It’s almost Christmas once again!
And this year there were plenty of significant new model launches in Australia, and also many that were delayed.
There were also several new auto brands that landed Down Under in 2024, so it’s no surprise there was unprecedented interest in our new model tests.
CarExpert published almost 500 new car reviews this year. Here are the five top-viewed new car reviews we brought you in 2024.
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2024 Toyota RAV4 Edge Hybrid review
Surprise, surprise.
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is yet again the subject of our top-viewed review, which makes perfect sense since the RAV4 is also Australia’s top-selling vehicle so far in 2024 with little more than a week to go.
Yes, the popular mid-sized SUV is almost certain to topple the Ford Ranger as the nation’s favourite new car, following the drastic improvement in supplies of this sought-after model. A few years ago the wait list stretched out over three years, but now you ‘only’ need to wait around six months for a new RAV4.
Most recently, James Wong tested the flagship Edge Hybrid AWD variant, which is currently priced from $58,360 before on-roads.
He praised Toyota for reducing wait times, but he also cited other new hybrid mid-sized SUV options including the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, Kia Sportage Hybrid and Honda CR-V e:HEV.
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2024 Honda HR-V review
Honda’s latest generation model range has brought new levels of quality to the brand, and its smallest model was our second most popular review this year.
William Stopford tested the flagship HR-V e:HEV L, which at the time was the brand’s cheapest hybrid model. Honda has since introduced a more affordable HR-V eHEV X hybrid trim level, priced at $39,900 drive-away.
His assessment was that it’s quiet and refined, and that its hybrid powertrain is sweet. But he also noted that it runs out of puff on steeper hills, and the fact the HR-V is only a four-seater in Australia.
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2024 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series review
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series has attracted a lot of attention since its reveal in 2021, and it continues to do so three years later.
Scott Collie reviewed the almost top-spec LandCruiser 300 GR Sport, which is the most off-road focussed variant available and currently priced from $144,791 before on-roads.
Toyota has since detailed an update for the LandCruiser 300 Series, which will bring a range of safety and technology upgrades for Aussie buyers by June 2025.
Scott praised the LandCruiser 300 GR Sport for being an impressive full-size off-road SUV, and said its new twin-turbo diesel V6 is a solid replacement for its long-running predecessor’s oil-burning V8. But he also pointed out that its interior technology is not up to scratch, given this LC300’s $145k price tag.
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2025 Honda CR-V review
Honda’s largest SUV was the subject of our fourth most-read review this year.
William Stopford reviewed the top-spec CR-V e:HEV RS, which is now priced from $60,400 drive-away.
This is the only hybrid variant in the range and it’s powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol-electric powertrain producing 135kW of power and 335Nm of torque. Claimed fuel consumption is 5.5L/100km.
William noted that the new-generation CR-V isn’t cheap, but it’s more enjoyable to drive than a RAV4 Hybrid, rides better and has a very refined cabin with plenty of practical storage spaces.
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2024 Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 review
If it’s starting to seem like our top-viewed reviews concern only Toyota and Honda models, here’s something different to break up the Japanese brand monopoly.
The Ford Ranger was Australia’s top-selling vehicle last year and there are good reasons for that.
In January this year, Matt Campbell reviewed the popular Ranger Wildtrak V6, which is currently priced from $74,840 before on-road costs.
He said the Australian-developed, diesel V6-powered 4×4 is a “damn-near perfect” family dual-cab ute, thanks to its strong powertrain and great driving dynamics, plus its refined cabin with high-tech safety and multimedia features.
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