Matt Raudonikis

4X4 Australia Editor

Matt is a 30-year veteran of the auto industry spending the last seven as 4x4 Australia editor. As a result, he has been pigeonholed in to the 4x4/off-road arena but he’s into anything with an internal combustion engine and wheels, or no wheels. He has been writing about cars since 1990 and video reviewing them for seven years.

Custom 4x4s

Showcase build: Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster by Trig Point

When a growing family meant that Murray Brooks needed a second row of seats in his 4x4, he took a chance with the Quartermaster

4x4 Comparisons

Budget battle: KGM Musso Ultimate vs MG U9 Explore Pro

These well-equipped utes might not be at the top of every buyer’s shopping list, but for around $60K, they're well worth a look

Custom 4x4s

From factory to touring weapon: This Prado 250 Series is a serious build

Clever design and manufacturing takes this Prado 250 to the height of touring functionality and ability

Gear

INEOS Grenadier fitted with X-Spec 30L gravity-feed diesel tank from Expedition HQ

Equipping our long-term Grenadier with quality and practical products from Expedition HQ

Reviews

2026 Nissan Navara PRO-4X off-road review

The top-of-the-Range Navara stands out with bold styling and solid engineering. Let's see how it stacks up off-road

Opinion

A look back at some of the forgotten car collabs and rebadged 4x4s

Some of the most unexpected badge swaps and left-field collaborations to ever hit the 4x4 world

Custom 4x4s

GWM Tank 300: Budget 4x4 built to punch above its weight

This GWM Tank is built with clever planning and is ready for alpine adventures

Gear

Our BYD Shark build from go to whoa!

We built a BYD Shark to take to the desert and now it’s going up for sale

Gear

We dig it: MAXTRAX All Terrain Recovery Shovel review

MAXTRAX puts its own spin on the humble shovel

News

Australian qualifications for the Defender Trophy begin in June

The Defender Trophy heads to Australia this June, with qualification events set to determine who will represent the country in the global final

Reviews

Living with the Toyota Prado GX: Long-term review

Is the GX the smartest Prado? We’ll spend a couple of months finding out

News

2026 Mitsubishi Triton Raider revealed as locally tuned top-spec ute

Mitsubishi reveals top-of-the-range Triton Raider with styling and suspension upgrades.

Reviews

2026 MGU9 review: Serious value, but does it stack up off-road?

MG is back with a big, feature-packed ute promising serious value, but can it deliver off-road?

Reviews

2026 Nissan Navara review: Can it claw back ground on the competition?

Nissan’s D27 Navara brings Premcar-tuned suspension and revised tech. We’ve driven it on- and off-road to see how it stacks up in an increasingly competitive ute segment

Custom 4x4s

Sold! Our 79 Series LandCruiser build from go to whoa

What began as a brand-new LC79 became one of our most capable touring builds and, with the project complete, it now has a new owner

4x4 Comparisons

New 2.2L D-MAX X-Rider vs GWM Cannon XSR: Is budget really better?

Chinese challenger takes on an established player in a head-to-head battle brought to you by Club 4x4 Insurance

Opinion

Is the Ford Ranger Super Duty in a league of its own?

The Ranger Super Duty proves a midsize ute can carry a tonne and still tackle the bush

Custom 4x4s

Y62 Patrol transformed into the ultimate off-roader

Taking Nissan’s Y62 Patrol to the next level

News

Our 2026 project builds: New HiLux vs Old HiLux

The new HiLux isn’t radically different from the outgoing model, so in 2026 we’ll customise both to see whether your money is better spent upgrading an older one instead

Advice

How to prepare your 4x4 for the Victorian High Country

From tyres and clearance to recovery and water crossings, here’s how to set your 4x4 up for confident touring in the Victorian High Country

Reviews

Living with the Kia Tasman X-Pro: Long-term review

After a few months on the road, can the 2025 Kia Tasman X‑Pro handle real-world touring?

Custom 4x4s

Is this GrenX-built INEOS Quartermaster a match for the 79 Series?

Ineos is taking no prisoners in its battle for the LC79’s mantle – and this built-up Quartermaster is its latest weapon

4x4 Comparisons

Toyota HiLux SR5 vs Ford Ranger Sport: Battle of the best-sellers

The ninth-gen HiLux takes on the Ranger to see which midsize ute comes out on top. Brought to you by Club 4x4 Insurance.

Reviews

2026 Denza B5 and B8 review: Premium Chinese 4x4s under $100K

The B5 and B8 4x4 wagons add low cost, premium options to the luxury off-road market