New and tested 4WDs

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
Wednesday, 20 September 2017
OK, it’s not Utah’s Rubicon Trail. But the outwardly gently tucks and folds of grass and...
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Toyota’s Hilux Gladiator ute
Wednesday, 20 September 2017
Decked out in bold, brawny accessories, the Hilux Gladiator Concept vehicle turned...
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Tuffed-up Triton
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
Mitsubishi’s modified Huntaway proved a hit at Fieldays this year. NZ4WD editor Ross...
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Subaru’s involving XV
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
First came an all-new Impreza. Now comes an equally impressive XV....
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2018 for local M-B Ute launch
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
Kiwis will get the chance to drive away from their local Mercedes-Benz (van & commercial...
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Leccy Landie?
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
OK, it’s not quite the ‘all-electric’ SUV Elon Musk is apparently working on, but heavily-hyped US start-up Bollinger has come up with this, the B1 recreational off-roader.
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D-Max at home or off the road.
Small steps big results!
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
On the face of it, Isuzu’s 2017 D-Max/MU-X upgrade is simple, run-of-the-mill, stuff.
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Discovery channelled
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Hi-tech off-road express or slick Euro SUV? Land-Rover’s new Discovery is a bit of both says NZ4WD’s Damien O’Carroll.
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Italian stallion
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
Story and photos by Damien O’Carroll
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Iveco Daily 4x4
Iveco Daily 4x4
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
Front on it may look like a delivery van on steroids, but the Iveco Daily 4x4 is certainly...
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Toyota’s full-size ‘Tonka Toy’
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
Toyota in Australia has rekindling childhood memories with the reveal of the HiLux Tonka...
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2017 Mahindra XUV500
Wednesday, 07 June 2017
We video test the 2017 Mahindra XUV500, “And it is particularly impressive, offering...
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Suzuki Ignis
Suzuki Ignis
Wednesday, 31 May 2017
Whilst he hates to use the word, Damian O’Carroll can only call the Ignis Zippy!
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FJ goes back to the future – again!
Wednesday, 17 May 2017
Toyota has reincarnated the spirit of Land Cruisers old and new in the new FT-4X Concept...
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Jeep reveals ‘world’s fastest SUV’
Trackhawk is ‘world’s fastest SUV’
Wednesday, 17 May 2017
Jeep has just laid claim to the ‘world’s fastest 4WD SUV’ tag with an all-new Grand Cherokee...
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LDV set to add ute to local lineup
LDV set to add ute to local lineup
Wednesday, 17 May 2017
Great Lake Motor Distributors, the local importer and distributor of LDV and SsangYong, recently...
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Grand designs
Grand designs
Wednesday, 19 April 2017
First seen as a concept(as is Jeep’s way) at the annual Jeep Safari at Easter, the new Trailhawk is...
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Jeep’s Moab mix
Jeep’s Moab mix
Wednesday, 19 April 2017
Jeep and Mopar once again teamed up to show a range of concept models at the  annual...
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Cover story – Toyota Land Cruiser LC 70 - Back to work
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
The 70 series is what Toyota classifies as its ‘Heavy Duty’ Land Cruiser line, distinguishing...
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Town and Countryman
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
While the original Countryman model released in 2010 was undoubtedly popular, it did...
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Isuzu upgrades D-Max
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
There are nine models in the new range which features a new full Euro5 compatible version...
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2017 Mitsubishi Outlander VRX - Video Road Report
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
With its impressive comfort, remarkable levels of standard equipment and handsome...
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Bentley Bentayga
Bentley raises the bar
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Bentley’s new Bentayga could well be the best off-roader you can’t afford. Damien...
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Holiday-Time Escape
Thursday, 26 January 2017
The Ford Escape joins Ford’s SUV line-up this month, with five-star safety, excellent...
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Ford Edges towards future
Thursday, 26 January 2017
Ford has a whole new game plan to counter a perception that it’s become a...
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