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.

Gear

Readers' Rigs: June 2024

Tidy D-MAX leads this month's instalment of Readers' Rigs

News

July 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Three dual-cabs compared, two immaculate custom 4x4s, 2024 Wrangler Rubicon off-road, and more!

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Load-rated wheels: Why they’re critical when carrying heavy loads

Load-rated wheels are essential if your 4x4 is carrying extra weight or has a GVM upgrade. Here’s why…

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VFACTS May 2024: Ranger supremacy continues, but HiLux not far behind

Another stellar month for Toyota and Ford

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2024 Mazda BT-50 gets premium infotainment upgrade

Premium head unit and sound system now available for current-gen BT-50

Gear

Readers' Rigs: May 2024

A couple of Prados headline this month's instalment

Reviews

2024 Toyota HiLux SR 48V review

Does a mild-hybrid system improve one of Australia’s favourite vehicles

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June 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

A title fight for the ages, D-MAX gets a midlife makeover, LC105 with BMW M57 engine transplant, and much more!

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2024 Mazda BT-50 range upgraded; new cab-chassis GT variant debuts

Mazda tweaks its 2024 BT-50 line-up, adding features and a new GT model

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2024 GWM Cannon Alpha pricing and specs revealed

Australia’s first full hybrid ute is almost here! GWM lists full pricing and range-wide features

Readers Rigs April 2024
Gear

Readers' Rigs: April 2024

Six of your rigs sent to us in April 2024

Tesla Cybertruck offroad
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2024 Tesla Cybertruck: Off-road details revealed

Tesla details a range of off-road modes for its all-electric ute

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2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport pricing and features: Facelift arrives in Australia

New-look Pajero Sport borrows aesthetics from next-gen Triton; slight price rise ensues

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May 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Unassuming 80 Series; GWM Tank 500, RAM’s fifth-gen 1500 and 2024 Ford F-150 all tested; and plenty more!

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VFACTS March 2024: Ford’s Ranger and Everest lead the charge

A strong month by Ford, with both the Ranger and Everest registering strong sales

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Experience the stunning Flinders Ranges behind the wheel of a Defender

Land Rover holds its Defender Experience at Arkaba in the Flinders Ranges

Readers Rigs March 2024
Gear

Readers' Rigs: March 2024

Six more reader-submitted rides to cap off another stellar month

News

April 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Four-cylinder 79 Series to the bush; 1322Nm V8-powered Silverado 2500; single-cab HiLux and F-150 Tremor customs; and plenty more!

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2025 Infiniti QX80 previews next-gen Patrol

Twin-turbo V6-powered QX80 provides a glimpse at what to expect with the incoming Patrol

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Mahindra Scorpio Z8L tours Lerderderg State Park in Victoria

The Scorpio Z8L offers plenty of bang for its sub-$50K price tag, so we tackled on- and off-road trails to confirm its versatility

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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 listed on Grays

Grays is starting to make serious traction in the 4x4 space

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Ineos Quartermaster Chassis Cab: $102k ute ready for conversion work

Ineos launches double cab-chassis variant of its Quartermaster ute

Readers Rigs February 2024
Gear

Readers' Rigs: February 2024

A tidy line-up of reader-submitted rigs this month

News

VFACTS February 2024: Ranger extends its lead on 4x4 charts

Ranger remains the best-selling 4x4 in Australia. Can it be caught?