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The Yakima RibCage will increase the Wrangler’s off-road carrying capacity

A heavy-duty track system by Yakima, for Jeep Wrangler hardtop models

Gear

GQ Patrol gets Pertronix electronic ignition upgrade

Kian gives his GQ Patrol’s ignition system a much-needed upgrade

4×4 Comparisons

2024 Nissan Patrol Warrior vs Toyota LandCruiser GR Sport: Off-road review

The kings of off-road wagons go head-to-head on the tracks

Reviews

2024 Toyota HiLux SR 48V review

Does a mild-hybrid system improve one of Australia’s favourite vehicles

News

June 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

A title fight for the ages, D-MAX gets a midlife makeover, LC105 with BMW M57 engine transplant, and much more!

4×4 Comparisons

2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLS vs Ford Ranger XLT vs Toyota HiLux SR comparison review

Can the all-new Mitsubishi Triton challenge the huge-selling class leaders for top 4×4 dual-cab honours? We pitch it against Ranger and HiLux

Gear

Water filtration on the go with the WOMO-Xplorer

It has never been so easy to purify water on the road

Gear

Front Runner launches Pro Bed Rack system

Lightweight alternative to a canopy is designed to work with all bed liners

Reviews

2024 VW Amarok with Lift Kit review

We test the Amarok ute with an Old Man Emu suspension lift kit from ARB

Gear

MSA 4×4 Thermo drink bottles, cups and mugs out now

High-quality drinkware from the experts at MSA

News

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5- and 7-seaters: Prices cut by up to $28K amid sales decline

Jeep Australia has reduced Grand Cherokee prices with up to $28,000 slashed from 2023-built examples following a sharp decline in demand for the latest-generation model

Gear

2023 Ford Ranger build: GVM upgrade

Increasing the GVM of your 4×4 shouldn’t be taken lightly, but it shouldn’t be avoided if you need it. We explain how to get it right

Gear

Ron Moon’s TroopCarrier gets ARB bull bar, Carbon Tank winch + more

Ron fits a new bar and winch to his TroopCarrier, to protect it from the dangers of outback travel

News

2024 Mazda BT-50 range upgraded; new cab-chassis GT variant debuts

Mazda tweaks its 2024 BT-50 line-up, adding features and a new GT model

Gear

Portable power: Everything you need to know before you go off-road

If you’re heading off-road but require portable power, here’s how to enjoy the comforts of home on your next camping trip

Gear

Avoid a flat battery, with the Projecta INTELLI-IQ Smart Display

State-of-the-art technology is the shape of things to come for Projecta

Gear

Light up a campsite with Big Red Gear’s new LED lights

Small in size but packing a punch, these LED lights will impress

Reviews

2024 Isuzu MU-X LS-M review: A few weeks on the road

Our photographer takes Isuzu’s family-hauler and versatile pack mule out on the job

News

2025 BYD Shark plug-in hybrid ute revealed, Australian launch confirmed

China’s BYD has unveiled its first ute, the plug-in hybrid Shark, with Ford Ranger Raptor-beating power

Reviews

2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ off-road review

A no-frills dual-cab ute that has all the essentials you could want in a tourer

Gear

VEVOR triple bag air jack put to the test

An easier and better way to lift a vehicle for quick and easy tyre changes

Gear

MSA 4×4 Deluxe Coffee Kit + Explorer Storage Bags

MSA 4×4 releases a Deluxe Coffee Kit and new Explorer Storage Bags

Gear

Tradie Triton ute build: Dometic CoolMatic CRX 50 upright fridge

We’ve installed a Dometic CoolMatic CRX 50 in the Tradie Triton, to keep food and drinks chilled when on the worksite

Reviews

Off-road in a long-wheelbase 2024 Ford F-150 XLT

Can Ford Australia’s new F-150 be an accomplished off-road touring 4×4?