Adventure Reviews

GWM Tank 500 Ultra 2024 review: snapshot

By Byron Mathioudakis · 06 Apr 2024

The Tank 500 Ultra is the flagship model in the entire GWM range for now.

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GWM Ute 2024 review: Cannon-XSR long-term | Part 2

By Mark Oastler · 03 Apr 2024

In this second long-term update Mark Oastler loads in a heavy payload to test the GWM Ute Cannon XSR's hard-working credentials.

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New 4WDs set to disrupt the Aussie car market

By Marcus Craft · 30 Mar 2024

There are plenty of notable new 4WD releases this year – including the all-new Mitsubishi Triton (already here), revised Isuzu D-Max and MU-X (coming soon), the Lexus GX and even a petrol-electric BYD ute, to name a few – but in this yarn I’m throwing the spotlight on three 4WDs that I reckon will shake up the market.

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GWM Tank 500 2024 review: Hybrid

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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Ford Ranger suspension: Upgrades, kits, costs and more

By David Morley · 27 Mar 2024

There are several reasons to upgrade the suspension of your Ford Ranger (or any other type of off-road vehicle). Better ground clearance, more towing or load carrying capacity or simply a tougher look are the main reasons and they all have their pros and cons.

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Mitsubishi Triton GSR 2024 review: snapshot

By Andrew Chesterton · 26 Mar 2024

There are four grades in the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton range, with the GSR the flagship. From launch, it's only available as a dual-cab pick-up with a 4x4 drivetrain for $63,840 plus on-road costs.

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Ford Ranger engines: Pros and cons of all available options detailed

By David Morley · 20 Mar 2024

Ford’s Ranger continues to be a hugely popular vehicle with legions of happy customers. But when it comes to in-service issues, the Ford Ranger engine is far from immune to the common problems of modern, common-rail turbo-diesel powerplants. On top of that, there are also a few watch-outs specific to the Ranger’s engine line-up, and it pays to be aware of these when shopping for a Ranger.

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Nissan Navara 2024 review: Pro-4X Warrior - off-road test

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?

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Ford Ranger roof racks: Factory and aftermarket options

By David Morley · 19 Mar 2024

When a vehicle like the Ford Ranger is so successful and, let’s face it, such a Swiss army knife of a thing to have, the idea of making it even more versatile was always going to be a thing.

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Ineos Quartermaster cab chassis unveiled!

By James Cleary · 14 Mar 2024

The rise and rise of ‘traditional’ 4x4 specialist Ineos continues with the release of the British brand’s new Quartermaster five-seat dual cab chassis variant.

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