4×4 Reviews

V8-powered Patrol walks tall on 35s and portals
This GU Patrol has 35s, portals and V8 power, so it has the kit to go anywhere!

2025 Isuzu D-MAX Blade: First Australian drive
Walkinshaw-fettled Blade sits at the pointy end of the D-MAX line-up

2025 Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster: Off-road review
A ute variant adds improved load carrying and more versatility to the Grenadier range
2024 Isuzu D-MAX review: Full range detailed
The down-to-earth D-MAX carries and tows well, and it can handle serious off-road work

Toyota LandCruiser 300 GR Sport modified to the max
This LC300 GR Sport is equipped with the best gear on the market

2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport review
It has aged gracefully, but is it still relevant among rivals like the Isuzu MU-X and Ford Everest?

Ultra tough single-cab GQ Patrol
Hard work and the right advice has helped James Atkinson build the Patrol of his dreams

2024 BYD Shark 6 review: Pre-production test drive
The BYD Shark PHEV launches in October. We got a bite-sized taste of what the Shark will bring when it lands in Australia

2023 RHD Ford Bronco Black Diamond: First Australian drive
You can buy a right-hook Bronco in Australia, but you’ll need deep pockets for this kind of exclusivity

2024 Lexus GX550 vs 2024 Toyota Prado: SPEC BATTLE!
The GX is on sale in Australia, so how does it line up against the incoming Prado?

2024 Maxxis Custom 4×4 of the Year: Vote to win
The Maxxis Custom 4×4 of the Year is back, bigger than ever for 2024!

2025 Lexus GX550 Overtrail review
Our first taste of the LC250 comes in the form of the Lexus GX550 Overtrail, and this luxury 4×4 wagon impresses on and off the road

2024 GWM Tank 500 Ultra hybrid: On- and off-road review
We have come away impressed after a week in GWM’s Tank 500 Hybrid 4×4. This is why

2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ vs 2024 Isuzu D-MAX X-Rider
How does the new Triton compare to the popular D-MAX? We line up two mid-spec models to find out

2024 GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra Hybrid: Off-road review
GWM has brought the first hybrid powertrain to the 4×4 ute segment, and we’ve driven it off-road

2024 GWM Cannon Alpha Hi4T & Tank 500 PHEV review
GWM is studying the viability of plug-in hybrid versions of its popular 4x4s for the Australian market. We got a chance to sample them on track

2024 Ford Ranger Tremor review
Ford Australia has released another limited-edition Ranger variant, this time taking the Tremor nameplate from the US F-150 range.

2024 Mitsubishi Triton review: Full range detailed
The current-gen Triton is bigger and better than the past-gen in just about every way!

2024 Suzuki Jimny XL Heritage review
Limited edition Heritage model amps up the retro vibes

2025 Toyota Prado vs LandCruiser 300 Series: SPEC BATTLE!
What are the differences between these two large frame-based off-roaders?

Ford Ranger 2024 Review & Buyer’s Guide
The Ford Ranger is one of Australia’s most popular dual-cab utes, and for good reason!

2024 LDV T60 review: Full range detailed
There’s plenty of value to be found with LDV’s dual-cab ute

2024 Toyota HiLux SR5 48V review
Is the HiLux SR5 better with a bit of a boost provided by V-Active tech?

Save money by kitting out a lower-spec Toyota HiLux with ARB gear
Top-spec models are more expensive and often harder to get, but opt for a lower-spec unit and you could save thousands … even after giving it the ARB treatment