Adventure Reviews

Ford Everest 2024 review: Wildtrak - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 25 Feb 2024

The Ford Ranger Wildtrak has found favour with Australia's ute-loving public over recent years. Now Ford has launched the Everest Wildtrak.But beyond a few styling changes, the Wildtrak is really no different to the Everest Sport.We know the Everest is refined on-road and capable off-road, but is the Wildtrak, priced at more than $74,000, worth the extra money over its stablemates?

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GWM Tank 300 2024 review: Ultra - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 18 Feb 2024

The Chinese-made GWM Tank 300 Ultra, is a well-stocked, petrol 4WD with front and rear diff locks - all for a price-tag around $50,000. Could this be the purpose-built adventure machine so many people have been looking for, but have thus far failed to find due to high prices in the market?

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Lexus GX 2024 review

By Andrew Chesterton · 08 Feb 2024

The all-new GX signals something of a first for Lexus in Australia, with the premium brand promising true off-road capability and on-road comfort, all wrapped up in one box-shaped package.

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Toyota Tundra 2024 review: Preview test

By Andrew Chesterton · 18 Jan 2024

The full-size pick-up segment is only getting more crowded, with the Toyota Tundra joining trucks from Chevrolet, Ford and Ram Down Under.But is the Toyota the pick of the bunch? We put a prototype to the local test to find out.

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Nissan Patrol 2024 review: Warrior off-road Adventure test

By Marcus Craft · 16 Jan 2024

Nissan Australia and Premcar have given the legendary Patrol 4WD wagon the Warrior treatment.The Patrol Warrior has upgraded Aussie-tuned suspension, a Warrior-specific wheel-and-tyre package, a bi-modal exhaust system, and a payload increase to 736kg - but there are no power and torque increases.So, is this lifted and loaded 4WD wagon worth your attention?

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Jeep Gladiator 2024 review: Rubicon - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 13 Jan 2024

Does Jeep's petrol-powered pick-up, the Gladiator, deserve to be cross-shopped against the Ford Ranger Raptor?On paper, the model's top-spec Rubicon seems like an off-road beast in terms of 4WD mechanicals and driver-assist tech.And though history is littered with failed paper champions, the Gladiator Rubicon appears to be one of the most capable showroom-standard 4WD utes in Australia.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2024 review: Summit Reserve 4xe

By Marcus Craft · 28 Dec 2023

Jeep Australia's first plug-in hybrid, the Grand Cherokee 4xe, is spearheading a push by large and extra-large SUV hybrids into the Aussie market. But is a five-seater in range-topping Summit Reserve spec enough to see off any potential challenges from rumoured Ford Everest or Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series hybrids?

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Ineos Grenadier 2024 review

By David Morley · 08 Dec 2023

It's been in the works for a long time but the Ineos Grenadier has finally arrived in Australia; this traditional, tough-as-old-boots 4x4 wagon ready to show its more hi-fi competitors how to get the job done off-road. Not surprisingly, there are some compromises on-road but join contributing journalist, Dave Morley for a first drive to see if the overall package adds up for you.

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Mitsubishi Triton 2024 review: Pre-production drive

By Byron Mathioudakis · 08 Dec 2023

Larger, stronger, roomier, safer and more comfortable, the sixth-gen Triton for 2024 elevates Mitsubishi's mid-size ute to fresh heights for the brand. And while its lack of V6 diesel and/or hybrid availability is disappointing, the all-new chassis's Australian-specific tune is a big step forward. We won't know how it behaves on-road, but a stint off-road shows how far this ute has come.

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Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series 2024 review

By Stephen Ottley · 07 Dec 2023

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series is a staple of the Japanese brand's line-up. Largely unchanged in nearly 40 years on sale it has now undergone a fairly radical overhaul.A fresh look and a new powertrain are major changes, but do they improve the rugged off-roader or has Toyota messed with a winning formula?We headed to Broken Hill to find out and put it to the test.

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