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The latest 4x4 vehicle and aftermarket news.
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
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 4x4 charts
Ranger remains the best-selling 4x4 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
2024 Lexus LX pricing and features
More seven-seat variants added to Toyota LandCruiser 300-based luxury off-road SUV
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
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
Ineos reveals Fusilier BEV 4x4
Ineos Fusilier BEV revealed; will be offered as a full-time BEV or with a range-extending petrol engine
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?
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 250 Series revealed for USA; 'Prado' entry-level price confirmed
Hybrid Prado marks the return of the LandCruiser to the USA
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
'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
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