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Ex-military Land Rover 110 Perentie 6×6

Perentie 6×6 takes leave of service and joins the touring ranks

Custom 80 Series
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Custom 4×4: Panel van-converted 80 Series LandCruiser

Could this be the first V8-powered panel van-converted 80 Series LandCruiser in the country?

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Custom build: Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain 6×4

Super-specced D-MAX clears the boundary when it’s time to up stumps and head on out

2023 Chevrolet Silverado
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2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 and LTZ Premium: Launch review

Chevrolet Silverado arrives locally, ready to bring the fight to RAM’s 1500

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Trig Point’s chopped Nissan GU Patrol

A body chop for this GU Patrol was the perfect way to showcase the Trig Point canopy and create a tough touring truck

4×4 Comparisons

2023 Ford Everest Trend v Isuzu MU-X LS-T comparison review

The seven-seat family wagon stakes heat up, as we pit the new 2.0-litre Everest against the popular MU-X

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Not a Prado! Lexus GX470 custom build

A factory V8 petrol-powered Lexus GX470 based on a Prado and rolling on 37-inch tyres. Why can’t we build them like this in Australia?

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2023 Nissan Navara SL Warrior: 4×4 review

No-frills version of the PRO-4X Warrior fanged off-road

4×4 Comparisons

2023 Ford Ranger XLT 4-cyl v Toyota HiLux SR5: Spec to spec

Ford’s new-gen Ranger has proven a hit since launching in 2022, outselling its HiLux arch-rival in January 2023. So how do these mid-range variants compare on paper?

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2023 Isuzu D-Max review: 1.9-litre SX 4×4

Isuzu’s new 2023 range refresh includes an intriguing 1.9-litre 4×4 fleet-special dual-cab D-Max. Under-engined? Let’s see…

Custom Toyota N80 Hilux SR5
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Top-end Toyota N80 Hilux SR5

Built for reliability and touring comfort, this top-end Hilux gets the job done with a minimum of fuss

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2023 Ineos Grenadier review

We head to the Scottish Highlands for a first drive of the Ineos Grenadier – the new 4×4 aiming to replace the discontinued original Defender.

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2021 Ford F-350 Lariat Tremor custom build

With a 4.5-tonne caravan to lug around during semi-retirement, there was only one vehicle of choice for Dave Isaacs, the owner of this decked-out F-350

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2023 GWM Tank 300 hybrid review: Australian preview drive

GWM’s Tank 300 hybrid hits the market as Australia’s first hybrid off-roader – but is this value-packed Jeep rival any good?

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Toyota LandCruiser 2023 review: 300 Series GR Sport

Does a luxury four-wheel-drive really need this much off-road capability? Or should that be, does a capable four-wheel drive need this much luxury?

Isuzu MU-X final build
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Final build: MU-X transformed into touring beast

4X4 Australia transforms a base-model Isuzu MU-X from stock to a competent touring 4×4

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Nissan Patrol Ti-L review 2023: Beach patrol

With a howling petrol V8, all-independent suspension and proper four-wheel drive, how does Nissan’s top-of-the-line Patrol cope with driving on sand?

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2023 Ford Ranger XLT review

The XLT was our favourite variant in the previous Ford Ranger line-up. Does the same hold true for the latest generation of the popular ute?

2023 Ford Ranger Raptor 4x4 review
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2023 Ford Ranger Raptor: 4×4 review

Has petrol power relegated the new Ranger Raptor to the world of cashed-up tradies? We hit the dirt to find out

2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS Deluxe
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Living with the 2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS Deluxe

How does the Pajero Sport hold up against tiny tyrants and tired parents?

4×4 Comparisons

2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak vs Toyota HiLux Rogue comparison review

Does an unsealed trail challenge hand another victory to the new Ranger or does the updated, upgraded HiLux Rogue have the chops to come out on top?

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2023 Isuzu D-Max review: Australian first drive

Isuzu Ute Australia freshens up its D-Max range for 2023, with subtle visual tweaks, some added tech, and a no-charge upgrade for anyone who’s ordered a ’22 model.

2022 Bronco
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2023 Ford Bronco Black Diamond review

We still can’t buy a 2022 Bronco in Australia, so we headed to the USA to see what we’re missing out on

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2023 Isuzu MU-X review: Australian First drive

Isuzu’s MU-X seven-seater gets a spruce up for 2023, off the back of customer feedback, but pricing remains the same