New car reviews for WA buyers

In-depth reviews, finance guides, and buying advice for Western Australia's new car market.

Electric MX-5 Is Coming — What WA Sports Car Buyers Need to KnowNews

Electric MX-5 Is Coming — What WA Sports Car Buyers Need to Know

Mazda's CEO has confirmed the next MX-5 platform is being built to run without a combustion engine.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·31 July 2026
Honda Super-One EV Pricing: What WA Buyers Need to KnowNews

Honda Super-One EV Pricing: What WA Buyers Need to Know

The leaked $38,900 price tag for Honda's baby EV was just a placeholder — official pricing lands next week.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·31 July 2026
Mercedes-AMG G63 Cabriolet Is Coming — And It'll Cost a FortuneNews

Mercedes-AMG G63 Cabriolet Is Coming — And It'll Cost a Fortune

The open-top G-Class returns in 2027, led by the AMG G63 with a folding fabric roof and V8 power.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·30 July 2026
GWM's New 620Nm Turbo-Diesel Is Coming — And WA Should Pay AttentionNews

GWM's New 620Nm Turbo-Diesel Is Coming — And WA Should Pay Attention

The new 3.0-litre diesel Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha land in Australia this September with serious towing credentials.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·29 July 2026
VW Amarok W600 Lands at $91,990 — Is It Worth It for WA Buyers?News

VW Amarok W600 Lands at $91,990 — Is It Worth It for WA Buyers?

The Walkinshaw-tuned Amarok W600 is Australia's priciest mid-size ute — here's what WA buyers get for the money.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·28 July 2026
Could Xpeng Build a Ute for WA? Here's What We KnowNews

Could Xpeng Build a Ute for WA? Here's What We Know

Chinese EV brand Xpeng is exploring its first ute — and Australia is a key reason why.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·24 July 2026
Xpeng Is Back in Australia — But Can WA Buyers Trust It?News

Xpeng Is Back in Australia — But Can WA Buyers Trust It?

The Chinese EV brand is relaunching with five new models, but a Federal Court battle with its former distributor raises real questions.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·22 July 2026
Denza Z9 S Sedan Revealed: A Smaller Option for WA Buyers?News

Denza Z9 S Sedan Revealed: A Smaller Option for WA Buyers?

The Z9 GT is already confirmed for WA showrooms — now a sportier, shorter sibling has just broken cover in China.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·20 July 2026
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: More Payload, Higher Price for WA BuyersNews

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: More Payload, Higher Price for WA Buyers

The updated Silverado 1500 can carry significantly more in the tray — and quietly sidesteps two Australian regulations in the process.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·20 July 2026
Alfa Romeo's Tonale Replacement Is Coming — Here's What We KnowNews

Alfa Romeo's Tonale Replacement Is Coming — Here's What We Know

A sportier coupe-SUV shape and a new name are on the cards for Alfa's next small SUV, due in 2027.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·19 July 2026
Best Small Cars Under $40,000 for WA Buyers in 2026News

Best Small Cars Under $40,000 for WA Buyers in 2026

SUVs get all the attention, but these small cars offer more value, better dynamics, and lower running costs.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·19 July 2026
Genesis GV60 Magma Joins the Nürburgring Taxi Fleet — and It's on Sale in WANews

Genesis GV60 Magma Joins the Nürburgring Taxi Fleet — and It's on Sale in WA

The 478kW electric GV60 Magma is now a Nürburgring Track Taxi, and WA buyers can already order one.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·18 July 2026
Fiat's Electric 500e Is Done in Australia — What's Left for WA Buyers?News

Fiat's Electric 500e Is Done in Australia — What's Left for WA Buyers?

Stellantis has nearly sold out its Fiat 500e stock and won't be ordering more, leaving the brand's passenger car future in limbo.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·18 July 2026
Mario Kart in real life: Perth drivers, this one's worth the flightNews

Mario Kart in real life: Perth drivers, this one's worth the flight

Sydney's BattleKart — the closest thing to driving through a video game — is closing soon. Here's what WA families should know.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·17 July 2026
Kia Stonic Recalled Over Daytime Running Light FaultNews

Kia Stonic Recalled Over Daytime Running Light Fault

More than 3000 late-model Stonics have a software bug that cuts out their daytime running lamps — here's what WA owners need to know.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·17 July 2026
Geely EX2: China's Top-Selling EV Arrives in Australia from $26,490News

Geely EX2: China's Top-Selling EV Arrives in Australia from $26,490

The Geely EX2 electric hatch undercuts the BYD Dolphin and MG 4 — and it's available now.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·14 July 2026
iCaur V25: The Boxy Electric SUV Headed for Australia in 2027News

iCaur V25: The Boxy Electric SUV Headed for Australia in 2027

Chery's off-road-styled EREV SUV is RAV4-sized with G-Wagen looks — and WA buyers should pay attention.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·14 July 2026
Tesla's Guaranteed Future Value Program: What WA Buyers Need to KnowNews

Tesla's Guaranteed Future Value Program: What WA Buyers Need to Know

Tesla's new GFV program promises no out-of-pocket costs at trade-in time — here's how it works for WA buyers.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·13 July 2026
Shadow Patrol Cars Are Now a Thing — Here's What That Means for DriversNews

Shadow Patrol Cars Are Now a Thing — Here's What That Means for Drivers

South Australia's near-invisible police SUVs are a wake-up call for anyone who thinks they can spot a cop car.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·13 July 2026
Honda's Hybrid Push: What WA Buyers Need to Know Right NowNews

Honda's Hybrid Push: What WA Buyers Need to Know Right Now

Honda Australia's director says the brand's underlying business is stronger than the sales figures suggest — here's what that means for WA buyers.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·12 July 2026
2027 Genesis GV60 Magma: 478kW Electric SUV Now Open for OrdersNews

2027 Genesis GV60 Magma: 478kW Electric SUV Now Open for Orders

Genesis' flagship performance EV arrives in Australia priced from $130,000 plus on-roads — and you can order one today.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·12 July 2026
Skoda's Small Hatch Is Dead in Australia — What WA Buyers Need to KnowNews

Skoda's Small Hatch Is Dead in Australia — What WA Buyers Need to Know

The Skoda Scala hatchback is being cut from the Australian market once MY26 stock runs out.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·11 July 2026
2027 Skoda Elroq and Enyaq: More Tech, $1000 More — Worth It for WA Buyers?News

2027 Skoda Elroq and Enyaq: More Tech, $1000 More — Worth It for WA Buyers?

Skoda's updated electric SUVs land with new battery tech and features for a modest price bump.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·9 July 2026
Lexus UX Is Being Discontinued — What WA Buyers Need to KnowNews

Lexus UX Is Being Discontinued — What WA Buyers Need to Know

Production of the UX300h hybrid SUV ends in February 2027, with no confirmed replacement on the horizon.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·9 July 2026
Volvo XC40 Plug-In Hybrid Recalled Over Serious Fire RiskNews

Volvo XC40 Plug-In Hybrid Recalled Over Serious Fire Risk

WA owners of the XC40 Recharge PHEV are being told not to charge their vehicles until a fix is completed.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·7 July 2026
2026 Xpeng G6 Undercuts Tesla Model Y From $51,800 in AustraliaNews

2026 Xpeng G6 Undercuts Tesla Model Y From $51,800 in Australia

The refreshed G6 arrives with four variants, up to 525km range, and a price tag that puts pressure on the competition.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·7 July 2026
LandCruiser 70 Series and Ram 1500 Could Lose Emissions ExemptionNews

LandCruiser 70 Series and Ram 1500 Could Lose Emissions Exemption

A federal proposal could drag WA's most popular heavy-duty vehicles into Australia's emissions laws from mid-2027.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·6 July 2026
Why WA Toyota Buyers Are Still Waiting on HiLux and RAV4News

Why WA Toyota Buyers Are Still Waiting on HiLux and RAV4

Toyota's sales are down 24.6% nationally — but the brand says demand is strong, stock is the problem.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·6 July 2026
Ferrari's 'Manual' Supercar: What WA Buyers Need to KnowNews

Ferrari's 'Manual' Supercar: What WA Buyers Need to Know

The Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale brings back three pedals — but not the way you think.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·5 July 2026
Tesla Smashes Sales Records as WA Buyers Pile Into the Model YNews

Tesla Smashes Sales Records as WA Buyers Pile Into the Model Y

Tesla's Model Y is dominating Australian EV sales — and with fuel prices climbing, WA buyers are taking notice.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·2 July 2026
Ford Recalls Mach-E, Transit and Transit Custom Over Dodgy High-BeamsNews

Ford Recalls Mach-E, Transit and Transit Custom Over Dodgy High-Beams

Affected 2026 Ford vehicles may have high-beam lights that switch on or off without warning — here's what WA owners need to know.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·2 July 2026
China's Oldest Car Brand Is Heading to Australia — Here's What WA Buyers Need to KnowNews

China's Oldest Car Brand Is Heading to Australia — Here's What WA Buyers Need to Know

Hongqi, the luxury EV brand that chauffeured Chinese dignitaries, is targeting an Australian launch in the second half of 2026.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·30 June 2026
Lexus RZ Recalled Over Software Fault That Can Kill Drive PowerNews

Lexus RZ Recalled Over Software Fault That Can Kill Drive Power

A battery control unit bug could leave RZ500e owners stranded without warning.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·29 June 2026
Volkswagen's Massive Global Cuts: What It Means for WA BuyersNews

Volkswagen's Massive Global Cuts: What It Means for WA Buyers

VW plans to axe 100,000 jobs and close four German factories — here's how it affects you.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·28 June 2026
2027 KGM Musso: What WA Ute Buyers Need to Know Before OctoberNews

2027 KGM Musso: What WA Ute Buyers Need to Know Before October

The refreshed Korean dual-cab arrives in Australia this October with bolder looks but a familiar diesel powertrain.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·25 June 2026
Updated LDV T60 Ute Heading to Australia with Bigger EngineNews

Updated LDV T60 Ute Heading to Australia with Bigger Engine

A more powerful diesel and sharper styling could make the budget-friendly T60 an even better buy for WA ute shoppers.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·25 June 2026
Cupra's Fast Wagon Lands in WA: Leon VZx Sportstourer Priced at $67,490News

Cupra's Fast Wagon Lands in WA: Leon VZx Sportstourer Priced at $67,490

The 245kW all-wheel drive performance wagon arrives in Australia in September 2026 — here's what WA buyers need to know.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·25 June 2026
Ford's Big Ute Push: What WA Buyers Need to Know Right NowNews

Ford's Big Ute Push: What WA Buyers Need to Know Right Now

From Super Duty sales to NVES costs and hybrid utes, here's what Ford Australia is actually planning.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·24 June 2026
2027 Renault Megane E-Tech: More Range, Faster Charging, Smarter TechNews

2027 Renault Megane E-Tech: More Range, Faster Charging, Smarter Tech

The facelifted Megane E-Tech gets a 500km range claim, 165kW fast charging, and a sharper look.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·22 June 2026
Next Mitsubishi Outlander and New ASX Previewed – What WA Buyers Need to KnowNews

Next Mitsubishi Outlander and New ASX Previewed – What WA Buyers Need to Know

Mitsubishi has shown off the next-gen Outlander and a ground-up new ASX to dealers — here's what's coming to Australia.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·22 June 2026
GM's Hands-Free Super Cruise Tech: Will WA Drivers Ever Get It?News

GM's Hands-Free Super Cruise Tech: Will WA Drivers Ever Get It?

GM's Super Cruise is expanding globally, but Australian buyers are still left waiting with no confirmed timeline.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·22 June 2026
Fuel Excise Cut Extended: What WA Drivers Need to KnowNews

Fuel Excise Cut Extended: What WA Drivers Need to Know

The federal government has extended the fuel excise discount into July — here's how much you'll actually save at the bowser.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·22 June 2026
Kia's Electric Delivery Van Is Coming — But Stock Will Be TightNews

Kia's Electric Delivery Van Is Coming — But Stock Will Be Tight

The PV5 Cargo launches in Australia at $55,990 before on-roads, with demand already outpacing supply.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·22 June 2026
Porsche 911 GT3 with Manthey Kit: Is It Worth $120k Extra?News

Porsche 911 GT3 with Manthey Kit: Is It Worth $120k Extra?

We break down what the Manthey Kit actually does — and whether Perth's Porsche crowd should care.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·21 June 2026
What Toyota and Nissan's US quality warnings mean for WA buyersNews

What Toyota and Nissan's US quality warnings mean for WA buyers

Japanese buyers are being warned about American-made Toyotas and Nissans — here's why WA drivers should pay attention.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·19 June 2026
Hyundai Inster Recalled: What WA Owners Need to KnowNews

Hyundai Inster Recalled: What WA Owners Need to Know

Over 800 Hyundai Inster EVs are being recalled in Australia due to a fault that could cause sudden loss of drive.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·19 June 2026
Last Call for the V8 Patrol: What WA Buyers Need to KnowNews

Last Call for the V8 Patrol: What WA Buyers Need to Know

The Y62 Patrol's V8 days are numbered — here's your window to act before stock is gone for good.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·18 June 2026
No Amarok R for Australia — But the W600 Is Coming for WA Ute BuyersNews

No Amarok R for Australia — But the W600 Is Coming for WA Ute Buyers

Volkswagen has killed hopes of an Amarok R badge, but the Walkinshaw W600 is about to shake up the WA ute market.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·15 June 2026
BMW X1 Named Australia's Best Luxury Small SUV Two Years RunningNews

BMW X1 Named Australia's Best Luxury Small SUV Two Years Running

The BMW X1 delivers sharp handling, smart tech, and a premium cabin at a price that makes sense for WA buyers.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·15 June 2026
Leapmotor's Annoying Safety Beeps Aren't Going Away — Here's WhyNews

Leapmotor's Annoying Safety Beeps Aren't Going Away — Here's Why

Leapmotor admits ADAS warning chimes will keep getting louder, but says tuning improvements are on the way for Australian buyers.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·15 June 2026
2027 VW Multivan Facelift: What WA Buyers Need to KnowNews

2027 VW Multivan Facelift: What WA Buyers Need to Know

Volkswagen's popular people mover gets a sharper face, better tech, and a much-improved interior for 2027.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·14 June 2026
Australia's Best Van Two Years Running — and WA Buyers Should Take NoticeNews

Australia's Best Van Two Years Running — and WA Buyers Should Take Notice

The Ford Transit Custom has won back-to-back best van honours, and it's easy to see why.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·14 June 2026
Xpeng G6 Returns to Australia: What WA Buyers Need to KnowNews

Xpeng G6 Returns to Australia: What WA Buyers Need to Know

The refreshed Xpeng G6 relaunches on July 1 with 800V charging, up to 525km range, and serious tech upgrades.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·14 June 2026
Is Jeep About to Follow Holden Out of Australia?News

Is Jeep About to Follow Holden Out of Australia?

Stellantis brands are haemorrhaging sales — and WA buyers need to know what's at stake.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·13 June 2026
800km Range EVs Are Here — And WA Drivers Should Pay AttentionNews

800km Range EVs Are Here — And WA Drivers Should Pay Attention

New EVs from BMW and Volvo are dismantling the last excuses holding WA buyers back from going electric.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·13 June 2026
Cadillac's Australia-Bound EVs Get Smaller Batteries — Here's WhyNews

Cadillac's Australia-Bound EVs Get Smaller Batteries — Here's Why

European regulations mean WA buyers get less range and slower charging than American Cadillac EV owners.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·13 June 2026
The Zeekr 009 Is the Best People Mover You Can Buy Right NowNews

The Zeekr 009 Is the Best People Mover You Can Buy Right Now

This electric luxury van beats every SUV on comfort — and WA families should pay attention.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·13 June 2026
Leapmotor B05 Hatch Eyes Petrol Range-Extender — What It Means for WANews

Leapmotor B05 Hatch Eyes Petrol Range-Extender — What It Means for WA

Leapmotor is weighing up a petrol range-extender version of its B05 hatchback, due in Australia in late 2026.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·13 June 2026
BYD's 1180kW Denza Z Sports Car Is Coming — Just Not Here YetNews

BYD's 1180kW Denza Z Sports Car Is Coming — Just Not Here Yet

BYD's flagship Denza Z roaster packs serious performance credentials, but WA buyers will have to wait.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·13 June 2026
Leapmotor C10 Gets a Refresh — Here's What WA Buyers Need to KnowNews

Leapmotor C10 Gets a Refresh — Here's What WA Buyers Need to Know

The updated 2027 Leapmotor C10 brings a bigger screen, better seats, and a boxier look — and it's likely Australia-bound.

AutoReady WA Editorial·3 min read·13 June 2026