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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
    $31,875
    make model
    7.6/10
    From
    $31,875

    As manufacturers scramble to fill an emerging hot SUV niche, Toyota's first effort is predictably conservative.

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    03.
    Hyundai Kona
    From
    $26,900
    make model
    7.8/10
    From
    $26,900

    Hybrids are a big deal in Australia, and with this new Kona Hybrid, Hyundai has a vehicle that can finally take the fight to models like the Toyota Corolla Cross and C‑HR Hybrids. We out this small SUV to the test to see how it measures up.

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    04.
    Honda HR-V
    From
    $36,700
    make model
    8.5/10
    From
    $36,700

    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
    $23,510
    make model
    7.4/10
    From
    $23,510

    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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