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.

2021 D-MAX gets five-star safety rating
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2021 D-MAX gets five-star safety rating

All-new D-MAX passes stringent new criteria to achieve five-star ANCAP safety rating.

Isuzu I-Venture Tasmania event
Explore TAS

Isuzu I-Venture visits the wilds of Tasmania

The Isuzu I-Venture team attempts its toughest challenge yet: Tasmania's brutal Climies Track.

2021 Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab Chassis
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Ford Australia unveils XLT Double Cab Chassis

Ford Australia to sell Ranger XLT variant, sans the rear tub.

Suzuki Jimny two-seater
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Two-seat Jimny released to overcome emissions regulations

Suzuki converts Jimny into commercial vehicle to overcome EU emissions regulations.

Gear

Ironman recovery points + Carbon winch mounts + Warn winch

New 4x4 kit from Ironman 4x4, Carbon Offroad and Warn

Gear

New 4x4 gear: ARB Sportlid + Rhino-Rack multi-purpose holder

Father's Day gift ideas from ARB and Rhino-Rack.

News

Wildtrak X returns as Ford tweaks Ranger line-up

Ford revives the Wildtrak X and updates Wildtrak and Raptor variants.

2021 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series
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Price rise for venerable 70 Series

Price hike and creature comforts for the off-road-ready 70 Series.

Reviews

Purpose-built Prado tops Readers' Rigs in August

Kitted Prado tops a solid list of reader-submitted rigs this month.

4X4 Australia September 2020 issue
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September 2020 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Custom Troopy with portal axles, behemoth F250 build, and eight epic desert adventures. All in another enthralling issue of 4X4 Australia.

Gear

Ironman 4x4 Jimny underbody protection + TJM Venturer bar

Protect your rig with quality kit from Ironman 4x4 and TJM.

Gear

Wurth under-bonnet LED + Bushranger Nighthawk 7-inch LED

New LED lighting products from Wurth and Bushranger

2020 Ford Bronco concept
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Ford reveals five kitted-out Bronco concepts

The 2020 SEMA Show has been cancelled, but that hasn't stopped Ford from revealing five accessorised Bronco concepts.

Jeep Gladiator Overlander Farout concept
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Jeep debuts diesel-powered Gladiator Farout concept

Jeep unveils another Easter Jeep Safari stunner.

Ford Ranger XL Special Edition
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Ford bolsters its Ranger line-up

Ford refreshes its Ranger line-up with a special edition model, heavy duty packs and new optional kit.

News

Footage shows 2021 Bronco rock-crawling in Moab

2021 Bronco tackling Moab, Utah's famous tracks. Plus, plenty of pics in our Bronco photo gallery.

Gear

Lost and found: A guide to satellite navigation

A purpose-built sat-nav system for 4x4 use guarantees continent-wide coverage.

News

X-Class recalled due to brake fault

Software glitch which can slam on the brakes unexpectedly forces the recall of 5826 X-Class vehicles fitted with the Active Brake Assist system.

News

Everything we know about the 2020 Isuzu D-MAX

Everything you need to know before the 2020 D-MAX is officially revealed.

Gear

Why every 4x4er needs a satellite phone

It’s a big country out there, and a satellite phone gets the coverage you won’t get from a mobile phone when you’re away from the city lights.

Gear

New gear: TJM Rambler 200 + BlackWolf Helan + Direction-Plus Transmission Cooler

A new daypack from BlackWolf, a Transchill Transmission Oil Cooler kit from Direction-Plus, and a full-on 200 Series Rambler build from TJM.

Gear

New 4x4 gear: Hella LEDs + Narva Aeromax + ARB winch bar

New 4x4 products released by Narva, Hella and ARB.

Reviews

July 2020 selection of Readers' Rigs

An eclectic selection of reader-submitted rides this month.

News

Cracking August 2020 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

A coiled and stretched custom Ranger, a mouth-watering FJ Cruiser, and eight of the best Ford custom builds. All in our monster August issue.