4X4 Ute of the Year
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4×4 Ute of the Year
2025 4×4 Ute of the Year, powered by REDARC
We round up a dirty dozen midsize 4×4 utes to find the best in class!
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4×4 Ute of the YearFord Ranger V6 Sport wins 2025 4×4 Ute of the Year title
The Ranger Sport V6 takes top honours in our 2025 Ute of the Year test
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4×4 Ute of the YearKGM Musso Ultimate: 2025’s Best 4×4 Ute Under $60K
You don’t need big money to get a well-equipped, comfy, hard-working 4×4 ute
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4×4 Ute of the Year2025 4×4 Ute of the Year contender: Mitsubishi Triton GSR
The Triton GSR proves midsize utes can be fun and ready for anything
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4×4 Ute of the Year2025 4×4 Ute of the Year contender: Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain
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4×4 Ute of the Year2025 4×4 Ute of the Year contender: BYD Shark
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4×4 Ute of the Year2025 4×4 Ute of the Year contender: Mazda BT-50 GT
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4×4 Ute of the Year2025 4×4 Ute of the Year contender: LDV Terron9 Origin
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Reviews
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Custom 4x4s
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Built big and built right, Rugged USA Imports’ Silverado 2500 shows what’s possible with the best of the US aftermarket
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Custom 4x4sHow Bri Voto turned her 2006 Nissan GU Patrol into a weekend warrior
Bri transformed her 2006 GU Patrol into a practical, hard-hitting weekend 4WD
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Custom 4x4sKitted-out VW Amarok built for bush-and-beach escapes
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Custom 4x4sEvaKool’s Prado fuses retro styling with serious off-road ability
This Prado showcases top-tier products and innovative 4×4 engineering
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Reviews
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Custom 4x4s
Shop Truck: Rugged USA Imports’ mega Silverado 2500
Built big and built right, Rugged USA Imports’ Silverado 2500 shows what’s possible with the best of the US aftermarket
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ReviewsLiving with the 2025 Kia Tasman X-Pro: Long-term review
A week in the field gives 4X4 Australia’s resident photographer a close-up look at our Kia Tasman X-Pro.
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Custom 4x4s
This Tundra by Rugged USA Imports is built for Aussie touring
Rugged USA Imports turns Toyota’s Tundra into a thoughtfully built tourer, showcasing premium US suspension, lighting and hardware now readily available off the shelf in Australia
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Custom 4x4s
How Bri Voto turned her 2006 Nissan GU Patrol into a weekend warrior
Bri transformed her 2006 GU Patrol into a practical, hard-hitting weekend 4WD
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Reviews2026 Toyota HiLux Review: Australian launch drive
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Mega tests & comparisons
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A side-by-side spec showdown including towing, payload, off-road geometry and more!
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They won’t win any beauty pageants, but the Tasman SX and Triton GLX-R have plenty to offer tradies, tourers and families alike
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How does Kia’s all-new Tasman measure up against the hugely popular Ford Ranger Wildtrak?
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Gear news & reviews
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Upgrade your Ranger with Superior Engineering parts for maximum off-road, towing and touring performance
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GearFive Superior Engineering upgrades every Prado owner needs
Targeted upgrades to sharpen the Prado’s capability and durability
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GearFive Superior Engineering upgrades every Gladiator owner needs
Targeted upgrades that reinforce the Gladiator and sharpen its capability
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