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Best SUVs under $50k
1.Hyundai Tucson
8.0
3 badges available
$39,100 - $61,100*MRLP
What we love
What we don't
2.Lexus LBX
8.0
2 badges available
$47,550 - $56,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Brilliantly fun and snarling powertrain
- -Ride comfort not compromised by performance focus
- -Nicely appointed cabin, up front anyway...
What we don't
- -... lacking in second-row comfort
- -Small boot and cargo capacity
- -Fuel consumption a touch high
3.Honda CR-V
7.8
2 badges available
$41,900 - $59,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Dirt-cheap servicing program
- -Smooth hand-off between petrol and electric power
- -Sharp driving character
What we don't
- -Missing key spec inclusions
- -Limited head room in second row
- -Hybrid powertrain locked to flagship specification
4.Toyota Corolla Cross
7.8
3 badges available
$36,480 - $50,030*MRLP
What we love
- -Well-equipped for the price
- -Powertrain is economical and willing
- -Rides rougher roads with aplomb
What we don't
- -Boot is on the small side
- -Cabin needs more storage options
- -Petrol engine can become thrashy when pushed
5.Toyota RAV4
7.8
5 badges available
$42,260 - $58,360*MRLP
What we love
- -Seamless shift between petrol/electric
- -Sturdy build quality and materials
- -Quiet, compliant driving experience
What we don't
- -Loud petrol engine at idle
- -Misses out on some features rivals have
- -No included roadside assistance
6.Volkswagen Tiguan
7.8
5 badges available
$44,990 - $70,490*MRLP
What we love
- -Willing 2.0-litre turbo in high-end variants
- -Ride comfort is good across the range
- -Spacious and well-appointed cabin
What we don't
- -Haptic volume and climate sliders continue to frustrate
- -Mild hesitation from transmission at take-off
- -Idle stop/start not the most refined
7.Hyundai Kona
7.7
4 badges available
$32,500 - $71,000*MRLP
What we love
- -Fuel-sipping hybrid powertrain
- -Head-turning looks
- -Very practical for a small SUV
What we don't
- -Sporty looks at odds with unsporting dynamics
- -Price puts it above some (smaller) electric cars
- -Expensive to service
8.Nissan X-TRAIL
8.0
5 badges available
$38,025 - $59,265*MRLP
What we love
What we don't
10.BYD ATTO 3
7.6
2 badges available
$39,990 - $44,990*MRLP
What we love
What we don't
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* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.
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