4×4 Reviews
Entry-level 2023 Ford Ranger XL off-road review
A quick outback spin in the Ford Ranger XL gives us a feel for the entry-level ute
Toyzuki: Jimny converted into mini 79 Series
Not only does this modified Jimny defy logic in the best possible way, you have a chance to win it!
Sand-dune sledgehammer: Custom LandCruiser 105
This Dubai-spec-inspired LC105 uses all the best gear to push the boundaries of 1FZ power … to the tune of more than 1000hp
2023 Ford Ranger build: Living with the V6 Sport
Our Ranger Sport has transformed into one of the best 4×4 touring rigs around
2023 VW Amarok Core and Life review: first drives
Entry-level 4×4 utes priced upwards of $50K might be a bit rich for some but the least-expensive Amaroks don’t feel like base model vehicles
A pair of epic custom GU Patrols
How one Queensland couple turned two junkyard specials into wild 4x4s
2023 Mahindra PikUp S11 auto review
Mahindra’s rugged little PikUp ute gets an automatic transmission for the first time, making it more appealing to more drivers
2023 Nissan Patrol Warrior review: Pre-production prototype
Nissan Patrol Warrior breaks cover, but it’s not done yet
2023 VW Amarok vs Ford Ranger comparison review
Tubthumping: Can the all-new Volkswagen Amarok put the stoppers on the market-leading Ford Ranger? We test them on road and off
Rok in a hard place: Custom Amarok V6
This tough, cleverly customised Amarok is built for purpose. And that purpose is to get its owners out and exploring any and all remote locations in Australia
2023 Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme by Walkinshaw review: First drive
Walkinshaw and Mitsubishi are launching a new Triton halo, and we’ve driven it
2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro review
As Toyota undertakes localisation and testing of the 2024 Tundra in Australia, we take the off-road-oriented TRD Pro version for a spin to see what it’s like
Custom 79 Series Cruiser created to conquer
A well planned and fastidiously executed 79 Series custom-built for family adventures
2023 Ford Everest Platinum versus Toyota LandCruiser 300 Sahara
Can the challenging Everest land one on the undisputed champion, the all-conquering LandCruiser?
2023 Mitsubishi Triton MR review: Full range detailed
The past-gen Triton MR is a popular light commercial vehicle in a competitive segment.
2023 Isuzu MU-X LS-T review: Family haulin’ up the Highway
Time away from the rat race for a road-trip with the fam? Sounds like a job for a big SUV. Let’s see if the MU-X is up to the job.
Race-inspired 2019 Nissan Navara
After an incident with a swamp that killed his first modified Navara, Rogue 2.0 was Simon Taylor’s chance to build an even better off-road weapon
2023 Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana review: First Australian drive
Getting off-road in Volkswagen’s all-new Amarok
Old versus new: 2016 Defender 130 vs 2022 Defender 110
Two Land Rover Defenders taken on a 2500km trip through Botswana. Which one is best suited for bush travel?
2023 Dual-Cab Utes: Fuel Efficiency Comparison
After comprehensively testing the most popular utes on the market, here’s how our fuel data ranks up
2023 RAM TRX 1500 vs Ford Ranger Raptor: Hero trucks compared
Australia’s most outrageous utes face off in a rock-spraying, fuel gargling celebration of excess. Strap in, it’s about to get noisy!
2023 RAM 1500 TRX review
Taking a TRX to its natural habitat, in pursuit of high-speed dirt tracks
2023 Mahindra Scorpio review: Australian first drive
Our first local drive of the budget-priced 4×4 all-rounder finds there’s more on offer than just value.
Custom 4×4: Barra-powered FJ45 LandCruiser
Richard Swindel-Hurst started a project to keep him occupied during lockdowns, and the result is this epic Barra-powered FrankenCruiser