The flagship of the Lexus 4WD range is the LX570. The first thing you notice about the LX570 is its sheer size but it is surprisingly manoeuvrable, with a turning circle of 11.8 metres. If you are looking for a large 4WD that is full of goodies and luxuries, is good off-road and can haul a load then you can’t do much better than the LX570. [Read More]
The Kia Sorento is a stylish, incredibly well appointed AWD SUV which has seven seats, a technologically advanced 2.2L ‘R’ series diesel with an all new 6 speed automatic transmission and a heap of features all packaged in a good looking vehicle. [Read More]
All up the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland V6 Diesel is a superb 4WD that is stylish, great value for money and awesome off road as well as comfortable on city streets. Towing with the powerful, torquey V6 Diesel is a breeze with 3500Kg capacity and standard Trailer-sway Control (TSC). Add the Quadra-Lift suspension and it gets better. [Read More]
The BMW X5 M50d is a gem. Don’t mistake it for an AWD SUV that you can take far off road, rather it is a sports SUV that provides fun in abundance with its awe inspiring engine and handling and reasonable owing capacity. At almost $160,000 it is expensive but could be considered a bargain [Read More]
The Audi Q5 3.0L TDi quattro S Tronic sits in a very competitive segment of the market. To keep up with newcomers and fresher offerings Audi revised the Q5 range in December 2012. It certainly should be on your list as a AWD SUV with reasonable towing capacity. [Read More]
The Landrover Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE will tow 3500Kg and doesn’t even raise a sweat doing it. Is there a better combination of luxury, comfort, off road capability, 7-seat capacity, towing ability, power and economy on the market? [Read More]
All up the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo V6 Diesel is a superb 4WD that is as comfortable on city streets as it is on the track to Broome. Here we have an American 4WD that has legendary off road capability combined with powerful and economical diesel motor packaged in a stylish body [Read More]
Our test vehicle was the Ford SZ Territory Titanium AWD 2.7L V6 Diesel. Released early 2011 the SZ Territory sits in a very competitive and growing segment of the market. Ford has developed a gem and the pick for me is the Titanium AWD V6 diesel. It is well priced with handling, stying and sophistication to scare some of the pricier Europeans. [Read More]
It has been a long time between drinks for Holden since they have had a capable 4WD wagon but now the tables are turned with the release of the Colorado 7. I am confident to say that there is the basis for a good off-roader here. Out of the box the Colorado 7 is a great bit of gear and by the time you set it up to suit your needs you will have a competent vehicle at your disposal [Read More]
The BMW X3 xDrive30d is almost perfectly balanced as an AWD SUV. While it has some off road aspirations, take it too far and it’s not pretty. Think of it as a sports SUV that provides balance in performance and handling with reasonable towing capacity [Read More]
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