Off road

Ford Ranger 2022 review: Wildtrak V6 - pre-release prototype drive

By Byron Mathioudakis · 11 May 2022

Our first drive around Ford's proving ground on both a high-speed ride/handling circuit and off-road course has revealed the magnitude of progress the new Ranger V6 makes. The prototype highlighted the stirring speed and performance on offer, while the new 4WD system and re-engineered three-piece chassis handled the rough stuff with impressive ease. The signs are looking very promising indeed.

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Patrol Warrior versus LandCruiser GR Sport

By Andrew Chesterton · 10 May 2022

News that Nissan is hard at work on a new Patrol Warrior to join the Navara Pro-4X Warrior in its Premcar-tuned family means a battle of the beasts is brewing, with the obvious target being the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series GR Sport.Nissan is so far keepi

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Nissan adds cheaper Navara Warrior variant

By Tim Nicholson · 10 May 2022

Nissan's Navara Warrior program has been so successful that the company is expanding it to include another variant.The Navara Pro-4X Warrior currently sits at the top of the Navara line-up in Australia, competing with the Ford Ranger Raptor, but the newer

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2022 Patrol versus LandCruiser sales

By Tim Nicholson · 10 May 2022

It was shaping up as the sales battle of 2022.Is it possible that the underdog Nissan Patrol could finally usurp the undisputed king of the 4x4 wagons, Toyota's LandCruiser, as Australia's best-selling upper-large SUV?The answer is... highly unlikely.

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Ford Ranger stock shortages to hit new model

By Byron Mathioudakis · 09 May 2022

Stocks of the new-generation Ford Ranger, Ranger Raptor and Everest SUV are expected to be extremely limited, with current external factors set to severely limit the number of vehicles coming to Australia this year.

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Nissan eyes export for Navara PRO-4X Warrior

By Andrew Chesterton · 08 May 2022

Nissan's international product chief is actively investigating an export deal for the Navara PRO-4X Warrior, with the Australian made (or, at least, remanufactured) ute set to go global.In what would be a badge of honour for the Premcar team in Melbourne,

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Did VW Amarok help shape the new Ford Ranger?

By Byron Mathioudakis · 02 May 2022

Would the new Ford Ranger (and closely-related Everest) have a V6 diesel engine, as well as a host of other advanced new features and innovations, if it was not for Volkswagen's influence?Now, we're not suggesting that the locally designed and engineered

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Ineos locks in pricing for base Grenadier

By Tung Nguyen · 29 Apr 2022

Ineos has locked in an $84,500 before on-road costs starting price for its 2022 Grenadier off-roader, but don't expect a lot of modern conveniences for that sum.The opening price is for the base, two-seat Utility Wagon variant, which Ineos is positioning

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Holden's Subaru Outback failure

By Stephen Ottley · 29 Apr 2022

As Holden continues to fade from the automotive landscape in Australia, with dealerships transitioning and GM Specialty Vehicles stepping up, it's timely to remember the golden days for the brand.Back in the early 2000s Holden was riding high on the succe

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2022 Ford Everest specifications revealed

By Byron Mathioudakis · 28 Apr 2022

Ford Australia has at last revealed the long-awaited specifications for the coming Everest large SUV.

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