Custom 4X4s

Tech Torque: Electronic chassis control systems
Electronic chassis control systems have changed on-road safety. Now the systems are doing the same for off-road 4×4 ability.

Magnuson supercharged Jeep
Dropping a V8 into your JK isn’t the only way to get a bit more squirt. A supercharger kit is easier to install and can still give you the low-down torque you desire.

Custom 4×4: Toyota 79 Series Land Cruiser
With its wicked-up V8 turbodiesel and slick-shifting six-speed auto, this VDJ79 mixes please with ease.

Isuzu Ute IM Accessories
Isuzu Utes aren’t the fanciest things on the road. But even with a truck-load of modifications, they’re still cheaper than most high-end utes.

Is the Toro another 4×4 ute for the Aussie market?
With a flood of new 4×4 utes on the market, Fiat has entered the fray with the bullish Toro pick-up.

Dirty Work: Discovering Cape York
No matter how many time he’s been to The Cape, Roothy is still discovering new and exciting places.

Will the Hilux be a bigger hit than Corolla?
The new Toyota Hilux ute looks set to outsell every traditional passenger car, Toby Hagon reports for Wheels Magazine

Haval H9 SUV takes on Prado and Everest
Chinese SUV-only maker Haval has launched its seven-seat H9 4×4 to compete directly with the popular Toyota Prado and Ford Everest, Wheels Magazine reports.

Industry Insider: Raw 4×4
Aussie company Raw 4X4 prides itself on an ability to tailor a four-wheel drive suspension system to suit a customer’s needs.

Product test: CFMoto X550 ATV and U550 UTV
Chinese giant CFMoto feeds farmers’ hunger for side-by-sides with comfort, performance and value.

Product test: Speedliner
A Speedliner tub liner can protect your ute’s tub from rust, abrasion and anything else you can throw at it.

The Razor’s Edge: Polaris RZR 1000 Championship
4X4 AU recently got the chance to compete in the ballsy new RZR Championship. Have a look at what we were up against.

On shelves now: 4×4 Australia November edition with bonus LowRange DVD
The 4X4 Australia November 2015 edition is on shelves now with a bonus LowRange DVD! Grab a copy to find out about our custom Hilux giveaway!

Tight Lines: Kayak Fishing
After years of casting from boats and banks, Steve Starling has joined the kayak fishing revolution.

Coongie Lakes: South Australia
It’s a long way from anywhere, but South Australia’s Coongie Lakes is worth a trek.

4×4 convoy communication: UHF radios
Car-to-car comms can save lives. We tested some Oricom-supplied UHF radios on our recent Great Australian Bight expedition.

Deua National Park: New South Wales
With steep climbs and descents, Deua National Park is heaven on earth for keen four-wheel drivers not scared of heights.

2016 Toyota Hilux off-road review
Road-test editor Fraser Stronach has had a closer look at the all-new Hilux. His verdict: it’s a ripper.

ROOTHY’S BACK!
With the recent edition of John Rooth to the 4X4 Australia team, our November issue will include a bonus DVD for you to enjoy!

2016 Toyota Hilux: First Drive
Toyota launched its all-new Hilux in Australia this week. Toby Hagon has been out driving it. See what his first impressions are…

Custom 4×4: Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label
Four-wheel drive perfection might not exist. But sometimes hunting for it can lead to something special.

2016 Hilux equipment
With all models in the new Hilux range featuring extra equipment to justify increases in price, the 4×4 should remain a top seller.

Infiniti QX80 review
With strong off-road credentials and a competitive price, can the uniquely-styled Nissan QX80 carve a niche in the petrol 4×4 market?

2016 Toyota Hilux
Toyota has debuted its 2016 Hilux with 19 4×4 models that promise more of everything.