4×4 Reviews

Power Wagon: 1951 Dodge M43 Ambulance
The ultimate M43 Overland Ambulance, for a lucky ex-marine

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series GX off-road review
Does the low-spec GX make sense for Aussie four-wheel drivers, or is it too basic to live with daily? We put it through an off-road torture test to find out

2021 Nissan Navara ST-X off-road review
The ST-X builds on the recent upgrades to the D23, with the best-specified interior of the range

Buyer’s guide: Used 4×4 utes
The winners and sinners on the used 4×4 ute market

Off-road test: Land Rover Discovery S R-Dynamic P360
There’s a petrol engine back in the Land Rover Discovery and it’s a cracker! We take the P360 Disco for a waltz

2022 Isuzu D-Max SX 1.9-litre 4×2 review
Isuzu now offers a light-sipping 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine option for D-Max SX single-cab 4×2 buyers, but did we miss the bigger unit’s extra grunt?

Stretched VW Amarok is an epic tourer
With a stretched wheelbase, more than 200kW at the wheels and a sweet canopy set-up, this Amarok is ready to tour

2001 Nissan Patrol long-term review
Ron’s trusty old steed continues to prove its sturdiness despite its age

1976 FJ40 in the 4X4 Australia long-term shed
Woody lives a childhood dream, by snaring an FJ40

SR5 Hilux taken to the limit
This Hilux proves if it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Sahara v Nissan Patrol Ti-L comparison
It’s a clash of the titans, as Nissan’s V8 patrol takes on Toyota’s new V6 LandCruiser

2021 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior review
Premcar waves its wand over the Navara PRO-4X and the result is a massive transformation.

Rambler’s wild 2021 D-MAX build
Slicker than your average, Rambler Vehicle builds are practical from bullbar to tail-lights

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon long-term review
We had a SWB Rubicon in the 4X4 shed for a couple of months, but nowhere to go

Land Rover Defender D250 110 S vs Toyota Prado Kakadu
A Land Rover Defender for Prado money might sound like a deal from the past, but it’s still possible if you spec your model wisely

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee review
We tackle Moab’s red rock in Jeep’s newest wagon

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series GR Sport review: Off-roading
Hitting the tracks in the GR Sport, to cut through the hype and test its abilities

Off-road review: 2022 LDV T60 Max Luxe
LDV has rebadged its T60 double-cab ute as the T60 Max, featuring improved equipment levels and a 160kW-500Nm 2.0L bi-turbo diesel

Shop Truck: Nissan Y62 Patrol
Chris Roberts took on the challenge of building a double-cab Y62 with a canopy as the perfect camping rig and shop truck for TRED Outdoors

Off-road review: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss
The LT Trail Boss is the more affordable and better-specified Silverado truck for Australian conditions. Read on to find out why

2022 Ford Ranger Raptor X off-road review
Can a new set of stripes improve our favourite double-cab ute?

New Isuzu MU-X LS-T vs Ford Everest Titanium comparison
Buyers of mid-size family 4×4 wagons are spoilt for choice, so we’ve grabbed a couple of the most popular offerings to see how they compare

First Drive: 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series
Toyota LC300 driven on- and-off road; is this actually the best LandCruiser ever made?

SsangYong’s facelifted Musso XLV tested off-road
A new front-end design is about the extent of the changes to the 2021 SsangYong Musso, but it’s still a worthy consideration