Custom 4X4s

The Great Australian Bight Adventure Teaser II
July’s issue of 4×4 Australia Magazine, with Part 1 of our Great Aussie Bight Adventure, goes on sale June 11. We camped under the awe-inspiring Bilbunya Sand Dunes along the way. Check it out here.

Billy Goat Bluff, Victoria
We dropped down the steep 7km drop of Billy Goat Bluff last month, and viewed one of the most stunning descents in The High Country.

The Great Australian Bight adventure coming soon
In the July issue of 4×4 Australia, you’ll find Part One of our epic 4×4 adventure across The Great Australian Bight. Here’s a teaser of the stunning scenery and adventure.

2015 Nissan Navara NP300 Range review
Nissan’s long-awaited D23 Navara range is here and is a step up over both the Navvies it supersedes.

Land Rover Discovery SD4 SE Auto Review
The Discovery Sport is a big step up on its medium luxury rivals, with a willingness to clamber up some relatively challenging obstacles.

Nissan’s Diesel Dilemma
Updated Y61 Patrol up in the air with no diesel Y62 planned for the foreseeable future.

Ironman 4×4 D23 Navara
Nissan is launching its new Navara in Australia over the next couple of days and we had a sneak peak of the D23 taking the Ironman 4×4’s development vehicle for a spin.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit diesel review
The Jeep Grand’s appeal lies in its sensible (read: not too hulking) size, great towing credentials and decent blend of on- and off-road ability.

Solar-powered Suzuki
An electrically-driven Suzuki Sierra set to take on the Simpson Desert.

Mad Mike Whiddett thrashes his Mazda BT-50
In their latest video campaign Turtle Wax Australia teams up with professional drifter Mad Mike Whiddett. Watch Mad Mike put his Mazda BT-50 through its paces.

NEWS: Toyota officially unveils all-new Hilux
Toyota has officially pulled the wraps off its eight-generation Hilux, the first all-new Hilux in ten years. But while Toyota was happy to reveal the highlights of this new model, many of the details are yet to be made public.

GEAR – Equipping your 4×4
Glenn Torrens explains some essential 4×4 equipment

Techniques – Driving on Sand
Glenn Torrens explains a few simple practices for successful sand driving.

Ironman 4×4 High Country Adventure
Our trip to the Victorian High Country with Ironman 4×4 summed up all that is good about 4×4 ownership – stunning bush locations, great mates, well-built 4x4s, and beautiful weather conditions.

4×4 Getaway: Nymboida, NSW with Patriot Campers
So what do the crew from Patriot do when they’re not building one of Australia’s most versatile off road campers? Head bush with their toys, that’s what and we joined them for an action-packed weekend in northern New South Wales.

Victorian High Country
4×4 Australia caught up with the team from Ironman 4×4 for a few days of exploring and product testing in the Victorian High Country.

The Mackay Region, QLD
Get up close and personal with some of Australia’s most iconic wildlife all while exploring some of Queensland’s most beautiful environments with a trip to the Mackay Region.

Classic 4×4: 1956 Series 1 107 Land Rover Station Wagon
This is a 4×4 love story. A 50-year romance between a man, his rare 1956 Land Rover, and the pretty Danish tourist he wooed in it then married.

Desert Travel Daily Vehicle Checks
How to: Vehicle Checks to ensure you stay on track.

Girls 4WD on Fraser Island
What do you get when you throw 11 girls into a bunch of four-wheel drives and send them to paradise to find their moxie? One helluva weekend.

Modified: Redline FJ-Ute
Fancy a four-door 40 Series LandCruiser with all the modcons? Meet the amazing Redline FJ-Ute

Land Rover Discovery TDV6 review
We took the expedition-ready TDV6 Discovery for a weekend shakedown in the Vic High Country.

Suzuki Jimny Sierra: Driven
Suzuki’s tough little Jimny Sierra has gained a new lease on life thanks to the addition of electronic traction and stability control.

Hyundai Santa Fe Review
There’s lots to like with the Santa Fe, starting with the practical, well-priced body. The diesel engine, too, is a win in a market segment where thirstier petrol models reign.