Year-End Roundups: Mid-Size SUVs Dominate as BYD Captures Australian Reader Interest
Drive Marketplace searches still favored the Toyota RAV4, underscoring demand for established models despite rising attention on Chinese EVs.
Overview
- Drive’s most-read review of 2025 was a hybrid mid-size SUV comparison that named the Hyundai Tucson Premium N Line Hybrid the winner.
- BYD drew heavy readership, with Drive’s Sealion 7 launch review ranking second overall and CarExpert’s most-viewed mid-size list topped by the updated Sealion 6.
- CarExpert’s top mid-size SUV reviews also spotlighted newcomers such as Geely’s EX5 and Zeekr’s 7X, reflecting growing interest in Chinese brands.
- Drive Marketplace data showed the Toyota RAV4 as the most-searched vehicle, with the Ford Mustang the lone sports car among SUVs, utes and small cars.
- Torquecafe’s most-read reviews spanned luxury and performance picks—including the Genesis G80, Audi RS Q8 Performance, MG HS Hybrid+, Audi e-tron GT and Hyundai Ioniq 9—illustrating diverse reader tastes.