New and tested 4WDs

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Nissan New Zealand has expanded its top-selling X-TRAIL range with two new front-wheel-drive e-POWER hybrid variants and the debut of two adventure-focused Rock Creek grades, broadening the appeal

IVECO Daily 4x4 van

Monday, 20 July 2026

A lot of 4WDrivers like to call their vehicle a truck – much to the frustration of those who actually drive trucks - but the IVECO Daily is based on a truck style rigid chassis and depending on how...

Foton brings new Tunland to New Zealand market

Saturday, 18 July 2026

It’s an intriguing proposition. An established and innovative truck manufacturer drives back into New Zealand’s bustling ute market with an all-new ‘midsize-plus’ ute that aims to challenge the...

Getting out back - in new style

Monday, 29 June 2026

The Subaru Outback is the company’s best seller, and with good reason. This is a vehicle that appeals to the pragmatic sensibilities of family car buyers and fleet customers alike.

SV day on track: the original all purpose AWD SUV

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Bold. In April, Range Rover invited media and customers to a unique event: an exclusive Range Rover Sport drive day on and off road at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park.

Electric Hilux is true to the ‘family values’

Thursday, 04 June 2026

In late May, Toyota New Zealand officially launched its first-ever fully electric Hilux alongside the new ninth-generation diesel and hybrid models.

Happy birthday, Hilux

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Fifty years of Hilux in New Zealand. Sixty years of Toyota in this country.

Quick drive on home turf

Monday, 18 May 2026

Just had a fairly brief drive of Suzuki’s eVitara on home ground. Had been set for a shortish five days but ended up only getting two-ish due to being double booked.

Meeting the Great White Ute

Friday, 15 May 2026

We first saw LDV’s Terron 9 ute at the 2025 Fieldays. We were there as part of a media group to view the Inchcape group’s multi-brand presence.

Mainstream SUV shows how it should be done

Monday, 11 May 2026

Nissan’s X-Trail is one of the company’s global success stories, and in the medium SUV class there are few better.

Top spec for Nissan’s strong performer

Wednesday, 06 May 2026

Having tested Nissan’s Navara in the popular ST-X spec, it made sense to also try the top-of-the-line Pro4-X.

Smart choice

Friday, 01 May 2026

In late 2025, the MG brand entered the ute market with its U9 ‘midsize-plus’ offering.

Something completely different

Friday, 24 April 2026

This is definitely not usual fare for NZ4WD. Urban SUVs are, however, the most popular cars on the market. Toyota’s RAV4 leads the way in sales, but the breadth of choice is simply staggering.

Storm chaser - Defender 130

Thursday, 16 April 2026

We sure picked the right time to go cruising in Land Rover’s Defender 130.

New dawn for Nissan’s strong performer

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Nissan’s Navara has been part of the New Zealand landscape and lifestyle for four generations and 40 years.

Suzuki launches first electric SUV

Thursday, 26 March 2026

The timing was accidentally exquisite.

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.

Outback 2026 - Subaru updates its best-seller

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

It's a firm Kiwi favourite, slotting in seamlessly to the lifestyle we all enjoy so much. Outdoors, out there, enjoying wild places.

MG’s U9 is a bold move into the 4WD ute market

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

The U9 enters a very hot market segment, but has a strong proposition for buyers looking for a good big 4WD ute suitable for weekday work and weekend family fun