4X4 News

2025 Toyota Tundra Platinum: New flagship grade on sale now
New range-topping Tundra arrives in Aussie showrooms

Toyota set to pause production of LandCruiser 70 Series for emissions update
70 Series production to be put on ice, as Toyota targets new emissions standards

Brabus XL 800 revealed: Crazy 1000Nm off-roader with portal axles!
Presidential G-Wagen expertly fuses supercar with off-roader, but it ain’t cheap!

2025 BYD Shark ute: Everything we know
Bite-sized coverage of everything we know about the all-new Shark!

VFACTs: Toyota HiLux tops Australian vehicle sales in April
HiLux tops the overall charts, but Ranger remains best-selling 4×4 vehicle

Towing capacity confirmed for 2025 GMC Yukon Denali
Australia-bound GWC Yukon will have braked towing capacity in excess of 3500kg

Should I cash in on an EOFY deal for a Toyota HiLux, or wait for the new one?
EOFY deals are landing fast, but with a new HiLux on the way, should 4×4 enthusiasts buy now or wait it out?

Huge recall issued for V6-powered Ford Ranger and Everest
A massive recall has been issued due to engine fault

May 2025 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now!
Prado ‘Altitude with Attitude’, BYD Shark taken off-road, and plenty more!

Land Rover Classic Defender V8 Soft Top revived, returning with an eye-watering price tag
Land Rover Classic brings back the revered V8-powered icon

NSW Government proposes major overhaul of camping in National Parks
NSW is proposing big changes to camping in National Parks, and 4×4 enthusiasts are urged to have their say before it’s too late

2025 Isuzu D-MAX EV enters mass production; remains unconfirmed for Australia
Production begins for the fully electric D-MAX EV

GWM developing new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, expected to arrive in 2027
GWM defying industry trend with upcoming 3.0-litre diesel engine

4×4 owners encouraged to claim $20,000 tax write-off
Small business owners and sole traders can claim up to $20,000 per asset in instant tax deductions before July 1, just in case election promises fall flat

2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV: Price drop and increased range ahead of Australian launch
BYD Shark rival gets price reduction and increased EV-only range, ahead of local arrival

Move over Cybertruck! GAC PICKUP 01 makes global debut
Futuristic pick-up concept unveiled at Auto Shanghai motor show

800Nm Nissan Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid debuts with 135km EV range
Nissan’s all-new PHEV dual-cab ute revealed at Auto Shanghai motor show

GWM reveals twin-turbo V8 engine – is a towing monster on the way?
Just when you thought the V8 was dead…

ACCC Takes LDV to Court Over Alleged Misleading Claims About Rust Resistance in T60 Ute
LDV Automotive Australia is facing legal action from the ACCC, following allegations that it misled consumers about the durability and corrosion resistance of its T60 dual-cab ute.

2025 Kia Tasman dual-cab ute: Australian pricing and specs revealed
Ranger-fighting Tasman is one step closer to launch, with Kia confirming Australian details ahead of July launch

2025 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series: Updated line-up out now
Significant updates and slight price rise for the family off-roader

2025 Nissan Patrol: Interior and tech upgrades for family off-roader
Patrol receives a suite of tech and interior upgrades in mid-life update

2025 MG U9 ute embarks on outback torture test, ahead of local launch
MG U9 undergoing big Aussie road trip in preparation for its launch later this year

First 2025 GMC Yukon Denali completes local RHD conversion
Right-hand-drive remanufacturing is underway for the eight-seat SUV, at GMSV’s Victorian facility