4WD
Hyundai LandCruiser rival firms
Full-size Korean pick-up truck in the frame as Hyundai confirms interest in large off-roader Korean car-maker Hyundai has given its strongest indication yet that it →
What are the different four-wheel drive systems available?
Don’t spin your wheels in vain; here’s a simple explanation that’s much clearer than mud There are many different 4WD drive systems in the marketplace →
New Land Rover Defender V8 coming
Reincarnated 4WD icon to be blessed with high-performance SVR treatment and a thunderous V8 It was only a matter of time before a thumping V8 →
MY20 Jeep Grand Cherokee released
Upgrades across the large SUV range announced An upgraded MY20 Jeep Grand Cherokee range has been released, bringing more standard safety equipment and better value →
Ford F-150 AT44 by Arctic Trucks is ready for snow duty
Icelandic 4WD specialist Arctic Trucks has worked its magic on the Ford F Series. It’s called the F-150 AT44, and it’s the first American pickup →
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series to be six-cylinder only
Four-pot and V8 oil-burners kyboshed, but new six-cylinder diesel all but guaranteed for new ’Cruiser Contrary to recent reports, the next-generation 2021 Toyota LandCruiser 300 →
New Land Rover Defender trashed
Shaken and stirred? Watch as British brand mangles countless Defender 4x4s in new Bond movie TV advert Land Rover has been hard at work on →
2019 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed v Isuzu MU-X LS-U 4×4 comparison: Two big red wagons, one winner
Out of these two best-selling 4X4 wagons, which one is the best bet? Sam Purcell takes them on-road and off, to find out. For those →
2020 Ford Explorer ST review
The 2020 Ford Explorer might not look all that different to the casual observer, but underneath that familiar skin, it’s a whole new ballgame. Ford’s midsize SUV →
The 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab Moves Out with a Big V-8
GMC still offers a stout 6.2-liter V-8 in its half-ton pickup but only in the pricier Denali and AT4 trims. We’ve detailed the many features →
2019 Ford Ranger Raptor v Toyota LandCruiser 78 Series GXL comparison: The trusty ol’ Troopy and the leaping Raptor
It’s the 4WD comparison that you probably didn’t think of, and two vehicles you don’t exactly cross-shop like Corolla v i30, or Navara v Triton. But in →
2019 GMC Sierra Denali review
The full-size pickup truck segment is hotter than ever, with brand-new entries from Chevrolet, GMC, Ford and Ram all vying for shoppers’ hard-earned dollars. GMC’s →
Isuzu i-Venture Club: Eyre Peninsula
Carsales heads off-road with Isuzu to explore the Eyre Peninsula via D-MAX and MU-X Planning a first trip off-road can be daunting for a new →
Ford Ranger named Best Dual-Cab 4WD Ute for 2019
Blue Oval wins its second carsales ute mega-test, this time ahead of nine popular twin-cab 4×4 rivals The biennial carsales Best Dual-Cab 4WD Ute comparison →
10 Best Dual-Cab 4WD Ute of 2019 Comparison
Every couple of years carsales.com.au takes the opportunity to assess the best-selling dual-cab 4WD utes in the Australian market. For 2019 our comparison includes the →
2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk v Land Rover Discovery Sport Si4 comparison
Going off-road is great fun. Something off-road capable can open up a lot of doors to places you were otherwise unable to visit. It changes →
2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d v Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 comparison
The fact that Mercedes-Benz has taken the time and effort to join the ever-growing fray of 4WD utes available in Australia tells you how important and →
AWD vs. 4WD: What’s the difference between the two?
Despite the increasing number of online resources and shifting dealer strategies, car shopping is still a headache. There’s a long list of confusing topics when choosing the right →
Higher prices for 2019 Ford Everest
AEB and Ford Ranger Raptor powertrain now standard, but only in premium models Ford Australia has announced pricing for its upgraded MY19 Ford Everest, first details →
2018 Toyota C-HR v 1988 Toyota Corolla SR5 4WD Wagon comparison
Over time, we have forgotten the meaning of what an SUV is. Look up your average dictionary and it will tell you it’s a “rugged vehicle with a truck-like chassis and four-wheel drive, →
Ford Everest 2018 Review
Trade-tough underpinnings, family-friendly trimmings, the Everest is a competent all-rounder – and our latest long-termer Going Bush There’s no sign of Australia’s love affair with →
2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible: Yes, They Really Made A Droptop Luxury SUV
What the heck is that? Seriously, we can’t imagine anyone not uttering those words upon setting eyes on the 2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible. Not →
2015 Chevrolet Colorado LT Crew Cab 4WD vs. 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road Double Cab 4×4 – Comparison Tests
From Tacorado to Eternity: The Tacoma and the Colorado do battle all the way from Tacoma to Colorado. It’s an on-the-nose, obvious, literal, and okay, →
Ford Gives F-150 a sport mode borrowed from the Mustang
The hallmark of the 2015 F-150 truck is the switch to aluminum body panels from steel, shaving 700 pounds off the truck for more performance →