4×4 Reviews

2015 Toyota Hilux 3.0TD long-term review: 4×4 Shed
It’s a hard-knock life for Ron’s aptly named Hire-Lux.

Custom Nefarious Kustoms Toyota LandCruiser FJ45 review
The wildest classic Land Cruiser we’ve ever set eyes on was made to tear up the dunes.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 4×4 review
This is Chevrolet’s truck built to take on the Raptor, so naturally we need to find out if the Colorado ZR2 is a worthy competitor.

2019 Ssangyong Musso dual-cab ute 4×4 review
After numerous cracks at our market, SsangYong is leaning on sharp pricing and seven-year warranties to claw back onto people’s shopping lists. Is it enough?
2019 Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon eTorque 4×4 quick spin review
State-side blast of Jeep’s mild-hybrid Rubicon eTorque, but will it come to Australia?

2018 Custom 4×4 of the Year: WINNER
Duramax V8-powered Ranger wins 2018 Custom 4X4OTY.

Gallery: Custom Baja-bred Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser
Nefarious Kustoms throws the spanners at this classic Cruiser.

Custom Cummins-powered 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 review
A classic British lion receives an American heart transplant.

2019 Ford Everest vs Holden Trailblazer 4×4 comparison review
Can a ‘little’ 2.0-litre diesel work in a big and relatively heavy 4×4 like the Ford Everest? We line it up against Holden’s Trailblazer to find out.

Custom Dana 60-equipped Ford PXII Ranger
An open cheque and no rules … the right way to build a Ranger.

Readers’ 4x4s: Camping stars
These 4x4s are made for a happy camper.

2018 RAM 1500 Laramie 4×4 review
The Hemi V8-powered RAM 1500 could be the muscle truck of your dreams.

Ford Ranger Raptor: 2019 4×4 of the Year contender
Is this the 2.0-litre four that could?

Mercedes-Benz X250d Progressive: 2019 4×4 of the Year contender
Can Merc’s X-Class hit the spot?

HSV Colorado SportsCat+: 2019 4×4 of the Year contender
SportsCat+ among the pigeons?

Ford Everest Trend: 2019 4×4 of the Year contender
Can the Everest win its second 4X4OTY gong?

Ford Ranger XLT: 2019 4×4 of the Year contender
New powertrain and significant chassis tweaks makes the XLT an attractive option.

Custom Toyota Land Crusier 200 review
The LC200 is a big box of tricks as it comes straight off the showroom floor. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make it even tougher and more capable using the best toys available.

Volkswagen Amarok V6 Core: 2019 4×4 of the Year contender
VW’s stripped-out offering is a great bang-for-buck proposition.

SsangYong Rexton ELX: 2019 4×4 of the Year contender
Can the well-built family wagon cause an upset at 4X4OTY?

Mahindra Pik-Up S10: 2019 4×4 of the Year contender
Can a $30k dual-cab keep up with the big boys?

2009 Land Rover Defender vs Nissan Patrol vs Toyota LandCruiser 76 Series vs LC200 4×4 comparison review
Old stagers, revamped models and brand new players head for the hills of Deua NP to battle their bush skills.

2009 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs Toyota LandCruiser 200 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 4×4 comparison review
We check out the three top-performing diesel wagons of 2009.

Top five custom 4x4s of 2018
A stunning LC200 headlines the most viewed custom 4x4s of 2018.