Adventure Reviews
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.
GWM Tank 500 2024 review: Hybrid
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 28 Mar 2024
Australia's first-ever hybrid seven-seat off-road wagon, GWM's Tank 500 Hybrid is something genuinely different against more expensive and conventionally powered rivals like the Toyota Prado. And it isn't just good for going bush, with decent on-road manners, a nicely presented interior, heaps of space and loads of standard kit. Sure, the GWM has some issues, but it is an impressive effort, too.
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Nissan Navara 2024 review: Pro-4X Warrior - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 19 Mar 2024
Nissan Australia and Aussie vehicle-engineering company, Premcar, have combined forces to produce a gung-ho Navara ute via their on-going Warrior collaboration.It looks the goods and certainly packs a punch, conversion wise, on paper at least.But how well will this upgraded and re-engineered 4WD handle wild weather, flooded rivers and a pair of argumentative teenaged passengers?
Suzuki Jimny 2024 review: XL off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 10 Mar 2024
The Suzuki Jimny XL is the much-anticipated five-door version of the three-door Jimny. The XL is longer and heavier than the standard Jimny, but it has no mechanical or driver-assist tech advantages over its smaller stablemate. The original Jimny has been very successful so it stands to reason the XL should garner just as much positive attention. But is it actually any good?
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Ford Everest 2024 review: Wildtrak - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 25 Feb 2024
The Ford Ranger Wildtrak has found favour with Australia's ute-loving public over recent years. Now Ford has launched the Everest Wildtrak.But beyond a few styling changes, the Wildtrak is really no different to the Everest Sport.We know the Everest is refined on-road and capable off-road, but is the Wildtrak, priced at more than $74,000, worth the extra money over its stablemates?
GWM Tank 300 2024 review: Ultra - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 18 Feb 2024
The Chinese-made GWM Tank 300 Ultra, is a well-stocked, petrol 4WD with front and rear diff locks - all for a price-tag around $50,000. Could this be the purpose-built adventure machine so many people have been looking for, but have thus far failed to find due to high prices in the market?
Lexus GX 2024 review
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By Andrew Chesterton · 08 Feb 2024
The all-new GX signals something of a first for Lexus in Australia, with the premium brand promising true off-road capability and on-road comfort, all wrapped up in one box-shaped package.