New and tested 4WDs

Live and love life with a Suzuki
Tuesday, 30 November 2021
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.
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Hyundai Tucson launches in lockdown
Tuesday, 30 November 2021
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. 
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Coast to Coast Jimny Safari
Tuesday, 30 November 2021
It was a ramble, not a race, and it took in some of the coolest  Auckland beaches south of the Sky Tower.
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MU-X Road Trip
Tuesday, 30 November 2021
Ashley Lucas and Chas Charlton find out just how good an all-rounder the 2021 Isuzu MU-X really is.
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Next-Generation’ Ranger revealed
Wednesday, 24 November 2021
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.
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Video Review Isuzu MU-X
Thursday, 18 November 2021
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.
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Balancing act - Subaru Forester
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Forester wraps a tougher edge over its urban abilities
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Nissan reveals 2022 SUV images
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
A SUV range with something to suit everyone
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Electrifying news
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
There’s a new Range Rover coming next year, and it includes a plug-in hybrid version.
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Ram range expands
Tuesday, 19 October 2021
Ross MacKay tries the Ram 1500 Limited. Crew, tools, toys and more – the Ram pickup range has few peers when it comes to moving our stuff.
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Grenadier heading down under
Tuesday, 19 October 2021
There’s a lot to like about the new Ineos Grenadier: price, capability, tough looks. And the fact that it is coming to New Zealand.
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Hyundai shows new 2022 Palisade
Tuesday, 14 September 2021
Big news in every sense from Hyundai Australia, which has shown first images of its 2022 Palisade.
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Reasons to be cheerful
Tuesday, 14 September 2021
Even as a massive rain storm lashed across the upper North Island and the clouds of yet another Covid lockdown rolled toward the nation, there was something exciting in the driveway: LDV’s new T60
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Defender ‘tribute’ packs a wallop
Tuesday, 14 September 2021
Upgrades, tributes, restorations. Land Rover’s Defender still casts a mighty shadow across the 4WD landscape.
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Taking to D trees in a new D-Max
Wednesday, 18 August 2021
First off, a day out at Fieldays with an off-road demonstration, then a few hours during the working week in a purpose-built playground on Auckland’s wild west coast a week later, oh yes, this i
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NZ4WD August 2021
There can be only one... Toyota Highlander
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Well, that was the original plan…
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Special Delivery: So just how special is this Jimny?
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
A special edition is always a great way to get some extra kit with a new vehicle and save some money into the bargain – with the proviso that the kit is useful for you.
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Buyers Guide 2021
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
The old saying that ‘the more things change, the more they stay the same’ suits NZ’s booming utility market sector at the months.
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What price your new ute?
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
As demand for contemporary turbo-diesel, double-cab utes continues to defy gravity, what price does, er, final retail price have on the one you eventually buy?
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Subaru claims G.O.A.T status for new outback
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Actually, you can make that the G.O.O.A.T tag, says colleague Sean Willmot after returning from the launch drive programme in the Nevis Valley.
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Earthcruiser’s 79-series Land-Cruiser-based Extreme XTR250
Earthcruiser’s 79-series Land-Cruiser-based Extreme XTR250
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Aussie-based rugged camper specialist Earthcruiser can now sell you a Toyota Land-Cruiser 79-series-based on and off-road camper ready for that ‘trip-of-a-lifetime’.
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Subaru reveals ‘greatest Outback ever’
Subaru reveals ‘greatest Outback ever’
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
An all-new version of New Zealand’s most popular Subaru model – the Outback – is in showrooms now – and Subaru of New Zealand’s Managing Director, Wallis Dumper reckons it is just what your local d
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Mazda backs a winner with all-new BT-50
Sunday, 17 January 2021
Mazda has proved that there is definitely life after its ute sector breakup with Ford, creating an impressive all-new BT-50 based on Isuzu’s latest D-Max.
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Is latest Hilux back to its best?
Sunday, 17 January 2021
In its latest face-lifted 8th generation (MY2021) version, has Toyota finally sorted out its Hilux conundrum? NZ4WD mag Editor Ross MacKay thinks it just might have!
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Los tres amigos* (The three friends)
Monday, 14 December 2020
Together for just a day, three very different utilities – a RAM 1500, Toyota Hilux and Mitsubishi Triton – became los tres amigos as they ventured from Auckland to and from Hampton Downs for a p
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