Adventure Reviews
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Isuzu D-Max 2022 review: LSU+ 3500km on and off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 05 Aug 2022
The D-Max is well established as a decent all-rounder and a solid touring and towing platform, but Isuzu has now boosted its ute line-up with some new variants, one of which is the LS-U+.The LS-U+ slots in at second-from-the-top-shelf and is equipped as standard with a tow bar receiver, and an extra 100kg of GVM (gross vehicle mass) over the 21MY D-Max LS-U.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2022 review: GLS 2WD - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 11 Jul 2022
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is one of the Australian 4WD market's quiet achievers and yet it's a big seller. Now two-wheel-drive five- and seven-seater variants have been added to expand the SUV wagon range.So, is a 2WD Pajero Sport worth checking out? Or does the absence of Mitsubishi's Super Select II 4WD system rob this SUV of much of its appeal?
Volkswagen Touareg 2022 review: 210TDI R-Line - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 20 Jun 2022
Contemporary large all-wheel drive SUVs, especially premium examples, are a pleasant balance of agreeable styling, supreme on-road comfort and at least some sort of capability to cope with traction-compromised surfaces. The 2022 Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-Line has a price-tag upwards of $100k so a top-quality all-round driving experience is guaranteed, right?
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Nissan Patrol 2022 review: Ti - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 04 Jun 2022
The Nissan Patrol mightn't be the newest off-road wagon on the market, but it is one of the best out-of-the-box 4x4 SUVs you can buy.
Ram 1500 2022 review: Laramie - Towing test
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By Matt Campbell · 02 Jun 2022
The Ram 1500 Laramie is a luxury car that just happens to be a dual-cab pick-up truck. It is plush, comfortable, powerful, and good to drive. And unlike any other luxury SUV out there, it can tow up to 4.5 tonnes!
Honda CR-V 2022 review: VTi L7 - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 18 May 2022
Not everyone wants their SUV to be able to tackle hard-core off-roading. In fact, not a lot of the SUV-buying public do, which is where something like the Honda's two-wheel drive CR-V VTi L7 variant comes into its own.This is a seven-seater SUV so it instantly has an advantage over its five-seater rivals. Right?
Toyota LandCruiser VX 2022 review: off-road test
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By David Morley · 26 Apr 2022
In updating from the 200 to 300 Series LandCruiser, Toyota had to be mindful of the hardcore 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' off-road brigade. So, how have safety, engineering and tech upgrades been blended with the outgoing's model's undoubted strengths. We've tested the mid-spec VX model on and off the highway to find out.
Land Rover Defender 90 2022 review: S - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 20 Apr 2022
The new-generation Land Rover Defender has impressed with its blend of the old (retro looks and off-road capability) with the new (impressive comfort and drivability) in a very appealing, albeit pricey, package. But, after scrutinising the myriad Defender options available, might the Defender 90 S P300, one of the line-up's cheaper, shorter wheelbase variants, actually be the pick of the bunch?
Toyota LandCruiser Prado 2022 review: Kakadu - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 08 Mar 2022
The seven-seat Toyota Prado has a solid reputation as an off-road touring platform because it's comfortable and capable - but the next-gen version is not expected here until 2023 or later, so perhaps a top-spec Kakadu, with the optional flat tailgate (i.e. full-sized spare tyre moved from the rear to the underbody) will satisfy your adventure itch?
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Toyota LandCruiser 2022 review: GR Sport - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 27 Feb 2022
The new Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series variant, the GR Sport, has a whopping price-tag.This near-top spec LC300 is being hyped as the most off-road capable of the new 300 Series line-up, which range-wide have new engines, more power and torque, better fuel efficiency and greater comfort than the 200.But is the GR Sport actually an all-out beast off-road?
