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4X4 of the Year

2025 4×4 of the Year: Winners revealed

Six contenders clash for the coveted 4X4OTY gong!

2025 4×4 of the Year: How each contender fared

Here’s how each of the six contenders performed during the testing process

2025 4×4 of the Year: Where the testing took place

A week of rigorous off-road testing divides the best from the rest

4×4 of the Year IS BACK in 2025!

Six wagons are locked and loaded, ready to fight for the title!

2022 4X4 Of The Year: Winners

Following a week of exhaustive tests, our two winners are crowned

2022 4×4 Of The Year: Route

Follow our route through sandy deserts, outback tracks, big rivers and rocky mountains

2022 4×4 Of The Year: Testing conditions

The 4X4OTY contenders were subjected to some seriously tough on- and off-road driving conditions over the test week

2022 4x4 of the year final 6

2022 4×4 Of The Year: Final Six

After the first cull, our six finalists in 4x4OTY are revealed

2022 4x4 of the year

2022 4X4 Of The Year: Introduction

A tsunami of off-road wagons and pick-ups fronted up for 4X4 Australia’s 4X4 Of The Year in 2022

2021 Land Rover Defender 110 p400

2021 4X4OTY contender: Land Rover Defender 110 p400

Loaded Defender gives 4X4OTY a mighty shake-up

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Reviews

2024 Toyota HiLux review: Full range detailed

The Toyota HiLux is one of Australia’s most popular vehicles. We review its price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance

4×4 Comparisons

Nissan Patrol Warrior versus Toyota Prado Altitude

Two off-road big dogs go head-to-head

Saving the best ’til last: 2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior review

After nearly 15 years on Aussie shores, does the final version of the V8 Y62 still hold up?

Value off-roader: 2025 GWM Tank 300 Ultra turbo-diesel review

The Tank 300 offers great bang-for-buck, but is it actually any good off-road?

Better than a Ranger? 2025 Ford Everest Sport 3.0L V6 review

The Everest is better on-road than the Ranger, so why aren’t more people buying it?

2025 4×4 of the Year: Winners revealed

Six contenders clash for the coveted 4X4OTY gong!

2025 RAM 1500 review: Does the Hurricane turbo-six leave the old HEMI V8 for dead?

The HEMI V8 no longer powers the RAM 1500, but is that a good thing?

2025 4×4 of the Year: How each contender fared

Here’s how each of the six contenders performed during the testing process

2025 4×4 of the Year: Where the testing took place

A week of rigorous off-road testing divides the best from the rest

4×4 of the Year IS BACK in 2025!

Six wagons are locked and loaded, ready to fight for the title!

Mega tests & comparisons

Gear news & reviews

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