top 5? It's one of the best all round medium sized SUV on the market. Sure it's getting a little long in the tooth and a new model is due next year but it could compete against this lot without to much fuss. Go a little off the beaten track and I know what I would want to be driving.
Hey all these SUVs you review are uproarious please can you put Toyota Fortuner sigma 4 in your SUV line
You missed the King...Subaru Forester hands down!
Maybe in the 2025 if you wait and get the next gen model, and if an only if, it’s an XT 2.4T version. CR-V wins easily for space and arguably style and it is nippy & frugal in E:HEV hybrid form, the ZR-V is better to drive but lacks space and sunroof and is butt ugly, performance from the X-Trail E:Power AWD twin electric motor is mind blowing for a plump mid size SUV and will easily blow away any of these other cars. Kia Sportage with a problematic 1.6T and dual clutch auto manual ….. yeah nah. RAV-4 is obviously great but archaic. If you’re renting one …. go the X-Trail E:Power …. it’s great fun and smashes the Outback XT in a sprint up to at least 80km/h. E:Power X-Trail 0-100, 6.5 sec, 2.5L X-Trail 10 sec.
Should be most expensive mid size SUV. Not really a comparison when you only have half of them.
You can read about the other contenders in more detail here: www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/best-mid-size-suv-2024-the-other-contenders-145500/?__source=editorialArticle&driver_crosssell=editorial.in.article.link
If u consider these cars as mid size suvs than in India we get mid size suvs even smaller than these cars.
Did not like the list of cars here. Missing best sellers like CX5, Outlander, etc. 2 Honda, where one them is smaller.
All those cars were tested but did not make the top five. You can find out how they performed in the article in the pinned comment.
50,000+?!?!? In American currency?!?
This is AUD prices
No outlander?
The Outlander was tested but didn't make the top five, you can read why in the article in the pinned comment, but long story short poor ride quality and packaging.
Really, no Mazda CX5, Hyundai Tucson, Ford Escape, Subaru Forester, Mitsubishi Outlander and VW Tiguan! Seriously, this isn't the best mid size suv. PS. Having two Hondas just sums it all up - not fair.
All those cars were tested bar the Escape, which is no longer offered in Australia sadly, and the Tucson which is just about to be updated. Check out the article in the pinned comment for how they performed and why they didn't make the top five.
Ain't this biased? Where is the MG HS, the Chery Tiggo Pro 7, the Haval H6 or the H6 GT and the Mahindra? Or a few others like the Volkswagen Tiguan, Skoda Kodiak etc? Most unbiased review ever!
Funnily enough, watching the video answers your question. There's no MG HS press car, the Chery Tiggo Pro 7 wasn't made available, the Haval, Tiguan and Karoq were all tested and didn't make the final five. As for the Mahindra, it's in a much different price class.
wheres Mazda...?
The CX-5 was tested and performed very well, but the cramped interior and thirsty (albeit powerful) engine meant it just missed the top five.
Not even close to valid results.
Who buys a Honda these days? Must be paid promo
Judged on our assessment, people who like good cars.
Great... they all have leather. Pass on all of them
Double check some are not natural leather. For instance the Sportage I bought in the US market has Syntex which is not leather at all. It feels a lot like it but it is not natural.
This review is biased, period
nadine looks tiny in the x-trail compared to the others lol great video!!
Where's Lexus?
A mid-size Lexus SUV for ~$50,000?