Tristan Tancredi

Journalist

Tristan Tancredi

When he’s not obsessing over sport - Aussie Rules and NBA the two biggest culprits – Tristan loves getting out and about, whether it’s around Australia or further abroad. Exploring new places and finding hidden treasures are right up 4X4 Australia’s alley, so writing about places a four-wheel drive will take you, and the gear you’ll need to get you there, seems a natural fit.

Reviews

2023 Ford Ranger XLT review

The XLT was our favourite variant in the previous Ford Ranger line-up. Does the same hold true for the latest generation of the popular ute?

News

Out now: January 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia

All-new Amarok and Ranger Raptor tested, chopped GU Patrol, wild Lexus GX470 build, new project vehicle, and plenty more

Readers Rigs December 2022
Gear

Readers' Rigs: December 2022

Round out the year by ogling a few more reader-submitted 4x4s

News

One-off turbocharged Suzuki Jimny pick-up makes global debut

Special-edition Jimny pick-up dubbed the “Golden Queen” unveiled by Italian mod-shop company

2022 Munro MK_1
News

Munro MK_1 all-electric off-roader unveiled

Bollinger lookalike has been built to tame hardcore tracks

Summer issue out now
News

Out now: Summer 2022 issue of 4X4 Australia

Wide-body HiLux Rogue, no-fuss custom HiLux SR5, behemoth F-350, a week in a Can-Am Maverick X3, and plenty more

2022 Ford Ranger Sport
News

VFACTS November 2022: Ranger outsells HiLux on 4x4 charts

Ford Ranger remains atop the 4x4 sales charts

2022 Custom 4x4 of the Year winner
News

Dreamax the D-MAX wins 2022 Custom 4x4 of the Year award

Custom D-MAX wins the public vote in a landslide

November Readers Rigs
Gear

Readers' Rigs: November 2022

Quality selections feature in this month's instalment of Readers' Rigs

Customs special out now
News

Out Now: 2022 Custom 4x4 special

The 10 best custom 4x4s of 2022, top-quality new 4x4 products, how to build your 4x4 project the right way, and more

OZtrail Birdsville 1400 rooftop tent
Gear

MU-X Build: OZtrail Birdsville 1400 rooftop tent

OZtrail’s all-new Birdsville 1400 hybrid rooftop tent transforms our MU-X

News

German tuner transforms 2023 Amarok into an off-road beast

Delta4x4 reveals wild 2023 VW Amarok creation

December 2022 issue of 4X4 Australia
News

Out Now: December 2022 issue of 4X4 Australia

World-first 6x6 Y62 Patrol, 60 Series gets LC80 and V8 upgrade, MU-X build gets MSA 4x4 mirrors and OZTrail Birdsville rooftop tent, and more

Readers' Rigs October 2022
Gear

Readers' Rigs: October 2022

Tidy Ford Maverick leads latest selection of Readers’ Rigs

2022 LDV T60 Max Luxe
Reviews

2022 LDV T60 review: Max Luxe 4x4

It may be one of Australia’s most affordable dual-cab 4x4s, but does it offer great bang for buck?

News

VFACTS October 2022: Ford Ranger is the best-selling vehicle in Australia

Ford Ranger plants its flag atop the sales charts

Everest Sport RWD
News

2023 Ford Everest Sport RWD added to local line-up

Ford adds Sport 4x2 to its Everest line-up, among range-wide price increases and spec adjustments

2023 Isuzu MU-X
News

2023 Isuzu MU-X pricing and features

Isuzu's seven-seater receives key upgrades for 2023, with prices remaining unchanged

INEOS Grenadier production line
News

First Ineos Grenadier rolls off production line, one step closer to local launch

Old-school Grenadier takes one step closer to local launch

November 2022 issue preview
News

Out Now: November 2022 issue of 4X4 Australia

2022 Custom 4x4 of the Year campaign begins, epic 76 Series LandCruiser build, Next-Gen Everest driven, and plenty more

Readers Rigs September 2022
Gear

Readers' Rigs: September 2022

Six new reader-submitted 4x4s land at 4X4 HQ

News

VFACTS September 2022: Ranger storms past HiLux on 4x4 sales charts

Next-gen Ranger topples ever-popular HiLux, to become new 4x4 sales leader

Readers Rigs August 2022
Gear

Readers' Rigs: August 2022

More reader-submitted four-wheel drives incoming

October 2022 issue preview
News

Out Now: October 2022 issue of 4X4 Australia

Transformed N80 Hilux SR5, Rambler Vehicles’ 79 Series LandCruiser, MU-X build gets MSA kit, tow test, and plenty more