That’s right you can’t but it new anymore.

Now being larger than the average bear the Supra isn’t my first pick. Its low and difficult to get into, especially with crook knees and an aging back.

Once inside its tight, very tight for anyone over 180cm and boot space is limited.

But it looks stunning, especially in the matt grey we had.

Start the engine and the appeal becomes immediately apparent.

The delicious exhaust note from the 3.0L straight six-cylinder, twin-scroll turbo engine is music to your ears.

With 285kW of power and 500Nm of torque available, the 8 speed AT drives the rear wheels in classic sports car fashion.

Steering response is direct. The suspension is harsh at times, but the dynamics when pushed make up for that.

With the automotive world seemingly heading electric with soulless cars for its performance, cars with personality like the Supra will be missed. You simply cannot replicate the feeling that a performance petrol engine provides.

As you find that favourite windy, hilly section of road, the exhaust blips, as the gears change. It’s a symphony for sports car fans.

That’s the purpose for the Toyota Supra. Pure hedonistic pleasure.

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Toyota Supra GR – Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the Toyota Supra GR GTS are in unusual territory. It’s a premium sports car but not in supercar territory. Choices are limited.

They could look at: Ford Mustang GT, Nissan Z Nismo .

EV’s could possibly come into the decision process. DEEPAL E07 AWD, Kia EV6 GT, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, Mustang Mach e ,

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Now we all know how popular the Landcruiser is for families but is it suitable for new mom duties.

The Sahara is a seven seat version with luxuries like

• heated and ventilated front seats,
• dual rear entertainment screens,
• Large central touch screen,
• Leather interior and more.

It certainly is big on the outside, but that doesn’t always flow through to interior space.

The baby seat fitted easily with isofix and top tether points. However, it meant that the front seat has restricted leg room.  This is a problem for taller passengers.

The other issue is that the rear screens interfere with the baby seat. We had to place a cloth between them to prevent scratching the screens.

Being a seven seat there is also smaller boot capacity.  It did swallow the baby gear and luggage for three people and bub for the weekend, but it was tight.

I believe a five seat version without the rear screens, like the GR Sport would be a slightly better choice.

Of course, the V6 engine and 10 speed automatic transmission allowed for plenty of performance and reasonable economy.

Im a big fan of the Toyota Landcruiser, but perhaps it’s better suited to a family when the kids are out of baby seats.

Currently Toyota has a driveaway pricing deal of around $150,000 for the LandCruiser Sahara.

Toyota LandCruiser Sahara is mum life upgraded

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Buyers of the  LandCruiser Sahara could also look at the following:   Nissan Patrol, Land Rover Defender, Land Rover Discovery, Yukon Denali, GWM Tank 500  

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This mid spec model comes with a 2.5L 4-cylinder petrol engine with Toyota Hybrid Electric System and Auto CVT. It was surprisingly responsive but not a sport SUV.

Its smooth, quiet, and economical. Our fuel use was 6.5L/100K over the week. That’s outstanding for a vehicle this size.

The Kluger has a spacious interior with plenty of room for both front and mid row seats. The third row is a little tight for knee and leg room. However, with flat folding seats the luggage area can be cavernous.

The front seats are especially comfortable. The central screen is a 12.3-inch touchscreen. There is wired Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity but no wireless charging tray. The GXL comes with the full Toyota Safety Sense system.

The Toyota Kluger has been around for a long while and remains a reliable, safe, and practical family SUV. That’s why they are so popular. Priced from around $70,400 plus the usual costs the Kluger GXL is possibly the pick of the range.

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Instead of the Kluger GXL AWD Hybrid  – buyers could look at:

This is a popular segment: Buyers could look at:  Hyundai Santa Fe,  Peugeot 5008 GT,  Mazda CX-80, Kia Sorento HEV

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The two models they were looking at are the LandCruiser Sahara ZX or the Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium

Now on a casual observation, these two vehicles are nothing alike. But dig deeper and you will find there are more similarities than you imagine.

They are both designed to transport 5 adults in comfort. Both often used to tow large trailers or horse floats etc.

Both have 4WD capability, but probably rarely used. And Both are capable of travelling large distances in comfort for the occupants.

However, on many aspect the Silverado will just push the LandCruiser behind a touch.

There is genuine room for five adults in the Silverado, much more than the LandCruiser.

The Silverado has more payload and will tow 4500 kg vs 3500 kg for the Sahara.

The Sahara has the benefit of an enclosed boot area, rather than a tub with cover.

Both are big vehicles, the Silverado is bigger, which can present problems in suburban car parks.

The Sahara has a 3.3 L V6 twin turbo diesel engine with 227 Kw of power and 700 Nm of torque. The Silverado has a 6.2 L V8 Petrol engine with 313 kW of power and 624 Nm of torque. It’s also a touch thirstier.

Pricing for the LandCruiser Sahara ZX is from around $147,000. Pricing for the Silverado 1500 Premium is from $130,500. Both are plus the usual costs.

There is a strong case for buyers to look at the Silverado as a premium family 4WD.

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We headed up to the Blue Mountains in a Toyota LandCruiser Prado Kakadu. This model comes with all the little luxuries that makes a 4WD comfortable.

As it’s the middle of winter it was exceptionally cold. Heated front seats were appreciated as was the general cabin heating.

Its especially comfortable inside. You seem to just relax into the seats and there was plenty of room for me. Also there seems to be a place for everything. Wireless charging tray, large cup holders for the coffees and hot chocolates and a huge centre console bin.

Rear seats are spacious and come with two isofix and thee top tether points for bay seats. However the boot space is surprisingly limited with an intrusive hump, which apparently houses the hybrid battery.

I actually think it would be squashed to take a pram and all the baby gear needed. Given the size of the 4WD that’s a bit disappointing

The roads were icy and snowy so the Full time 4WD was a great safety feature.

The mild hybrid diesel engine has plenty of performance and the economy is excellent.

Prado Kakadu is priced from about $100,000 dollars plus the usual costs.

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 The Camry SL model adds a number of convenience features to the vehicle.

These include:

• 3 inch driver instrument cluster
• Leather seat upholstery
• Electric adjustment for the passenger seat
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Colour HUD
• Automatic wipers
• 18 inch alloy wheels and more

It is powered by the smooth and economical 2.5-litre Hybrid Electric powertrain. This drives the front wheels through a CVT. Over the week I had the Camry SL I averaged around 5.4 l/100 km and that included a mix of different roads and driving styles.

Economy is outstanding.

I have to say that the Camry SL is a comfortable place to sit. It immediately makes occupants feel at home. It does everything asked of it so easily. That’s the key to the Camry – It’s so easy to live with.

Boot space is good for a sedan, its deep and long and one rear seat folds down for longer items. However, it would be difficult to slide a large stroller in there.

The rear seats are comfortable for two people and come with two isofix and three top tether points.

Priced from $53,990 plus the usual costs the Toyota Camry SL is excellent value.

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Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the Camry SL Hybrid could look at: Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, BYD Seal, Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4

Camry SL Hybrid Specific details 

(additional/changed features over Ascent Sport)

Exterior

• 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/45 R 18 tyres
• Heated exterior mirrors with memory and reverse functions.
• Front and rear camera washers
• Rear and back side privacy glass
• Panoramic roof

Interior

• Leather seat upholstery
• 8-way power passenger seat with lumbar support
• Driver seat memory
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Paddle shifters on steering wheel.
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• Digital rear view mirror
• Synthetic leather rear console box

Comfort and convenience.

• Automatic rain-sensing wipers
• Power-adjustable heated steering whee

Safety

• Head-up display.

Multimedia

• 9-speaker premium JBL^® audio system

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Toyota has come late to the party with the Tundra but there are two models available. The Limited and the Platinum.

First impressions is that the Tundra has a subtle sleek design. It doesn’t look as big as it is. Lots of people walking past gave me the thumbs up for the styling.

Inside it has all the space you expect from this size pickup.

Bit there is something different about it. It immediately feels familiar, and it just fits right. Like a favourite pair of jeans. The front seats are especially comfortable and have perhaps the best seat heaters available.

The central screen is large and has excellent resolution. There are a couple of things that carry over from the LD to RHD conversion. The central locking works on the passenger door, the A/C syncs from the left-hand control and Apple CarPlay controls are on the far-left side of the screen.

It obviously has plenty of performance from its 3.5L V6 Twin Turbo hybrid petrol engine. But again, the smoothness in delivery feels different. It also has better ride and handling than I expected.

So overall I’ve become a big fan of the Tundra. Priced from $155.900 plus the usual costs it is expensive though.

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What is good?

• Subtle exterior styling
• Towing capability
• Interior layout, space

What is not so good

• Actually a little light on Torque
• Expensive
• No TPMS or fog lights

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Buyers of the Tundra Limited could look at: Ford F150 , RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 

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Obviously the first thing I noticed was just how low the GR Corolla is. These old knees and hips strained getting in and out.

However once inside it was comfortable with plenty of room for the front occupants. The sports seat kept you snug, but I would have liked some electronic adjustment.

Even though it’s a sports hatchback, there are still some comfort features like heated front seats, wireless apple CarPlay connectivity and a Head up Display.

Performance comes from a 1.6 L three-cylinder turbo petrol engine that provides 221 kW of power and 400 Nm of torque. This drives through a clever GR-FOUR all-wheel-drive system, supported with Torsen®² limited-slip differentials on both the front and rear axles.

The six-speed manual is slick and easy to use and allows you enjoy the raspy exhaust note.

First gear is incredibly short, and you are grabbing second almost immediately. Around town you find yourself driving mainly in fourth and fifth gear.

This is a fun car to drive. That’s its main purpose for me. Simple, performance-based fun.

Drivers can achieve better performance from some of the EV’s running around. But they lack the personality and soul of the GR Corolla.

Pricing for the six speed GR Corolla is from $67,990 plus the usual costs.

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What is good?

• Sporty performance and adjustable AWD
• Fun, personality, and soul
• Smooth six speed MT

What is not so good?

• Ride can be a little harsh at times.
• Starting to get a little expensive
• No full-size spare

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Buyers of the GR Corolla GTS could look at:  Subaru WRX Sportswagon, Hyundai i30N, Honda Type R, Renault Megane RS, Audi S3.

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The workmate comes with the vinyl seat trim, which I prefer to the fabric of the GXL.

It also comes with wind up windows, which are OK. What I have difficulty in accepting is no reverse camera, which in a Ute this size is a problem. Also, the ridiculous manual. exterior mirrors. These are always getting knocked in car parks or become loose and are a pain to adjust.

What is good is the new automatic version of the 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine. I know there are a lot of die hard V8 supporters out there, as I was. But the modified HiLux engine is better in almost every aspect.

The workmate has a huge tray and about a 1200 kg payload along with 3500 kg towing capacity.

Off road it’s still formidable but does miss the front and rear diff locks.

It’s surprisingly smooth to drive and seems to soak up a lot 0f road bumps easily.

I’m a major fan of the 79 series Utes, always have been, but still question the price.

You can buy a HiLux SR single cab chassis Ute with the same 2.8 litre engine and 6 speed transmission for about $47,000 plus the usual costs.

That’s about $30,000 saving. And there is surprisingly slight difference between them.

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