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

Ford Ranger Super Duty XLT: Expanded line-up tested in SA outback

We take the expanded Ford Ranger Super Duty line-up to the tracks of South Australia for some off-road action

Custom 4x4s

Ford Ranger Raptor with 74Weld portal axles tested off-road

Ultimate Offroad takes the Ranger Raptor to new heights with a 74Weld portal axle conversion that adds serious clearance without sacrificing its factory suspension smarts

Opinion

4x4 builds gain ground at MotorEx

MotorEx isn’t exclusively about street rods these days, with 4x4 builds carving out more space on the show floor

Gear

Expedition HQ X-Spec shower system review: Real-world test in the INEOS Grenadier

Fresh water and showers on the go with the X-Spec system from Expedition HQ

Reviews

2026 Mitsubishi Triton Raider off-road review

Triton Raider takes Mitsubishi’s 4x4 ute to the next level

News

Ford resets Ranger and Everest for 2026: New styling, engine shake-up and added variants

Bi-turbo diesel is dropped as Ford reshapes its 4x4 range and expands V6 availability across more models

Reviews

2026.5 Ford Everest and Ranger single-turbo: First drive impressions

Ford’s updated Everest gets its first on-road drive, revealing how the new single-turbo diesel performs in real-world conditions

Gear

ARB front-end upgrade for our 2026 HiLux build

Our 2026 HiLux gets its first major upgrade with an ARB bull bar, winch, lighting and underbody protection package

Custom 4x4s

V8 to the limit: A hardcore 79 Series on 37s

This LandCruiser rides tall, but every inch is fully legal, thanks to an approved lift and tyre package engineered for compliance

Reviews

2026 Ford F-150 Lariat SWB off-road review

Ford’s updated F-150 Lariat shows how a full-size pick-up can balance big towing capability with genuine everyday comfort

Custom 4x4s

Jeep Gladiator Rubicon built to tackle any adventure

Gladiator transformed into a highly capable tourer with serious off-road weaponry

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?