Welcome to this section where we put the latest 4wd models through their paces ad have them rated and reviewed exclusively from experts around Australia . Discover the pros and cons of different models, as they are tested in various conditions and rated on a wide variety of parameters. Browse through this section to get exclusive 4x4 reviews and an indepth account of 4x4 Toyota , 4x4 Suzuki , 4x4 Holden and many more! So find your best 4wd now!
4x4 Toyota: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is positioned in the medium sized 4wd segment, which has seen continuous growth in the past few years. With this, the demand for diesel engines in this category is also increasing, and with the high-tech diesel engine used in the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, driving a diesel 4wd just became a lot easier for the urban dweller. The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado which comes to almost $ 49,000 has main rivals in Jackaroo ($ 45,000), and The Nissan Patrol ($ 50,000). The Jackaroo offers more value for money, considering that the above price is including air conditioning and driver and passenger airbags.
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is ideal if your main purpose is city or rural driving, with a small drive in the weekend. But if you are looking for a sturdier car, we suggest you go for The Nissan Patrol, or the Jackaroo. However, considering the rising petrol costs, and also the fact that with its new high-tech diesel engine, The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has lessened the gap between petrol and diesel driven cars, and hence looks to be in a good position to be accepted by people.
4x4 Suzuki: Suzuki Grand Vitara
Suzuki has now come up with a brand new Grand Vitara that offers much more than any of its predecessors. Its bigger, and looks better and more refined in its latest version. Although it is not priced high, the Suzuki Grand Vitara doesn't compromise on either safety or comfort. It provides enough leg and head-space to the driver, as well as passenger seats. There is also ample rear storage space, which is really impressive.
The quality of drive catches your attention, even when you are off the road. However, the new V6 engine fails to impress. While it is well priced, the absence of a diesel variant at this stage is surprising. Even so, we believe The Suzuki Grand Vitara will easily better the competition.
4x4 Holden: Holden Rodeo
The Holden Rodeo with its new RA range comes in the heavily crowded and competitive pick-up market. This segment requires the vehicle to be tough and handle a variety of tasks from moving around with a load of supplies, to going out off the road in the weekend. This vehicle handles it all.
The new Rodeo performs equally well in city as well as on rough and bumpy off the road tracks. The seating is comfortable, and so are the interiors. The Rodeo offers value for money, and is also good on practicality, features and at the same time is versatile enough to do well in the city as well as off the road tracks. A sure buy for any one looking for a tough vehicle to be taken anywhere.
4X4 Clubs may be another great place to talk with 4WD owners regarding latest 4WD Models.