4×4 Reviews

2023 Ineos Grenadier review
We head to the Scottish Highlands for a first drive of the Ineos Grenadier – the new 4×4 aiming to replace the discontinued original Defender.

2021 Ford F-350 Lariat Tremor custom build
With a 4.5-tonne caravan to lug around during semi-retirement, there was only one vehicle of choice for Dave Isaacs, the owner of this decked-out F-350

2023 GWM Tank 300 hybrid review: Australian preview drive
GWM’s Tank 300 hybrid hits the market as Australia’s first hybrid off-roader – but is this value-packed Jeep rival any good?

Toyota LandCruiser 2023 review: 300 Series GR Sport
Does a luxury four-wheel-drive really need this much off-road capability? Or should that be, does a capable four-wheel drive need this much luxury?

Final build: MU-X transformed into touring beast
4X4 Australia transforms a base-model Isuzu MU-X from stock to a competent touring 4×4

Nissan Patrol Ti-L review 2023: Beach patrol
With a howling petrol V8, all-independent suspension and proper four-wheel drive, how does Nissan’s top-of-the-line Patrol cope with driving on sand?

2023 Ford Ranger XLT review
The XLT was our favourite variant in the previous Ford Ranger line-up. Does the same hold true for the latest generation of the popular ute?

2023 Ford Ranger Raptor: 4×4 review
Has petrol power relegated the new Ranger Raptor to the world of cashed-up tradies? We hit the dirt to find out

Living with the 2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS Deluxe
How does the Pajero Sport hold up against tiny tyrants and tired parents?

2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak vs Toyota HiLux Rogue comparison review
Does an unsealed trail challenge hand another victory to the new Ranger or does the updated, upgraded HiLux Rogue have the chops to come out on top?

2023 Isuzu D-Max review: Australian first drive
Isuzu Ute Australia freshens up its D-Max range for 2023, with subtle visual tweaks, some added tech, and a no-charge upgrade for anyone who’s ordered a ’22 model.

2023 Ford Bronco Black Diamond review
We still can’t buy a 2022 Bronco in Australia, so we headed to the USA to see what we’re missing out on

2023 Isuzu MU-X review: Australian First drive
Isuzu’s MU-X seven-seater gets a spruce up for 2023, off the back of customer feedback, but pricing remains the same

2023 GWM Tank 300 vs 2022 Jeep Wrangler: Spec battle
Some say the new GWM Tank 300 looks like the Jeep Wrangler, but how do they compare spec-for-spec?

2023 Isuzu D-Max review: First drive of updated ute
We head to Double Island Point and the hills around Noosa to experience the recently freshened up 2023 Isuzu D-Max

Best Dual-Cab Utes 2023: The Daily Living Test
Dual-cab utes have charged in as a firm favourite for family hauling and daily duties. It’s time to see which are best suited to the role.

2023 Isuzu MU-X review: First drive in the updated 4×4 wagon
Here’s everything we know about the 2023 Isuzu MU-X, including drive-away pricing.

Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior: Long-term review
A manual Navara PRO-4X Warrior joins our fleet

Six-wheel Y62 Patrol by On Track 4×4
On Track 4×4’s latest Y62 Patrol will be a world-first when it’s completed. We couldn’t wait for that, so we hit the tracks soon after its show debut

2023 Ford Everest Sport: 4×4 review
Ford adds new Sport variant to the next-gen Everest fleet as the number two model behind the Platinum flagship

2023 Toyota HiLux Rogue: 4×4 review
If flaunting a wider and taller stance doesn’t win you over, how about the Rogue’s new suspension package coming at no extra cost

2023 Ford Everest Platinum versus 2022 Toyota Prado Kakadu
Is the new Everest the vehicle that can genuinely challenge the dominance of the Prado? We line them up in top specification to find out

Living with a 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Ev paid top dollar for a used 2013 FJ Cruiser – has he just made a huge mistake? Follow his journey

60 Series gets an LC80 and V8 upgrade
Money can’t buy you happiness, but hard work can get you damn close