4X4 News

2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport update due in Australia soon
Minor facelift for current Mitsubishi Pajero Sport due in Australia around April ahead of the next-generation model expected in 2025

VFACTS January 2024: Ranger domination continues in the new year
New year, same result, as Ford Ranger remains best-selling 4×4

2024 Mazda BT-50 update: What to expect
The Mazda BT-50 ute is expected to receive an update in line with the latest version of its Isuzu D-Max relation

2024 Lexus GX initial features confirmed, due mid-year
Three-strong line-up confirmed for Prado-based Lexus GX four-wheel-drive ahead of local launch around June or July

February 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now
Mazda BT-50 and 79 Series LandCruiser modified to the max; Tundra driven down under; Project Ranger build wraps up; and plenty more

Transglobal Car Expedition begins epic round-the-world journey
Two poles, five continents, and a fist full of guts

2025 Kia Tasman ute spied in production form
Production-ready version of Kia Tasman ute spotted in camouflage in South Korea ahead of its debut later this year

2024.5 Ford Ranger: New Vehicle Personalisation Centre to speed up delivery
A new Ford Vehicle Personalisation Centre will launch with four accessories to get popular Ranger options to customers sooner

Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series wait times too long? Try these Family 4X4 alternatives!
Delivery delays still stretch to 24 months for the popular LC300. Here are some big off-road SUVs you can buy much sooner

JAC T9: Chinese ute spotted in Sydney, launching soon
Diesel prototype goes shopping as Chinese brand JAC Motors prepares to battle at the affordable end of the dual-cab-ute spectrum, with an electric version to join later this year

2024.5 Ford Everest pricing and features: Optional tow assist, less variants
Minor update for Ford Everest off-road SUV sees a new, optional tow assist borrowed from the F-150 – and a reduced line-up

2024.5 Ford Ranger pricing and features: New tow assist, reduced line-up
Minor update for Australia’s new favourite car brings a new towing assist borrowed from the F-150 – and a reduced line-up

Facelifted Toyota HiLux due in “two or three months”
Fresh styling, additional equipment and fuel-saving 48-volt tech are part of the surprise update

Vale Denis Bartell, famed desert adventurer
Legendary outback explorer, Dennis Bartell, has passed away

Six-wheel D-MAX wins 2023 Custom 4×4 of the Year
Six-wheeler claims coveted crown in a tight tussle with Barra-powered FJ45

Ford F-150 Lightning: Australia still a chance, but production numbers cut
Ford’s full-size EV pick-up is a candidate to be converted into right-hand drive at RMA Automotive

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