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Thinking of buying a new car? Our Open Road magazine road testers go over new and used models with a fine-tooth comb covering petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric cars. And don't miss our Best Value Car Awards 2026 comparing five-year ownership costs for more than 120 vehicles across categories including small cars, SUVs, dual-cab utes, hybrids and EVs.

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Lexus LX 700h F Sport
Lexus LX 700h F Sport
2026 Lexus LX 700h review
2026 Lexus LX 700h review
While it boasts a gem of a hybrid engine and plenty of luxury inclusions, the Lexus LX 700h has an uphill battle justifying its mammoth asking price.
Kris Ashton
8 Oct 2026
2026 Mazda CX-6e GT
2026 Mazda CX-6e GT
2026 Mazda CX-6e review
2026 Mazda CX-6e review
Mazda’s newest and most important EV, the CX-6e, has arrived with delectable design and a tempting price tag, but it’s what lies beneath that’s really interesting.
Andrew Chesteron
7 Oct 2026
2026 MG3 Vibe
2026 MG3 Vibe
2026 MG3 review
2026 MG3 review
Sure, it won the inaugural Open Road Best Value Car Awards, but is the 2026 MG3 Vibe a car you would want to live with every day?
Kris Ashton
5 Oct 2026
Two 2026 BYD Atto 3 Evos parked in an industrial carpark
Two 2026 BYD Atto 3 Evos parked in an industrial carpark
2026 BYD Atto 3 Evo review
2026 BYD Atto 3 Evo review
More range, dramatically faster charging and a switch to rear-wheel drive move BYD’s Atto 3 forward, although the Premium’s dynamics still leave room for improvement.
Bridie Schmidt
2 Oct 2026
Subaru Outback Wilderness
Subaru Outback Wilderness
2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness Apex review
2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness Apex review
Subaru’s toughest Outback gets its toughest test yet: rally stages on the Sunraysia Safari.
Alex Inwood
2 Oct 2026
Aqua BYD Atto 2 DMi driving on esplanade
Aqua BYD Atto 2 DMi driving on esplanade
2026 BYD Atto 2 DM-i review
2026 BYD Atto 2 DM-i review
Australia’s new cheapest PHEV is tempting value, but does its limited electric range and AC-only charging add up?
Bridie Schmidt
1 Oct 2026
Purple Honda Super One kei car on city roof
Purple Honda Super One kei car on city roof
2026 Honda Super-One review
2026 Honda Super-One review
Honda creates a market frenzy with its first-ever EV, and its cutest car ever, the city-only Super-One.
Andrew Chesteron
1 Oct 2026
Toyota RAV4, BYD Sealion 6 and Mazda CX-5 group shot
Toyota RAV4, BYD Sealion 6 and Mazda CX-5 group shot
2026 Toyota RAV4 vs BYD Sealion 6 vs Mazda CX-5 – Mid-size SUV comparison
2026 Toyota RAV4 vs BYD Sealion 6 vs Mazda CX-5 – Mid-size SUV comparison
Australia’s mid-size SUV segment is undergoing a seismic shift. We put three of its biggest names head-to-head on price, practicality, efficiency and driving dynamics.
Sam Charlwood
30 Sept 2026
Porsche Cayenne in Mystic Green
Porsche Cayenne in Mystic Green
2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric review
2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric review
Porsche’s flagship SUV is now available in pure electric form, blending supercar pace with everyday usability.
Open Road
25 Sept 2026
Alfa Romeo Tonale
Alfa Romeo Tonale
2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale review
2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale review
A revised hybrid powertrain, along with tech and styling updates, promises a different Alfa Romeo Tonale drive experience. But is it a promise kept?
Kris Ashton
24 Sept 2026

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