Off road

Is the Patrol better than the LandCruiser?

By Marcus Craft · 10 Dec 2023

It’s a lively campfire debate – nay a blood feud – as old as time itself: which company makes the best four-wheel drive – Nissan or Toyota? It’s a rivalry even more bitter than that of Ford vs Holden.

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Mitsubishi Triton 2024 review: Pre-production drive

By Byron Mathioudakis · 08 Dec 2023

Larger, stronger, roomier, safer and more comfortable, the sixth-gen Triton for 2024 elevates Mitsubishi's mid-size ute to fresh heights for the brand. And while its lack of V6 diesel and/or hybrid availability is disappointing, the all-new chassis's Australian-specific tune is a big step forward. We won't know how it behaves on-road, but a stint off-road shows how far this ute has come.

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Ineos Grenadier 2024 review

By David Morley · 08 Dec 2023

It's been in the works for a long time but the Ineos Grenadier has finally arrived in Australia; this traditional, tough-as-old-boots 4x4 wagon ready to show its more hi-fi competitors how to get the job done off-road. Not surprisingly, there are some compromises on-road but join contributing journalist, Dave Morley for a first drive to see if the overall package adds up for you.

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Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series 2024 review

By Stephen Ottley · 07 Dec 2023

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series is a staple of the Japanese brand's line-up. Largely unchanged in nearly 40 years on sale it has now undergone a fairly radical overhaul.A fresh look and a new powertrain are major changes, but do they improve the rugged off-roader or has Toyota messed with a winning formula?We headed to Broken Hill to find out and put it to the test.

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Suzuki Jimny 2024 review: XL

By Laura Berry · 06 Dec 2023

There's not a person on the planet that doesn't agree that the three-door Jimny is cute and capable off the road, but does a the bigger Jimny XL solve the baby version's problems of space and practicality? We went to the Australian launch of the new and very first five-door Jimny XL to find out.

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Jimny five-door lands and it costs how much?

By Laura Berry · 05 Dec 2023

Suzuki's five-door Jimny XL has finally launched in Australia and arrived with list price starting from $34,990.

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Suzuki Jimny three-door auto back on sale!

By James Cleary · 05 Dec 2023

Having pressed the pause button on local sales in January this year, Suzuki Australia has confirmed the four-speed automatic version of its Suzuki Jimny, in current three-door guise, is once again available for immediate sale.

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Jeep Wrangler update details for Australia

By Chris Thompson · 01 Dec 2023

Jeep’s Australian arm has confirmed local specification and line-up for the updated 2024 Wrangler, including arrival timing and which variants will be available.

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Toyota reveals its plans for V8 LandCruiser

By Stephen Ottley · 01 Dec 2023

Toyota has announced it will re-open orders for the V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series, but not until it has managed to cut down the waiting times for the iconic ute. But in the meantime, the new four-cylinder turbo-diesel variant of the 39-year-old has arrived in Australia.

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LandCruiser Se is Toyota's biggest gamble

By Andrew Chesterton · 29 Nov 2023

The Toyota LandCruiser Se is reportedly firming for a 2025 launch, with the monocoque-based all-electric SUV presenting as possibly the biggest shift in the iconic LandCruiser branding since its inception.Toyota set the internet alight when it whipped the

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