Custom 4X4s

4×4 activities in January, 2018: Travel Bulletin
Pen these upcoming events into your diary for Summer

2018 Victorian 4WD Show expands
A bigger location and a bigger show in store for the 2018 Victorian 4WD Show.

Ford Ranger: OEM v Aftermarket comparison
Is it worth spending big bucks to spruce up your 4×4? We line a stocker up against a tickled Ranger to find out.

Rogue, Rugged and Rugged X introduced to Hilux 4×4 range
Three new Hilux 4×4 variants – Rogue, Rugged and Rugged X – set to land in the second half of 2018.

Thunder Jump Starter: Product test
It’s time to ditch the heavy, bulky, deep-cycle, old-school battery jump starters.

AMABILIS Responder Tactical outerwear range
The final days for discounts on hardcore clothing from AMABILIS.

Video review: Ford Everest v Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk v Land Rover Discovery v Toyota Prado
Land Rover takes on the establishment with its all-new Discovery.

Ford Ranger is Australia’s best-selling 4×4 for 2017
Ranger tops the 2017 4×4 sales charts.

2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon details revealed
2018 G-Class with IFS claims improved off-road ability.

Land Rover 101 custom review
Hard on the eyes for some, but a Land Rover 101 is extremely practical and makes a brilliant touring camper

Maintaining journalistic ethics and standards
How can anyone be expected to do an independent review if they are being paid by the supplier?

ARB-equipped Nissan GU Patrol tourer review
On a year-long outback odyssey your vehicle, and how it performs, is crucial to your success – and enjoyment

Flashlube Diesel Filter: Product test
Avoid the big costs associated with injector replacement, and get a quality-made fuel filter.

IVECO Daily 4×4 range crosses the Simpson Desert
Traversing the Simpson Desert with a pair of polar opposite IVECO trucks for a different kind of adventure tour.

2017 Mercedes-Benz G300 Professional: 4×4 shed part 2
They say the journey is better than the destination… they mustn’t have driven a Mercedes-Benz G300 on a long highway drive.

Win $10,000 worth of Ironman Gear!
Thanks to our mates at Ironman 4×4, one lucky 4×4 Australia reader will win $10,000 worth of Ironman 4×4 accessories.

Custom Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series review
This LC200 sure is a looker, but with 1000Nm pumping from its V8 engine it has the go to match the show.

Yamaha Kodiak 450 ATV Quad review
Four-wheelin’ fun in Yamaha’s all-new Kodiak 450 quad.

Top 5 4×4 news stories of 2017
There’s been no shortage of 4×4 news this year, as people continue to fall over themselves to get into a dual-cab.

Smaller diesel engines are producing more power
Modern diesel engines are getting smaller but are making increasingly more power.

Revisiting Surveyor Generals Corner in WWII Jeeps
Early surveyors sometimes missed the mark when pegging the state corners of a fledgling Australia. For new explorers, though, that’s an excuse to go surveying.

30th Ouray Jeep Jamboree
Touring USA’s Colorado Rockies for the 30th Ouray Jeep

Piranha Off Road: Behind the scenes
Chatting to the brains trust behind one of Australia’s most highly regarded 4WD brands.

1985 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ73: 4X4 Shed
Neglected Toyota Land Cruiser BJ73 Cruiser prepares for a Terrain Tamer makeover