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First drive off-road: The all-new Kia Tasman - 4XJournal.com

First drive off-road: The all-new Kia Tasman

Oozing with tech, an all-diesel powertrain, and a highly-specced interior, how does the controversial-looking Kia Tasman stack up off-road? Kia New Zealand flew us down to Wellington to put the...

First drive off-road: The all-new Kia Tasman

Oozing with tech, an all-diesel powertrain, and a highly-specced interior, how does the controversial-looking Kia Tasman stack up off-road? Kia New Zealand flew us down to Wellington to put the...

GWM Tank 300 Diesel — better than the 255kW petrol hybrid? - 4XJournal.com

GWM Tank 300 Diesel — better than the 255kW pet...

When I first drove the GWM Tank 300 Petrol Hybrid, I was genuinely shocked and surprised by its performance. With 255kW on tap, it’s a seriously potent road-going SUV that...

GWM Tank 300 Diesel — better than the 255kW pet...

When I first drove the GWM Tank 300 Petrol Hybrid, I was genuinely shocked and surprised by its performance. With 255kW on tap, it’s a seriously potent road-going SUV that...

You Can’t Talk About the New Subaru Forester Without Talking About People - 4XJournal.com

You Can’t Talk About the New Subaru Forester Wi...

By Grace Reeves There are vehicles built for roads, and vehicles built for people. The all-new Subaru Forester Hybrid AWD, with its e-Boxer engine, is unapologetically both. Rooted in Subaru’s...

You Can’t Talk About the New Subaru Forester Wi...

By Grace Reeves There are vehicles built for roads, and vehicles built for people. The all-new Subaru Forester Hybrid AWD, with its e-Boxer engine, is unapologetically both. Rooted in Subaru’s...

4WD on a Budget: The Best Starter Trucks Under $15K in NZ (2025 Edition) - 4XJournal.com

4WD on a Budget: The Best Starter Trucks Under ...

Getting into 4WDing doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune. With prices creeping up across the board, it's tempting to think the entry point is now $25k+. But there are...

4WD on a Budget: The Best Starter Trucks Under ...

Getting into 4WDing doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune. With prices creeping up across the board, it's tempting to think the entry point is now $25k+. But there are...

Respect the Ruts: 42 Traverse Closes for Winter - 4XJournal.com

Respect the Ruts: 42 Traverse Closes for Winter

It’s a tough reality check, but a necessary one — the 42 Traverse is now closed to four-wheel drives until 1 December. While it’s always disappointing to lose access to...

Respect the Ruts: 42 Traverse Closes for Winter

It’s a tough reality check, but a necessary one — the 42 Traverse is now closed to four-wheel drives until 1 December. While it’s always disappointing to lose access to...

What to Look for in a Budget 4WD (NZ Edition) - 4XJournal.com

What to Look for in a Budget 4WD (NZ Edition)

Words: 4XJournal Shopping for your first four-wheel drive? Whether you’re eyeing up your first adventure rig or chasing something cheap and cheerful for the trails, the hunt for a budget...

What to Look for in a Budget 4WD (NZ Edition)

Words: 4XJournal Shopping for your first four-wheel drive? Whether you’re eyeing up your first adventure rig or chasing something cheap and cheerful for the trails, the hunt for a budget...