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Fowlers Bay by 4×4
Isolated beaches, cliff-top single tracks and stunning dunes. South Australia is home to some of the best hidden off-roading in Australia.

Australia’s most modified Volkswagen Amarok
This has to be Australia’s most modified VW Amarok, built for both work and play.

Off-road in Ford’s Ranger FX4 MAX
The FX4 MAX fills a void in the ranger line-up, prioritising off-road hardware over showroom bling for those that use their trucks as originally designed.

New to 4×4 travel? Right, read this!
We can’t go overseas, so more people than ever are getting stuck in the bush.

No Bux Lux: Custom 2006 Toyota Hilux SR
With big-dollar builds everywhere, this driveway-built Hilux shows it’s possible to start with next to nothing and keep most of it.

EV take-up to be very slow in Australia
What we learned from the Federal Government’s Future Fuels Strategy discussion paper

Touring Queensland’s epic Burke Developmental Road
The BDR is 1000km long and rated among Australia’s most dangerous roads – so what’s stopping you from attempting this unique outback experience?

Video review: GWM Ute Cannon-L
Stacked with kit at a budget price, the new GWM ute looks like a winner on paper, but is it?

TESTED: Companion Lithium 60L Single Zone Rechargeable Fridge/Freezer
Companion’s new 60-litre fridge with integrated lithium battery sounds great in theory, but how does it stack up in the real world?

Don’t believe everything you read in car brochures
Facts or white lies? Not everything you read in sales brochures is black and white.

ARB BASE Rack and accessories review
ARB’s BASE Rack system delivers lightweight, rugged construction and the lowest of low-profile designs.

4×4 trip: Depot Creek in South Australia
It’s a demanding track to Depot Creek, on the western edge of the southern Flinders Ranges.

2020 Isuzu D-MAX LS-M off-road review
Here’s why the mid-spec LS-M D-MAX is the smart call for modern four-wheel drivers.

VFACTS: Hilux remains best-selling 4×4
Solid 4×4 sales in February indicate resurgence is continuing.

Jeep Australia reveals limited run of Wrangler Unlimited Willys
Jeep gets its 80th anniversary celebrations rolling by announcing limited run of Wrangler Unlimited Willys.

Kitted-out 2012 Land Rover Defender
Don’t lie, you wish your first 4×4 was as neat as this kitted-out Defender

Preview: March 2021 issue of 4X4 Australia
Fit-for-purpose PX2 Ranger, LED driving light test, and plenty more!

Kenda Klever Mud-Terrain tyres tested
Lesser-known tyres like these Kendas can deliver similar results as more established brands, and sometimes at up to half the cost.

Custom 69 Stout is a giant killer
Built with nothing more than experience and hands, this Stout is one of the toughest rigs on the tracks.

Land Rover launches 386kW/625Nm Defender V8, Australian pricing revealed
Land Rover confirms V8 Defender is on its way

Raptor-fighting TRX launches, with Australian deliveries on the cards
TRX debuts with unrivalled pace and power … for a pick-up.

Ultimate 9 throttle controller review
After six months of testing the ultimate 9 throttle controller in my Hilux, is it worth the money?

David versus Goliath: SsangYong Musso vs Toyota Hilux
Toyota gave its Hilux a well-deserved upgrade late in 2020, so we took an SR5 out with our long-term Musso XLV to see how the fresh model performs.

No Facebook, no worries. Here’s how to get your 4×4 fix
There are still plenty of ways to reach 4X4 Australia magazine.