2015 Ford Ranger
AWD 4WD SUV

2015 Ford Ranger Review

The Dual Cab 4X4 diesel Ute market for recreational buyers is hotly contested. There is the big 4 with the Colorado, Mazda BT50, Isuzu d-Max, and Ranger, Mitsubishi stirred the pot with the launch of the exceptionally capable Triton earlier this year and Nissan has launched the all new Navara. Toyota Hilux and BT50 are due before the end of the year […]

2016 Mitsubishi Triton Exceed
AWD 4WD SUV

Mitsubishi Triton Exceed Dual Cab Ute Review

The other thing that was very noticeable was that the Triton felt small in the streets of Melbourne. It felt nimble with the tight turning circle and while it is after all a bug Ute, it never felt like it was awkward or inconvenient. Even when pulling to the left of the intersection and turning right on the red light. Only in Melbourne!!! […]

2016 Lexus LX 570
AWD 4WD SUV

Lexus shows off the new LX 570

Lexus unveiled the new LX 570 luxury SUV at The Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance, the premier concours event in the US held at the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. The new Lexus LX 570 features a sweeping upgrade, with only four door panels and roof carried over from the current model. […]

2015 Ford Everest
AWD 4WD SUV

Ford Everest Images

Ford has tempted the buying public with the Ford Everest. Based on the successful Ranger Ute , the Everest is aiming high as a seven seat 4WD with true off road capabilities combined with luxury interior. Due to arrive in Australia in October the Ford Everest is sure to shake up the emerging Ute based 4WD market segment and perhaps even take sales from Toyota Prado and Mitsubishi Pajero. […]

2015 Toyota Fortuner
AWD 4WD SUV

Toyota Fortuner Australian Interior reveal

Toyota has revealed an upmarket interior for the oddly named Fortuner when it launches in Australia in October. Every Fortuner comes with upmarket features including touch-screen display audio systems with Toyota Link* connected mobility in addition to quality touches such as contrast upholstery stitching, stylish blue illumination and bright ornamentation. […]

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport aka Challenger
AWD 4WD SUV

Mitsubishi Challenger successor makes global debut

Mitsubishi Motors’ long-awaited successor to its versatile Challenger 4×4 SUV has made its international debut at the 2015 Bangkok International Grand Motor Sale in Thailand today. Presented for the first time in production form, Mitsubishi’s third-generation Challenger offers rugged luxury, sophisticated technology and genuine four-wheel drive performance. […]

2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown)
AWD 4WD SUV

Toyota Fortuna Global Launch

Toyota has shown the all new Toyota Fortuna at the Global Launch in Sydney. Based on the Toyota Hilux, the Fortuna is the wagon version that has the same underpinnings, transmission, engine, driveline, four wheel drive and front end. […]

2015 reveal of Toyota HiLux (SR5 double cab pre-production model shown).
AWD 4WD SUV

Toyota reveals all new Hilux Interior

The all new Toyota Hilux SUV-like cabin will feature an interior that is tough and functional for the daily grind as well as offering advanced features like a more comfortable driving position even for people with larger builds, modern tablet-style touchscreen , reverse camera, keyless smart entry and a host of additional features […]

Mitsubshi Pajero GLS
AWD 4WD SUV

2015 Mitsubishi GLS Pajero Review

Back in the early 2000’s Mitsubishi revolutionised the 4WD market with a large 4WD that actually had road manners. The Pajero GLS we are testing here retains the stylish external shape and has some features that enhance that style such as 12 spoke 18-inch alloys, front fog lamps, roof rails, high intensity dusk sensing headlights etc. […]