Adventure Reviews

Toyota HiLux Workmate 2026 review: snapshot

By Byron Mathioudakis · 14 Dec 2025

The Toyota HiLux Workmate is the entry-level version of the long-lived Japanese ute series.

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Prado look-a-like gets overland makeover

By Jack Quick · 12 Dec 2025

Tough-looking Haval gets off-road ready upgrades.

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Toyota HiLux 2026 review: Australian first drive

By Byron Mathioudakis · 11 Dec 2025

Can you teach an old dog new tricks? The Toyota HiLux has undergone an big facelift inside and out for 2026 for a fresh look. But it's underneath where the most welcome changes occur, with new comfort-biased suspension from SR5 grades and up, to improve the previous hard ride. And even the carryover heavy-duty suspension is nicer. Yes, the HiLux is still old and cramped, but it's palpably better.

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BYD's next top model? Prado-sized 4WD incoming

By Andrew Chesterton · 07 Dec 2025

BYD appears to have subtly confirmed the tough-looking TI 7 large SUV will debut in Australia, with the dots now connecting on comments the brand’s Australian boss recently made to CarsGuide.

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$60K rugged electric family SUV detailed

By Jack Quick · 05 Dec 2025

Subaru has detailed the pricing and specifications of its rugged Trailseeker large electric SUV for the US market ahead of deliveries commencing in early 2026.

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Monster 4WD icon's bizarre change

By Tim Gibson · 04 Dec 2025

This legendary tough 4WD is getting a strange makeover.

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Ford's pocket rocket 4WD destined for Oz?

By Tim Gibson · 03 Dec 2025

An exciting pocket rocket 4WD is getting closer to Australia.

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Is Toyota giving up on HiLux?

By Andrew Chesterton · 29 Nov 2025

Toyota appears to be tempering expectations surrounding the new HiLux, seemingly forecasting a significant sales drop and conceding its unlikely to be the country's – or even the brand's – best-selling vehicle.

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Limited appeal for Everest Super Duty says Ford

By Tom White · 26 Nov 2025

Why Ford hasn't launched its expensive Super Duty project with an Everest SUV variant

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Hardcore Prado smasher revealed

By Jack Quick · 21 Nov 2025

Hyundai has just revealed a wild new off-roader concept at this year’s LA motor show.

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