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.

News

2026 Toyota HiLux pricing and model line-up revealed

Toyota has detailed pricing and the full model line-up for the new HiLux

News

Toyota axes the Fortuner wagon

Toyota Australia drops Fortuner wagon with no replacement planned

News

2026 Toyota HiLux revealed – the most Australian HiLux ever!

2026 HiLux lands with familiar powertrain and new BEV variant on the way. On sale in December

Opinion

Has Toyota done enough with the new HiLux?

The new HiLux sticks with an ageing platform, but will Toyota’s conservative approach come back to bite them?

Custom 4x4s

Kitted-out VW Amarok built for bush-and-beach escapes

Ken is a repeat offender when it comes to cool, kitted-out Amaroks… and this one is just his latest project

Reviews

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

Reviews

2025 RAM 2500 and 3500 HD launch review

Bigger is better with US trucks, and the HD line of Ram trucks proves to be the go-to for big loads

Custom 4x4s

EvaKool's Prado fuses retro styling with serious off-road ability

This Prado showcases top-tier products and innovative 4x4 engineering

Reviews

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

Reviews

2026 Mazda BT-50 XS 2.2L review

Mazda follows Isuzu’s lead and offers a new 2.2-litre engine and eight-speed transmission option to its BT-50 ute line-up

Custom 4x4s

This tough Ranger Wildtrak is in a class of its own

A Ranger build that strays from the usual accessories and modifications resulting in the creation of a unique tough tourer

Explore VIC

An epic snow trip with 4X4 Australia's supporters and suppliers

An alpine convoy over Mt Skene, a brewery stop in Mansfield and plenty of snow driving brought our supporters and mates together for a memorable weekend

Opinion

Diesel isn’t dead yet, but is the writing on the wall? Toyota thinks so

Toyota says the days of diesel are numbered in Australia – but out on the tracks, the old fuel still rules

Reviews

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

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

Opinion

Factory-built off-roaders loaded with kit: Why stock 4x4s are getting better than ever

From Raptors to Overtrails, the latest wave of factory-built 4x4s proves you don’t always need heavy mods to take on serious off-road tracks

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

News

Toyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid revealed for Australia

Toyota has unveiled the LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid, set to hit Australian showrooms in early 2026

Reviews

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

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

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?

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

News

2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty Water Testing

Ford continues teasing the 2026 Ranger Super Duty, validating its wading depth in Australian testing.