Custom 4X4s

Should Toyota bring the petrol-powered 300 Series to Australia?
The petrol-powered 300 sold overseas makes a compelling argument for performance-oriented buyers

2023 Ford F-150 vs 2023 Toyota Tundra comparison: Spec battle!
With the announcement that Ford and Toyota will be offering the F-150 and Tundra in right-hand drive, we compare their specs to see how they both stack up

Ranger Raptor: Ford open to racing potential
Ford’s Australian arm has confirmed it’s looking with interest at the idea of fielding its new Ranger Raptor hero in the off-road racing world

Bendix Ultimate 4WD brake upgrade kit tested
With 160,000km on the clock, it was time to perform some maintenance on the FJ Cruiser – starting with a brake upgrade from Bendix

Australia’s permit system needs an overhaul
Have you applied for a permit in Australia recently? Ron reckons it’s bureaucracy gone mad

The 9 Best Underbody Protection Kits in Australia
We have sourced aftermarket armourers for the 9 best underbody protection kits for 4x4s available in Australia

The Best Sleeping Bags in Australia
Not all sleeping bags are the same so we’ve taken the headache of deciding which is right for you with the 8 best on-sale in Australia

GQ Patrol in the 4X4 Australia shed
Another addition to the 4×4 shed is the cheapest GQ Patrol found on Facebook Marketplace

2022 Lexus LX600 vs Toyota LandCruiser LC300 comparison review
Toyota’s long-awaited Landcruiser 300 has a dizygotic twin but is the Lexus LX a costly exercise in badge-engineering or an informed alternative?

Lee Kernaghan’s dual-cab LandCruiser 79 Series
There is a sweet rhythm to Lee Kernaghan’s dual-cab Cruiser, from Toyota bullbar and winch up front through to the Hayman Reese tow bar down back

2022 Dual-Cab Ute Comparison: The tow test (and those left behind)
We put the new Ford Ranger up against other popular dual-cabs to see who is the dual-cab tow king!

A south west odyssey: Hopetoun to Esperance, WA
From Hopetoun to Esperance and through to the Duke of Orleans Bay, this stretch of coast makes for a rollicking beach adventure along the edge of Western Australia’s south-west…

Chassis control systems explained
All of today’s new 4x4s come with electronic control systems that play a huge part in how well the 4×4 in question performs off road

Once-in-a-lifetime 79 Series LandCruiser
Move over big city lights, Gen Z are more interested in bulldust and campfires

Tested: BioLite 2 Campstove
Loaded with cool features and tech, the BioLite 2 looks great on paper, but is it any good in the real world?

2022 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ review
Compelling price tag makes the 2022 Triton GLX+ hard to ignore

TJM reveals accessories and pricing for 2023 Ford Ranger
New protection and performance gear from TJM future-proofs the new 2023 Ford Ranger

How to expertly pack a 4×4
How to safely, securely and smartly pack gear in to your vehicle

Out Now: September 2022 issue of 4X4 Australia
Complete 2023 Ford Ranger coverage, Ranger vs Hilux, custom 1969 Bronco, MU-X build marches on, and plenty more

Vale Arthur Goddard: Godfather of the Land Rover dies at 101
Arthur Goddard was the leader of the team that designed the very first Land Rover. In 2016, 4X4 Australia’s Bruce McMahon caught up with him for a chat.

Interview: Pritika Maharaj, Ford’s T6 global program manager
Developing Ford Australia’s most important models and ensuring they’re fit for global markets all started with a Meccano set and a determined woman’s word to a garage owner

The Best Camping Lights in Australia
A closer look at seven of the best camping lights available in Australia

MU-X build: Century Batteries Dual Force +N70 battery
Our project Isuzu MU-X gets an uprated battery from Australia’s Century Batteries

Used 2011-2022 Ford Ranger buyers’ guide
Love to buy a new-generation Ranger but can’t afford it, or afford the wait?