4×4 Reviews

2018 Holden Colorado LTZ long-term review
Three short months with the Holden Colorado, and we made the most out of it.

Custom Mitsubishi Challenger review
Josh Farmer’s unique Challenger stands out from the crowd of Cruisers and Patrols.

Custom Toyota Land Cruiser HJ47 review
This classic HJ47 Cruiser proves age is just a number, as it keeps giving its all on Australia’s toughest tracks.

2018 Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme 4×4 review
Holden raises the bar with its own special-edition, off-road focused dual cab.

Holden 1 Tonner build: part 8
We’re so close to rego, but for a few minor problems.

Readers’ 4x4s: Adventure prepared rigs
This month’s Readers’ 4x4s feature a variety of builds but all suited for adventure.

Custom Duramax-powered Nissan GU Patrol ute review
Want to build a no-nonsense, uber-tough tourer? Then shoehorn a monster 6.6-litre Duramax TDV8 into the engine bay of a Patrol ute.

Mid-2018 4×4 Sales Report Card: #10 Mazda BT-50
The Mazda BT-50 shares the Ford Ranger’s parentage, but not its SALES success.

Mid-2018 4×4 Sales Report Card: #9 Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Series
It’s the oldest vehicle in the top 10, but its year-on-year sales increase is the strongest.

Mid-2018 4×4 Sales Report Card: #8 Isuzu D-Max
The D-Max remains at number eight in the top 10, but it’s still gaining ground.

Mid-2018 4×4 Sales Report Card: #7 Toyota Land Cruiser 200
It may be 10 years old, but Toyota’s LC200 is selling better and better.

Mid-2018 4×4 Sales Report Card: #6 Nissan Navara
Recent changes to the Navara D23 haven’t helped it gain any traction in the marketplace.

Mid-2018 4×4 Sales Report Card: #5 Holden Colorado
The Colorado was the big mover in 4×4 sales this time last year, but it has hit a snag.

Mid-2018 4×4 Sales Report Card: #4 Toyota Prado
The Prado remains Australia’s most popular new 4×4 wagon, and its popularity is on the rise.

Mid-2018 4×4 Sales Report Card: #3 Mitsubishi Triton
Unbeatable on value, the Triton delivers more than it promises on paper.

Mid-2018 4×4 Sales Report Card: #2 Ford Ranger
After knocking off the Hilux last year, the Ranger has been pipped at the post at 2018’s halfway point.

Mid-2018 4×4 Sales Report Card: #1 Toyota Hilux
The Hilux is back as Australia’s most popular 4×4, after its 12-year run atop the 4×4 sales charts was broken last year by the Ranger.

Mid-2018 4×4 Sales Report Card: Introduction
New 4×4 buyers continue to put utes ahead of wagons, but how do the ten best-sellers rate when we run the 4X4 Australia ruler over them?

Custom Stretched Ford Ranger review
Bigger, faster and longer; is this the Ranger Ford should have built?

2018 Lexus 450d vs Lexus LX570 vs Infiniti QX80 4×4 comparison review
Have money to spend on a prestige 4×4 and don’t want a Range Rover? How about one of these?

2019 Ford Everest 4×4 review
Ford gives buyers a choice of diesel engines, among a suite of updates to the 2019 Everest wagon.

4×4 Shed: 2003 Land Rover Discovery TD5 part 4
The Disco continues its long slog to off-road tourer nirvana, with the fitment of a Piranha Off Road dual-battery management system.

Holden 1 Tonner build: part 7
You can’t see them, but every custom build has vital components that make them tick.

Readers’ 4x4s: Geared up rigs
You won’t find any bone-stock rigs in this month’s line-up of Readers’ 4x4s