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2019 Rav 4 unwrapped
Toyota NZ has unwrapped the 2019 RAV 4, the SUV first seen in boxy guise 30 years ago at the Tokyo Motor Show. Now it’s in its fifth generation, and the designers and engineers have been busy: there’s...
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2019 RAV4 tops 25-year legacy
Toyota's recently launched, fifth generation RAV4 is said to build on its 25-year legacy with its charismatic design, improved performance, advanced technology and fuel efficiency. First unveiled in...
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Forester ferries Feds
Federated Farmers will front for Subaru at Fieldays, a spin-off from the partnership the vehicle maker formed with Feds in 2018. Feds president Katie Milne and its nine territory managers nationwide...
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Concept ROX for Fieldays
Holden New Zealand has revealed its own home-grown concept to go on display at Fieldays – the Colorado ROX. Built with the annual agricultural show in mind, the Colorado ROX will take pride of place at...
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Big show for Toyota at Fieldays
Toyota's massive site in the automotive precinct at Fieldays will showcase its extensive range of SUVs. From the trendy C-HR to the powerful V8 Land Cruiser 200, these vehicles build on a 60 year...
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You can’t get better bang out of your buck
Always very capable, the Mitsubishi Triton has had a loyal following in New Zealand, even with its slightly off target looks. The latest 2019 model takes things to a higher level, confirmed the buyers...
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Colorado concept huge at Fieldays and beyond
With saloon cars fading on buyers’ radar, Holden is confirming its focus on the ute and SUV market. The company chose the National Fieldays to reveal its home-grown concept -- the mighty Colorado ROX....
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Feisty Vitara right on the mark
Just why is the Suzuki Vitara so popular in New Zealand? Mark Daniel found out as he test drove the new 2019 2WD turbo. My daily drive is a seven-seat SUV so I’m always prepared for disappointment when...
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It’s a family affair
How does the Aussie Holden SUV range handle the modern Kiwi family lifestyle? We found out... Time was when a Holden Kingswood was a staple car for the larger New Zealand family. Ours was a dark green...
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Yank tank makes it hard to go back
Once you go large it’s hard to go back to regular, goes the old saying. Like the time this reviewer recently spent with a RAM 1500 truck, then a week later he was back in a humble ute. Dubbed the...
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Pajero Sport refreshed for 2020
Mitsubishi has released details of its new Pajero Sport SUV scheduled to arrive here late in 2019. This is an important part of the company’s offering, scoring 77,000 sales globally in 2018. The new...
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Holden ups the ante with latest Colarado ute
The latest Holden Colorado Z71 comes pretty close to perfection. Sometimes a vehicle feels right, either because it drives well, is comfortable or the controls fall easily to hand. If you’re very...
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Hilux upgrade scores well
In its first test in 2015 the eighth generation Toyota Hilux gained a 5-star ANCAP rating. It was recently re-submitted for testing against the more stringent 2019 criteria and the venerable ute again...
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Tourer – a practical family car
The new Holden Tourer may be just the ticket for Kiwi families wanting to go on adventures. For three hours the torrential rain didn’t let up. Not the ideal start for a family trip to Taupo but perfect...
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Hilux ups the ante on safety
Toyota has raised the safety benchmark at grassroots level by introducing its Toyota Safety Sense Package on its hugely popular Hilux. All its New Zealand new vehicle offerings will now have high-spec...
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New wagon a little different
Subaru's latest SUV offering fills a need for drivers looking for something smaller and a little more potent than your average. The 2020 Levorg 2.0 GT-S, successor to the much missed Legacy GTB wagon,...
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New entry level model for Hilux
Toyota New Zealand has broadened its Hilux range with a new entry level two-wheel drive, the WorkMate, aimed at buyers looking for affordability and Toyota reliability. Replacing the ‘S’ grade as the...
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Colorado gets enhanced content
The Holden Colorado Z71 will be seen with new features when the 2020 model arrives at dealerships in November. These will include wheel-arch fender flares, a new black grille, underbody protection,...
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Navara’s mid-life make over
Midway through its product life cycle the Nissan Navara has had a cosmetic makeover and some upgraded technology. A smart blackout trim package includes the headlight and fog light surrounds, door...
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Holden on the road for summer
In a move to demonstrate the capability of its vehicles, Holden recently put the talk to one side and ‘walked the walk’. Holden showed this off in an innovative towing event to showcase the...
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