Are modern 4x4s too complicated for the bush?
Modern 4x4s are more capable than ever, but all that technology and complexity could make an old-school rig a smarter choice for remote touring
2026 Toyota LandCruiser GR Sport Hybrid review: The petrol alternative
Does a turbocharged, petrol-fuelled hybrid powertrain have any place in an Australian off-road vehicle?
2026 Toyota HiLux build: Donaldson PowerCore 4x4 air cleaner
Dust is a concern for any 4x4 heading into dusty conditions, so we’re getting on the front foot with our HiLux’s air intake
Ford Bronco confirmed for Australia in 2027: but it’s not the Bronco we really want!
Ford Australia gave us a teaser of the Bronco coming to Australia but it's not the T6-based sixth generation Bronco we'd love to see
This 250 Series Prado is a serious rock crawler
When your previous 4x4 was a tough Toyota Fortuner, the only way is up. This 250 Series Prado Altitude is now a lightweight, 35-inch-tyred rock crawler built for tough tracks
2026 Toyota HiLux build: Terrain Tamer suspension
We upgrade our HiLux with parabolic leaf springs and a full suspension kit to improve ride quality and off-road performance
Land Rover Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE P425 review: Supercharged V8 power
A supercharged V8 engine gives the Defender a performance boost, and we had to check it out for ourselves
Is diesel still the best fuel for a 4x4, or is petrol gaining ground?
Diesel has long been the fuel of choice for Australian 4x4s, but a growing number of petrol-powered models are challenging that dominance
Off-road in Arctic Trucks’ AT35 D-MAX and AT37 Prado
Iceland’s extreme-terrain specialist Arctic Trucks has arrived in Australia with road-legal, big-tyre conversions for the D-MAX and Prado. We put both to the test off-road
The 2026 Melbourne 4x4 Show is on now
The Melbourne 4x4 Show is underway, with plenty of new gear, wild builds and classic 4x4s on display
Toyota Tundra Platinum review: Does Toyota’s big ute cut it off-road?
Toyota’s range-topping Tundra Platinum combines vast interior space, premium appointments and a punchy hybrid powertrain in one imposing full-size pick-up
Arctic Trucks has arrived in Australia
Arctic Trucks has officially landed in Australia, with Marks 4WD set to offer its first locally converted vehicles
2026 Toyota HiLux build: Projecta 12V power system
A clever auxiliary 12V power system from Projecta powers up our HiLux when we’re off the grid
Razed Products transforms Lexus GX550 into a serious 4x4 tourer
A kitted-out Lexus GX550 adds luxury, performance and capability to Toyota’s 250 Series platform
Is the Ford Ranger Super Duty the best new 4x4 in decades?
Call it a game changer if you like, but the Ranger Super Duty has us questioning whether Ford has just built the most compelling new 4x4 in decades
Ford Ranger Super Duty gets the full touring treatment
Ford’s Ranger Super Duty was the silver bullet needed to solve Joe Evans’ touring requirements, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t improve the package
2026 Toyota HiLux build: DWC Sentinel alloy wheels fitted
Dual-purpose DWC Sentinel alloys are the latest addition to our 2026 Toyota HiLux build
2026 Toyota HiLux build: Radar Renegade RT+ tyre upgrade
Replacing the stock tyres on our HiLux with off-road-ready rubber from Radar Tyres
2026 Toyota HiLux build: MSA 4x4 towing mirrors
A favourite upgrade across our builds is MSA 4x4’s full-replacement towing mirror
2026 Toyota HiLux build: MSA 4x4 storage transforms the tub
MSA 4x4 drawers and battery boxes turn our HiLux tub into a smarter, more practical touring setup
Toyota HiLux BEV first drive: A quick spin in Toyota’s electric ute
The bright sparks at Toyota have created an electric HiLux, but is it any good for 4x4 users?
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid review: A hybrid that’s actually fun to drive
Petrol power is back in a LandCruiser, and it's a belter!
2026 Toyota HiLux build: Ironman 4x4 canopy and roof rack installed
Our 2026 Toyota HiLux build gains secure tub storage and extra roof-carrying capacity thanks to Ironman 4x4
4x4 buyers have never had more choice
There’s never been a better time to be a 4x4 buyer, with more capable rigs available than ever before