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.

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

GWM Cannon XSR 2025 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

GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV 2025 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

Land Rover Defender 110 D350 SE 2025 Review

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

4x4 Comparisons

Toyota Prado showdown: Old versus new!

Never sold in Australia, the 70 Series Prado turns heads off-road. With a 250 Series on hand, we couldn’t resist a comparison

Reviews

Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon SWB 2025 review: Is it still THE off-road champion?

The Wrangler is the quintessential Jeep model and the short wheelbase Rubicon represents its purest form

Reviews

GMC Yukon Denali 2025 review: Is it worth the price of two Nissan Patrols?

GMSV has expanded its vehicle lineup in Australia and New Zealand by adding the GMC Yukon Denali to its range

Reviews

Kia Tasman 2025 pre-production off-road test

We get the Kia Tasman dirty in a pre-launch off-road drive

Reviews

BYD Shark 6 2025 off-road review

The Shark is a stunning first entry into the market, but there’s still room for improvement

Opinion

Safety alerts and chimes are distracting drivers, and it’s becoming dangerous

The newer the car, the more annoying and distracting it is to the driver

Gear

2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 GXL: Scavenger snorkel

We fit a new Aussie-made Scavenger snorkel to our LandCruiser to protect it against airborne contaminants

4x4OTY

2025 4x4 of the Year: Winners revealed

Six contenders clash for the coveted 4X4OTY gong!

News

2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty revealed: LC79 rival to launch early next year

The Ranger Super Duty set to arrive in three cab styles, as key details emerge ahead of its 2026 launch

Reviews

RAM 1500 2025 review: Does the Hurricane turbo-six leave the old HEMI V8 for dead?

The HEMI V8 no longer powers the RAM 1500, but is that a good thing?

News

VFACTs March 2025: Ranger and HiLux in front, but Shark still circling

Ranger and HiLux remain the most popular, but interest in the BYD Shark remains steady

4x4OTY

2025 4x4 of the Year: How each contender fared

Here’s how each of the six contenders performed during the testing process

4x4OTY

2025 4x4 of the Year: Where the testing took place

A week of rigorous off-road testing divides the best from the rest

4x4OTY

4x4 of the Year IS BACK in 2025!

Six wagons are locked and loaded, ready to fight for the title!

Reviews

Toyota LandCruiser 79 GXL 2024 review: Six-month update

The LandCruiser 79 is one of the most dependable 4x4s money can buy, and the mods to this example make it better than ever