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HiLux & Ranger in a two-horse race for sales supremacy
Fighting it out. Which will be the best-selling 4X4 for 2016? The two top dogs in Australian 4X4 sales, Toyota’s HiLux and Ford’s Ranger, are racing towards the end of the year in a tough competition for overall highest sales.…
Duelling Dual-cabs – Ranger vs Amarok V6 vs Hilux
Toyota’s HiLux and Ford’s Ranger have a massive sales supremacy in the 4X4 ute segment. Their latest challenge is Volkswagen’s Amarok V6, sporting the most powerful motor in the segment. We compare them, head to head. In the world of…
Big Nissan recall affecting D22 Navaras and GU Patrols
The Takata airbag recall is the gift that keeps on giving; now affecting another 20,000 Nissan 4WDs. The D22 Navara and Y61 Patrol are now affected, with a recall issued on 1 December. Here’s the recall details: “Certain passenger airbag…
BOMBPROOF AMAROK
…(NO, LITERALLY) When you’re the Aussie distributor for the company that makes the landmine-proof armour for UN vehicles, why wouldn’t you bolt some up to your tourer? Having ordered one of the first 20 Amaroks to come into the…
Unsealed 4X4 Readers Rigs
TONY’S COLORADO Tony sent us some pics from his recent trip across the Simpson Desert. Looks like he had a cracking time, too. During the trip his 4X4 was referred to as ‘Blue Colorado’ on account of its bright blue…
New Vehicle News – Mercedes announces new X-Class Ute
Mercedes-Benz has given us a solid look at its new dual-cab – the X-Class. The Concept X-Class will possess all the strengths of a classic ute – tough, functional, strong, and with off-road capability. It will be launched in late…
WHEN YOUR JOB IS TOO MUCH FOR A RANGER OR LANDCRUISER
Considering a large wagon or a ute? Maybe you should think bigger America loves its big trucks; so much so the Ford F250 was, and still is, one of its best-selling vehicles. Us Aussies have a fair bit in…
NEW VEHICLE NEWS: FORD RANGER SCIENCE OF TRUCK EPISODES
Entertaining information from Ford, or just a crazy marketing stunt? You decide… Ford has just released a series of videos highlighting the benefits and performance offered by its high-selling Ranger series. These videos include lugging weight up 45-degree inclines,…
NEW VEHICLE NEWS: HOLDEN COLORADO 7 OUT, TRAILBLAZER IN
Slow sales figures have resulted in Holden releasing what is essentially a face-lifted version of its Colorado 7… now dubbed the Trailblazer. While visually the Trailblazer looks largely similar, and the 2.8L turbo-diesel engine remains, there are significant improvements worth…
FACTORY-PIMPED 2017 HOLDEN COLORADO
Refined, redesigned, rebuilt. Is Holden’s new Australian designed and engineered truck a HiLux killer? The Holden Colorado is well known for its solid off-road ability, yet less than stellar comfort and refinement levels. Being invited to the launch of…
INDUSTRY NEWS: POWERFUL NEW V6 AMAROK ANNOUNCED
Read this story in our online magazine platform. After five years of service, VW has announced a facelifted Amarok will be gracing our shores… with a very tasty present for Australian motorists. Yep, more power! The current Amarok…
HILUX VS NAVARA
Since the late ’70s, the Toyota HiLux has been one of the most popular and respected four-wheel drives sold in Australia. There. I’ve said it. Be that because of successful marketing campaigns promoting the unbreakability (hey, it should be a…
2016 MITSUBISHI MQ TRITON AND QE PAJERO SPORT RECALL
We have just been alerted, through an official update on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) website, that there has been a product recall affecting the 2016 MQ Triton and QE Pajero Sport models. The recall is surrounding…
CUSTOM HILUX DUAL-CAB
One bloke who puts most of us to shame when it comes to building our dream 4X4s. No more excuses. Something has to be said for those out there who don’t give up; the kind of people who get…
2016 – READERS’ RIGS
For images and the full Unsealed experience, CLICK HERE. JASON’S DISCOVERY Jason’s 1998 Land Rover Discovery has a neat little set up for touring. He has heavier springs and shocks with a 2in lift, dual batteries, an ARB…
