READERS’ RIDES
READERS’ RIDES Been going your own way? Tell us about it—and win.
PAUL & MAUREEN COLTHURST LIVE: BRIGHTON, QLD DRIVE: 2021 D-MAX 4X4 X-TERRAIN “I was keen on a 2019 D-MAX, and then a friend of mine told me the new model was coming out, so I took a look at it online and I just loved it straightaway. Our X-TERRAIN is our first new car—and what an adventure we’ve had with it. Over a four-week desert adventure we travelled more than 6000km. The tarmac ended in Innamincka, and then we headed down the Strzelecki Track, up the Oodnadatta Track, then along the Old Ghan Track into Mount Dare. Then the fun really started, crossing the French Line via Dalhousie Springs into Poeppel Corner and onto Birdsville via the QAA Line. Crossing the Simpson’s 1100 sand dunes, we thought Big Red would be a challenge—not so once I actually picked the right line (the centre line looked so tempting!). Up and over no worries. Since this trip we have also done another 4000km up to the Boulia Camel Races. What a blast!”
RILEY CARROLL LIVES: KEILOR, VIC DRIVES: 2016 D-MAX 4X4 LS-M “As a former diesel mechanic, I know that the D-MAX has always had an excellent reputation for being a reliable, capable vehicle with a great engine. I bought mine back when I was still living in Brisbane, and I have been exploring new places with it ever since, including camping trips to Moreton, Bribie and North Stradbroke Island and the forests of the Sunshine Coast. Then after moving to Melbourne the adventures continued, with a four-day trip to the Victorian High Country, even with a bit of snow thrown in! I’m looking forward to many more years of trouble-free adventure ‘going my own way’ in the mighty D-MAX.”
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