CarExpert has thrown a spotlight on 16 of Australia’s most popular medium-sized family SUVs, with its latest Mega Test exposing that not all cars are built the same. 

Some top-selling models struggled with even the most basic off-road challenges in real-world conditions, which tested structural strength, front and rear-wheel drive, and a steep 40% gradient hill climb.

The results were striking – the top scorer achieved 100%, the bottom two managed just 21%, and most fell between 63–79%. Electric SUVs also struggled, while the impressive Hyundai Tucson Hybrid claimed the Mega Test crown. The video has already been watched more than 1.6 million times, sparking debate among buyers about which models are truly fit-for-purpose – and which ones fall short.

This kind of transparent, head-to-head testing is unique to CarExpert, underscoring our mission to expose the real-world strengths and weaknesses of cars buyers depend on every day.

CarExpert drops new video content three times a week, ranging from in-depth new car reviews and EV ownership guides to myth-busting explainers and entertaining drag races like the Ferrari 296 GT3 up against the twin-turbocharged and supercharged 1200hp RAM TRX.

In August 2025, CarExpert’s YouTube channel achieved record-breaking traffic with more than 6.2 million views, 16,500 new subscribers, and passing the milestone of 600,000 total subscribers. In one month alone, audiences watched close to 590,000 hours of content – the equivalent of almost 68 years of continuous viewing!

CarExpert’s co-founder and YouTube host, Paul Maric explains, “Our Mega Tests are about showing Australians the truth – not all cars are made the same, and buyers deserve to know what they’re really getting. The fact that people spent the equivalent of nearly seven decades with us in just one month on YouTube shows how hungry they are for honest, independent advice. We’re having fun, but we’re serious about making sure no one wastes their money on the wrong car.”