2021 Toyota Fortuner Crusade off-road reviewSimon Christie Thought the HiLux was the only ladder-frame off-roader in the Toyota stable worth your time? Don't forget about the Fortuner. 3 years ago
2021 GWM Ute off-road reviewSimon Christie Great Wall has made a great leap forward with the new Cannon ute, which packs capability despite its bargain price. 3 years ago
2021 Ford Ranger FX4 Max off-road reviewSimon Christie With a list of upgrades nicked from the Raptor, the Ford Ranger FX4 Max is definitely ready to take you further than the XLT.4 years ago
4WD modes explained: Differential lock, 2H, 4H, 4L and hill descent controlPaul Maric If you've just bought a new dual-cab ute or an SUV and there are controls for the four-wheel drive system, would you know what to do with them? We run through the basics of 2H, 4H, 4L, hill descent control and differential locks.4 years ago
2020 Isuzu MU-X LS-T off-road reviewSimon Christie The MU-X is a solid performer, taking the reasonable platform shared with the Holden Trailblazer and teaming it with a reliable engine and handsome looks.4 years ago
2020 Nissan Navara ST off-road reviewSimon Christie The Navara isn't a huge sales success like some of its peers, but a powerful twin-turbo diesel and coil-sprung rear make for a capable off-road machine. 4 years ago
2020 Mitsubishi Triton GLS off-road reviewSimon Christie The Mitsubishi Triton is a quiet achiever on the sales charts compared to the Ranger and HiLux, offering equivalent capability for a lot less money.4 years ago
2020 Toyota HiLux Rogue off-road reviewSimon Christie It's the best selling car in Australia and while it will spend most of its time on the black top, what's it like off-road?4 years ago