Adventure Reviews
GMW Cannon Alpha 2024 review: Lux Diesel - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 04 Jul 2024
The latest Chinese-built ute - the GWM Cannon Alpha - brings with it a lot of news: there's a petrol-hybrid version available; a new-for-the-range 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine; and this ute is big - bigger than a standard GWM ute, bigger than a Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max. But is the new diesel worth your attention?
Ford Ranger 2024 review: Sport V6
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By Marcus Craft · 15 Jun 2024
There are plenty of variations of Australia's best-selling ute, the Ford Ranger, from which to choose. And where once the XLT represented an appealing balance of price and features, has the new mid-spec Ranger, the Sport, taken its place? Then the next question potential buyers have to ask themselves is: should I opt for the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine or the more expensive 3.0-litre V6?
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GWM Tank 500 2024 review: Lux Hybrid - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 11 Jun 2024
Chinese-made vehicles continue to arrive here, packed with features and offering impressive value-for-money opportunities for anyone looking for a sharply-priced 4WD that's comfortable and capable.The GWM Tank 300 impressed us and now the Tank 500 hits our shores. It represents a first for Australia because the Tank 500 is a petrol-hybrid 4WD. So, what's it like? Wouldn't you like to know...
Jeep Wrangler 2024 review
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By Laura Berry · 07 Jun 2024
How do you change the Jeep Wrangler, without changing anything, but making it better than before? Well, they've done it and we've tested the updated Jeep Wrangler at its Australian launch.
Lexus LX 2024 review: 500d + EP 7-seat - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 30 May 2024
The Lexus LX range has a solid reputation as an off-roader and for towing, and the new-generation LX500d is built on the same platform as the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series. It uses that model's 3.3-litre V6 twin-turbocharged diesel engine and 10-speed auto - so there's plenty of excitement around this vehicle.If you like off-roading in luxury then perhaps the LX500d is worth checking out.
Ram 1500 2024 review: Big Horn
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 24 May 2024
The Ram DT 1500 is one of the world's greatest utes. From the considered design and sophisticated engineering to its comfy and user-friendly cabin, we're frankly hooked. The Australian-remanufactured right-hand drive conversion is first class. And the big Hemi V8 shines. But the base Big Horn that's under $20K less than our favoured Laramie grade is just too compromised in the name of price.
Porsche 911 2024 review: Dakar
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By Stephen Ottley · 22 May 2024
Porsche already had 23 variants of its iconic 911 sports car but believed there was space for at least one more. Hence this wild and unlikely addition, inspired by its triumph in the world's toughest motor racing way back in 1984. The Porsche 911 Dakar is a sports car that's also an off-roader. We take this strictly limited edition (and very expensive) car and hit the trails.
Volkswagen Crafter 2024 review: Kampervan
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By David Morley · 07 May 2024
The VW Kombi and camping have gone together like a horse and carriage for more than half a century. And this imposing Crafter Kampervan is the brand's latest pitch to dedicated Aussie holidaymakers. Are you ready to take it on? Dave Morley has the lowdown on its pros and cons.
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series 2024 review: 79 Series Single Cab Chassis Workmate auto - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 05 May 2024
The V8 Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series is so popular the mind boggles. This is a purpose-built ute to the extreme. It's big and brash, noisy and not so nice - and in a molly-coddled, too-easy-to-be-triggered world, the 79 remains truly refreshing. But now that it's had a modern-ish update - replete with a 2.8L four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and six-speed auto - is this the end for the beloved V8?
Isuzu MU-X 2024 review
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By Andrew Chesterton · 19 Apr 2024
The 2024 Isuzu MU-X is here and it looks... well, a lot like the outgoing model. But new for this model year is the option of a smaller diesel engine, which the brand says will save you fuel without costing much in the way of capability. We put the 2024 MU-X to the test to find out.