4×4 Reviews

Military-spec 1952 Austin Champ
A war machine created to take on the original Jeep and serve in the British Army, this trooper was hidden for years under deep, deep cover

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Comfort
SPONSORED: In this final instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd enjoy the comfort of the popular BT-50 ute.

2022 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior: Sand driving
Cars are becoming less engaging to drive, so it’s refreshing to have a manual Warrior to keep us interested

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Safety
SPONSORED: In this fourth instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd explore the safety credentials of the popular BT-50 ute.

Custom Landcruiser 75 series Troopy
Forget the parts bin special. This one-of-a-kind Troopy is pieced together with busted knuckles and long nights

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Accessories
SPONSORED: In this third instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd discuss the OE accessories available for the popular BT-50 ute.

Weekend warrior: 2015 Ford Ranger
Wild Ranger is designed to work hard and play harder

Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series 70th Anniversary edition: Off-road test
Perhaps the most iconic vehicle still found in the Aussie bush, does this limited edition 70th Anniversary Cruiser make a good thing even better?

2022 Volkswagen Amarok W580X review: Tested on- and off-road
Volkswagen delivers its final current-generation Amarok ute in the W580X

BAW Automotive’s mean and green 200 Series
BAW Automotive’s chopped 200 Series is a build worthy of being displayed at SEMA. The attention to detail is mind-blowing!

All-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Y62 Patrol comparison
The Patrol is a proven 4×4 that is starting to show its age, while this 2022 Cherokee L is a brand-new model loaded with modern tech – but can they both do the same job when the going gets tough?

Read & watch: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L review – Australian first drive
Seven-slot flagship goes long for the catch

First drive: 2023 Ford Ranger V6 prototype
Our first drive of Ford’s new V6 diesel Ranger suggests the new model is going to be a ripper!

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Towing
SPONSORED: In this second instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd find out how the popular BT-50 ute fares with towing.

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Off-roading
SPONSORED: In partnership with Mazda, we’re spending 50 days with the new-generation BT-50 ute. In this first instalment, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd explore the BT-50’s off-roading capabilities.

2022 Isuzu MU-X LS-T 4×4 review
Isuzu’s family-oriented MU-X scores only minor changes for 2022, retaining its adventure-ready credibility as a solid all-rounder

Land Rover Perentie in the shed
Temptation to own a military-spec 1988 Perentie was too great to resist

2022 Lexus LX review: First Australian drive
Is a LandCruiser not fancy enough? Lexus has the remedy

2006 Defender built for off-grid travel
When your main passion is fishing and remote camping, you’re going to need a seriously modified 4WD

Off-road in Toyota’s 70th Anniversary edition LandCruiser
While the 76 Series is certainly feeling its age, can this limited edition 70th Anniversary Cruiser breathe new life into the longstanding platform?

2022 Isuzu D-Max review: LS-U Crew Cab Chassis
Relative luxury up front, workhorse at the back makes the 2022 Isuzu D-Max LS-U Cab Chassis a solid choice when clearing up a flood-damaged neighbourhood

Building a 2022 Navara PRO-4X Warrior
Rather than just pick it up from Nissan, we helped build our new long-term test vehicle

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series: This is one of the first modified examples
One of the first accessorised 300 Series LandCruisers we’ve seen – built with quality gear from the Australian 4×4 aftermarket industry

2015 Toyota Hilux long-term review
Following the journey of Ron Moon’s dirty old Hilux