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.

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.

Opinion

How long will it be until we're all driving electric 4x4s?

EVs are evolving, but are they actually ready to take us to remote places?

Opinion

Final iterations of 4x4 models often outperform the all-new replacements

The last versions of 4×4 models combine years of refinement, reliability, and driver-focused features that newer models often can’t match

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

Opinion

Every car should have a tyre-pressure monitoring system

Tyre-pressure monitoring systems should be mandatory on all cars. Here’s why!

News

Premcar-tuned Infiniti QX80 concepts based on Y63 Patrol revealed in US

Australia’s Premcar tweaks Y63 Infiniti show cars ahead of Y63 Patrol launch in Australia

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 Kia Tasman review: Is it a serious threat to the Ranger and HiLux?

After one of the longest, most star-studded pre-launch campaigns in recent memory, Kia’s first-ever 4x4 ute has finally entered Australia’s most competitive vehicle segment

Reviews

2025 LDV Terron 9 Origin review: Is this the turning point for LDV?

LDV has unveiled a new ute that marks a major leap forward from its ageing T60 platform

Gear

Custom Lithium Ultra Slim 200Ah battery now powering our LandCruiser 79 build

An Australian-made lithium battery powers up all the appliances in our LandCruiser

Opinion

Don’t blame local councils for banning 4x4 vehicles – here's why tightening beach access could be a good thing

As more councils tighten 4x4 beach access, sensible regulation could protect both the environment and recreational users

Opinion

Is modern safety tech making driving more distracting than ever?

Modern vehicles are packed with safety tech – but all that beeping, flashing and prompting might be distracting drivers more than it helps

Electronics & Gadgets

Ironman 4x4’s Scope 9-inch driving lights fitted to our Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series

The factory headlights don’t quite cut it, so we added Ironman 4x4’s Scope 9-inch driving lights to our VDJ79

Gear

Our 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 GXL upgraded with MSA 4x4 accessories

Great gear from MSA makes our LandCruiser more practical, safer and better looking

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

Opinion

Modern 4x4s are overbuilt and overweight – and that’s why old ones are skyrocketing in value

As modern 4x4s grow heavier and more complex, demand for simpler, tougher classics is driving prices through the roof

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

Explore SA

2025 Land Rover Defender Experience to Arkaba Station, Flinders Ranges

A bush escape in the Flinders Ranges where conservation takes priority over tourism

Reviews

2025 Land Rover Defender 110 D350 SE review

In the market for a large off-road 4x4 wagon? The Defender should definitely be on your shortlist