4X4 News

2025 GWM Tank 300 gets more towing and payload muscle; Lux petrol and hybrid axed
Towing capacity boosted to 3000kg, but Lux petrol and hybrid ditched in favour of diesel demand

2025 Toyota Prado GXL: Price confirmed for new five-seat variant
Mid-tier Prado GXL is now available with five seats, and you can order one today

2025 Lexus LX refreshed with new Overtrail off-road variant and a suite of upgrades
Flagship LX updated with new Overtrail model, updated tech, and expanded safety features for 2025

100,000 reservations already confirmed for Jeff Bezos-backed Slate electric pick-up
Consumers are locking in reservations for the affordable electric ute, lured by a $50 refundable deposit

GAC Pickup 01: Cybertruck rival set to enter production
Futuristic Pickup 01 expected to enter production by 2027, with Australia in its sights

Vandalism of sacred rocks at Paradise Falls in the Vic High Country triggers community backlash
Police are investigating after sacred rock art in Victoria’s High Country was defaced

Three things we still want to know about the 2025 Kia Tasman
The Tasman shows serious off-road promise, but key questions linger ahead of its launch

2025 GMC Yukon SUV: Everything you need to know
Premium large SUV is out now in Australia. Here’s everything you need to know about it!

Local shires release plan to protect Western Australia’s Turquoise Coast
Plan to preserve and protect the Turquoise Coast is now open for public consultation

The Luxury Car Tax may soon be axed: What does this mean for premium 4x4s?
Big savings could be on the horizon, if the newly elected Labor government scraps the LCT

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