Adventure Reviews
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Nissan Navara 2022 review: Pro-4X Warrior - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 31 Jan 2022
The Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior is a hard-core 4WD collaboration between Nissan Australia and Melbourne-based vehicle engineering company, Premcar.It's undergone conversion work and added a stack of adventure-ready accessories - more than $9000 worth of engineering and gear.But with a near-$70,000 price-tag is this purpose-built and Aussie-tuned and -tested off-road machine any good?
Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain 2022 review: off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 04 Jan 2022
Isuzu's top-of-the-range D-Max ute, the X-Terrain, has undergone a refresh as part of a range-wide update for 2022. Most tweaks are style-based but there have been a few changes of substance, including a tow bar receiver as standard, 50kg more of gross combined mass, and heated front seats.With a price-tag more than $60k, is the X-Terrain worth your consideration? Check out our latest review...
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.
