Off road

Jeep has lowered the point of entry to its Wrangler SUV range by $7500 with the introduction of a new Sport S variant priced at $51,950 before on-road costs.The rollout of the Sport S grade also heralds a line-wide 2021 update for the Wrangler, which also

Talk about a busy time in the ute segment. The just updated Toyota HiLux has arrived, but there's an all-new Isuzu D-Max that is out to steal its thunder. Can it do so? We put the new 2021 HiLux SR5+ up against the all-new D-Max LS-U in a four-wheel drive double cab comparison... and you might be surprised by what we found.

The Isuzu D-Max has built a reputation for being fuss-free and hard working. But with this all-new D-Max for 2021 and beyond, the Japanese ute brand has changed not only its own pace - it has shifted the ute market to a new place altogether.

The Land Rover Defender has always been synonymous with off-road adventure, but now the much-anticipated new high-tech Defender has arrived to take on Australia's hard-core 4WDing. Is the new Defender still as capable off-road but, more importantly, is it as comfortable on-road as it needs to be to compete in today's SUV market? Is that even possible? So many questions...

Toyota Australia will have packed eight SUVs into its line-up by 2022, but that's not too many according to a senior company executive.Count them: LandCruiser, Prado, Kluger, Fortuner, RAV4, C-HR, Yaris Cross and soon-to-arrive Corolla Cross.

The Holden Colorado may have departed from showrooms, but you can still breath new life into the Lion brand’s venerable ute thanks to a wide range of aftermarket parts and accessories. 

Just as not all cars are created equal, neither are SUVs all the same. That's never more true than when you're dealing with a second-hand SUV. Because it's the used SUV that will - after a few years and several thousand kilometres - show up any inherent problems and any other quirks.

Planning your next adventurous weekend or epic camping trip? Then you'll need the right transport.

Toyota's C-HR is certainly an eye-catching compact SUV, but are good looks good enough to keep attracting car buyers? C-HRs now have a freshened up look and some new features - including new front end, new wheel design, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - and Toyota's hoping these changes will keep its loyal fans happy and entice a stack of new C-HR owners as well.

The allroad is the only vaguely off-road-focused variant of the A4, matching the wagon dimensions of the Avant a little extra ground clearance, some more rugged exterior styling and an off-road mode that uses the car’s traction and braking systems to deliver more off-road grip.It’s also the only diesel in the family, making use of a 2.0-litre unit producing 140kW and 400Nm, and will cost you $69,900.That engine pairs with a seven-speed S tronic auto, and thanks to quattro, you get AWD. The all road increases the A4’s dimensions to 4762mm x 1847mm x 1435mm, but also increases the cargo capacity to a considerable 495 litres with the rear seats in place, or 1495 litres with them folded flat.You can expect AEB with pedestrian detect, an exit warning system, lane change warning, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera - all of which contribute to the A4's five-star ANCAP safety rating.The high-tech stuff joins eight airbags (dual front, front side, side bags front and rear and curtains front and rear). You’ll also find LED headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels, a new 10.1-inch touchscreen that's Apple CarPlay and Android Auto equipped, a smart key with push-button start, leather trim, three-zone climate, standard navigation, DAB+ digital radio, Audi’s Virtual Cockpit (a 12.3-inch digital display that replaces the traditional driver's binnacle), as well as sportier exterior and interior styling, frameless mirrors and illuminated door sills, and a better Audi 10-speaker stereo.