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4X4 utes: What's on the 2016 market
It’s tax time! So before you buy a new 4x4, check out this guide as to what’s available on the market.
Ford Everest Trend v Mitsubishi Pajero Sport v Toyota Fortuner v Isuzu MU-X v Holden Colorado 7
Our recently crowned 4x4 Of The Year, the Ford Everest, takes on its class rivals in this family wagon shootout.
Nissan Patrol ST review
It’s one of the oldest new 4x4s you can buy, yet the GU Nissan Patrol is still a hard-working toiler. The GU – or Y61 Patrol – has been with us for 19 years, but its days are numbered.
Top 10 selling SUVs in Australia, February 2016
We take a look at the top selling SUVs in Australia so far this year
Ford Everest v Toyota Prado comparison review
Ford’s new seven-seat Everest sets out to scale uncharted territory for the Blue Oval, but standing in its path is the current king of the hill, the freshly updated Toyota Prado
Top 10: 2015's most popular 4x4s
In Australia’s buoyant 4x4 market, utes continue to outdo wagons in popularity. Here’s the low-down on Australia’s best-selling 4x4s from 2015.
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Video Review: Volvo XC90
Volvo are raising the bar with their new XC90, adding a touch of flair to the practical 7-seater.
Snackable Review: Volvo XC90
The XC90 is Volvo’s answer to the growing seven-seater SUV market. With first class safety and sophisticated design, the mid- range Inscription has plenty to love.
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Volvo XC90 First Impressions
From first-class safety to sophisticated design, here are our first impressions of the Volvo XC90.
4X4 Of The Year 2016 WINNER
New or updated, the vehicles of 4X4OTY ran a close race – but, in the end, the all-new Ford Everest rose above the pack.
4x4 Of The Year 2016: The Results
Only one of the six best 4x4s from 2015 can be crowned 4x4 Of The Year 2016
4x4 Of The Year 2016: The Finalists
The six best 4x4 vehicles of 2015 battling it out to be crowned 4x4 Of The Year 2016.
4x4 Of The Year 2016: The Criteria
As always, vehicles were not judged against each other, but against the established 4X4OTY criteria. This is what allows us to test utes alongside wagons, and luxury 4x4s against affordable family rides.
4x4 Of The Year 2016: The Testing Track
The 4X4OTY test route must challenge each vehicle’s individual capabilities. To do this we took on some of the best tracks in the Victorian High Country.
4x4 of the Year 2016: Meet the Judges
With more than 245 years of four-wheel driving experience between them, our judges rate as some of the most experienced in Australia.
4x4 Of The Year 2016
On the shortlist for 4X4OTY 2016 were the Hilux, Triton, Fortuner, Prado, Navara and Everest. Roothy went behind the scenes to see just how the winner was decided.
Volvo XC90 safety technology in the cloud
New Volvo XC90 shows how car makers will use ‘The Cloud’ to save lives.
Ford Everest Trend vs Toyota Prado GX review
Ford’s new Everest takes the family fight to Toyota’s Prado. We strap on the cammos and head bush...
2015 Lexus RX review
That attention has been lavished on the new Lexus RX is clear from the styling, but the popular large SUV needs to make more than a visual statement if it is to match the BMW X5 and Volvo XC90.
Comparison review: Five premium mid-size SUVs
We take the new Land Rover Discovery Sport on a multi-day drive with four other premium SUV middleweights including the Audi Q5, Lexus NX, Volvo XC60 and BMW X3. Can it rock the establishment?
2015 Volvo XC90 review
Swedish brand’s new dawn begins right here with the stylish seven-seat Volvo XC90 SUV that takes up the challenge to the German luxury brands, starting with the Audi Q7 and BMW X5
New Ford Everest Articulation
We take a closer look at the new 4x4 Ford Everest SUV – cut in half
New Ford Everest 4x4 SUV
Ford has reached for the sky with its new seven-seat Ford Everest, which has the off road capability to challenge Toyota’s Prado
Poll: What is the best 4x4 ever? Have your say.
What is the ultimate 4x4? Is it the original WWII Army Jeep? Maybe it’s the Land Cruiser 70 Series? What about the ‘unbreakable’ Toyota HiLux?