2025 4x4 Ute of the Year, powered by REDARC
We round up a dirty dozen midsize 4x4 utes to find the best in class!
2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: Toyota HiLux SR5+
The HiLux proves its enduring appeal with strong all-round performance
2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: Kia Tasman X-PRO
Kia’s all-new Tasman makes a bold first impression at its inaugural UOTY test
2025 4x4 Ute of the Year: Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior wins Best Adventure ute
The PRO-4X Warrior proves an old ute can still punch well above its weight
Ford Ranger PHEV wins Best Hybrid at the 2025 4x4 Ute of the Year
The Ranger Sport PHEV delivers real-world performance without feeling like an all-electric compromise
2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV
Packing serious punch and a feature-rich cabin, the Cannon Alpha PHEV proves it can hold its own against established 4x4s
2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: Mitsubishi Triton GSR
The Triton GSR proves midsize utes can be fun and ready for anything
KGM Musso Ultimate: 2025’s Best 4x4 Ute Under $60K
You don’t need big money to get a well-equipped, comfy, hard-working 4x4 ute
2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain
The D-MAX sticks to what works – a simple, tough driveline and honest capability that keeps it a favourite among buyers
2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: BYD Shark
A bold first impression, but the Shark falls short as a true off-road or towing ute
2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: Mazda BT-50 GT
The Mazda BT-50 GT proves you can have D-MAX guts with a bit more style and attitude
2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: LDV Terron9 Origin
Looks good on paper, but confusing controls and sluggish 4x4 leaves the LDV trailing the competition
REDARC powers our 2025 4x4 Ute of the Year with new REDWorks platform
REDARC brings its Aussie-made REDWorks power panels to 4x4 Ute of the Year
Living with the 2025 Kia Tasman X-Pro: Long-term review
We add a Kia Tasman to the 4x4 shed for our adventures over summer
2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon review: Tackling trails in the updated off-road icon
Jeep Australia has cut the price and boosted the standard equipment in the Gladiator Rubicon, so we grabbed one for a week to see if it still lives up to its formidable reputation
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
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
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
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
Mont Adventure Supercell EX review – an all-season tent built for wild weather
A good four-season alpine tent isn’t just for mountaineers and explorers, it is also a great addition to your 4x4 travels
2025 GWM Cannon XSR review: Budget 4x4 ute packs serious off-road capability
Top-of-the-range Cannon XSR gains off-road ability at the expense of safety tech. We weigh up the compromise
Ford Everest Tremor vs Toyota Prado Altitude: Ultimate off-road 4x4 wagon comparison
Ford and Toyota claim these two are the ‘off-road ready’ models in their respective 4x4 wagon line-ups. We hit the dirt to see if they really are