4X4 News

Leaked image exposes electric Toyota HiLux; Teaser confirms reveal date of next-gen model
A leaked image hints at an electric HiLux, while teaser confirms the next-gen model will debut very soon

JAC T9 gets cash-back offer until the end of 2025
JAC launches a limited-time $3500 cash-back deal on its T9 ute, available through to the end of the year

Pricing and specs revealed for updated 2025 Ram 2500 and 3500
RAM 2500 and 3500 receive wide range of updates, but pricing remains unchanged

Seasonally closed Vic High Country tracks reopen after community-led restoration
4WD clubs and Parks Victoria volunteers have reopened seasonally closed High Country tracks ahead of the summer touring season

Next-gen Nissan Navara reveal date confirmed; Australian influence revealed
Nissan has revealed when it will unveil the next-gen Navara, with its Australian debut expected in 2026

2025 Nissan Y63 Patrol: Everything we know about the new LandCruiser 300 rival
New details emerge for the next-gen Y63 Patrol off-roader

Ford and Google put the TransAmerica Trail on Street View
Ford and Google have mapped the 9500km TransAmerica Trail

BYD patents smaller ute to sit below Shark, but don’t expect off-road ability
A new BYD ute has surfaced in European patent filings, hinting at a global rollout – but early signs suggest it’s more soft-roader than off-roader

Denza B5 and B8 revealed for Australia; Order books to open in December
Denza has revealed its electrified, Aussie-bound B5 and B8 SUVs

Foton Tunland returns to Australia; Sub-$50K hybrid ute in dealerships now
The all-new Tunland has arrived in dealerships, with 4×4 variants starting from $42,990

MGU9 arrives in Australian dealerships; accessory range revealed
MGU9 has landed in Aussie dealerships, with MG detailing its range of factory-backed accessories

Neighbours or nuisance? Queensland councils eye tighter caravan parking rules
A move to restrict long-term caravan parking on streets has sparked debate among 4×4 and caravan owners

NSW National Parks planning to lease popular campsites to private operators
A new NPWS plan could see prime public campsites reserved for commercial supported camping, potentially limiting access for regular campers

Viral video highlights dangerous slipstreaming tactic on outback roads
A viral TikTok from 4×4 travellers Kira and Mitch shows the risks of tailgating for fuel savings on remote Australian roads

Ford updates F-150 in Australia; New Platinum model tops local line-up
Ford has updated the F-150 range in Australia, introducing revised styling, new tech, and a top-of-the-line Platinum model

$380K off-roader revealed: Mercedes-AMG unveils G63 Offroad PRO
The G63 Offroad PRO takes Mercedes’ iconic SUV further off-road with beefed-up suspension

2026 Isuzu MU-X Tour Mate returns to Australia
The MU-X Tour Mate is back, loaded with almost $9000 worth of towing gear

Kia Tasman military vehicle revealed in Korea
Kia’s new Tasman has gone tactical, debuting in military guise at Seoul ADEX 2025

Toyota’s new LandCruiser FJ unveiled, but is it coming to Australia?
Toyota has revealed its compact new LandCruiser FJ in Japan, but there are currently no plans to bring it to Australia

Australia’s electric utes: Current models and future launches
What’s out, what’s coming and what’s likely, in what is currently a very shallow segment

Rivian R1T spotted in Melbourne on Australian roads
A left-hand-drive Rivian R1T has been seen testing on Melbourne roads

New 4x4s coming to Australia in 2025, 2026 and beyond!
Every new 4×4 en-route to Australia!

Ford introduces Pro Convertor program for certified vehicle conversions
Ford’s new Pro Convertor program simplifies and standardises custom vehicle conversions for commercial applications

Is Audi working on an off-road 4×4 to rival the Defender and G-Class?
Audi is reportedly exploring a rugged, premium SUV aimed at off-road enthusiasts – a potential halo for its SUV range