Off road

The top 5 cars of 2022: Change my mind!

By James Cleary · 21 Dec 2022

The top five cars of 2022. What does that mean? Best in terms of fulfilling intended function? Delivery of breakthrough technology? Exceptional value-for-money? The most fun-to-drive? It’s a multi-layered minefield!

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Isuzu MU-X LS-M 2023 review: snapshot

By Laura Berry · 20 Dec 2022

The LS-M is the entry-grade into the Isuzu MU-X range with a list price of $48,900 for the two-wheel drive version and $54,900 for the four-wheel drive.

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Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain 2023 review: snapshot

By Laura Berry · 19 Dec 2022

The D-Max X-Terrain is Isuzu's flagship Crew Cab Ute with a list price of $67,500.

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Isuzu D-Max 2023 review

By Laura Berry · 16 Dec 2022

The Isuzu D-Max hates the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton, so like any competitor up against fierce rivals its returned to the fight in this new update with more features to try to beat the best utes in Australia

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Electric VW ute coming sooner than you think

By Stephen Ottley · 14 Dec 2022

Volkswagen has revealed plans to introduce an all-electric version of its Amarok ute, possibly as soon as 2026. Speaking at the recent Volkswagen Brand Day, where the ID.Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo electric vans were all-but-confirmed for local sale, Volkswagen Australia commercial vehicles director Ryan Davies revealed that the company has big plans for electric models.

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Would you buy a VW Amarok over a Tiguan?

By Tim Nicholson · 14 Dec 2022

Volkswagen expects the petrol-powered version of its new Amarok will lure buyers out of SUVs and traditional passenger cars like its Golf and Tiguan.

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Suzuki Jimny becomes turbocharged ute

By Chris Thompson · 13 Dec 2022

There's a new version of the Suzuki Jimny, which turns it into a tough little off-roading ute, complete with all the gear to tackle the wilds.The Suzuki Jimny 'Next' by Italian tuning company Z.Mode is a limited run of the model, which has also spawned a

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Isuzu MU-X 2023 review

By Laura Berry · 13 Dec 2022

The formidable and affordable Isuzu MU-X has been updated for 2023. Fortunately the 3500kg towing capacity, off-road ability and price have stayed the same, but there have been some changes.

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Will VW produce a hydrogen Amarok?

By Tim Nicholson · 12 Dec 2022

As some car manufacturers continue to pursue hydrogen as an alternative fuel to power vehicles in a greener world, Volkswagen is keeping its cards close to its chest.

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When you'll see the Nissan Patrol Warrior

By Andrew Chesterton · 08 Dec 2022

Work on Nissan's first-ever Patrol Warrior continues, with the brand to finally launch the home-grown hero variant in 2023.

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