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The latest 4x4 vehicle and aftermarket news.

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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.

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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!

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2025 Infiniti QX80 previews next-gen Patrol

Twin-turbo V6-powered QX80 provides a glimpse at what to expect with the incoming Patrol

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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

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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

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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

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Isuzu D-Max electric ute confirmed for Australia

Isuzu has confirmed the electric D-Max will come to Australia, though exact timing remains unclear

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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

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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

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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

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Ineos Quartermaster Chassis Cab: $102k ute ready for conversion work

Ineos launches double cab-chassis variant of its Quartermaster ute

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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

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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

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VFACTS February 2024: Ranger extends its lead on 4x4 charts

Ranger remains the best-selling 4x4 in Australia. Can it be caught?

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2024 Lexus GX pricing and features

Local prices and specs confirmed for Toyota Prado-based Lexus GX twin-turbo V6 petrol four-wheel-drive

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2024 Lexus LX pricing and features

More seven-seat variants added to Toyota LandCruiser 300-based luxury off-road SUV

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2025 Kia Tasman ute officially confirmed in star-studded video

Kia Australia has launched its first marketing campaign for its new Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival, with subtle confirmation of the ‘Tasman’ name

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March 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Marks 4WD V8-converted HiLux; chopped 300 Series LandCruiser; our next project build; and much more

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Ineos reveals Fusilier BEV 4x4

Ineos Fusilier BEV revealed; will be offered as a full-time BEV or with a range-extending petrol engine

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2025 Nissan Navara: New Triton-based ute imagined

It’ll share its DNA with the all-new Triton, so is this what the 2025 Navara will look like?

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2024 Toyota LandCruiser 250 Series revealed for USA; 'Prado' entry-level price confirmed

Hybrid Prado marks the return of the LandCruiser to the USA

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2024 Toyota HiLux pricing revealed, 48-volt system dubbed V-Active Technology

Pricing for the updated HiLux ute has been confirmed ahead of its arrival next month, as well as the name for its new drivetrain-enhancing tech

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'Dream' Mitsubishi Triton under study: Ralliart brawler or road-focused Ranger Platinum rival?

Walkinshaw Xtreme could pave the way for hardcore Triton hero, or perhaps a Ranger Platinum adversary is the smarter play

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2025 Kia Tasman rendered & spied with Ford Ranger Raptor

With tough-looking rivals like the new Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton in its sights, the first-ever Kia Tasman ute looks to square up