4×4 Reviews

Video: Custom Toyota LandCruiser VDJ76R
Black Knight Cruiser crosses the country to help those in need.

Supercharged Nissan Patrol Y62: Custom 4×4
One-of-a-kind Y62 is more capable than a locked GU and has more grunt than a Ferrari 488 GTB.

Isuzu SLR Adventurer review
Ali and Sally are on a trip around Oz in an SLR Adventurer. Before they left, we got a tour of their portable home.

2016 Mercedes-Benz W461 G300 CDI Cab-Chassis: First drive
First drive of Merc’s all-new G300 CDI cab-chassis

Custom Toyota LandCruiser 79 Double cab review
When life threw Shane a curveball, he struck back by building the ultimate tourer.

Holden Colorado Z71 vs Ford Ranger XLT comparison review
Holden has stripped its Colorado down and put it back together with a heap of new parts, but can it bridge the gap to Ford’s mighty Ranger?

GALLERY: Readers’ Rigs, Part 10
Six more 4x4s submitted by our readers.

Custom MSA 4X4 Ford Everest: Video review
Ford Everest gets an MSA 4×4 makeover.

2016 Mercedes-Benz W461 G300 CDI Cab-chassis revealed
Mercedes-Benz has finally brought the G-Professional truck to Australia.

4X4 Of The Year 2016 WINNER
New or updated, the vehicles of 4X4OTY ran a close race – but, in the end, the all-new Ford Everest rose above the pack.

4×4 Of The Year 2016
On the shortlist for 4X4OTY 2016 were the Hilux, Triton, Fortuner, Prado, Navara and Everest. Roothy went behind the scenes to see just how the winner was decided.

2016 Toyota HiLux SR5 V6 review
Toyota’s Hilux is the only popular dual-cab 4×4 with the option of a petrol engine. How does it stand up in a world where diesel power rules?

Custom MSA 4X4 Ford Everest review
Drop the kids off at school, then hit the dusty trails in MSA 4×4’s Ford Everest.

Patriot Campers’ Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series build goes global
Patriot Camper LC79 Super Tourer is a world-wide expedition rig

Mitsubishi Delica Bushmaster
Platinum Vehicle Sales transformed this Delica people-mover into an all-terrain camper.

Mahindra Pik-up vs Toyota LandCruiser 79 comparison review
The widely unknown Mahindra Pik-Up fronts up against the formidable Toyota LC79. Can the budget-priced Indian workhorse keep up?

2017 Volkswagen Amarok V6: First Drive
Volkswagen’s V6TDi550 Amarok: Iron fist; velvet glove.

4×4 Load and Tow test comparison: 2016 Toyota Hilux review
Toyota’s all-new Hilux has a beefed-up towing capability, despite a downsize in engine capacity.

Ford Everest receives ARB treatment
It’s our reigning 4x4OTY, but how well does the Ford Everest respond to some mild touring modifications?

4×4 Load and Tow test comparison: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton review
Mitsubishi’s new Triton is the lightweight, but does that really matter?

4×4 Load and Tow test comparison: 2016 Nissan Navara review
All Navara NP300 dual-cab 4x4s have coil rather than leaf springs at the rear, making it unique among utes.

4×4 Load and Tow test comparison: 2016 Isuzu D-Max review
The D-Max is one of the oldest designs here, so is it up to competing with the new boys?

Top 5 Custom Nissan Patrols
We take a look at our favourite custom GU Patrols.

4×4 Load and Tow test comparison: 2017 Holden Colorado review
Holden dubbed the Colorado a ‘truck’ after its recent revamp, but does that make it any better?