Custom 4X4s

Chopped FJ Cruiser is the world’s coolest farm truck
Chopped, stretched and turned into what some might describe as a quirky farm truck… but it’s also a daily driver and a handy off-road weapon
Exploring the western Flinders Ranges
The western part of the Flinders Ranges offers some challenging tracks, rich history and unique station stays

Touring to the heart of the Victorian High Country
Ron Moon reckons the very best parts of the High Country are in its very heart, up high in the mountains

2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 GXL: NSV Integrated Smart Air Compressor
Don’t stand over a tyre while it inflates or deflates, let this compressor do the work for you

2025 Ford Everest Tremor: Off-road hero put to the test
How does Ford’s most off-road capable 4×4 wagon perform when the going gets rough?

2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Pricing and specifications confirmed
Ford reveals key information regarding its BYD Shark rival

VFACTs February 2025: Shark jumps in to the pond but Ranger still rules
The BYD Shark has surged into the new 4×4 sales charts, landing in the top five sellers for the month of February.

GWM Tank 300: New turbo-diesel variant introduced
Diesel variant joins petrol and hybrid engines in Tank 300 line-up

RV Storage Premium Alloy drawers tested
A quality drawer system makes the most of the cavernous space in the back of this Toyota TroopCarrier

2025 Toyota LandCruiser 76 Series manual review
You can now have your four-cylinder 70 Series with a manual gearbox, and we jumped at the chance to test this 76 wagon

2025 BYD Shark gets five-star ANCAP safety rating
Shark nets top ANCAP safety score

2025 Isuzu MU-X review: Updated tech and new flagship model for revised seven-seater
Is Isuzu’s revised MU-X the best value seven-seater in Australia?

2025 GWM Cannon review: Significant update fires new life into budget-friendly ute
Interior updates and a new driveline head up the changes to the 2025 GWM Cannon, to good effect

March 2025 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now
Chopped FJ farm truck, Easter escapes, manual 76 tested, and plenty more!

2025 LDV T60: Towing capacity increased to 3500kg, more safety added, and manual models axed
Budget-friendly ute gets updated safety and higher towing capacity, but the price has risen as a result

Mitsubishi adds Roll Top Accessory Packs to its Genuine Accessories catalogue
All-new Roll Top Accessory Packs now available for Triton dual-cab variants

Tackling the Finke River 4WD route
This route offers an exciting journey through the Finke Gorge National Park, showcasing stunning desert landscapes

2025 Isuzu MU-X: Pricing and specs for revised family off-roader
Refreshed styling, updated tech and a new flagship model for Isuzu’s seven-seat SUV

Is Isuzu UTE Australia planning an MU-X Blade?
Could IUA and Walkinshaw collaborate for an MU-X Blade?

Isuzu UTE Australia considering multiple powertrain options to combat NVES regulations
2.2-litre turbo-diesel and 1.9-litre hybrid “under study”, with all-electric BEV also under review

GrenX Grenadier loaded with more firepower
Ineos Grenadier gets more firepower thanks to Melbourne specialist, GrenX

2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLS long-term review
Our resident snapper has the keys to a Mitsubishi Triton GLS for the next few months

Tank-turning BYD YangWang U8 spied in Australia
BYD’s luxury plug-in hybrid SUV spied testing in both Alice Springs and Victoria

Retro 60 Series LandCruiser is all sorts of cool!
Darren Sawyer always loved the 60 Series, so he built this one to take him anywhere in Australia