Towing

Smarter than a Ford Ranger Wildtrak? 2025 Kia Tasman X-Pro's new off-road features detailed ahead of new ute's mid-year launch, but will it be enough to win sales off the Toyota HiLux GR-Sport or Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain?

By Tom White · 09 May 2025

Kia details unique features of its top-spec X-Pro Tasman, as it takes aim at high-spec private ute buyers.

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4WD posers? Top off-road accessory mistakes we see on the road from pointless bullbars to snorkels and more | Opinion

By Marcus Craft · 21 Apr 2025

There are off-road vehicles on our roads loaded with 4WD accessories but the reality is that those vehicles may never be driven on terrain any more challenging than the slightly wet grassy carpark at the local soccer field.

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Not too late for a Ram V8? Here's how many 5.7-litre Hemi V8 Ram 1500s are left in Australia - but you have to be quick!

By David Morley · 28 Mar 2025

You might not be too late for a Ram V8 - but you better be quick and your options might be limited.

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What's the biggest ute in Australia?

By Marcus Craft · 20 Mar 2025

US pick-ups are all the rage in Australia and with a full-sized Toyota Tundra a fresh arrival, fans of these big utes are about to be even more spoiled for choice.

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New Mitsubishi Pajero takes shape: Big beefy 4WD to make a comeback to battle the Nissan Patrol and Toyota LandCruiser

By Dom Tripolone · 14 Mar 2025

An old 4WD rivalry is about to be re-ignited. Mitsubishi is preparing a new off-road focused four-wheel drive, which is likely to be a replacement for the discontinued Pajero.

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My 2018 Isuzu D-Max ute won't exceed 20km/h

By David Morley · 04 Mar 2025

My 2018 Isuzu D-Max was going well pulling a trailer, but now won’t change gears and will only do 20km/h.

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My 2022 SsangYong Rexton is overheating when towing a caravan in hot weather

By David Morley · 25 Feb 2025

I need help; my 2022 SsangYong Rexton overheats when towing a caravan in hot weather. Also, the rear coil suspension is not strong enough when a caravan is attached. It sags even though I have air bags fitted. Are there stronger rear coils for a Rexton?

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Best 4WD options in Australia

By Marcus Craft · 20 Feb 2025

The popularity of 4X4s/4x4s/4WDs/4wds/off-roaders/whatever you want to call them has grown tremendously in the past 10 to 15 years and these vehicles regularly top national sales charts and they’re everywhere on our roads and bush tracks.

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Can I tow a caravan with my 2018 Renault Koleos?

By David Morley · 17 Feb 2025

Will a 2018 Renault Koleos tow a 1800kg caravan easily?

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Issues with towing in my 2023 SsangYong Musso

By David Morley · 29 Jan 2025

When towing my caravan (around 2.7 tonnes) my 2023 SsangYong Musso GLX feels very light in the front end. I have also had issues with swaying. The car is fitted with rear air bags. What is the best way to overcome this?

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