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Comparing small SUVs in Australia? The segment’s a buffet: all tasty, none perfect, and you’ll spill chips in any of them.

• Mazda CX-30 — Pros: classy cabin and quiet ride; Cons: tight rear seat and pricier specs.
• Toyota Corolla Cross (hybrid available) — Pros: frugal, fuss-free ownership; Cons: spendy options and sensible-to-a-fault drive.
• Hyundai Kona — Pros: techy cabin, lively powertrains, long warranty; Cons: firm ride on big wheels and base grades feel basic.
• Kia Seltos — Pros: roomy boot and back seat, value kit; Cons: some road noise and safety gear tied to higher trims.

Test-drive the lot and check real listings on Tradingpost to see what your budget says; I’m not choosing a winner, because that’s your job and I like my inbox quiet.