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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.

Updated 2021 Toyota Hilux SR5
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2021 Toyota HiLux price and features

There’s nothing like some fresh competition to improve the breed.

2021 Isuzu D-MAX
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New Isuzu D-MAX is going after the Hilux and Ranger

New Isuzu D-MAX launched, hopes to compete head-on with Hilux and Ranger

SWB Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon
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Wrangler Rubicon Shorty is back!

Jeep to re-introduce the short-wheelbase Wrangler Rubicon to Australia, with the Rubicon Recon special edition.

Custom Toyota FJ Cruiser
Custom 4x4s

This custom FJ Cruiser is one to remember

Andrew Phan’s first and only 4×4 vehicle is ‘Phantastic’.

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 4×4 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.

Ford Ranger towing
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VFACTS: 4×4 sales tank in July

Cautious market leads to lull in new 4×4 sales, with the Ford Ranger remaining the best-selling 4×4.

Opinion

Opinion: Does old tech make new 4x4s better?

Our August 2020 cover car fuses old- and new-school 4×4 tech.

Reviews

LandCruiser BJ73 in the 4X4 Australia shed

While the country was in lockdown, I took the time to make some upgrades to my MWB LandCruiser.

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.

Custom 4x4s

Epic stretched SAS Ford Ranger!

Tough doesn’t come on a showroom floor, sometimes you’ve gotta build your own.

Gear

We test the GME 6160XO UHF radio

GME’s 6160XO compact handheld UHF proves itself as a reliable communicator in all conditions.

Gear

Avoid buying inferior lithium batteries. Here’s why!

When it comes to all things lithium, watch out for the cheap and nasty … and avoid the shock!

Explore TAS

Touring Tassie’s west coast wilderness: Part 2

From the rocky trails of Mount Wellington, to the southern-most point you can drive to in Australia, and then upwards to the Central Highlands.

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 4×4 gear: Hella LEDs + Narva Aeromax + ARB winch bar

New 4×4 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.

News

Twisted NAS-E 4×4 electric SUV charges into the USA

New electric luxury SUV charges into the US of A.

Gear

New 4×4 gear: Uniden jumpstart kit + GME Connect range + Piranha recovery kit

New 4×4 equipment released by Uniden, GME and Piranha Offroad