Ellen Dewar

Ellen has been snapping cars for more than 25 years, and is the head of Wheels Media's photography department.

Reviews

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

4x4 Comparisons

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

Reviews

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

Reviews

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

Custom 4x4s

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

4x4 Comparisons

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

Gear

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

Reviews

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

4x4 Comparisons

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

Custom 4x4s

Mr 4WD turns the new Prado 250 Altitude into a touring beast

A bold build transforms Toyota’s latest Prado into a go-anywhere adventure rig

Reviews

2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV review: Shark hunter is a gem

GWM adds to its Cannon Alpha range by introducing a PHEV variant, and it’s a beauty!

Reviews

2026 JAC T9 Haven review: A bargain or just bare-bones?

The JAC T9 is the most affordable new ute on the market, and after testing it we can clearly see why

Wheels & Tyres

How are these Cooper AT3 LT tyres holding up after 20,000km?

After 20,000km on and off the road, these Cooper AT3 LTs are showing minimal wear and tear

4x4 Comparisons

Toyota Prado showdown: Old versus new!

Never sold in Australia, the 70 Series Prado turns heads off-road. With a 250 Series on hand, we couldn’t resist a comparison

Reviews

2025 Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon SWB review: Is it still THE off-road champion?

The Wrangler is the quintessential Jeep model and the short wheelbase Rubicon represents its purest form

Reviews

2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLS long-term review

Our resident snapper has the keys to a Mitsubishi Triton GLS for the next few months

Reviews

2025 BYD Shark 6 off-road review

The Shark is a stunning first entry into the market, but there’s still room for improvement

4x4 Comparisons

Nissan Patrol Warrior versus Toyota Prado Altitude

Two off-road big dogs go head-to-head

Opinion

4x4s we'd buy, and how we'd modify them: Ford Everest

A well-balanced, well-equipped wagon that’s ready for touring straight from the showroom

Reviews

Saving the best 'til last: 2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior review

After nearly 15 years on Aussie shores, does the final version of the V8 Y62 still hold up?

Reviews

Value off-roader: 2025 GWM Tank 300 Ultra turbo-diesel review

The Tank 300 offers great bang-for-buck, but is it actually any good off-road?

Reviews

Better than a Ranger? 2025 Ford Everest Sport 3.0L V6 review

The Everest is better on-road than the Ranger, so why aren’t more people buying it?

Gear

2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 GXL: Scavenger snorkel

We fit a new Aussie-made Scavenger snorkel to our LandCruiser to protect it against airborne contaminants

4x4OTY

2025 4x4 of the Year: Winners revealed

Six contenders clash for the coveted 4X4OTY gong!