New and tested 4WDs
2026 Subaru Outback & Outback Wilderness Review – The Most Capable Outback Yet
Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Subaru’s Outback has long been the unofficial adventure wagon of New Zealand, a vehicle as likely to be seen outside a Four Square as it is halfway up a muddy forestry track.

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News and General
Honda confirms pricing and grades for refreshed 2026 CR-V range
Thursday, 19 February 2026

As part of its latest mid-model update, the CR-V line-up expands to offer greater choice across hybrid and petrol powertrains, including two hybrid variants and two all-wheel-drive options.

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News and General
Toyota ends year on a high with No. 1 selling car
Friday, 16 January 2026

While many of Toyota’s new vehicle nameplates, such as Hilux, Hiace and Corolla continued to sell well across the country, it was the RAV4 that stole the show

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GWM Tank 300 Hi4‑T PHEV NZ Price and Specs
Wednesday, 11 March 2026

New Zealand’s off‑road landscape is bracing for a major shake‑up. GWM has officially revealed pricing and full specifications for the Tank 300 Hi4‑T Plug‑In Hybrid (PHEV), and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most compelling 4×4 launches of 2026. Tough, tech‑packed, electrified, and offered in two feature‑rich variants—Lux and Ultra—

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New and tested 4WDs
All-new Mazda CX-5 range announced for New Zealand
Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Since its debut in 2012, CX-5 has grown to become a mainstay vehicle that drives brand and business growth by deepening the joy of driving, incorporating key aspects of Mazda’s identity, including

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New and tested 4WDs
All new Palisade
Thursday, 19 February 2026

Hyundai’s latest large SUV is here, with luxurious design, a spacious, practical cabin, and first-ever hybrid power: 

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MY26 Nissan X-Trail
Thursday, 19 February 2026

The MY26 X-Trail is now on sale at Nissan dealerships across New Zealand. Since its domestic introduction in 2001, the X-Trail has amassed over 27,000 sales to date in New Zealand.

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News and General
2026 Toyota RAV4 Pricing Announced
Friday, 16 January 2026

Undeniably New Zealand’s most popular car in both sales and customer acclaim, the sixth-generation RAV4 will arrive in the first half of the year with advanced safety technology, two electrified po

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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
On Patrol
Saturday, 27 December 2025
It’s come a long way, and done a lot of work. The Nissan Patrol has been on the road (and off the road) since 1951.
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New and tested 4WDs
Pathfinding at Port Waikato
Sunday, 21 December 2025
The first-generation Pathfinder was unveiled in May 1985 and was introduced in July 1986 as a ‘three-door’ body-on-frame SUV.
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New and tested 4WDs
Super Duty on the descent of Mount Terrible. Image by Mark Baker.
Things to look forward to - Ford launches the toughest Ranger of all
Sunday, 14 December 2025
The 4WD landscape is changing fast.
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Adventure NZ
Back to the mighty Motu
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
It’s been a long time between drinks – so I was surprised and excited to receive an invitation to join the Mōtū 4WD Safari for  2025 – and ironic as I was working in the Waikura Valley just days...
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Adventure NZ
Work-life balance done right
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
By Kevin Isemonger Sometimes in life – the planets really do align – but for it to happen twice is a bit weird.
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Adventure NZ
Living the dream on the back roads
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Catherine and Graham Beaven are living the off-road caravan lifestyle from their base in Whanganui. The couple prefer less-travelled roads and freedom camping in New Zealand’s wild places.
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