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2023 Mahindra Scorpio-N Australian launch confirmed

Mahindra has revealed the Scorpio-N, a body-on-frame four-wheel-drive SUV to rival the Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X

Tough Dog 200 versus 300 Series
Custom 4x4s

Tough Dog comparison: 300 Series vs 200 Series

The team at Tough Dog 4WD Suspension hand us the keys to their 200 and 300 Series LandCruisers, to see how they compare off-road

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2023 Ford Ranger: Fuel consumption figures revealed

Government website lists fuel economy figures for the all-new Ranger

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2022 Jeep Gladiator gets new accessories

New locally-developed accessories available to order via dealers

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Ram 1500 TRX: $200,000 performance truck arrives in Australia

Ram’s Raptor-crushing TRX performance truck has officially arrived Down Under

Darche Dirty Dee 1400 swag
Gear

Tested: Darche Dirty Dee 1400 swag

Palatial, perfect for a couple, and packs up neatly in a canvas storage bag

2022 Isuzu MU-X LS-M
Reviews

New project car: Isuzu MU-X LS-M

Isuzu’s seven-seat 4×4 wagon joins our fleet in base-model LS-M trim

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Video: 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor takes on Goodwood

Ford claims the US-sourced twin-turbo V6 petrol engine and off-road enhancements will satisfy even the most hard-core performance enthusiast

Land Rover History
Opinion

Legendary Land Rover tales

Ron Moon recalls the grandiose feats of the original Land Rover

July 2022 issue of 4X4 Australia
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Out Now: July 2022 issue of 4X4 Australia

Dreamax the ultimate D-MAX, epic custom 79 Series, Tough Dog’s 200 versus 300 Series comparison, our new project vehicle, and plenty more

Electronics & Gadgets

Tested: Spot X satellite communicator

Ron Moon upgrades from a Gen3 to a Spot X

Flex Ventures retro Toyota LandCruiser
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Flex Ventures reimagines Toyota LandCruisers with retro design

The Japanese aftermarket company is opening up in the United States

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GMSV confirms Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 for Australia in 2023 range

The range-topper’s specs and local pricing have been revealed, while the entry-level Trail Boss will be culled

Electronics & Gadgets

Tested – ARB portable twin air compressor

After seven years of service, how is the portable ARB twin compressor holding up?

Gear

Industry profile – Clearview Accessories

Rather than resting on their laurels after 16 years of producing reliable, top-quality touring accessories, Mike Cowan and his team at Clearview Accessories are showing no signs of slowing down

Explore NT

Touring Kakadu National Park, NT

One of the world’s great National Parks is easy enough to get to by road, but to fully experience this jewel of the Top End you need a 4WD

Custom 4x4s

Military-spec 1952 Austin Champ

A war machine created to take on the original Jeep and serve in the British Army, this trooper was hidden for years under deep, deep cover

Reviews

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Comfort

SPONSORED: In this final instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd enjoy the comfort of the popular BT-50 ute.

Gear

Tech: Ten most significant advances in 4x4s

4x4s have come a long way from the 40 Series LandCruisers and early Land Rovers that ignited Australia’s love of 4x4s some 60 years ago

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Toyota LiteCruiser: Compact Cruiser electric concept revealed

Toyota will draw upon inspiration from its past to influence its future EVs

Reviews

2022 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior: Sand driving

Cars are becoming less engaging to drive, so it’s refreshing to have a manual Warrior to keep us interested

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2023 Ssangyong Torres revealed, Australian launch confirmed

The new SsangYong SUV will be coming to Australia to bolster the brand’s local line-up

Electronics & Gadgets

Guide to 12-volt systems for your 4×4

A guide to 12-volt jargon, the latest components and new delivery systems, with advice on what best suits your touring needs

Explore

Exploring Torrington, northern NSW

The rugged Granite Country of Northern NSW has been home to bushrangers, miners and pastoralists. The natural scenery alone is spectacular, as is this region’s history