The most-read reviews on Drive in 2025 demonstrate an ever-increasing interest in SUVs and utes in Australia, as well as BYD electric cars.
With 2025 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was on Drive across our news, reviews, advice, social media and Marketplace content.
In this edition, we’ve compiled a list of the most-popular car reviews published on Drive in 2025.
SUVs and utes are Australia's best-selling vehicle types, and mid-size SUVs are the most-popular segment, which has seen our comparison between the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage and Nissan X-Trail hybrids emerge as the most-read review of 2025.
BYD electric cars were also among the most-read, with the Australian launch review of the Sealion 7 ranking second, followed by a full review of the Seal Dynamic sedan, highlighting the rising interest in the electric and plug-in hybrid-only brand.
The list below shows the Top 10 car reviews on Drive with the highest recorded views between January and December 2025.
10. 2025 Tesla Model Y review: Australian first drive of Juniper facelift
Date published: April 30, 2025
| Likes | Dislikes |
| Quieter, more comfortable to drive | Still no Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Spacious, tech-packed cabin is more luxurious | Short four-year warranty |
| Excellent energy efficiency, real-world driving range | Clever software can’t completely hide the fussy touchscreen gear selector |
| Drive Expert Rating: 8.2/10 |
To read the full review of the 2025 Tesla Model Y, click on the link below.
9. 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado GX review
Date published: February 13, 2025
| Likes | Dislikes |
| Confident and capable off-road performance and technology | Priced close to a better equipped Ford Everest V6 Sport |
| 110-litre fuel capacity gives big driving range | Only five seats in this trim level |
| Excellent steering and suspension tuning | Some interior material and packaging choices are disappointing |
| Drive Expert Rating: 7.4/10 |
8. 2025 Kia K4 review: Australian first drive
Date published: January 31, 2025
| Likes | Dislikes |
| Good list of standard features | Digital driver display not as configurable as some |
| GT-Line variant properly fun to drive | Middle seat in second row not the most comfortable |
| Spacious and modern interior | 2.0-litre atmo four feels a little underdone |
| Drive Expert Rating: 7.5/10 |
To read the full review of the 2025 Kia K4, click on the link below.
7. 2025 Ford Ranger Tremor review
Date published: January 14, 2025
| Likes | Dislikes |
| It's a clear improvement over the regular Ranger off-road | Off-road mods blight fuel efficiency |
| Extra off-road tech and four-wheel-drive system underpins appeal | No chance for a V6 Tremor, it's four-cylinder only |
| Keeps the bigger payload and towing capacity | Firm unladen ride quality |
| Drive Expert Rating: 7.8/10 |
To read the full review of the 2025 Ford Ranger Tremor, click on the link below.
6. 2025 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Ultimate review
Date published: March 31, 2025
| Likes | Dislikes |
| Affordable price tag | Odd looking from some angles |
| Useable interior space | Big steering wheel |
| Attractive equipment list | Bad fuel economy for size |
| Drive Expert Rating: 7.6/10 |
To read the full review of the 2025 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Ultimate, click on the link below.
5. 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid N Line review
Date published: January 22, 2025
| Likes | Dislikes |
| Smooth, powerful and efficient hybrid system | Servicing could be cheaper, with longer intervals |
| Roomy interior with great technology, big boot | Speed limit warning can be annoying, though it’s not hard to turn off |
| N Line package adds worthwhile equipment to base model | Nexen tyres not particularly grippy |
| Drive Expert Rating: 8.1/10 |
To read the full review of the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid N Line, click on the link below.
4. 2025 Subaru Forester STI Sport review
Date published: January 11, 2025
| Likes | Dislikes |
| Dialled-in suspension and handling | Same power output as other variants |
| Plush nappa leather upholstery | A steep price point challenges its value proposition |
| Spacious and practical family car | Outdated infotainment tech |
| Drive Expert Rating: 7.5/10 |
To read the full review of the 2025 Subaru Forester STI Sport, click on the link below.
3. 2025 BYD Seal Dynamic review
Date published: January 24, 2025
| Likes | Dislikes |
| Sharp price with long equipment list | Erratic fast charging performance |
| Soft suspension delivers comfortable ride | Suspension may be too soft for its own good |
| Huge, well-featured touchscreen | Warranty still has asterisks and clauses (Editor's note: BYD has since updated its warranty) |
| Drive Expert Rating: 7.7/10 |
To read the full review of the 2025 BYD Seal Dynamic, click on the link below.
2. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 review: Australian first drive
Date published: February 17, 2025
| Likes | Dislikes |
| Spacious cabin for passengers | Jury is still out on how it handles day-to-day life |
| Loaded with equipment for the money | Not very energy efficient |
| Easy to drive | Driving range and charging are adequate, not outstanding |
| Drive Expert Rating: 7.5/10 |
To read the full review of the 2025 BYD Sealion 7, click on the link below.
1. Which hybrid medium SUV is the best? Hyundai Tucson v Kia Sportage v Nissan X-Trail hybrid family SUV comparison
Date published: March 5, 2025
| Winner: Hyundai Tucson Premium N Line Hybrid | Drive Expert Rating: 8.0/10 |
| Runner-up: Kia Sportage GT-Line Hybrid | Drive Expert Rating: 7.9/10 |
| Nissan X-Trail Ti-L e-Power | Drive Expert Rating: 7.7/10 |
To read the full comparison between the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage and Nissan X-Trail, click on the link below.
Jordan is a motoring journalist based in Melbourne with a lifelong passion for cars. He has been surrounded by classic Fords and Holdens, brand-new cars, and everything in between from birth, with his parents’ owning an automotive workshop in regional Victoria. Jordan started writing about cars in 2021, and joined the Drive team in 2024.
