4×4 Reviews
2026 Isuzu D-MAX AND MU-X 2.2L review
Isuzu has just dropped a 2.2-litre engine into the D-MAX and MU-X to meet new emissions regulations. We drive it to see if it’s any good
Pre-production drive: 2026 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid
The Performance Hybrid is set to go on sale in 2026. We took a pre-production version for a quick drive
Nissan Patrol history: 60 Series, MQ, GQ, GU, Y62 and Y63
An in-depth look at the Patrol’s long and proud history
Tour-ready Hilux: Lifted, turbocharged, and street legal
This Hilux pairs a four-inch lift and upgraded turbo with a modular Alu-Cab setup for comfortable off-road touring
Can the Navara PRO-4X Warrior tow a camper and tackle tough Aussie tracks? We found out
Top-spec Navara put to the test towing an Offline Domino camper
2025 Lexus LX600 Overtrail review: Where luxury meets capability
Lexus has expanded its 2025 LX line-up with the new Overtrail variant, offered in petrol or diesel. We tested the LX600 Overtrail to see how it stacks up
Beauty contest: Kia Tasman SX vs Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R
They won’t win any beauty pageants, but the Tasman SX and Triton GLX-R have plenty to offer tradies, tourers and families alike
First drive: All-New MGU9 enters Australia’s dual-cab contest
MG has joined Australia’s toughest segment with a bold dual-cab. We sample it on a short off-road drive
2025 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R quick review
The GLX-R balances competent on-road driving and off-road ability at a competitive mid-spec price
2025 Mazda BT-50 GT long-term review
We’ve added an updated BT-50 to the shed and loaded it up with factory-backed accessories
Video: Jimny challenges 79 Series in David vs Goliath showdown
See how a Jimny tackles the trails alongside a 79 Series, in this ultimate off-road showdown
Review: RAM 1500 Rebel brings tougher off-road edge to Aussie line-up
The new RAM 1500 Rebel arrives as a factory-backed, off-road-focused option with serious towing ability
Classic LandCruiser 80 Series transformed into a V8-powered farm truck
Few Toyota 4x4s tick work-and-play boxes like this one-off VDJ-powered 80 Series trayback
Kia Tasman vs Ford Ranger: Can the newcomer topple the king?
How does Kia’s all-new Tasman measure up against the hugely popular Ford Ranger Wildtrak?
Heavyweight fight: GMC Yukon Denali vs Nissan Patrol Ti-L
In a battle of the big wagons, we pitch the new GMC Yukon Denali against the recently updated Nissan Patrol Y62
Classic 1969 Ford Bronco reborn as a Coyote-powered off-road beast
This classic 1969 Ford Bronco has been transformed into a Coyote-powered off-road beast, with modern suspension and a custom interior
Isuzu D-MAX Blade vs Toyota HiLux GR Sport: Which flagship ute tows and tours better?
D-MAX Blade takes on HiLux GR Sport in a showdown to see which ute is best for towing and touring
The 10 greatest 4x4s of all time
From rugged pioneers to off-road legends, these 10 4x4s rewrote the rulebook – and still command respect today
Preparing our Toyota LandCruiser TroopCarrier for another epic outback expedition
Our long-term Troopy gets a few smart upgrades ahead of another off-road adventure through Central Australia and the Gulf
Sink or swim: Is the BYD Shark tough enough for the Simpson Desert?
The Chinese-built BYD Shark sinks its teeth into the brutal Simpson Desert to prove it’s much more than an urban EV
2025 Kia Tasman review: Is it a serious threat to the Ranger and HiLux?
After one of the longest, most star-studded pre-launch campaigns in recent memory, Kia’s first-ever 4×4 ute has finally entered Australia’s most competitive vehicle segment
2025 LDV Terron 9 Origin review: Is this the turning point for LDV?
LDV has unveiled a new ute that marks a major leap forward from its ageing T60 platform
Ford Ranger Raptor transformed into a lightweight super-tourer
The next campsite just got a lot closer for this race-inspired Raptor
2025 Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster: Put to the test at Mt Buller
A fleet of Ineos Grendiers isn’t at Mount Buller for fun and apres-ski, it’s there to work