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Epic stretched SAS Ford Ranger!

Tough doesn’t come on a showroom floor, sometimes you’ve gotta build your own.

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July 2020 selection of Readers’ Rigs

An eclectic selection of reader-submitted rides this month.

Road Tests

Is the Unimog U5023 the ultimate tourer?

Is the Unimog the ultimate adventure touring vehicle? We drive the U5023 Mog to find out.

4×4 Comparisons

Ford Bronco v Jeep Wrangler comparison: Spec comparison

Ford’s new Bronco takes aim at the Jeep Wrangler, so we look at how they line up.

Custom Ford Ranger 4x4 touring build guide
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Our Ford Ranger custom build

The once-stock Ranger XLS is now a pin-up fourby, courtesy of Australia’s elite aftermarket industry.

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We revisit the ageing LandCruiser 200 Series

Toyota’s ageing LandCruiser 200 is in its last years, so we nabbed one for a final run.

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June 2020 selection of Readers’ Rigs

This month’s picks include a Ranger Raptor, a Triton and a couple of Patrols.

The ‘ultimate’ RAM 2500 Power Wagon
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The ‘ultimate’ RAM 2500 Power Wagon

Step aside LandCruiser, there’s a new king.

Mitsubishi Triton GLX long-term review
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Triton GLX in the long-term shed

We welcome a Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ to the 4X4 Australia shed

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Jeep JT Gladiator Overland: Australian drive

A quick spin in the Jeep Gladiator Overland on home soil.

Two LC200 6x6s side-by-side
4×4 Comparisons

Two of the best 6×6 LC200s in the country go head-to-head

When bigger is better, only six-wheel drive will do. We take two of the best 6×6 LandCruisers to Tasmania for some off-road touring.

Facelifted Mahindra Pik-Up S10 off-road
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Facelifted Mahindra Pik-Up driven off-road

Indian Pik-Up gets a facelift and still represents good value for money.

Jeep Gladiator Mojave in the Nevada sand dunes
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2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave blasted in the Nevada dunes

With the Gladiator pick-up arriving in showrooms this month, we tested Jeep’s new ‘Desert Rated’ Gladiator Mojave.

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The latest batch of Readers’ Rigs is in!

This month’s submissions include a 105 Series, an RX Navara, a Disco II, an Everest Trend and two neat Patrols.

2020 Volkswagen Amarok V6 manual off-road
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Off-road in VW’s long-awaited Amarok V6 manual

The Amarok manual V6, complete with dual-range gearing, is finally here.

RAM 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs compared
4×4 Comparisons

Ram 1500 versus Chevy Silverado 1500 quick snapshot

A brief side-by-side comparison between two American sweethearts.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ offroad review
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Off-road in Chevrolet’s Silverado 1500 LTZ

Lighter duty Silverado 1500 takes over as HSV’s Chevrolet truck offering.

Custom overland Land Rover Defender review
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Custom overland-spec Land Rover Defender review

A tale of love, loss, and Land Rovers.

Land Rover Defender review
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2020 Defender takes on the wilds of Africa – Video Review

We head to Namibia’s wild west coast to drive the new Defender.

SsangYong Musso EX review
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2020 SsangYong Musso EX review

If you don’t need the bigger tray of the XLV, then the standard Musso 4×4 ute could be just the rig for you. And it comes at a price that can’t be beaten.

Readers 4x4s April 2020
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Clean-cut custom 4x4s in April 2020’s Readers’ Rigs

Our readers’ neat and tidy rigs are always prepped to get down and dirty

Custom Dusty Toyota LandCruiser Prado 150 review
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Custom ‘Dusty’ Toyota LandCruiser Prado 150 review

Can the track least travelled return most reward?

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Follow our Project Ranger build

A Ranger has join the 4×4 Shed and we plan to gear it up into the ultimate support rig.

Modernised custom Toyota LandCruiser HJ60 review
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Modern Magic: Custom Toyota LandCruiser HJ60 review

Gen Z are taking to the tracks, and doing it in style.