Adventure Reviews
2022 Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 GX vs Nissan Patrol Ti-L vs Land Rover Defender 110 D250 comparison review: On road, off-road, and towing!
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By Matt Campbell · 26 Dec 2021
The new Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series is one of the most anticipated 4x4 models in Australia, so we thought we'd see how it stacks up against a couple of like-minded competitor four-wheel drives. Here we have the 300 GX up against the Nissan Patrol Ti-L and the Land Rover Defender 110 D250. All three close on price, performance, practicality - we drove them off-road and included a towing test!
GWM Ute 2022 review: Cannon-X off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 02 Dec 2021
It's impossible to ignore Chinese-built utes - these days they're better built, nicer to drive and more tech-advanced than ever before. The Cannon X, the top-spec variant in the GWM Ute line-up, is the latest Chinese-built ute to arrive in Australia and, on paper at least, it seems to offer quite a lot for its $42k price-tag. But is it actually any good?
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series 2022 review: 70th Anniversary Edition off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 20 Nov 2021
What better way to celebrate a 4WDing icon's 70th anniversary than sell 600 special-edition versions of it? And that's exactly what Toyota is doing with its much-loved 70 Series.Commemorative styling tweaks have been made to single cab, dual cab and wagon variants of the model, but these jazzed-up versions cost a chunk more than standard versions. Is it worth buying one?
Suzuki Jimny 2022 review: Lite 4WD off-road test
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By Matt Campbell · 15 Nov 2021
If you want a Suzuki Jimny with all the fruit, you're going to have to wait. But there is a chance you might find one of these - the Suzuki Jimny Lite 2022 model - which removes a few bits and bobs inside and outside of the small 4WD to make it more affordable. Is the cheaper Jimny the better one? Let's find out.
Isuzu MU-X 2022 review: LS-U 4WD off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 29 Oct 2021
Not too long ago, the Isuzu MU-X seemed to be a pretty decent value-for-money option if you were in the market for a seven-seat SUV.The new-generation Isuzu MU-X has an updated engine, more safety and driver-assist tech, and it can now tow 3.5 tonnes, so it tops its SUV wagon class in terms of load-hauling - on paper, at least.But it also arrives with a substantial price hike.
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Isuzu D-Max 2021 review: X-Terrain long-term
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By Marcus Craft · 28 Jun 2021
In the last month or so of its stint as part of the CarsGuide test fleet, the Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain, the top spec variant in the range, has further proven itself on and off the road.It's had a busy final few weeks with us, and has impressed with its comfort and refinement, and also its capability as a 4WD.So it is with much reluctance we return the X-Terrain to Isuzu HQ.
Subaru Outback 2021 review: AWD Touring off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 21 Jun 2021
The new Outback continues a grand Subaru tradition of giving drivers the opportunity to explore a little bit further afield, even if they spend the lion's share of their time on city and suburban streets.But this time the Outback is even more SUV than wagon - or so Subaru reckons.The fact is the Outback now has more onboard equipment and driver-assist safety technology than ever before.
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Nissan Navara 2021 review: Pro-4X off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 17 May 2021
The Nissan Navara Pro-4X is the ute line-up's new top dog. With the Navara range's new driver-assist technology, as well as a a raft of styling tweaks to set it apart from the standard Navaras, the Pro-4X is aimed at appealing to those who are keen to fully embrace the adventure lifestyle.
Nissan Navara 2021 review: ST off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 03 May 2021
The Nissan Navara has a solid reputation and ever-growing fanbase among ute lovers in Australia.Over the years, Nissan's tweaks and updates to its D23 series Navara, launched back in 2015, have kept the ute relevant and improved its overall claim as a family-friendly lifestyle vehicle.So, what's a mid-spec ST like for everyday life with some decent four-wheel driving throwing into the mix?
Suzuki Jimny 2021 review: GLX auto off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 21 Apr 2021
The Suzuki Jimny, a purpose-built off-road fun machine, delivers pure dialled-in driver bliss straight from the showroom and out onto the dirt. It's one of a returned breed of retro-style 4WDs that seemingly belongs in another era but have garnered booming popularity - and plenty of adventure-hungry buyers - in the modern-day market.But is it actually still worthy of the hype?