Towing Guide

2019 Isuzu D-Max load and tow test review: Tow Test 2019
Isuzu’s D-Max is one of the oldest designs here, so can it keep up with the new boys?

2019 Holden Colorado load and tow test: Tow Test 2019
Holden by name but more global General Motors by design, the Colorado boasts plenty of Australian engineering.

Ford Ranger 2.0 load and tow test review
A 2.0-litre bi-turbo-diesel with more power and torque than the Ranger’s 3.2 is now offered with the XLT and Wildtrak.

Ford Ranger 3.2 load and tow test review: Tow Test 2019
Despite the presence of the two European V6 utes, the Ranger 3.2 still has the largest capacity engine here.

Dual-cab ute load and tow test 2019: Introduction
Top-dollar V6 diesel utes from Mercedes-Benz and VW look the goods for heavy duty load carrying and towing, but how do they shape up against more affordable dual cabs when put to the acid test?

Volkswagen Amarok 580 versus Mercedes-Benz X350d tow test
Tug-of-war between two premium V6 utes

2019 Ford Ranger 2.0 vs Ranger 3.2 tow test
Does greater engine capacity equate to better towing capabilities?

Land Rover Freelander and Jayco Expanda caravan tow test review
Freelander has proved itself outback-ready previously, but how does it fare when towing in remote country.

Top 5 4×4 comparisons 2017
There was no shortage of quality 4×4 comparisons in 2017.

2017 Nissan Navara II Payload review
Have the Series II revisions to the Navara’s coil-sprung rear end made it any better for carrying heavy loads?

2018 Volkswagen Amarok V6 gets uprated 3.5-tonne towing capacity
Volkswagen increases towing capacity of its MY18 Amarok V6 range.

Payload balance is integral to safe towing
Find the right balance when towing a caravan.

2017 Toyota Prado Kakadu Tow Test Video Review
Is the most expensive competitor the best tow rig?

2017 Isuzu MU-X LS-T Tow Test Video Review
MU-X proves to be a real surprise packet at the 2017 Tow Test.

Towing in Seven Steps
Getting the right towing set-up, and then knowing how to tow, will almost guarantee a stress-free adventure.

2017 Toyota Fortuner Crusade Tow Test Video Review
Fortune favours the brave.

2017 Holden Trailblazer LTZ Tow Test Video Review
Trailblazer proves its all-round capabilities at the 2017 Tow Test.

2017 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed Tow Test Video Review
Paj Sport exceeds expectations at the 2017 Tow Test.

2017 Ford Everest Trend Tow Test Video Review
Everest Trend sets the pace at the 2017 Tow Test.

2017 4×4 Tow Test: Everest, Pajero Sport, MU-X, Prado, Fortuner, Trailblazer
Six 4×4 wagons duke it out at the 2017 Tow Test.

Clearview Mirror: Product test
Don’t look back in anger – get a set of Clearview mirrors.

Ford Ranger v Toyota Hilux v Nissan Navara v Isuzu D-Max v Mitsubishi Triton v Mazda BT-50 towing comparison
We hook up six popular utes to a 2800kg caravan to see how they perform the towing task

4×4 Load and Tow test comparison: 2016 Toyota Hilux review
Toyota’s all-new Hilux has a beefed-up towing capability, despite a downsize in engine capacity.

4×4 Load and Tow test comparison: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton review
Mitsubishi’s new Triton is the lightweight, but does that really matter?