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2022 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior: Sand driving

Cars are becoming less engaging to drive, so it’s refreshing to have a manual Warrior to keep us interested

News

2023 Ssangyong Torres revealed, Australian launch confirmed

The new SsangYong SUV will be coming to Australia to bolster the brand’s local line-up

Electronics & Gadgets

Guide to 12-volt systems for your 4×4

A guide to 12-volt jargon, the latest components and new delivery systems, with advice on what best suits your touring needs

Explore

Exploring Torrington, northern NSW

The rugged Granite Country of Northern NSW has been home to bushrangers, miners and pastoralists. The natural scenery alone is spectacular, as is this region’s history

Reviews

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Safety

SPONSORED: In this fourth instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd explore the safety credentials of the popular BT-50 ute.

Custom 4x4s

Custom Landcruiser 75 series Troopy

Forget the parts bin special. This one-of-a-kind Troopy is pieced together with busted knuckles and long nights

News

4X4 Australia’s modified D-Max up for auction

Avoid the long wait times, and snap up our ready to travel Isuzu D-Max through Grays Online – Hurry though, time is running out

Explore

Exploring the Savannah Way, Qld-NT

A series of highways, roads and tracks that span the north of Australia, from Cairns in the east to Broome in the west

News

EXCLUSIVE: Mitsubishi MD crosses Simpson Desert in PHEV

Outlander PHEV proves its off-road mettle in epic Simpson Desert challenge

Explore VIC

Exploring the Grampians National Park, Victoria

Abundant wildlife, waterfalls, lakes, wildflowers and bushwalks have made this one of Victoria’s more popular tourist destinations

Readers Rigs May 2022
Gear

Readers’ Rigs: May 2022

An old LandCruiser, a new Everest, and everything in-between

Reviews

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Accessories

SPONSORED: In this third instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd discuss the OE accessories available for the popular BT-50 ute.

Toyota Hilux
News

VFACTS May 2022: Hilux remains best-selling vehicle in Australia

Hilux remains best-seller as supply issues linger

Sandy 60 in the Vic High Country
Explore VIC

Travelling to Woods Point with Sandy 60

With three very different vehicles, we tackled a sweet and steep route in the Victorian High Country

Opinion

Top tips for outback trips

Expert tips on outback travel, from an experienced adventurer

2015 Ford Ranger custom
Custom 4x4s

Weekend warrior: 2015 Ford Ranger

Wild Ranger is designed to work hard and play harder

News

2023 Ford Ranger factory ARB accessory prices revealed

We know Ford is offering a range of ARB off-road accessories for the 2022 Ranger, now we can reveal much they will cost

Convoy procedure
Gear

How to drive in a convoy

We look at best practice when it comes to driving in convoys – the why, the how and what equipment you’ll need to keep a group of travellers safe and prevent anyone from getting lost

June 2022 issue preview
News

Out Now: June 2022 issue of 4X4 Australia

All-new Grand Cherokee L confronts the proven Patrol Ti-L, 70th Anniversary 79 Series gets muddy, 1952 Austin Champ, and plenty more

Ironman 4x4 Monster winch
Gear

Ironman 4×4 Monster winch: 12-month update

After a year on (and off) the road, here’s how our Ironman 4×4 12,000lb Monster winch is holding up

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series 70th Anniversary edition
Reviews

Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series 70th Anniversary edition: Off-road test

Perhaps the most iconic vehicle still found in the Aussie bush, does this limited edition 70th Anniversary Cruiser make a good thing even better?

MSA 4x4 drawer system and drop slide for our D-MAX
Gear

D-MAX gets an MSA 4×4 drawer system and drop slide

MSA storage drawers and a fridge drop slide installed in the latest D-MAX update, but will it all fit under the canopy?

BT-50 diesel engine
Opinion

Talking diesel politics: exhaust emissions

Where does the recent change of government leave the diesel engine?

60 Series at Mundi Mundi
Explore NSW

An artist’s dream: Silverton, NSW

At dawn and dusk, the spectacular outlook over the Mundi Mundi Plains offers viewers the full palette of outback hues. Come with us as we roam the ruins of a once thriving mining area