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Aimed at urban and family users, the U9 remains happy out in the mud
A leap forward: MGU9 launched in New Zealand
Friday, 14 November 2025
The MG brand has revealed its U9 midsize-plus ute for New Zealand in three models.
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News and General
New Nissan Navara to debut 19 November
Thursday, 13 November 2025
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Suzuki e VITARA set to arrive in New Zealand
Thursday, 13 November 2025
From the second quarter 2026, the fan-favourite Vitara is turning electric with the arrival of the Suzuki e VITARA.
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Ford farewells the Bi-Turbo Ranger engine
Thursday, 13 November 2025
 Ford has announced significant updates to its powertrain offerings for the award-winning Ranger and Everest, enhancing the proven 2.0L turbo-diesel engine and expanding the availability of the pow
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4WD Accesories
Simplified Off-Grid Power with Redarc RedWorks.
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Redarc delivers complete, plug-and-play power with its new RedWorks pre-wired power panel range.
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Ninth generation Hilux revealed
Toyota reveals ninth generation Hilux
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Next year is looking like a big one for Toyota as it launches the ninth generation of its Hilux.
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4WD Sports
Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang - November
Monday, 10 November 2025
Hall wins offroad racing championship   Nick Hall is the 2025 CT Civil New Zealand offroad racing champion.
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News and General
Ram ramps up its heavy duty pickup range
Friday, 31 October 2025
The big American metal is getting an upgrade.  Prices and specifications for the Ram’s MY25 2500 and 3500 pick-up range have been announced.
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New and tested 4WDs
Return to Prado-land
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
This month, we’ve been back in a new Prado for a second look at Toyota’s most capable 4WD SUV.
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4WD Sports
Offroad racing national championship final round attracts record entry
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
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4WD Sports
Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang - October
Sunday, 12 October 2025
The big show is coming to TECT Park
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Kia kicks off with strong contender
Thursday, 09 October 2025
It’s been a long time coming. But Kia's Tasman ute is finally here.
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4WD Sports
Defender Dakar D7X-R
Defender lines up offroading's ultimate challenge
Friday, 03 October 2025
The Defender Rally motorsport team has accelerated preparations for its debut entry to the 2026 Dakar Rally and FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) after completing a gruelling test of t
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Tech Talk
Tech talk: driver assistance systems
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Advanced driving technology is widespread these days, and new 4WD utes and SUVs feature some of the best. Here are some of our favourite pieces of driver-assistance technology:  
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Adventure International
Kiwis on the way - in a Unimog
Monday, 29 September 2025
After countless miles, breathtaking vistas, and unforgettable encounters, Carsten and Rose Elsholz have reached a bittersweet ending of their planned world tour by our caravan and 4WD.
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New and tested 4WDs
A leap forward: MGU9 is here
Wednesday, 24 September 2025
MG has launched its first ute. Now there’s a sentence nobody thought they’d ever read.
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Forester 2025: another way to take the long way home
Wednesday, 24 September 2025
It’s been a favourite with outdoorsy Kiwi drivers for decades, and with good reason.
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Ford’s storm bringer
Saturday, 20 September 2025
This is the first New Zealand media drive of Ford’s new Stormtrak PHEV Ranger. Other scribes drove it overseas, but NZ4WD scored the first local test.
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NZSUV Buyers Guide 2025 - out now
Thursday, 18 September 2025
The NZSUV Buyers Guide is back for 2025
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The All-New MG MGS5 EV – Electric SUV
Thursday, 18 September 2025
MG Motor New Zealand has announced the MGS5 EV, an all-electric SUV poised to be a compelling option for corporate fleets across the country. It MGS5 EV combines operational efficiency, advanced...
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Cupra Launches the All-Electric Tavascan
Thursday, 18 September 2025
Cupra New Zealand is excited to welcome the all-new Tavascan – the brand’s first fully electric SUV coupé. With its sculpted, aerodynamic design and a driver-centric interior, the Tavascan represents...
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Video Content
Video Review: Honda e:N1
Thursday, 18 September 2025
The New Honda e:N1 - Is This Your Next all-Electric SUV?
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4WD Sports
Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang - September
Sunday, 14 September 2025
Before we knew it the 2025 Giti Tyres NZ1000 was upon us, and we were flat out across stunning Kurow farmland chasing glory.
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Jimny among the tall timber
Jimny: a fresh new way to go offroad
Saturday, 06 September 2025
Our Jimny month draws to an end with one last jaunt - up Klondyke Road near Port Waikato and into the strange and gnarly back blocks of the north Waikato.
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4WD Accesories
Terrain Tamer bought Steve Irwin’s Land Cruiser
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Terrain Tamer have purchased a Toyota LandCruiser Troop Carrier that was previously owned by Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin; beating other bidders to win a highly publicised Auction through the Coll
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