Top 10 Best Large SUVs Under $70k in Australia 2024

With size comes almost unrivalled interior space and practicality, with large SUVs proving a go-to option for growing families and adventurous Aussies looking to hit the road, tow a boat, make a school run and everything in between.

Luckily for buyers in 2024, there’s no shortage of large SUV options and, thanks to healthy competition in the marketplace, there’s a great range of large SUVs priced under $70k; let’s take a closer look at ten of our favourites.

Hyundai Santa Fe

Starting from $46,050*

Fresh off a major overhaul, the new hybrid-only Santa Fe lineup is a sharper option than ever before for family buyers looking to trim down their fuel bills without sacrificing practicality.

The entirety of the Santa Fe lineup now comes powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor that pushes out 173kW of power to all four wheels, offering impressive fuel economy figures of 5.6L/100km on a combined cycle.

Inside, the Santa Fe’s cabin has grown up significantly, with an all-new layout filled with premium materials and practical touches to match the revamped exterior styling.

• Engine: 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder + electric motor hybrid

• Fuel Economy: 5.6L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 1,650kg 

• Seats: 7

• Boot Space: 628 - 1,949L

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Untested

Toyota Kluger

Starting from $51,790*

The Toyota Kluger is another favourite of large families, with a number of premium hybrid variants on offer for less than $70k, including the eFour Hybrid AWD.

Famed for its large, family-friendly cabin layout with tonnes of space and storage options, the Kluger’s versatility is matched by a healthy safety equipment list and impressive fuel economy figures in hybrid form that help to keep ownership costs low.

• Engine: 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol + electric motor hybrid

• Fuel Economy: 5.6L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 2,000kg 

• Seats: 7

• Boot Space: 241 - 552 - 1,150L

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

Ford Everest

Starting from $53,290*

The Ford Everest is arguably your best all-rounder when it comes to a smooth daily driver that can conquer almost any terrain you throw at it, with most members of the range priced under $70k.

Under our budget, you can get your hands on Ford’s 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder as well as the almighty 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel and Ford’s full-time four-wheel drive system with a transfer case and a locking differential.

Combine that with the Everest’s impressive levels of interior technology, a generous features list and acres of interior space and you’ve got yourself one of the leading large SUVs under $70k that can confidently hit off-road trails.

• Engine: 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel & 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel ]

• Fuel Economy: 7.1 - 8.5L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3,500kg

• Seats: 5 - 7

• Boot Space: 259 - 898 - 1,823L

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

LDV D90

Starting from $38,937*

For large SUV buyers on a budget, the latest LDV D90 range is a particularly hard one to ignore.

With three variants on offer, each priced at nearly half that of our $70k budget, there’s a lot to like about the LDV D90 range which offers everything from an affordable base model to a capable 4x4 flagship.

Inside, the D90’s cabin can comfortably accommodate seven people, with the company throwing bucket-loads of entertainment and safety features for the money.

The range-topping D90 picks up a 4x4 system to help inspire confidence on loose surfaces, while lightweight steering keeps things user-friendly on a daily drive around town. 

• Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol

• Fuel Economy: 10.9L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 2,000kg

• Seats: 7

• Boot Space: 343 - 1,350 - 2,382L

• Warranty: Five-year/130,000-kilometre

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star (expires late 2024)

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Starting from $44,940*

While it’s getting a little long in the tooth, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport provides buyers an impressive amount of versatility for under $70k in the large SUV space.

With its smooth manners around town and a capable suspension package, the Pajero Sport range provides outstanding off-road abilities for such a family-friendly SUV thanks to the four-wheel drive system, low-range transfer case and locking rear differential.

• Engine: 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel

• Fuel Economy: 8.0L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3,100kg

• Seats: 5 - 7

• Boot Space: 131 - 502 - 1,575L

• Warranty: Up to ten-years/200,000-kilometres

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated (expired five-star rating)

Isuzu MU-X

Starting from $47,400*

Isuzu has added some more affordable members of the MU-X range with a smaller 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine, fortifying its position as one of the best value, large adventurous SUV packages on the market.

With its D-Max underpinnings, the MU-X is a strong contender when pushed off-road while its large platform lends itself perfectly to the task of lugging around seven people and their belongings inside the spacious cabin.

• Engine: 1.9 & 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel

• Fuel Economy: 7.4 - 8.3L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3,000  - 3,500kg

• Seats: 7

• Boot Space: 311 - 1,119 - 2,138L

• Warranty: Six-year/150,000-kilometre

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

Kia Sorento

Starting from $47,650*

Kia’s updated Sorento certainly looks the part, with its revamped styling package making it sharper than ever, while an expanded equipment list is sure to keep buyers happy.

Inside, the Sorento’s cabin offers impressive levels of comfort and space for seven people, while specific tuning for the Australian market means the Sorento is confident on rougher roads and silky-smooth around town.

• Engine: 3.5-litre V6 petrol & 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel

• Fuel Economy: 6.1 - 9.7L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 2,000kg

• Seats: 7

• Boot Space: 179 - 608 - 1,995L

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

Skoda Kodiaq

Starting from $51,490*

For buyers looking for a large, refined and stylish European SUV, there’s a lot to like about the Skoda Kodiaq range, which offers two variants priced below $70k here in Australia.

With excellent on-road manners, a healthy equipment list a spacious interior filled with practical touches and a 4x4 system that adds to confidence on some light off-roading excursions, it’s hard to ignore the outgoing Kodiaq.

• Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol

• Fuel Economy: 8.2L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 2,000kg

• Seats: 7

• Boot Space: 270 - 2,005L

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

GWM Tank 500

Starting from $66,490*

The GWM Tank 500 sits as one of the few large, seven-seat adventurous SUVs powered by a hybrid engine and provides outstanding value for money in the large, part-time 4x4 SUV segment.

With its massive footprint, the GWM Tank 500 offers a tonne of interior space for a family of seven, while its tough nature means it’s no slouch when presented with an off-road trail, making it GWM’s largest and most versatile SUV in the lineup.

• Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol + electric motor hybrid

• Fuel Economy: 8.5L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3,000kg

• Seats: 7

• Boot Space: 98 - 795 - 1,459L

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

SsangYong Rexton

Starting from $46,300*

Our list wraps up with a mighty impressive large SUV value proposition, the SsangYong Rexton.

With its turbo-diesel powertrain, capable 4x4 system with a low-range transfer case and an automatically locking rear differential, the Rexton is far more versatile than you might expect while retaining all the hallmarks of a large, practical family-friendly SUV.

• Engine: 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel

• Fuel Economy: 8.7L/100km

• Braked Towing Capacity: 3,500kg

• Seats: 7

• Boot Space: 236 - 641 - 1,806L

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

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* Prices accurate at time of writing.