Adventure

Smart #5 has a party trick you won't believe
By Andrew Chesterton · 28 Aug 2024
The Smart #5 is a boxy, adventure-ready electric 4WD that will deliver "true off-road capability" and an all-electric drive experience, with the back-in-Australia brand ripping the covers off its most expensive model to date.Likely more of a "light off-ro
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Why ute owners don't need to worry
By Dom Tripolone · 25 Aug 2024
Mazda’s rugged BT-50 isn’t going to be a victim of the federal government’s new emissions regulations. Mazda Australia’s marketing boss Alastair Doak said the BT-50 will absolutely be part of the company’s future despite the spectre of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) looming over the industry.
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When can you buy a Toyota Tundra?
By Andrew Chesterton · 24 Aug 2024
The Toyota Tundra testing and validation program is finally nearing completion, with the final vehicles in the 280-strong testing fleet now on their way to customers as approval to properly sell the model in Australia finally looms.
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There’s ‘a big market’ for small 4X4s - Ineos
By Chris Thompson · 23 Aug 2024
Ineos local boss says there's demand for smaller 4WDs, so will we see that market demand met?
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New-look Yukon locked in for Oz
By John Law · 20 Aug 2024
General Motors Special Vehicles (GMSV) announced it will import GMC’s facelifted 2025 Yukon large SUV to Australia, where it will be locally converted from left- to right-hand drive. 
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The cheap off-roader Australia needs?
By Tom White · 16 Aug 2024
Meet Mahindra's new five-door Jimny rival - but what are the chances for an Australian arrival?
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First look at all-new 2025 Nissan Patrol!
By Andrew Chesterton · 14 Aug 2024
We have received our first look at the 2025 Nissan Patrol – at least at part of it – as the brand counts down to the official unveiling of a twin-turbocharged petrol rival to the LandCruiser 300 Series.
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Haval's tough new SUV revealed
By Tom White · 13 Aug 2024
A facelifted version of Haval’s off-road mid-size Raptor SUV has broken cover in China thanks to documents filed with the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology showing a new stylistic direction for Haval’s more off-road focused SUVs.
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New Toyota LandCruiser FJ twist?
By Andrew Chesterton · 12 Aug 2024
A twist could be emerging in the Toyota LandCruiser FJ story, with new reports suggesting the brand could be working on several versions of its cut-price off-roader. The first, which is expected to go into production in November ahead of an on-sale in 2025
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Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain vs Isuzu MU-X LS-T 4x4 3.0 2025 comparison review
By Marcus Craft · 09 Aug 2024
Which is best for 4WDing, a wagon or ute? We've put two of Isuzu's well-equipped, well-regarded top-shelf 4WDs - the MU-X in LS-T spec and the D-Max X-Terrain - against each other to find out. The D-Max has been given a mid-life facelift and useful multimedia upgrades, while the MU-X has received a more modest model-year update. So which 3.0-litre 4WD is best suited to you?
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