4X4 News
2025 Toyota 4Runner revealed as tougher Prado relation, not for Australia
The first all-new Toyota 4Runner in 15 years has debuted with turbo-hybrid power – but Aussies will still have to settle for the LandCruiser Prado or Fortuner
2024 Nissan Patrol pricing and features: Long-overdue Apple CarPlay, Android Auto update arrives
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, digital radio, and a wireless phone charger have been added to the Nissan Patrol at last – but there’s bad news for audiophiles
2025 Ford Ranger PHEV spotted at Bunnings
The first PHEV Ranger has been spied in public, well before its official release
2024 GWM Cannon Alpha: Bigger ute coming to Australia with hybrid & diesel power
The GWM Cannon Ute’s bigger brother is on its way to Australia, bringing more carrying space and greener motoring from mid 2024
2024 Mazda BT-50 update revealed in Thailand with subtle differences
A minor update for the Mazda BT-50 ute has launched in Thailand, missing out on most features added to the latest version of its Isuzu D-Max twin
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
2024 Toyota Prado: First UK reviews
The Brits have just been testing the new Prado – known simply as the Land Cruiser there. We take a look at what they think of the 4WD ahead of its local launch later this year
Experience the stunning Flinders Ranges behind the wheel of a Defender
Land Rover holds its Defender Experience at Arkaba in the Flinders Ranges
Volkswagen RooBadge set to be world-first kangaroo deterrent
The German car maker has reached the next stage in the development of a scientifically-proven deterrent designed to reduce collisions with the world-famous marsupial.
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!
2025 Infiniti QX80 previews next-gen Patrol
Twin-turbo V6-powered QX80 provides a glimpse at what to expect with the incoming Patrol
Next Nissan Patrol and Navara teased in future roadmap
Nissan has confirmed the all-new Patrol will launch within the next 12 months, while the next Navara will be a Mitsubishi Triton twin with an “EV or PHEV” option
2024 Isuzu MU-X pricing and features: 1.9-litre engine added
The Isuzu MU-X line-up has expanded with a more affordable and fuel-efficient 1.9-litre engine option – but prices are up for existing 3.0-litre models
2024 Lexus GX: ‘Tight supply’ anticipated for Toyota Prado rival
Prado cousin already in hot demand with restricted supply expected in first year on sale
2024 JAC T9 pricing and features: GWM Ute, LDV T60 Max rival arrives
China’s JAC has launched its new T9 four-wheel-drive ute in Australia as a rival to the cut-price GWM Ute, LDV T60 Max and Ssangyong Musso
Isuzu D-Max electric ute confirmed for Australia
Isuzu has confirmed the electric D-Max will come to Australia, though exact timing remains unclear
Ford Ranger Tremor: Cut-price Wildtrak X closer to Australia, but still not locked-in
The Ford Ranger Tremor has launched in NZ based on the mid-spec Sport with a wider frame and off-road tech taken from the limited-run Wildtrak X – and Australia could be next in line
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport facelift revealed, due in Australia soon
The updated 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport off-road SUV has been unveiled in Thailand ahead of first local arrivals in the coming weeks
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport facelift leaked ahead of launch
Leaked photos reveal the design changes and potential engine upgrade coming to the 2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport off-road SUV
Ineos Quartermaster Chassis Cab: $102k ute ready for conversion work
Ineos launches double cab-chassis variant of its Quartermaster ute
2024 Jeep Wrangler pricing and features: Facelift due in April with turbo-four
Facelifted Jeep Wrangler off-roader brings a new turbo-petrol engine, more tech, side airbags, added off-road capability, and lower prices for some variants
Twin-turbo petrol V6 confirmed for 2025 Nissan Patrol luxury twin
All-new ‘Y63’ Nissan Patrol to have a more efficient and more powerful 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 matched to a nine-speed automatic
VFACTS February 2024: Ranger extends its lead on 4×4 charts
Ranger remains the best-selling 4×4 in Australia. Can it be caught?
2024 Lexus GX pricing and features
Local prices and specs confirmed for Toyota Prado-based Lexus GX twin-turbo V6 petrol four-wheel-drive