Adventure Reviews

Isuzu MU-X LS-T 4WD 2018 off-road review

By Tim Robson · 28 May 2018

Isuzu's MU-X looks like a rugged 4x4 off-road wagon, but this no-nonsense seven seater is a bit more flexible than that. It's comfortable enough for family duties, yet tough enough for genuine off-road adventures. But can it match the top-selling SUV competitors?

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Foton Tunland 4WD 2018 off-road review

By Marcus Craft · 28 May 2018

Does the new Foton Tunland finally mark a breakthrough for Chinese-made utes in Australia's ultra-competitive market?

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Nissan Pathfinder Ti 4WD 2018 off-road review

By Marcus Craft · 28 May 2018

Can Nissan's hardy perennial Pathfinder gain buyer attention in a market that now seems to be flooded with seven-seater SUVs? It's going to be tough, but that's what the Pathfinder is supposed to be.

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Toyota Fortuner Crusade 4WD 2018 off-road review

By Bruce McMahon · 28 May 2018

The top-spec Fortuner is packed with gear, but is it as capable off-road as Toyota would like you to believe?

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Ford Everest Titanium 4WD 2018 off-road review

By Marcus Craft · 28 May 2018

Is Ford's top-spec Everest, the Titanium, now the gold standard for ute-based wagons, or is it simply just the flashiest in a long line of those SUVs?

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Mazda CX-5 GT AWD diesel 2018 off-road review

By Marcus Craft · 28 May 2018

Mazda makes nice looking, user-friendly vehicles and its CX models are great examples of what has been a rather successful formula so far. But the pressure, perceived or otherwise, of a rapidly-growing and -changing population which seeks new shiny and bright stuff minute to minute, weighs heavily on car manufacturers

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Honda HR-V VTi 2018 off-road review

By Tim Robson · 28 May 2018

Most compact SUVs aren't ideal for carrying a family, but the Honda HR-V has a couple of tricks up its sleeve... Time for the CarsGuide adventure test!

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Hyundai Tucson Active X 2017 off-road review

By Tim Robson · 28 May 2018

Hyundai's Tucson is one of the most popular SUVs on the market today, and the Active X might just be the pick of the entire bunch.

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Kia Sportage GT petrol 2018 off-road review

By Tim Robson · 28 May 2018

The Kia Sportage GT Line isn't exactly a Grand Tourer in the truest sense, but the five-seat SUV is surprisingly good at fulfilling the brief.

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Nissan X-Trail TL diesel AWD 2018 off-road review

By Tim O'Brien · 28 May 2018

Buyer remorse, it's such a downer. You know, you get it home and you're suddenly hit by a wave of sinking clarity that had deserted you when buying, "What the hell was I thinking?" Those jeans, or that couch... in that colour? "OMG... I'm an idiot...!" This new car? Whoa, that's a biggie. That's not one you want to

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