2024 Top 10 Cheapest Midsize SUVs in Australia

With the segment exploding in popularity, it’s clear that buyers love the versatility and practicality on offer in a midsize SUV.

As more competitors enter the midsize SUV market, it can be time-consuming to get to know your best value picks.

Join us as we map out ten of your cheapest midsize SUV options currently on sale in Australia in 2024 to help you with your next family SUV purchase.

MG HS

Starting from $31,990*

The MG HS stands as the current title holder of Australia’s cheapest midsize SUV thanks to extremely competitive drive-away pricing and long warranty coverage.

Better yet, MG hasn’t skimped when it comes to features in its entry-level HS, putting the MG HS on a solid footing as one of the most impressive value packages in the midsize SUV segment.

As standard, the base model HS Vibe receives 18-inch alloys, roof rails, LED daytime running lamps, a rear-view camera with parking sensors and a large 10.1-inch infotainment display.

• Engine: 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol (119kW/250Nm)

• Transmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic

• Fuel Economy: 7.3L/100km

• Boot Size: 463 - 1287L 

• Infotainment Size: 10.1-inches

• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto: Wired

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

GWM Haval H6

Starting from $33,990*

The GWM Haval H6 stands out in the midsize SUV segment as one of the most affordable options for family buyers, with super accessible drive-away pricing.

Better yet, the Haval H6 has a particularly sleek interior layout for the price, and the platform offers a spacious layout with a large boot that makes it a strong and practical performer when put to the family test.

There’s also a hybrid version of the H6 available for fuel-conscious buyers, AWD options and a heap of premium variants for buyers looking for some more luxurious touches and features.

• Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol (150kW/320Nm)

• Transmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic

• Fuel Economy: 7.4L/100km

• Boot Size: 600L

• Infotainment Size: 10.25-inches

• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto: Wired

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

Kia Sportage

Starting from $32,795*

The Kia Sportage is another cheap midsize SUV package that doesn’t skimp on value, safety equipment or a confidence-inspiring warranty program.

Within the range, there’s a tonne of Sportage options for different price points, with the entry-level Sportage S receiving a long list of active safety gear, a practical interior layout with a large boot and a features list that won’t leave buyers feeling short-changed.

There’s also a hybrid Sportage on the way in 2024 for buyers looking for a fuel-efficient midsize SUV.

• Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol (115kW/192Nm)

• Transmission: Six-speed manual and automatic

• Fuel Economy: 7.7L/100km

• Boot Size: 542 - 1829L

• Infotainment Size: 8.0-inches

• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto: Wireless

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

Hyundai Tucson

Starting from $35,150*

The Hyundai Tucson is a twin-under-the-skin to the Kia Sportage, meaning buyers pick up the same practical layout that makes it a stand-out option for family buyers.

The Tuscon range is split into three variants, the most affordable of which comes packaged with a comprehensive list of active safety gear which is a particularly nice touch for price-conscious buyers.

• Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol (115kW/192Nm)

• Transmission: Six-speed automatic

• Fuel Economy: 8.1L/100km

• Boot Size: 539 - 1860L

• Infotainment Size: 8.0-inches

• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto: Wireless

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Mazda CX-5

Starting from $36,110*

The Mazda CX-5 is one of the most dominant midsize SUVs in the segment, asserting itself as a go-to option for Aussie families.

Mazda has split the CX-5 range into five trim levels, with the base model retaining an impressive interior layout that looks great and offers more than enough space for a growing family.

On the road, the CX-5 is smooth around town and sporty in the corners, proving that a family-friendly and practical midsize SUV doesn’t have to be boring to drive.

• Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol (115kW/200Nm)

• Transmission: Six-speed automatic

• Fuel Economy: 6.9L/100km

• Boot Size: 438 - 1340L

• Infotainment Size: 10.25-inches

• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto: Wireless

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Nissan X-Trail

Starting from $37,250*

Nissan’s revised X-Trail stands as one of the sleekest and most practical midsize SUVs thanks to its spacious platform and clever design touches that make a world of difference for family buyers.

The update has seen the X-Trail receive a major interior design update and a brand-new technology suite, while the option of both five- and seven-seat layouts will come as welcome news for buyers looking for a practical and affordable midsize SUV.

• Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol (115kW/200Nm)

• Transmission: Six-speed automatic

• Fuel Economy: 6.9L/100km

• Boot Size: 585 (five-seat) 465 (seven-seat) 

• Infotainment Size: 10.25-inches

• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto: Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wired Android Auto

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Toyota RAV4

Starting from $39,760*

The Toyota RAV4 is an icon of the midsize SUV segment, arguably the benchmark for any family SUV to clear when it hits the market here in Australia.

There’s good reason for this, too, considering the Toyota RAV4 offers an affordable entry point into the range, a super practical interior layout and impressive manners on the road that make it great around town and on a long-distance drive.

Better yet, Toyota offers its incredibly fuel-efficient hybrid tech on every member of the RAV4 range, including the entry-level GX, meaning there’s a tonne of options within the RAV4 lineup.

• Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol (127kW/203Nm)

• Transmission: CVT automatic

• Fuel Economy: 6.0L/100km

• Boot Size: 580L

• Infotainment Size: 8.0-inches

• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto: Wireless

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Renault Koleos

Starting from $37,500*

While it might surprise you to see a European manufacturer on an affordable midsize SUVs list, the Renault Koleos is competitively priced for buyers looking for a slice of French flair for the family.

Inside, the Koleos’ cabin looks the part while offering a decent amount of space inside the cabin for growing families while the base model’s features list boasts climate control, alloy wheels and an eleven-speaker sound system.

• Engine: 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol (126kW/226Nm)

• Transmission: CVT automatic

• Fuel Economy: 8.1L/100km

• Boot Size: 493 - 1707L

• Infotainment Size: 7.0-inches

• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto: Wired

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Mitsubishi Outlander

Starting from $37,240*

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a fabulous option for large families looking for an affordable midsize SUV that can accommodate up to seven people in select variants.

The Outlander is a strong performer on the road, with its large cabin offering a tonne of storage options up front, decent second-row accommodation and enough space for three rows of seats, making it one of the most versatile midsize SUV packages on the market.

• Engine: 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol (135kW/244Nm)

• Transmission: CVT automatic 

• Fuel Economy: 7.5L/100km

• Boot Size: 163 - 485 - 1466L

• Infotainment Size: 8.0-inches

• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto: Wired

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Up to ten-year/200,000-kilometres when service within network

Subaru Forester

Starting from $37,890*

Our list wraps up with a veteran of the midsize SUV game, the Subaru Forester.

The Forester is one of the most versatile SUV packages on the road thanks to its smooth nature around town and four-paw traction that makes it a genuine performer on some light off-roading.

Combine that with a tall roofline that makes the cabin feel particularly spacious and bucketloads of active safety tech as standard and the Forester remains one of the leading options for Aussie buyers looking for an adventurous midsize SUV package.

• Engine: 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol (136kW/239Nm)

• Transmission: CVT automatic

• Fuel Economy: 7.4L/100km

• Boot Size: 498 - 1779L

• Infotainment Size: 8.0-inches

• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto: Wired

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

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* Prices accurate at time of writing.