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Daily-driven 105 Series tops February’s Readers’ Rigs

Latest batch of Readers’ Rigs lobs, with an LC105 leading the charge.

Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon Recon SWB
Road Tests

Off-road test: Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon Recon

The shorty Wrangler Rubicon is back, but only for those lucky enough to score one of the limited edition Recon models.

Dr Rok custom VW Amarok
Custom 4x4s

Australia’s most modified Volkswagen Amarok

This has to be Australia’s most modified VW Amarok, built for both work and play.

Ford Ranger FX4 MAX
Road Tests

Off-road in Ford’s Ranger FX4 MAX

The FX4 MAX fills a void in the ranger line-up, prioritising off-road hardware over showroom bling for those that use their trucks as originally designed.

Custom 2006 Toyota Hilux SR
Custom 4x4s

No Bux Lux: Custom 2006 Toyota Hilux SR

With big-dollar builds everywhere, this driveway-built Hilux shows it’s possible to start with next to nothing and keep most of it.

GWM Ute Cannon-L off-road review
Road Tests

Video review: GWM Ute Cannon-L

Stacked with kit at a budget price, the new GWM ute looks like a winner on paper, but is it?

2020 Isuzu D-MAX LS-M
Road Tests

2020 Isuzu D-MAX LS-M off-road review

Here’s why the mid-spec LS-M D-MAX is the smart call for modern four-wheel drivers.

2012 Land Rover Defender custom 4x4
Custom 4x4s

Kitted-out 2012 Land Rover Defender

Don’t lie, you wish your first 4×4 was as neat as this kitted-out Defender

1969 Toyota Stout
Custom 4x4s

Custom 69 Stout is a giant killer

Built with nothing more than experience and hands, this Stout is one of the toughest rigs on the tracks.

SsangYong Musso XLV vs Toyota Hilux SR5
4×4 Comparisons

David versus Goliath: SsangYong Musso vs Toyota Hilux

Toyota gave its Hilux a well-deserved upgrade late in 2020, so we took an SR5 out with our long-term Musso XLV to see how the fresh model performs.

Toyota FJ45 winch truck
Custom 4x4s

Video: Wild Toyota FJ45 winch truck

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you combined the best parts from Toyota, Nissan and General Motors? This wild FJ45 winch truck is what you get.

AEV Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison
Road Tests

Ranger Raptor-hunting AEV Colorado ZR2 Bison

There’s clearly a spot in the Aussie market for AEV’s hopped-up ZR2 Bison.

Custom 4x4OTY

Stretched Ranger voted the 2020 Custom 4×4 of the Year

Your votes have been tallied and the SAS Ranger has clinched the 2020 Custom 4X4OTY award.

Toyota 79 Series LandCruiser Bruder EXP-6 caravan
Custom 4x4s

Custom Toyota 79 Series set up for a lap of Oz

The best Australian products help make this the perfect touring rig for travelling the country

Reviews

Ranger, Patrol 6×6 and more in the latest Readers’ Rigs

2016 Ranger leads the latest batch of reader-submitted 4x4s

Road Tests

Harrop Supercharged 2020 Nissan Patrol review

The Harrop supercharger kit makes a good thing better when fitted to the Nissan Patrol V8

Land Rover Defender P400
Road Tests

2021 Land Rover Defender P400 review

The new Defender 110 proves its mettle on a real-world camping trip in the High Country.

Suzuki Sierra in the 4x4 shed
Reviews

Staff cars: Suzuki Sierra and Hilux SR join the 4X4 shed

The new bloke at 4X4 HQ introduces the 4x4s in his shed

Custom 4x4s

Six of the best custom Nissan 4x4s

From mild to wild creations, here are a handful of outrageously epic Nissan Navara and Nissan Patrol custom builds.

Reviews

Family-touring Ranger leads latest Readers’ Rigs

Heavily modified Ranger leads our Summer selection of Readers’ Rigs.

Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series custom in the USA
Custom 4x4s

Custom 79 Series is born in the USA

Expedition-ready LandCruiser is not what it seems at first glance.

Custom Toyota LandCruiser 105 Series
Custom 4x4s

The 105 Cruiser Toyota should have built

Tough-as-nails 105 Series LandCruiser now has a heart of gold.

Nissan Y62 Patrol custom 4x4
Custom 4x4s

Phat Y62 Patrol custom

Quality kit makes this Patrol the ultimate touring vehicle.

Land Rover Defender 110 P400 SE review
Road Tests

Is the new Defender worth the wait?

It’s been a long time coming, but Land Rover’s new Defender is finally here.