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A mini Toyota LandCruiser - expected to be called the LandCruiser FJ - could prove the brand's biggest off-road bargain, with new reports the incoming model will be priced lower than the current-generation Fortuner in international markets.The Fortuner is

Lexus woos a whole new class of buyer with its incoming off-road and towing-focused GX Overland.

This budget friendly Japanese brand is getting a little less welcoming as it increases prices across it Australian range.

China’s rapid expansion will see it overtake Thailand by 2026

The Ineos Grenadier entry price is now $24,500 higher than when the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series wagon rival was released in October 2022. 

The new 2024 Toyota C-HR is the 11th car tested against the new 2023-2025 ANCAP criteria and the good news for prospective buyers is it scored a maximum five stars.

Affordable Pathfinder variants potentially incoming

A joint development between Chinese car brand Chery and tech company Zhimi Technology has resulted in a second ‘iCar’ from the Chery brand, this one an SUV with apparent off-road aspirations called ‘iCar V23’.

Five years after the Middle Eastern market, Australia’s 2024 Nissan Patrol update brings a new dash fascia with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Except that the new 10.1-inch screen doesn’t sit above the dash as seen in other markets, because Nissan Australia has worked with local company Directed Technologies to effectively carry out an especially neat head unit replacement. There are a few other upgrades, too, including a digital rear-view mirror, wireless charging pad, DAB+ radio, front seat cool box (new to Ti) and both USB-A and USB-C charge ports. The price increase over the MY23 model is $3000 for all trims, including Warrior.Worth noting is that the Ti-L’s 13-speaker Bose sound system has been downsized to a six-speaker Infinity set-up for the MY24 Patrol. Other cabin changes are limited to a storage cubby in place of the MY23’s Patrol’s 8.0-inch non-touch display for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series rival.For those keen to explore the outback in the MY24 Patrol, the new multimedia system comes pre-installed with Hema maps, a trusted navigation software with detailed information. A month’s subscription is free, with ongoing pricing to be paid to Hema by the owner.  Aside from that, the Y62 Patrol is largely unchanged with its 298kW/560Nm 5.6-litre V8 petrol, seven-speed automatic and full-time 4WD system enabling tried-and-true off-road capability and a 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity.The Ti-based Premcar-fettled Warrior builds on this with bespoke suspension, wheel and tyre upgrade, snorkel, bi-modal exhaust and tough-looking body protection. Despite its 13-year (global, 11-year Australian) vintage, the Y62 Patrol’s sales record was set in September 2023. A turbo V6-powered ‘Y63’ Patrol is expected to debut in 2025 based on the Infiniti QX60. 2024 Nissan Patrol pricing before on-road costs 

While the T-Cross is getting on in years, the MY24 upgrade should help it fend off rivals at all ends of the price spectrum.