4X4 News

January 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now
Grenadier, 70 Series, Jimny XL and new-gen Triton driven + two epic custom builds + plenty more

Isuzu D-Max to gain hybrid engine to battle Toyota HiLux — report
48-volt mild-hybrid power is on its way to D-Max and MU-X according to a Thai magazine

2023 Volkswagen Amarok: Select variants on sale until 31 March 2024
VW is offering sharp national drive-away prices and a complimentary dealer servicing plan for select Amarok variants

2024 Volkswagen Amarok pricing: Model year increase softened by drive-away deals
Volkswagen will introduce MY24 Amaroks from 1 February, with select MY23 stock selling for a discounted rate

Toyota Prado is Australia’s best-selling large SUV for ninth year running
Toyota’s family 4WD heads for a decade of dominance after seeing off the Ford Everest

New large SUVs coming to Australia in 2025
GMC Yukon, Volvo EX90 and Skoda Kodiaq are among the new-generation large-SUV big-hitters for 2025.

2024 Isuzu MU-X to offer smaller, more affordable 1.9-litre diesel in Australia
Isuzu Ute Australia has confirmed it’ll add the smaller, more affordable 1.9-litre turbo-diesel from the D-Max ute in select MU-X variants in 2024

Summer 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now
Three killer custom builds, RAM 1500 Big Horn tested, our 2023 Christmas Gift Guide, and heaps more

Will the Pajero nameplate return to Australia?
The curtains closed on the iconic nameplate in 2020, but is a resurgence on the cards?

2024 Suzuki Jimny XL pricing and features confirmed
Five-door Suzuki Jimnys are in dealers now

Ford Ranger takes HiLux down to the wire in ‘Best-selling vehicle of 2023’ race
Ranger wins November battle to increase its chances of becoming first Ford since the Falcon in 1995 to be Australia’s best-selling vehicle

2024 Toyota HiLux 48V hybrid: new multi-terrain system, infotainment and safety confirmed
Toyota Australia has announced certain HiLux variants will gain 48-volt mild-hybrid tech in 2024, with a claimed fuel consumption reduction and improved drivability

Facelifted 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 ‘shorty’ three-door detailed, not returning to Australia
The short-wheelbase LandCruiser 71 Series has received a facelift in the Middle East with naturally-aspirated petrol V6 power

VOTE: New 2025 Toyota GR HiLux hero or Ranger Raptor – which would you prefer?
It’s finally done the Wildtrak-rivalling GR Sport with the current HiLux, but could we see a proper hero ute headline the next generation?

2024 Ineos Quartermaster ute: Australian deliveries due early next year
First series production Quartermasters start to roll off INEOS production line

2024 Mitsubishi Triton: Everything we know – fully revealed!
Mitsubishi has unveiled the new Triton ute, with a new ladder frame chassis and updated engine

2024 Mitsubishi Triton pricing and features
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton – due for release in February – will be offered with four variants in two body styles with an updated twin-turbo diesel and more tech than ever

Toyota Fortuner GR Sport facelift imagined: This, or the real thing?
A Toyota Fortuner GR Sport already exists in South-East Asia, but we’ve replaced its mundane design with something tougher-looking

Hydrogen-fuelled Toyota LandCruiser under investigation
New hydrogen tech promises long-range and high towing without a heavy price rise

2024 Mitsubishi Triton developed with Australian know-how
Australia-specific suspension tune for the next-gen Triton ute; global steering tune calibrated with local help

December 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now
Showcase 79 Series, Rambler’s Silverado TrailBoss, Tradie Triton build, and plenty more

2024 Ram 1500 Ramcharger: range-extender electric ute with 1110km range revealed
Ramcharger variant of the Ram 1500 full-size ute targets 1100km range and 7-tonne towing capacity by using a Pentastar V6 to power an onboard generator for its electric motors.

2025 RAM 1500’s V8 blown off the menu by Hurricane straight-six
Tech-heavy 2025 Ram 1500 ditches Hemi for Hurricane

VFACTs October 2023: Ford Ranger posts best monthly sales result so far in 2023
Ranger, HiLux and D-MAX were Australia’s best-selling vehicles in October