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Wheels Car of the Year contenders

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Smart™ is proud to be an official partner of Wheels Car of the Year, Australia’s most prestigious motoring award.

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The ultimate contest for Australia’s best cars

As the world's longest running automotive award, judged by Australia's most seasoned journalists, Wheels Car of the Year is a trusted authority on the best all-round new car on the market each year.

12,000km of testing by a 7-time Australian rally champion put this year's contenders through their paces – evaluating handling, speed and braking, safety and design. In a sign of the changing market, nearly half the finalists were electric vehicles.

MG4, Hyundai IONIQ 5 N and Ford Mustang Dark Horse put through their paces on a racetrack.
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This is general information only. Before entering into any salary packaging or novated leasing arrangement, you should consider your objectives, financial situation and needs, and seek appropriate legal, financial or other professional advice based upon your own particular circumstances. The availability of benefits is determined by your employer. Conditions and fees apply.

1. Car must be no older than 15 years old at the end of the lease and be worth at least $5,000.

^ Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption available for eligible electric or hydrogen cell vehicles purchased through a novated lease up to the Luxury Car Tax limit ($91,387 in FY 2024-25). Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles with leases commencing from 1 April 2025 are not eligible for this exemption.

Images supplied by Wheels magazine. This article was written by an independent author of Wheels Media. Full disclaimer