New and tested 4WDs

A useful Amarok addition
Thursday, 18 April 2024
With a swanky, high spec interior and a surprising level of refinement and driver assist technologies, the petrol-powered VW Amarok is an interesting proposition.
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Listen up: the largest Defender is a real offroader
Thursday, 18 April 2024
Those who love ‘real’ off-roading listen up. As NZ4WD found when we named the shorter Defender our 4WD of the year, the new Defender remains a proper 4WD.
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Jimny is light and right
Monday, 18 March 2024
It’s light. Only the three-door Jimny treads more lightly on the ground.
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Examining the Everest range
Monday, 18 March 2024
For a long time NZ4WD has touted the Ranger Sport as ‘best of breed’. Tough looks, even tougher drivetrain, comfy cab. A true all-rounder. So, is the same true of Ranger’s sibling the Everest?
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Nissan Navara Pro4X
Wednesday, 17 January 2024
The current Nissan Navara has had a good long run on the New Zealand market.
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New Amarok
Wednesday, 20 December 2023
Despite the best efforts of the previous government, New Zealand’s favourite vehicles are 4WD utes, followed closely by 4WD and AWD SUVs.
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Ranger vs Amarok
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
Despite the best efforts of the previous government, New Zealand’s favourite vehicles are 4WD utes, followed closely by 4WD and AWD SUVs.
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Tested: the top Amarok
Wednesday, 15 November 2023
This is the flagship of the new Volkswagen Amarok range.
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Ford Ranger Raptor tested
Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Unique is a word that gets used a lot, and often it’s advertising babble or marketing spiel. In this case, though, it’s entirely justified. Ford’s ‘version 2.0’ Raptor has no rival or equal.
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VW Amarok Panamericana tested
Wednesday, 18 October 2023
This is where the new Amarok range takes a big step up. The 2023 Panamericana is wider, longer, more stable than old-version Amaroks. The whole range can make that claim.
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Ford Ranger Wildtrak X tested
Tuesday, 17 October 2023
There’s a lot to talk about here. Beyond the outstanding success of Ford’s ‘next-Gen’ range of Rangers, the Wildtrak X blends street smarts with undeniable off-road ability.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee five seater
Saturday, 16 September 2023
We have been debating the merits of five-seat and seven-seat 4WDs.
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Chev Silverado ZR2
Saturday, 16 September 2023
The Americans say it best of all: When the best way out of something is through it, the Chevy Silverado ZR2 is there to help.
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VW Amarok Style tested
Thursday, 31 August 2023
A split-second decision at an intersection was all it took.
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Chev Silverado LTZ
Monday, 14 August 2023
Chevrolet’s Silverado LTZ comes stacked with tech and spec for 2003.  It’s also one of a few ways to enjoy a stock 4WD pickup or SUV with that evocative rumble of a V8.
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Subaru Outback tested
Monday, 12 June 2023
If a traditional body-on-chassis 4WD is actually a ‘proper’ four-wheel drive in real terms, then Subaru’s take on all-wheel-drive sedans and wagons with capability and practicality might be the pur
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Amarok launch
Monday, 12 June 2023
Remember life before the iPad? Remember style before One Direction? (The boy band, for those over 55.)
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Ford Ranger XLT meets a rival
Monday, 22 May 2023
We have been musing over the runaway success of the diesel double cab ute sector for a few years now.
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Ford Ranger Sport
Monday, 24 April 2023
Could the Ranger Sport be the best of the bunch?  It’s no secret among 4WDers that Ford’s 2023 Rangers set the mid-size 4X4 ute segment on fire since their launch.
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My4WD Jimny adventure build
Monday, 24 April 2023
It’s no secret that for many, the Suzuki Jimny is the ‘it’ 4WD of the year. Twelve months ago, NZ4WD tested the limited-run Safari edition, and loved it for is compact, can-do honesty.
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Wide track Hilux
Wednesday, 15 March 2023
Sean Willmot has questions – and finds answers – during his drive of Toyota’s wide track Hilux. Question: When is an SR5 Cruiser Hilux not an SR5 Cruiser Hilux?
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Tested: Nissan Pathfinder
Wednesday, 15 March 2023
With a history that spans nearly four decades, it’s no surprise that inspiration for the latest Pathfinder can be traced all the way back to the original boxy style version which launched in 1985 a
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Mahindra Pik Up auto
Thursday, 16 February 2023
Mahindra has added a six-speed auto to its funky Pik Up.  Sean Willmot takes a close look at Mahindra’s new offering.
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Nissan’s flagship Navara
Thursday, 16 February 2023
Capable, well equipped, with something of a cult following, Nissan’s Navara has become ever-more viable for ute buyers who don’t want to follow the crowd.
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Firepower efficiency with GWM’s Haval H6 Hybrid
Wednesday, 08 February 2023
Ready to discover where the future of the automobile industry is heading?
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