Commercial Reviews
Renault Trafic 2025 review: Pro LWB automatic - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 19 Feb 2025
We often see Renault Trafics hard at work in a variety of trade and delivery roles, even though they represent a relatively small slice of Australia's booming mid-sized van market. So, is this capable French van worthy of luring more buyers away from the dominant Toyota HiAce?
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Mazda BT-50 2025 review - Australian first drive
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By Stephen Ottley · 12 Feb 2025
The Mazda BT-50 is the under-rated star of the Japanese brand's line-up. Often overshadowed by its SUV siblings, the 'black sheep' of the Mazda family is actually one of its best-sellers.It has been updated for 2025, with a fresh look to try and attract more ute buyers who prefer a tough-looking truck. We put it through its paces on- and off-road to see how this new model stacks up.
Mercedes-Benz Vito 2025 review: 119 LWB Panel Van - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 07 Feb 2025
The latest MY25 Vito van range brings updated styling and numerous standard equipment upgrades. However, is our 119 LWB Panel Van test vehicle worth its high purchase price and servicing costs?
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2025 review: 417CDI MWB Panel Van - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 27 Jan 2025
A recent overhaul of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter range brings extra safety technologies and new comfort and convenience features to the Heavy Commercial vehicle segment, but do these upgrades justify the high purchase/servicing costs of this popular German workhorse?
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Renault Kangoo 2025 review: SWB petrol auto
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By Mark Oastler · 15 Jan 2025
Renault's Kangoo has for many years been a popular choice for small van buyers in Australia. The 2024 release of the third-generation model was keenly anticipated, but does the latest petrol-powered model set a new benchmark?
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Ford Ranger 2025 review: Raptor - Off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 21 Dec 2024
The realm of high-end, high-performance utes is an increasingly competitive slice of the new vehicle market. The latest Ford Ranger Raptor to enter the arena has a V6 engine, an upgraded suspension set-up and drive modes aimed at further bolstering its growing reputation as a built-for-purpose adventure machine.But does the Raptor have serious potential as a touring 4WD?
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Renault Kangoo 2025 review: E-Tech - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 20 Dec 2024
Renault has recently joined its French rival Peugeot in offering a full-electric small van in Australia. However, given its high purchase price, does it bring enough value in other ways to be a genuine alternative to VW's enduringly popular Caddy Cargo range?
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo 2025 review - Australian first drive
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By David Morley · 19 Dec 2024
VW's uber-cool ID. Buzz electric people mover gets all the headlines while its commercial alter-ego, the ID. Buzz Cargo has subtly entered the local market. Does this hard-working van offer the day-to-day performance, practicality and efficiency business operators demand? Dave Morley's on a mission to find out.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2025 review - Australian first drive
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By David Morley · 17 Dec 2024
The wait is finally over and Volkswagen's unfeasibly cool ID. Buzz pure-electric people mover has arrived in Australia. Dave Morley gets behind the wheel to see how it shapes up in local conditions.
