Custom 4X4s

NoCo GB70 jump starter review
A portable jump starter form the good ol’ US of A

2024.5 Ford Ranger: New Vehicle Personalisation Centre to speed up delivery
A new Ford Vehicle Personalisation Centre will launch with four accessories to get popular Ranger options to customers sooner

The best 12V portable compressors in Australia
The best units on the market to inflate and deflate tyres on your next adventure

Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series wait times too long? Try these Family 4X4 alternatives!
Delivery delays still stretch to 24 months for the popular LC300. Here are some big off-road SUVs you can buy much sooner
JAC T9: Chinese ute spotted in Sydney, launching soon
Diesel prototype goes shopping as Chinese brand JAC Motors prepares to battle at the affordable end of the dual-cab-ute spectrum, with an electric version to join later this year

The best swags in Australia 2024
The best swags available in Australia in 2024, as selected by the 4X4 Australia team

Winch crushes Holden Rodeo
Can a winch cut a 4×4 in two? We sacrifice a Holden Rodeo to find out

Next-gen Ranger built to the nines
Getting the job done on-site and off-grid, this next-gen Ranger just flat-out works

How to avoid expensive caravan parks
Give pricey caravan parks the flick

The best 4×4 desert trips in Australia
From easy to extreme, there is an Australian desert that caters to all-comers; even newbies will find one to try

2024 Toyota Tundra review: Tundra down under
Toyota claims the Tundra’s been re-engineered for Australia. We assess its progress

2024.5 Ford Everest pricing and features: Optional tow assist, less variants
Minor update for Ford Everest off-road SUV sees a new, optional tow assist borrowed from the F-150 – and a reduced line-up

2024.5 Ford Ranger pricing and features: New tow assist, reduced line-up
Minor update for Australia’s new favourite car brings a new towing assist borrowed from the F-150 – and a reduced line-up

Nissan Navara 2024 Review & Buyer’s Guide
The Nissan Navara is a popular midsize single, King or dual-cab ute in Australia. Learn more about the Navara range including price, interior, tray space, safety assists and performance.

2023 Ford Ranger build: 19,000km update
A run to the hills in our V6 Ranger

Facelifted Toyota HiLux due in “two or three months”
Fresh styling, additional equipment and fuel-saving 48-volt tech are part of the surprise update
Vale Denis Bartell, famed desert adventurer
Legendary outback explorer, Dennis Bartell, has passed away

MSA 4×4 Accessories Battery Box tested
Finding a good mounting solution for your second battery can be challenging, but MSA 4X4 has come up with a ripper solution

4×4 pub: Betoota Hotel
From rack and ruin, this famous outback hotel has been restored and reopened
Tradie Triton ute build: Maxtrax recovery kit
We’ve thrown a Maxtrax Bush Recovery Kit and Lite recovery boards in our Triton to keep us out of strife

Six-wheel D-MAX wins 2023 Custom 4×4 of the Year
Six-wheeler claims coveted crown in a tight tussle with Barra-powered FJ45

Ford F-150 Lightning: Australia still a chance, but production numbers cut
Ford’s full-size EV pick-up is a candidate to be converted into right-hand drive at RMA Automotive

January 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now
Grenadier, 70 Series, Jimny XL and new-gen Triton driven + two epic custom builds + plenty more

Isuzu D-Max to gain hybrid engine to battle Toyota HiLux — report
48-volt mild-hybrid power is on its way to D-Max and MU-X according to a Thai magazine