In which Company Vehicle editor Sean Willmot and NZ4WD editor Mark Baker pit the ‘all-time champion’ against a young contender, throwing abysmal weather into the mix to work out which should stand
Jimny, Forester, Defender, D-max.
Which is our overall winner? Which has taken the most radical leap forward in tech, ergonomics, eye appeal, capability?
Time is very much a flexible consideration when it comes to the automotive industry and as we have seen in 2021, you can’t rely on time being co-operative all the – erm, time.
Indisputably, there is a growing demand for SUVs because of changing lifestyles and most importantly, owners enjoy the versatility for leisure driving these specific vehicles offer.
It’s not just another SUV. Suzuki’s hero nameplate – and it really is a hero nameplate, being the most popular SUV from the brand – the Suzuki Vitara is quite literally, a Way of Life.
The fourth generation of Hyundai’s Medium SUV, the NX4e Tucson, has been launched exactly 17 years after the launch of the original LM series Tucson in 2004, narrowly missing 2021’s lockdowns.
It’s a big step for the Ford Ranger, New Zealand’s favourite 4WD double cab ute. The ‘Next-Generation’ Ranger delivers high-tech features, smart connectivity and enhanced capability.
Eight years is a long time between drinks, but in Isuzu’s case, the time has been well spent, especially when it comes to the new evolution of the 2021 MU-X seven seat SUV.
The convenient Raptor 2K Aerosol offers a fast, easy way to apply Raptor without compromising performance, no spray equipment necessary. Available from Repco
Automotive Parts Giant (APG) imports automotive parts and 4WD accessories including winches, bull bars, recovery gear, and suspension lift kits suitable for most vehicle makes and models.
Usiing technology in the outdoors
Take them everywhere. An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) or Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is a lifesaver. These beacons are used by emergency...
When Kiwis go 4WD adventuring these days, an enormous number of gadgets come along for the ride. This means keeping a charged battery is more important than ever.
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