Commercial Reviews

Volkswagen Caddy Cargo 2023 review: Petrol - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 04 May 2023

Despite competition from a couple of well-credentialled competitors, in the shape of the Peugeot Partner and Renault Kangoo, VW's Caddy continues to dominate the small light-commercial van category. Is this on-going sales success deserved? Mark Oastler has loaded it up and taken to the hills in a TradieGuide test to find out.

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Toyota HiLux 2023 review: Rogue - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 24 Apr 2023

Rogue is the top-grade variant in Toyota's HiLux line-up now that the Rugged X has been discontinued and the range-topping GR Sport hasn't arrived here yet.The Rogue has new suspension and is now wider, taller and, supposedly, tougher than ever before. But can it compete with the likes of Ford Ranger Wildtrak, Nissan Navara Warrior, or even Ford Ranger Raptor?

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Ford Ranger 2023 review: XLS Bi-Turbo long-term | Part 1

By Mark Oastler · 12 Apr 2023

It's built to work hard, but what about family life? We're spending three months with the Ford Ranger XLS Bi-Turbo to see how it measures up in terms of comfort, practicality, driving dynamics, fuel economy, and more. First impressions for the settling in phase are encouraging.

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Mazda BT-50 2023 review: XTR LE

By Mark Oastler · 03 Apr 2023

Mazda's BT-50 ute competes in one of the Australian new car market's hottest segments against the all-conquering Ford Ranger, evergreen Toyota HiLux, and many more. Can a new premium XTR LE grade zoom zoom a few more 4x4 ute buyers Mazda's way?

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Toyota LandCruiser 70 2023 review: 79 Series GXL single cab chassis - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 23 Mar 2023

The Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series is a legend of Australian 4WDing. But while it's a beast out in the bush, it's the wrong side of ordinary to drive in any city or suburb.It's also expensive and there are many cheaper and better-equipped alternatives available, so why is there so much love for the 79?The price has gone up, as has the GVM, and the 79 finally has AEB, so is it worth almost $85,000?

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Nissan Navara 2023 review: SL Warrior - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 20 Mar 2023

Nissan Australia scored a hit with its locally enhanced Navara Warrior PRO-4X. Now it's offering a more affordable version that keeps all the hardcore stuff and trims away some of the fancy bits around the edges - the Navara SL Warrior.

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Ford Transit Custom 2023 review: Sport 320S SWB - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 07 Mar 2023

The current version of Ford's Transit Custom may be coming to the end of its life, with a new generation model due late this year, but the Blue Oval hasn't been sitting on its hands. The Sport version has been on the receiving end of ongoing upgrades to safety and standard specification. So, how does it stack up against the light commercial van competition?

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SsangYong Musso 2023 review: XLV Ultimate - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 03 Mar 2023

In the market for a dual-cab ute, but can't justify spending upwards of $70K on one? Well, maybe the SsangYong Musso Ultimate XLV - a lifted and stretched version of the standard Musso - is the right work-and-play vehicle for you.It's auto, it's 4WD, it has plenty of gear onboard and its $45,000-ish price-tag won't make you cry.But is it actually any good?

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Jeep Gladiator 2023 review: Rubicon

By Emily Agar · 25 Feb 2023

The new Jeep Gladiator Rubicon is the only 'Trail-Rated' ute on the market and that means its been tested against the toughest terrain and survived! There's no doubt about it's off-road capabilities but can it survive against the one of the toughest critics; a modern family?

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Toyota HiAce 2023 review: LWB turbo-diesel

By Mark Oastler · 21 Feb 2023

Despite the emergence of new competitors in recent years, Toyota's HiAce van remains the go-to workhorse for thousands of Aussie businesses. After a long gestation period rear barn doors are now offered as part of the package. Do they make a big difference?

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