4×4 Reviews

2018 4×4 Dual-Cab Ute Test
Mercedes-Benz’s new X-Class has added a new edge to the dual-cab 4×4 market, but how does it shape up in this nine-way stoush?

Isuzu MU-X LS-T vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed comparison review
We find out if Isuzu and Mitsubishi offer enough to stand out in the mid-size 4WD market that’s packed with options.

1979 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 custom 4×4: Video review
BJ40 gets a 4.5-litre V8 engine transplant.

Holden 1 Tonner build: part 5
The question is, will the Tonner cab fit over the behemoth LS3?

CODE1 Jeep JL Wrangler custom 4×4 review
The Jeep Girls Go behind-the-scenes with the creators of CODE1 at the Easter Jeep Safari.

2018 Mahindra Pik-Up S10 4×4 review
$30K will get you into a Pik-Up dual-cab 4×4, but is it good value?

2018 Mercedes-Benz X250d outback 4×4 review
A 5500km outback torture test for Benz’s new ute. Was the X-Class up for the challenge?

4×4 Shed: 2017 Nissan Patrol Ti-L part 5
Back on black for the Patrol as it heads interstate.

70 years of Land Rover – 4×4 History
Land Rover has been transporting the world’s explorers, adventurers, workers and armed forces through jungle, desert, snow and high mountains for 70 years. Here are a few tales from the Green Oval’s tenure Down Under.

2018 Moab Easter Jeep Safari – Concept 4×4 highlights
The 2018 Moab Easter Jeep Safari played host to seven magnificent Jeep/Mopar concepts.

Readers’ 4x4s: Wagons built for the wild
These wagons are prepped for the High Country, not the high street.

2018 Lexus LX450d first drive 4×4 review
Lexus’ full-size SUV finally gets a diesel engine

Holden 1 Tonner build: part 4
The tonner cops a heap of bolt-on parts.

2018 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 vs Land Rover Discovery TD6 vs Nissan Y62 Patrol comparison review
Toyota’s Land Cruiser 200 Series is selling like never before, but is your money better spent elsewhere?

Readers’ 4x4s: Adventure ready Cruisers and utes
From utes to 4×4 wagons, this month’s readers’ rigs are prepared for the outdoors.

Custom 2011 Ford Ranger review
This cleverly modified Blue Oval bruiser blows the ‘just another Ranger’ argument out of the water.

4×4 Shed: 2017 Nissan Patrol Ti-L part 4
The Patrol cops a battering on some of Vic’s toughest tracks.

Custom Ram 2500 4×4 review
Sometimes it takes a truck to do the job of a ute.

2018 HSV Colorado Sportscat+ review
A Sportscat now prowls the countryside after Holden Special Vehicles let loose on the humble Colorado.

2018 Mahindra Pik-Up dual-cab: video review
Mahindra’s dual-cab farm truck is an enticing budget-priced proposition.

2018 Mazda BT-50 refresh: video review
Re-designed BT-50 set to kick it back into the limelight.

Custom Nissan Y62 Patrol dual-cab ute review
You can’t buy a new Patrol ute from Nissan anymore, but you could always make one.

2018 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X launched
Rear suspension change headlines revamped IUA line-up.

2018 Toyota HiLux Rogue, Rugged and Rugged X launched
HiLux gets tough with new off-road-focused special editions.