MAZDA CX-5 FROM $35,510

Evolution is the name of the game for one of Australia’s most popular SUVs. It’s had more facelifts, nips and tucks than the Kardashians. Starting from $35,510, the front-wheel drive Mazda CX-5 Maxx vies with Nissan’s X-Trail, Subaru’s Forester and Toyota’s RAV4 for safety honours, but as the new favourite family freighter class, these mid-size SUVs are all very safe kid carriers. Maxx Sport is $39,310 with front-wheel drive or $41,810 with all-wheel drive. Touring specification, from $43,700, offers an all-wheel drivetrain, as does GT SP, from $49,310, which puts you into luxury equipment territory with a powered tailgate, sunroof, 19-inch alloys, adaptive front headlights (that “see” through corners), heated and powered front seats with driver’s-side memory, leather and a Bose audio upgrade. The flagship Akera, from $51,500, adds LED…

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