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Deliveries of the Nissan Patrol have surged ahead of the Toyota LandCruiser wagon in Australia for the fourth consecutive month. The Nissan Patrol off-road SUV has recorded its fourth consecutive month ahead of the Toyota LandCruiser wagon in Australia, amid a surge in popularity for the 15-year-old V8-powered model. VFACTS new-car sales data shows Nissan recorded 710 deliveries of the Patrol last month for a 70 per cent share of its ‘upper large SUV below $120,000’ segment, ahead of the Toyota LandCruiser wagon which fell 84 per cent to 199. It is likely the drop in LandCruiser wagon sales – which includes the 300 Series SUV, 76 Series wagon and 78 Series TroopCarrier – is due to the imminent arrival of an update for the 300 Series. MORE: Australian new-car sales in March 2025 – Ford Ranger back on top as most popular new model The updated Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series is due in local showrooms by the end of June with new technology, more-advanced active safety...

Bringing the Subaru Wilderness sub-brand to Australia has been years in the making, though Aussies will have to continue holding their breath. Subaru has no news to share regarding the Australian arrival of off-road-focused Wilderness variants, based on long-running nameplates such as the Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek models. Subaru’s distributor, Inchcape Australia, has been interested in the North American-only Wilderness versions as far back as 2021, but still has yet to announce an arrival date. Drive previously reported that the introduction of Wilderness specifications – which feature enhancements including an increased ride height, all-terrain tyres, unique wheels, and extra underbody protection – hinged on the arrival of all-new models such as the 2025 Subaru Forester . MORE: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid confirmed for Australia, Wilderness still to be locked-in “[We’re] very keen to have Wilderness,” said Subaru’s then-general manager Blair Read in March ...

Nothing screams midlife crisis quite like a brand-new sports car, but is it still a thing in 2025? There used to be a stereotype that once you hit a certain age, it’s time to hit the road in your new convertible so you can drop the top and get sunburnt on your bald spot. RELATED: The defunct car models young people can’t stop driving There are several theories about why people go through it, but the crux of all of it is that when people hit midlife, there can be periods of big change in their lives – the kids have grown up and moved out and there’s no longer any need for a family wagon. But what to buy instead? The appeal of something like a convertible or a coupe is a physical symbol of living life for yourself – it’s not conventional or sensible; it’s just a very expensive new toy. Also when people reach midlife, they’re typically in a more comfortable position financially. They likely own a house, have a family, and have a job that allows them to make a big purchase, suc...

A new Hyundai Palisade is around the corner with hybrid power as standard – replacing diesel – and a higher price. The next-generation 2026 Hyundai Palisade is due to launch in Australia by the end of this year with standard petrol-electric hybrid propulsion. Diesel will be axed – despite accounting for 89 per cent of Palisade sales last year, the remainder a petrol V6 – and replaced by a hybrid, combining a 2.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder with two electric motors. A non-hybrid version of the 2.5-litre turbo engine is “under study” for Australia, Hyundai says, but it is yet to be locked in. Prices are all but certain to rise for the new model, due to its larger body and new technology – as well as the addition of hybrid technology. MORE: 2026 Hyundai Palisade to ditch diesel – New family SUV detailed The latest Santa Fe saw prices climb by $9450 at the bottom end of the range – comparing the new hybrid to the old petrol V6 – which, if mirrored on the Palisade...

MG Australia has increased the price of its entry-level MG 4 Excite 51 electric hatchback, while other variants have reverted to national drive-away offers. The entry cost of one of Australia’s best-selling electric cars, the MG 4 hatchback, has increased from April 1 – but other variants are more affordable than before. MG Australia has increased the national drive-away pricing for the 2025 MG 4 Excite 51 from $34,888 to $36,990 – a $2102 rise – from April 1, 2025, after it was available for as low as $30,990 between September 20, 2024 and October 31, 2024. Pricing for the MG 4 Excite 51 increased to $32,990 drive-away until December 31, 2024, then $34,990 and $34,888 from January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025 – while drive-away prices were removed for other variants of the electric hatchback. MORE: 2025 MG 4 Excite 51 price increases, deals on other variants removed (published January 2025) However MG has reverted to national drive-away offers across the MG 4 line-u...

The Deepal Hunter K50 dual-cab range-extender electric ute has been revealed at the Bangkok motor show ahead of going on sale in Asia – and potentially Australia. The Deepal Hunter K50 – with a claimed 900km range – has been revealed at the 2025 Bangkok Motor Show in Thailand as a potential electrified showroom rival to the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in Australia. And it is a chance for Australia, after the Deepal Hunter name was trademarked locally. The Deepal K50 Hunter is a rebadged version of the Changan Hunter – with Deepal owned by Changan – which the car maker claims is the world’s first range-extender ute. A ‘ range extender electric vehicle ’ (REEV) uses an electric motor/s to drive its wheels but has an internal combustion engine on board acting as a generator to top up the battery – extending the range. MORE: Deepal E07 electric ute confirmed for Australia, alongside S05 family SUV The closest thing to range-extender cars on sale in Australia – since th...