Ford has unveiled the first ever plug-in hybrid version of the popular Ranger pick-up, as the brand continues its electrification transition. The Ford Ranger PHEV combines Ford’s 2.3-litre Ford EcoBoost turbo petrol engine and 10-speed automatic gearbox with a 75kW e-motor and an 11.8kWh battery. Ford says it’s targeting …
Read More »2024 Toyota HiLux GR Sport Review – on-road & off-road test
Tarted up pick ups are big business these days. Not only is the pick up – or ute as it’s so fondly called in Australia – one of the best-selling vehicles in the country, it’s also one of the most accessorised. In recent years, demand for factory upgraded utes has …
Read More »2024 Nissan Patrol Warrior Review
A brand new Nissan Patrol, fresh from the production line in Japan, lands at Port Melbourne. From here it heads straight to a factory in Epping in the north of Melbourne where it transforms and becomes a Warrior. This is the Nissan Patrol Warrior, a special build by Australian company …
Read More »2024 Toyota HiLux range updated with V-Active technology
The Toyota HiLux range has undergone yet another update for 2024 to remain competitive in the highly saturated ute segment in Australia. The big news this time around is the introduction of the new V-Active technology on select HiLux double-cab 4×4 variants. This is complemented by refreshed exterior styling and …
Read More »2024 Mitsubishi Triton price, range and specification
The all-new Mitsubishi Triton is due in Australian showrooms in February 2024 priced from $43,690 to $63,840 plus on-road costs. The six-tier line-up consists of the GLX, GLX+, GLS and GSR models with double-car, club-cab and pick-up body forms available depending on model. All Triton models are powered by the …
Read More »2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review: Limited and Summit Reserve
For a whole decade, the fourth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee served as the American brand’s flagship SUV, with numerous updates throughout its life to keep it fresh. What’s missing was a brand-new model. Finally, the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee is here, renewing much needed interest in the nameplate. Tested here is …
Read More »Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid confirmed for 2025 arrival
Ford will offer a plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger 4×4 pick-up from early 2025, marking a significant step forward in Ford’s plans to offer an electric powertrain option for every model in its portfolio of products. The Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will combine electric driving capability with the adventure-ready …
Read More »Toyota HiLux Revo BEV Concept hints at ute’s electric future
Like it or not, the Toyota HiLux is heading electric. Previewed by the HiLux Revo BEV Concept, the first ever all-electric HiLux enters prototyping phase and the unique landscape in Australia has been selected as the testbed for the HiLux EV. Originally unveiled in Thailand late last year, the HiLux …
Read More »2023 Toyota LandCruiser GR Sport vs Land Rover Defender D300 Review
Off-road vehicles are no longer just off-road vehicles these days. Market demands have dictated that they must do a lot more than just bush-bashing. They’re big and spacious comfortable daily drivers packed with creature comforts and the latest tech. Their rugged 4×4 mechanisms, while still as capable as ever, are …
Read More »2023 Ford Everest Review: 2.0L Bi-Turbo and 3.0L V6 driven
At the pointy end of the large 4×4 SUV segment there’s the Ford Everest and there’s the Everest’s long-time rival the Toyota LandCruiser Prado. Previous generations of Everest had mostly lived inside the shadows of the Prado, mostly because the latter was a little more refined, more luxurious and had …
Read More »2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Review
The first thing that stroke me when I first set sight on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio was how pretty it looked. Like how David is a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance sculpture, the Stelvio is a paragon of automotive design in the SUV space. Both David and Stelvio have one thing …
Read More »All-new Lexus GX to join Aussie line-up in 2024
Lexus Australia will give customers the opportunity to load up and hit the trails in style when it introduces the seven-seat GX off-road SUV to the local market in the first half of 2024. This will mark the debut of the GX nameplate in Australia, with the two previous generations …
Read More »2023 Jeep Wrangler vs Jeep Gladiator: which is the one for you?
If you’re in the market for an iconic off-roader, the Jeep Wrangler is about as iconic as an off-roader can get. But there’s now a derivative of the Wrangler that may appeal to keener drivers – and adventurers. The Wrangler has grown a tub to become a pick-up truck, better …
Read More »2023 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior Review
The ute segment is arguably the most progressive of all vehicle markets. What started out as a workhorse has evolved to become a lifestyle machine. During the week it gets work done, and on weekends it goes out of town seeking for the best camping ground or fishing spot. Owners …
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