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Tech Torque: Electronic chassis control systems
Opinion

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
Gear

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 4x4 Toyota 79 Series Land Cruiser
Custom 4x4s

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
Reviews

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.

Fiat Toro another 4x4 ute for Aus
News

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
Opinion

Dirty Work: Discovering Cape York

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

Toyota Hilux to be bigger hit than Corolla
News

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
News

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 4x4
Suspension

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
Gear

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
Gear

Product test: Speedliner

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

4X4 Australia recently jumped at the chance to compete in round five of the ballsy new RZR Championship.
Reviews

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.

4x4 Australia November edition
News

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!

Starlo Kayak Fishing
Opinion

Tight Lines: Kayak Fishing

After years of casting from boats and banks, Steve Starling has joined the kayak fishing revolution.

Coongie Lakes: South Australia
Explore SA

Coongie Lakes: South Australia

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

4x4 convoy communication: UHF radios
Gear

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
Explore NSW

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 review
Road Tests

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
News

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!

First Drive: 2016 Toyota Hilux
Reviews

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…

VW AMAROK DARK LABEL
Custom 4x4s

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
News

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
Road Tests

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
News

2016 Toyota Hilux

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