Towing

Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior vs Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain 2022 4x4 ute comparison review

By Marcus Craft · 12 Feb 2022

The D-Max X-Terrain and Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior are the top-shelf variants in their respective line-ups.The D-Max top dog has been updated and now has a tow bar receiver as standard, a 50kg increase to its Gross Combination Mass and styling tweaks.The Warrior is a purpose-built 4WD collaboration between Nissan Australia and Aussie vehicle engineering company, Premcar.

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Can a P-plater tow a trailer?

By Mark Oastler · 02 Feb 2022

Can a red P-plater tow a trailer? Can a green P-plater tow a trailer? The simple answer is yes. However, like so many laws imposed by state and territory governments, towing regulations for P-plate drivers are not nationally consistent (that would be far too easy). So, it’s important to know how these rules are applied, depending on where you live.

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Nissan Navara 2022 review: Pro-4X Warrior - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 31 Jan 2022

The Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior is a hard-core 4WD collaboration between Nissan Australia and Melbourne-based vehicle engineering company, Premcar.It's undergone conversion work and added a stack of adventure-ready accessories - more than $9000 worth of engineering and gear.But with a near-$70,000 price-tag is this purpose-built and Aussie-tuned and -tested off-road machine any good?

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Do you need a special license to tow a caravan?

By David Morley · 31 Jan 2022

Do you need a license to tow a caravan?

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Trailer plugs, adapters and connectors: Everything you need to know

By Mark Oastler · 10 Jan 2022

There are lots of safety issues to consider when towing and one of those is making sure that the electrical systems shared between your tow vehicle and trailer are ‘talking’ to each other and functioning correctly, from indicators and brake lights to electronically controlled trailer brakes, stability control systems and more.

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Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain 2022 review: off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 04 Jan 2022

Isuzu's top-of-the-range D-Max ute, the X-Terrain, has undergone a refresh as part of a range-wide update for 2022. Most tweaks are style-based but there have been a few changes of substance, including a tow bar receiver as standard, 50kg more of gross combined mass, and heated front seats.With a price-tag more than $60k, is the X-Terrain worth your consideration? Check out our latest review...

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Toyota HiLux 2022 review: Workmate petrol manual 4x2 single-cab cab-chassis - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 28 Dec 2021

Up to the end of November the Toyota HiLux 4x4 was outsold by Ford's Ranger 4x4 in 2021, but the HiLux continued to maintain top spot in Australian ute sales because of its firm grip on the work-focused 4x2 market, in which it commands an enviable sales share of around 40 per cent.

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2022 Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 GX vs Nissan Patrol Ti-L vs Land Rover Defender 110 D250 comparison review: On road, off-road, and towing!

By Matt Campbell · 26 Dec 2021

The new Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series is one of the most anticipated 4x4 models in Australia, so we thought we'd see how it stacks up against a couple of like-minded competitor four-wheel drives. Here we have the 300 GX up against the Nissan Patrol Ti-L and the Land Rover Defender 110 D250. All three close on price, performance, practicality - we drove them off-road and included a towing test!

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SsangYong Musso 2022 review: XLV ELX - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 10 Dec 2021

The Ssangyong Musso 4x4 ute has always been a small-volume player in Australia. However, since adding the XLV long wheelbase/leaf spring variant to its existing short wheelbase/coil-spring offering in 2019, the Korean manufacturer has been increasing its sales foothold.

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Can I tow a 1478kg (ATM) caravan with my Nissan X-Trail 2017 4x4 2.5L Petrol Automatic?

By David Morley · 06 Dec 2021

Can I tow a 1478kg (ATM) caravan with my Nissan X-Trail 2017 4x4 2.5L Petrol Automatic?

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