Tyres
Every tyre is a compromise when you take it out of its specific design environment. For instance, a tyre which is extremely safe and workable in muddy conditions can turn into a nightmare on a wet tar road.
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Toyota Highlander
Toyota’s Highlander is a particularly significant model in the Japanese carmaker’s arsenal, since it represents the first in a new series of 4WDs.
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suspension
The nature of 4WD means that the more ground clearance you have, the more varied the ground you can cover. Which is one of the reasons why suspension modifications are usually the first on the list of things to change when you get yourself a new 4WD.
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jack of all trades
It’s amazing what motor manufacturers can do with a single platform design. Take the Volkswagen Touareg, subject of this road test, for instance.
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New highlander hits NZ
There were no skirling pipes and flashing claymores when Toyota launched its new Highlander – but the occasion certainly warranted at least a fanfare of trumpets for what is a significant model in the local lineup.
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Tracking in Palmerston North
All it takes is a bunch of friends, a map, and proper preparation, and you too can have a scenic adventure. David Coxon explains.
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