4×4 Reviews

4×4 Of The Year: Readers’ Champion – Vote to win!
Competition is now closed. Good luck to those who entered. Winner announced 27 March.

2017 4X4 of the Year Winner: Toyota LandCruiser 79 Double Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab GXL crowned 2017’s 4×4 of the Year.

2017 4X4OTY Finalist: Volkswagen Amarok V6
Can the addition of a V6 diesel donk give the Amarok its first 4X4OTY gong?

2017 4X4 Of The Year finalist: Toyota LandCruiser 79
Trusty and reliable 70 Series workhorse gives the title shot a red-hot crack.

2017 4X4 Of The Year finalist: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Proven all-rounder struts its stuff against the world’s best.

2017 4X4 Of The Year finalist: Mercedes-Benz G300
Can the Merc’s off-road ability justify its insane price tag?

2017 4X4 Of The Year finalist: Holden Trailblazer
Could this revised wagon be Holden’s best chance at claiming 4X4OTY?

2017 4X4 Of The Year finalist: Holden Colorado
Rebuild gives the Colorado a fighting chance.

2017 4X4 Of The Year finalist: Haval H9
Can this year’s surprise contender take the crown?

4X4 Of The Year 2012
Our five short-listed vehicles for 4X4 of the Year couldn’t be more diverse but they are all chasing the same prize and only one will win…

4X4 Of The Year 2013
It’s on! Six top players from the big teams in a bush battle for the nation’s most respected off-roader award. Who wins?

Foton Tunland: Just the facts
What your money gets you when you purchase a budget-priced Foton Tunland.

4X4 Of The Year 2014
In the quest to find this magazine’s 4X4 Of The Year, we loaded a six-pack of 2013’s top new 4×4 vehicles for a week-long test of man and machine.

2016 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro review
We sampled the US-spec Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro on our trip to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

4X4 Of The Year 2015
2014 may have been a quiet year for new 4x4s,but lightning storms, rain and mud couldn’t stop us from taking the best of them on a week-long test to crown the 4×4 of the year.

Readers’ 4X4s: D-Max, Rubicon, Amarok
Readers Rigs’, Part 14: User-submitted 4x4s.

Custom Duramax Nissan GU Patrol review
1200Nm Duramax V8 and 37-inch tyres make for one hell of a family tourer.

Custom Toyota LandCruiser VDJ76R review
A life-altering accident gave birth to one of the most unique LandCruisers to ever hit the tracks.

2016 Holden Trailblazer video review
Holden Trailblazer storms onto the ute-based wagon market.

AEV Jeep Wrangler JK350 and RAM Prospector XL review
AEV is adept at producing some very special vehicles, and this 20th Anniversary edition JK represents the pinnacle of its achievements.

2016 Toyota Hilux SR5 caravan testing
We lend out the ’Lux for a week of caravan testing.

2017 Volkswagen Amarok vs Ford Ranger video comparison
Amarok V6 gets a baptism of fire against the Ford Ranger Wildtrak.

Custom Jeep Wrangler JKU Rubicon review
With its supercharged engine and 37-inch muddies, this JKU Rubicon sings a sweet symphony.

2016 Mahindra Pik-Up off-road review
Our Chapati-basher conquers the Red Centre. Well, almost.