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Chinese SUV Outshines Toyota in Australian Off-Road Test

3/2/2026

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A Chinese sport utility vehicle outperformed a Toyota and a Lexus in an Australian off-road test by CarExpert.
CarExpert conducted the test with a lineup that favored Toyota, including Lexus LX and GX.
Reliability did not determine the outcome, allowing the Land Rover Defender to win while several Toyotas underperformed.
The result raises questions about Chinese cars' potential in other markets, including the United States.

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Story summary

A Chinese sport utility vehicle outperformed a Toyota and a Lexus in an Australian off-road test by CarExpert.
CarExpert conducted the test with a lineup that favored Toyota, including Lexus LX and GX.
Reliability did not determine the outcome, allowing the Land Rover Defender to win while several Toyotas underperformed.
The result raises questions about Chinese cars' potential in other markets, including the United States.