4X4 News

JMC Dadao: Chinese ute spotted at Ford Australia's engineering headquarters

Ford has been caught testing a Chinese-made turbo-petrol ute on local soil – but don’t expect to see it in local showrooms

2025 Mitsubishi Pajero imagined: VOTE! Which look do you prefer?

Mitsubishi admits it would love to make a new Pajero. Here's how it could look!

2025 Kia Tasman: Name confirmed, engine details firm

Here’s everything we know about Kia’s new dual-cab ute, including arrival timing, engines, bodystyles and sales targets

2025 Toyota 4Runner revealed as tougher Prado relation, not for Australia

The first all-new Toyota 4Runner in 15 years has debuted with turbo-hybrid power – but Aussies will still have to settle for the LandCruiser Prado or Fortuner

2024 Nissan Patrol pricing and features: Long-overdue Apple CarPlay, Android Auto update arrives

Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, digital radio, and a wireless phone charger have been added to the Nissan Patrol at last – but there’s bad news for audiophiles

2024 BYD Ute: Everything we know about the plug-in hybrid pickup

Chinese-built electric utes set to take off next year with BYD entry

2025 BYD plug-in hybrid ute previewed & spotted in Australia

China's giant BYD has handed down a fresh teaser of its new ute, after having been spied in Australia

2024 GWM Cannon Alpha: Bigger ute coming to Australia with hybrid & diesel power

The GWM Cannon Ute’s bigger brother is on its way to Australia, bringing more carrying space and greener motoring from mid 2024

2024 Mazda BT-50 update revealed in Thailand with subtle differences

A minor update for the Mazda BT-50 ute has launched in Thailand, missing out on most features added to the latest version of its Isuzu D-Max twin

VFACTS March 2024: Ford’s Ranger and Everest lead the charge

A strong month by Ford, with both the Ranger and Everest registering strong sales

Experience the stunning Flinders Ranges behind the wheel of a Defender

Land Rover holds its Defender Experience at Arkaba in the Flinders Ranges

Volkswagen RooBadge set to be world-first kangaroo deterrent

The German car maker has reached the next stage in the development of a scientifically-proven deterrent designed to reduce collisions with the world-famous marsupial.

April 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Four-cylinder 79 Series to the bush; 1322Nm V8-powered Silverado 2500; single-cab HiLux and F-150 Tremor customs; and plenty more!

2025 Infiniti QX80 previews next-gen Patrol

Twin-turbo V6-powered QX80 provides a glimpse at what to expect with the incoming Patrol

2024 Isuzu MU-X pricing and features: 1.9-litre engine added

The Isuzu MU-X line-up has expanded with a more affordable and fuel-efficient 1.9-litre engine option – but prices are up for existing 3.0-litre models

2024 Lexus GX: ‘Tight supply’ anticipated for Toyota Prado rival

Prado cousin already in hot demand with restricted supply expected in first year on sale

2024 JAC T9 pricing and features: GWM Ute, LDV T60 Max rival arrives

China's JAC has launched its new T9 four-wheel-drive ute in Australia as a rival to the cut-price GWM Ute, LDV T60 Max and Ssangyong Musso

Isuzu D-Max electric ute confirmed for Australia

Isuzu has confirmed the electric D-Max will come to Australia, though exact timing remains unclear

Ford Ranger Tremor: Cut-price Wildtrak X closer to Australia, but still not locked-in

The Ford Ranger Tremor has launched in NZ based on the mid-spec Sport with a wider frame and off-road tech taken from the limited-run Wildtrak X – and Australia could be next in line

2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport facelift revealed, due in Australia soon

The updated 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport off-road SUV has been unveiled in Thailand ahead of first local arrivals in the coming weeks

2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport facelift leaked ahead of launch

Leaked photos reveal the design changes and potential engine upgrade coming to the 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport off-road SUV

Ineos Quartermaster Chassis Cab: $102k ute ready for conversion work

Ineos launches double cab-chassis variant of its Quartermaster ute

2024 Jeep Wrangler pricing and features: Facelift due in April with turbo-four

Facelifted Jeep Wrangler off-roader brings a new turbo-petrol engine, more tech, side airbags, added off-road capability, and lower prices for some variants

Twin-turbo petrol V6 confirmed for 2025 Nissan Patrol luxury twin

All-new ‘Y63’ Nissan Patrol to have a more efficient and more powerful 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 matched to a nine-speed automatic