Mazda BT-50 2023 review: XTR LE

Mazda BT-50 2023 review: XTR LE

3 Apr 2023 by Mark Oastler

Mazda's BT-50 ute competes in one of the Australian new car market's hottest segments against the all-conquering Ford Ranger, evergreen Toyota HiLux, and many more. Can a new premium XTR LE grade ...Read more
Toyota LandCruiser 70 2023 review: 79 Series GXL single cab chassis - off-road test

Toyota LandCruiser 70 2023 review: 79 Series GXL single cab chassis - off-road test

23 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft

The Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series is a legend of Australian 4WDing. But while it's a beast out in the bush, it's the wrong side of ordinary to drive in any city or suburb.It's also expensive and there ...Read more
Nissan Navara 2023 review: SL Warrior - GVM test

Nissan Navara 2023 review: SL Warrior - GVM test

20 Mar 2023 by Mark Oastler

Nissan Australia scored a hit with its locally enhanced Navara Warrior PRO-4X. Now it's offering a more affordable version that keeps all the hardcore stuff and trims away some of the fancy bits ...Read more
Ford Transit Custom 2023 review: Sport 320S SWB - GVM test

Ford Transit Custom 2023 review: Sport 320S SWB - GVM test

7 Mar 2023 by Mark Oastler

The current version of Ford's Transit Custom may be coming to the end of its life, with a new generation model due late this year, but the Blue Oval hasn't been sitting on its hands. The Sport ...Read more
SsangYong Musso 2023 review: XLV Ultimate - off-road test

SsangYong Musso 2023 review: XLV Ultimate - off-road test

3 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft

In the market for a dual-cab ute, but can't justify spending upwards of $70K on one? Well, maybe the SsangYong Musso Ultimate XLV - a lifted and stretched version of the standard Musso - is the right ...Read more
Jeep Gladiator 2023 review: Rubicon

Jeep Gladiator 2023 review: Rubicon

25 Feb 2023 by Emily Agar

The new Jeep Gladiator Rubicon is the only 'Trail-Rated' ute on the market and that means its been tested against the toughest terrain and survived! There's no doubt about it's off-road capabilities ...Read more
Toyota HiAce 2023 review: LWB turbo-diesel

Toyota HiAce 2023 review: LWB turbo-diesel

21 Feb 2023 by Mark Oastler

Despite the emergence of new competitors in recent years, Toyota's HiAce van remains the go-to workhorse for thousands of Aussie businesses. After a long gestation period rear barn doors are now ...Read more
Isuzu D-Max 2023 review: X-Terrain

Isuzu D-Max 2023 review: X-Terrain

15 Feb 2023 by Emily Agar

The new Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain is a bear of a unit to look at but it handles like a much smaller car. For families with young kids, it combines some great features, plus all the things you want and ...Read more
Volkswagen Caddy 2023 review: Cargo petrol

Volkswagen Caddy 2023 review: Cargo petrol

9 Feb 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

Car-like in dimensions, but with a Tardis-like storage area, the VW Caddy Cargo promises an easy-to-drive delivery solution with more safety and tech than ever before. We put the entry-level petrol- ...Read more
Mercedes-Benz EQV 2023 review

Mercedes-Benz EQV 2023 review

30 Jan 2023 by Tim Nicholson

An electric people mover is a bit niche, but it could be a great solution for hire car operators, or just people with big families, who want to go green.The Mercedes-Benz EQV is one of the first ...Read more
Isuzu D-Max SX 2023 review: snapshot

Isuzu D-Max SX 2023 review: snapshot

27 Dec 2022 by Richard Berry

The SX is the entry-grade in the Isuzu D-Max line-up and pricing starts at $32,200 for the Single Cab Chassis 4x2 with the manual gearbox and tops out at $52,200. Read more
Isuzu D-Max LS-M 2023 review: snapshot

Isuzu D-Max LS-M 2023 review: snapshot

25 Dec 2022 by Richard Berry

The LS-M sits on the rung above the entry grade SX in the D-Max ute line-up with the 4x4 Crew Cab Chassis version listing for $53,800 and the 4x4 Crew Cab Ut body style costing $53,300 with the ...Read more
Isuzu D-Max LS-U 2023 review: snapshot

Isuzu D-Max LS-U 2023 review: snapshot

23 Dec 2022 by Richard Berry

The LS-U is a grade that sits high in the Isuzu D-Max ute range. The 4x4 Crew Cab Ute in the LS-U grade lists for $61,000, the Space Cab version is $58,000 and a 4x2 version of the Crew Cab is $53, ...Read more
Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ 2023 review: snapshot

Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ 2023 review: snapshot

21 Dec 2022 by Richard Berry

The LS-U+ grade in the D-Max range sits above the LS-U and just under the range topping X-Terrain, with a list price of $63,500. Read more
Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain 2023 review: snapshot

Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain 2023 review: snapshot

19 Dec 2022 by Richard Berry

The D-Max X-Terrain is Isuzu's flagship Crew Cab Ute with a list price of $67,500. Read more
Isuzu D-Max 2023 review

Isuzu D-Max 2023 review

16 Dec 2022 by Richard Berry

The Isuzu D-Max hates the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton, so like any competitor up against fierce rivals its returned to the fight in this new update with more features to try to ...Read more
Mazda BT-50 SP 2023 review: off-road test

Mazda BT-50 SP 2023 review: off-road test

28 Oct 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Two years after the Isuzu D-Max-based Mazda BT-50 launched, is it still one of the top pics of the dual-cab segment? We drive it on road and off to see whether it still has the goods. Read more
Volkswagen California 2023 review: 6.1 Beach TDI340 4Motion - off-road test

Volkswagen California 2023 review: 6.1 Beach TDI340 4Motion - off-road test

27 Oct 2022 by Tom White

Does Volkswagen's California Beach manage to strike the right balance to be both a daily driver and a competent camper? Read more
Toyota HiLux 2023 review: Rogue - GVM test

Toyota HiLux 2023 review: Rogue - GVM test

25 Oct 2022 by Mark Oastler

In 2018 Toyota Australia launched three 'halo' variants of its HiLux dual cab 4x4 ute comprising Rugged, Rogue and top-shelf Rugged X. Although the Rugged had an early departure due to slow sales, ...Read more
Ford Ranger 2023 review: Sport Bi-Turbo

Ford Ranger 2023 review: Sport Bi-Turbo

15 Oct 2022 by Emily Agar

The new Ford Ranger has launched! And with it comes a new look and cabin experience. Slightly longer than its predecessor, the new Ranger Sport seems much larger with its robustly squared shape. It's ...Read more

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