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

Off-road test: Land Rover Discovery S R-Dynamic P360

There’s a petrol engine back in the Land Rover Discovery and it’s a cracker! We take the P360 Disco for a waltz

News

VFACTS: Ford Ranger takes 4x4 sales crown for 2021

Despite the Toyota HiLux being the best-selling car for the year, the Ranger was the preferred 4x4

The Wimmera - A journey through Western Victoria
Gear

Book review: The Wimmera - A journey through Western Victoria

A follow-up to The Mallee, this book compels the reader to get out and explore this stunning region

Baja, USA and Mexico
Opinion

Have you considered heading overseas for your next off-road trip?

There are some incredible off-road challenges to be had all over the world

Projecta 12v system installation
Gear

Projecta 12-volt system installed

The first step when setting up a new 4x4 for off-road adventures is fitting a quality 12-volt system

4x4 Comparisons

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Sahara v Nissan Patrol Ti-L comparison

It’s a clash of the titans, as Nissan’s V8 patrol takes on Toyota’s new V6 LandCruiser

2023 Volkswagen Amarok design sketch
News

Next-gen VW Amarok to launch early 2023

Sketches released of the Ford Ranger-influenced 2023 VW Amarok

2021 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior
Reviews

2021 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior review

Premcar waves its wand over the Navara PRO-4X and the result is a massive transformation.

Ford Ranger versus Toyota Hilux
Opinion

Ford versus Toyota battle rages in to new territory

Ranger and Hilux have been long-time rivals at the top of 4x4 dual-cab ute sales, so what has Toyota in store with Hilux to combat the all-new 2022 Ford Ranger?

2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon
Reviews

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon long-term review

We had a SWB Rubicon in the 4X4 shed for a couple of months, but nowhere to go

2022 Ford Ranger Wildtrak
News

2022 Ford Ranger revealed

First images and details of the all-new 2022 Ford Ranger

Defender vs Prado
4x4 Comparisons

Land Rover Defender D250 110 S vs Toyota Prado Kakadu

A Land Rover Defender for Prado money might sound like a deal from the past, but it’s still possible if you spec your model wisely

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series GR Sport
Road Tests

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series GR Sport review: Off-roading

Hitting the tracks in the GR Sport, to cut through the hype and test its abilities

2022 LDV T60 MAX Luxe
Road Tests

Off-road review: 2022 LDV T60 Max Luxe

LDV has rebadged its T60 double-cab ute as the T60 Max, featuring improved equipment levels and a 160kW-500Nm 2.0L bi-turbo diesel

Custom 4x4s

Shop Truck: Nissan Y62 Patrol

Chris Roberts took on the challenge of building a double-cab Y62 with a canopy as the perfect camping rig and shop truck for TRED Outdoors

2021 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss
Road Tests

Off-road review: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss

The LT Trail Boss is the more affordable and better-specified Silverado truck for Australian conditions. Read on to find out why

2021 Ford Ranger Raptor X
Road Tests

2022 Ford Ranger Raptor X off-road review

Can a new set of stripes improve our favourite double-cab ute?

2021 Ford Everest v 2022 Isuzu MU-X
4x4 Comparisons

New Isuzu MU-X LS-T vs Ford Everest Titanium comparison

Buyers of mid-size family 4x4 wagons are spoilt for choice, so we’ve grabbed a couple of the most popular offerings to see how they compare

Stone Country Justice book review
Gear

Stone Country Justice book review

Dick Eussen has utilised his vast knowledge of the Top End and its peoples to pen a ripping Outback yarn

2021 SsangYong Musso XLV
Road Tests

SsangYong’s facelifted Musso XLV tested off-road

A new front-end design is about the extent of the changes to the 2021 SsangYong Musso, but it’s still a worthy consideration

2021 Ford Ranger XLT
News

VFACTS September 2021: Ranger maintains healthy sales lead in September

Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux retain their battle at the top of September sales charts, while rivals face supply delays and lack of stock

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series accessories
News

Factory accessories jazz up new Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series

Toyota’s all-new 300 Series arrives with a range of genuine accessories available

School zones
Opinion

Opinion: Driving pleasure is ruined by nagging car alerts

Matt has had a gutful of cars telling him what to do

2022 INEOS Grenadier
News

Australian pricing confirmed for 2022 INEOS Grenadier

Price locked in for five-door Grenadier, as prototype lands in Australia