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Land Rover Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE P425 review: Supercharged V8 power

A supercharged V8 engine gives the Defender a performance boost, and we had to check it out for ourselves

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Living with the KGM Musso Ultimate: Long-term review

We’re spending a few months with the Musso Ultimate XL V, getting to know why it consistently outperforms expectations

Three off-road SUVs parked in a dusty lot with a rocky hillside; bold banner reads Head to Head between the vehicles (GWM Tank 500, Denza B5, Toyota Prado GXL).
4×4 Comparisons

Toyota Prado GXL vs Denza B5 vs GWM Tank 500: Has China finally built a Prado rival?

Three $80K 4WD wagons, three very different approaches and one brutal test. Can the Chinese challengers knock the Prado off its throne?

Custom 4x4s

Off-road in Arctic Trucks’ AT35 D-MAX and AT37 Prado

Iceland’s extreme-terrain specialist Arctic Trucks has arrived in Australia with road-legal, big-tyre conversions for the D-MAX and Prado. We put both to the test off-road

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Toyota Tundra Platinum review: Does Toyota’s big ute cut it off-road?

Toyota’s range-topping Tundra Platinum combines vast interior space, premium appointments and a punchy hybrid powertrain in one imposing full-size pick-up

Beige off-road SUV angled on a dirt trail in a wooded area, large tires and roof rack visible.
Custom 4x4s

Razed Products transforms Lexus GX550 into a serious 4×4 tourer

A kitted-out Lexus GX550 adds luxury, performance and capability to Toyota’s 250 Series platform

Custom 4x4s

Nissan Patrol custom builds: A proven platform for serious touring

From long-range tourers to heavily modified trail rigs, the Patrol remains one of Australia’s most versatile 4×4 build platforms

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Living with the Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster: Long-term review

After several months with the Grenadier, we’ve wrapped up our long-term test. Here’s what we learned along the way

Custom 4x4s

Ford Ranger Super Duty gets the full touring treatment

Ford’s Ranger Super Duty was the silver bullet needed to solve Joe Evans’ touring requirements, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t improve the package

4×4 Comparisons

Toyota HiLux vs Nissan Navara: Can the new Navara topple Australia’s perennial favourite?

Nissan has thrown everything at its latest dual-cab, but the HiLux’s decades-long reputation won’t be easy to overcome

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Toyota HiLux BEV first drive: A quick spin in Toyota’s electric ute

The bright sparks at Toyota have created an electric HiLux, but is it any good for 4×4 users?

4×4 Comparisons

Toyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid vs V6 diesel: How they compare on paper

Toyota’s new LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid delivers a spike in power, but how does it compare with the V6 diesel across the board?

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Toyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid review: A hybrid that’s actually fun to drive

Petrol power is back in a LandCruiser, and it’s a belter!

Custom 4x4s

Jeep Wrangler custom builds: The go-to platform for serious tourers

A huge aftermarket scene makes the Wrangler one of the easiest 4x4s to build exactly the way you want

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GWM Tank 300 PHEV review: Is this Australia’s best-value off-road hybrid?

Top-of-the-range Tank 300 PHEV delivers a competent package and a compelling argument for GWM’s hybrid product

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2026 Ram 1500 Express Black Edition review: The sweet spot in the range? 

Ram has revived the Express nameplate, bringing a more affordable path into its full-size pick-up range

Custom 4x4s

1984 Ford Bronco pre-runner brings Baja style to Australia

Road-registered pre-runners are a rare sight on Australian tracks, making Richie Clunes’s Baja-inspired Bronco all the more impressive

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Ford Ranger Super Duty XLT: Expanded line-up tested in SA outback

We take the expanded Ford Ranger Super Duty line-up to the tracks of South Australia for some off-road action

4×4 Comparisons

Ranger Super Duty vs Silverado 2500HD: Can a Ranger really rival a Silverado?

Ford’s Ranger Super Duty delivers genuine heavy-duty capability in a midsize package, but how does it compare with a full-size American tow rig built for the same kind of work?

Custom 4x4s

Mitsubishi Triton custom builds: Popular platform for tourers and tradies

Affordable, tough and easy to modify, the Triton has become one of the most popular platforms for weekend explorers

Custom 4x4s

Ford Ranger Raptor with 74Weld portal axles tested off-road

Ultimate Offroad takes the Ranger Raptor to new heights with a 74Weld portal axle conversion that adds serious clearance without sacrificing its factory suspension smarts

Custom 4x4s

Isuzu D-MAX custom builds: Lifted, loaded and ready for touring

The D-MAX has earned its reputation as great base to build a tourer, and these examples show exactly how it’s done

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2026 Mitsubishi Triton Raider off-road review

Triton Raider takes Mitsubishi’s 4×4 ute to the next level

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2026.5 Ford Everest and Ranger single-turbo: First drive impressions

Ford’s updated Everest gets its first on-road drive, revealing how the new single-turbo diesel performs in real-world conditions