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Toyota takes aim at LandCruiser thieves with new security upgrade
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2026 Toyota HiLux build: Terrain Tamer suspension
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HiLux almost doubles Ranger in huge August sales result
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Mitsubishi confirms Australian pricing and specs for new Pajero
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Yakima’s LockNLoad Platform is up for anything
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All-new Mitsubishi Pajero makes global debut
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BLUETTI FridgePower launches in Australia with 2016Wh capacity
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Why front axle seals matter on hard-working 4WDs
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Is diesel still the best fuel for a 4×4, or is petrol gaining ground?
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JAC Hunter PHEV gets Australian-tuned dynamics ahead of launch
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Reviews
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Custom 4x4s
This 250 Series Prado is a serious rock crawler
When your previous 4×4 was a tough Toyota Fortuner, the only way is up. This 250 Series Prado Altitude is now a lightweight, 35-inch-tyred rock crawler built for tough tracks
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4×4 ComparisonsToyota Prado GXL vs Denza B5 vs GWM Tank 500: Has China finally built a Prado rival?
Three $80K 4WD wagons, three very different approaches and one brutal test. Can the Chinese challengers knock the Prado off its throne?
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Custom 4x4sOff-road in Arctic Trucks’ AT35 D-MAX and AT37 Prado
Iceland’s extreme-terrain specialist Arctic Trucks has arrived in Australia with road-legal, big-tyre conversions for the D-MAX and Prado. We put both to the test off-road
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Custom 4x4sRazed Products transforms Lexus GX550 into a serious 4×4 tourer
A kitted-out Lexus GX550 adds luxury, performance and capability to Toyota’s 250 Series platform
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Custom 4x4sNissan Patrol custom builds: A proven platform for serious touring
From long-range tourers to heavily modified trail rigs, the Patrol remains one of Australia’s most versatile 4×4 build platforms
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Reviews
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Custom 4x4s
This 250 Series Prado is a serious rock crawler
When your previous 4×4 was a tough Toyota Fortuner, the only way is up. This 250 Series Prado Altitude is now a lightweight, 35-inch-tyred rock crawler built for tough tracks
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Reviews
JAC Hunter X review: Is this 1010Nm ute set to change the game?
The JAC Hunter Plug-In Hybrid takes aim at the big dogs
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ReviewsLand Rover Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE P425 review: Supercharged V8 power
A supercharged V8 engine gives the Defender a performance boost, and we had to check it out for ourselves
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ReviewsLiving with the KGM Musso Ultimate: Long-term review
We’re spending a few months with the Musso Ultimate XL V, getting to know why it consistently outperforms expectations
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4×4 Comparisons
Toyota Prado GXL vs Denza B5 vs GWM Tank 500: Has China finally built a Prado rival?
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Custom 4x4s
Off-road in Arctic Trucks’ AT35 D-MAX and AT37 Prado
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ReviewsToyota Tundra Platinum review: Does Toyota’s big ute cut it off-road?
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Custom 4x4s
Razed Products transforms Lexus GX550 into a serious 4×4 tourer
Mega tests & comparisons
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4×4 Comparisons
Toyota Prado GXL vs Denza B5 vs GWM Tank 500: Has China finally built a Prado rival?
Three $80K 4WD wagons, three very different approaches and one brutal test. Can the Chinese challengers knock the Prado off its throne?
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4×4 ComparisonsToyota HiLux vs Nissan Navara: Can the new Navara topple Australia’s perennial favourite?
Nissan has thrown everything at its latest dual-cab, but the HiLux’s decades-long reputation won’t be easy to overcome
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4×4 ComparisonsToyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid vs V6 diesel: How they compare on paper
Toyota’s new LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid delivers a spike in power, but how does it compare with the V6 diesel across the board?
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4×4 ComparisonsRanger Super Duty vs Silverado 2500HD: Can a Ranger really rival a Silverado?
Ford’s Ranger Super Duty delivers genuine heavy-duty capability in a midsize package, but how does it compare with a full-size American tow rig built for the same kind of work?
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4×4 ComparisonsPrado GX vs Altitude: Is the flagship worth the extra money?
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4×4 ComparisonsBudget battle: KGM Musso Ultimate vs MG U9 Explore Pro
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4×4 ComparisonsSensible is boring: Ford Ranger Raptor vs Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
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4×4 ComparisonsNew 2.2L D-MAX X-Rider vs GWM Cannon XSR: Is budget really better?
Gear news & reviews
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Gear2026 Toyota HiLux build: Terrain Tamer suspension
We upgrade our HiLux with parabolic leaf springs and a full suspension kit to improve ride quality and off-road performance
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GearWhy front axle seals matter on hard-working 4WDs
Front axle seals cop plenty of punishment off-road, so here’s what causes them to fail and why worn shafts can make the problem worse
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GearTwo-inch vs three-inch lift kits: Which 4WD suspension lift is right for you?
Choosing between a two-inch and three-inch lift comes down to how you use your 4WD, the tyres you want to run and how much suspension complexity you’re prepared to take on
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GearWhy your 4×4’s air filter matters more than you think
Your air filter plays a crucial role in protecting your engine from dust and debris, especially when you’re heading off-road
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Gear2019 HiLux N80 build gets a set of Dynamic steel wheels
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GearAerpro and Thinkware tech gives our N80 HiLux build a modern edge
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Gear2019 HiLux N80 build: Bossco canopy installed
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GearHow TJM is unlocking the BYD Shark’s off-road potential
