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.

Reviews

Living with the 2025 Kia Tasman X-Pro: Long-term review

A week in the field gives 4X4 Australia's resident photographer a close-up look at our Kia Tasman X-Pro.

News

Ford reigns supreme in 2025 4x4 sales

Ford Ranger tops Australia’s sales for a third straight year in 2025, outpacing Toyota HiLux to remain the nation’s best-selling 4x4.

Custom 4x4s

This Tundra by Rugged USA Imports is built for Aussie touring

Rugged USA Imports turns Toyota’s Tundra into a thoughtfully built tourer, showcasing premium US suspension, lighting and hardware now readily available off the shelf in Australia

Reviews

2026 Foton Tunland V7 and V9 review: Budget-friendly utes return to Australia

Foton is back, with an all-new Tunland ute that comes in two distinct variants. We sampled the Tunland V7 and V9 4x4 models

Reviews

2025 Mercedes-Benz G450d off-road review

A diesel powertrain adds practicality to Mercedes-Benz Australia’s G-Class line-up

Reviews

2026 Toyota HiLux Review: Australian launch drive

Tough, simple and capable – the 2026 HiLux sticks to what works

News

2026 Toyota HiLux unpacked: Everything you need to know

Revised models, streamlined powertrains and a look at upcoming alternative-fuel options

Opinion

They rule the sales charts, but dual-cab utes are loaded with compromises

Popular for a reason, but the reality of life in a dual-cab ute is full of trade-offs

4x4 Ute of the Year

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

4x4 Ute of the Year

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

4x4 Ute of the Year

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

4x4 Ute of the Year

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

4x4 Ute of the Year

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

4x4 Ute of the Year

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

4x4 Ute of the Year

2025 4x4 Ute of the Year, powered by REDARC

We round up a dirty dozen midsize 4x4 utes to find the best in class!

4x4 Ute of the Year

Ford Ranger V6 Sport wins 2025 4x4 Ute of the Year title

The Ranger Sport V6 takes top honours in our 2025 Ute of the Year test

4x4 Ute of the Year

2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: Toyota HiLux SR5+

The HiLux proves its enduring appeal with strong all-round performance

4x4 Ute of the Year

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

4x4 Ute of the Year

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

4x4 Ute of the Year

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

4x4 Ute of the Year

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

4x4 Ute of the Year

2025 4x4 Ute of the Year contender: Mitsubishi Triton GSR

The Triton GSR proves midsize utes can be fun and ready for anything

Reviews

2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: First drive review

A whopping 4500kg GVM, 4500kg towing capacity and 8000kg GCM – here’s our first drive of Ford’s new Ranger Super Duty

News

Ford Ranger Super Duty in detail: How Australia shaped Ford’s toughest ute

Built from Australian feedback, the Ranger Super Duty delivers heavy-duty performance