CarExpert launches rebuilt Car Chooser to simplify new-car shopping

CarExpert has rebuilt its Car Chooser from the ground up, giving Australian car buyers a faster way to turn more than 500 new cars into a ranked shortlist based on what actually matters to them.

August 18, 2026

Australia’s new-car market is increasingly complex. Buyers are navigating a growing mix of brands, models, body styles and powertrains, often without knowing exactly which car they should be looking for when they start their search.

That is the problem CarExpert’s new Car Chooser has been designed to solve

Rather than asking buyers to search the market one model at a time, Car Chooser starts with the person. A few simple questions about budget, how the car will be used, passenger and cargo needs, towing requirements and preferred fuel type are used to assess more than 500 new cars available in Australia. The result is a ranked list of cars that best match those priorities.

Built around real-life needs

Price is only one part of choosing the right car. Car Chooser considers the practical factors that can determine how well a car fits your life, including body style, passenger and boot space, transmission, towing needs and fuel type, then brings them together into one ranked list. It means you're not judging a body style or a budget in isolation, and you're not left searching through the whole market yourself.

Buyers can also change any answer and see their recommendations update instantly. Increasing the budget, adding a third row of seats or switching from petrol to hybrid can reshape the shortlist in seconds.

It gives buyers a way to explore the trade-offs that come with choosing a new car without having to start their research again each time their priorities change.

Independent recommendations and buying support 

Importantly, the results are based on the buyer’s answers, not on which brands are advertising with CarExpert. The new Car Chooser is part of CarExpert’s broader focus on making the new-car buying process easier to navigate.

Once buyers have narrowed down their options, they can continue researching and comparing vehicles across CarExpert. And when you're ready to move from researching to buying, one of our New Car Specialists can help you find the right car and a great deal.

Ready to see which cars fit your life? Try the new Car Chooser today.