Off road

Mitsubishi Pajero GLS 4WD diesel 2018 off-road review

By Marcus Craft · 28 May 2018

It's not flashy or high-tech but does the Pajero, one of the last remaining old-school 4WDs, still deserve your attention?

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Mitsubishi Outlander 2WD petrol 2018 off-road review

By Brendan Batty · 28 May 2018

Can Mitsubishi's Outlander in 2WD guise be a genuine gravel-road bush tourer or is it just another wannabe weekend warrior?

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How to drive through mud with your SUV

By Marcus Craft · 25 May 2018

Driving through mud is akin to dipping your toes into unknown waters; it could be a harmless body of murky water or there could be a vehicle-swallowing chasm lurking under that grotty surface.

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Top three Sydney weekend off-road trips for beginners

By Marcus Craft · 25 May 2018

Here are three near-to-Sydney adventures (AWD and/or 4WD friendly) that you can do for fun, adventure and as an enjoyable way to hone your off-roading skills.

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Essentials you should take on your first off-road trip

By Marcus Craft · 25 May 2018

In a world as imagined by an outdoor outfitters marketing team, you need three truckloads of gear before you can even contemplate heading into the wild for an off-roading adventure.

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How to deflate your tyres for off-roading

By Marcus Craft · 25 May 2018

Knowing how to deflate and inflate your tyres is a fundamental skill for all off-road drivers. If you get your tyre pressures right to suit the vehicle, everything else will flow on from there.

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Dual-cab ute vs Crew van: 7 things you should know

By Mark Oastler · 25 May 2018

An increasing number of light commercial vehicle brands are offering a second row of seating in their medium-sized work vans (2.5 to 3.5 tonne GVM) and calling them Crew Vans.

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How to drive through water with your SUV

By Marcus Craft · 24 May 2018

Water crossings are like your mother-in-law (stay with me here): they can be fun, lots of fun, but, like your mother-in-law, they must be taken seriously or you're in for a world of pain.

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Best 4x4 utes

By Marcus Craft · 24 May 2018

It's fortunate that utes are tough because they have it pretty damn tough when it comes to buyer expectations.

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How to drive on sand with your SUV

By Marcus Craft · 24 May 2018

Because we Aussies spend a lot – A LOT – of time on the beach (swimming, surfing, playing nude frisbee) It’s a given that those in off-roaders often head straight for the nearest beach.

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