4×4 Reviews

2016 Holden Colorado Z71 custom review
For his initial foray into the world of modified off-road vehicles, Ben Khan stuck to the brand he knows best and built one tough Colorado.

2010 Nissan Patrol GU Ti custom review
Two days after his intro to off-roading, BJ Elliott bought his first 4X4. He’s since perfected a beast of a vehicle with this GU.

Toyota Land Cruiser 60 Series: 4X4 Shed
Automotive Etcellence stitches together a beefy roll cage for Dan’s 60.

Custom 2016 Ford Everest Trend review
Choosing the right 4×4 was only the beginning for Chris Mark. The real fun started when selecting the accessories and modifications.

Mercedes-Benz Unimog U5000 review
A city-fied journo gets thrown into a bona fide bush monster.

Toyota Hilux TRD v Ford Ranger Wildtrak v Holden Colorado Z71 v Volkswagen Amarok V6: video Ute comparison
Looking for a top-of-the-range 4×4 ute? Look no further than these four.

Readers’ 4x4s: Mitsubishi Triton, Ford Ranger, Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series
Readers Rigs’, Part 18: More modified 4x4s sent in by our readers.

1960 Jeep JK Wrangler 715 replica review
This chopped and lengthened Wrangler ute is pure ingenuity

2011 Toyota 79 Series Land Cruiser GX custom review
The Roots ditched the wagon and tent combo and opted for a capable 4×4 ute with a slide-on camper.

1952 Austin Champ review
Retired from military service, this Austin Champ has traded its battle scars for custom paint.

Supercharged V8-powered Ford Ranger review
Ford Ranger gets a supercharged FPV V8 transplant.

NSW Police Rescue celebrates 75th anniversary
We chat with NSW Police Rescue Squad’s leading senior constable Marcus Backway about the unit’s heritage, operation and 4×4 hardware.

Custom Nissan NP300 Navara review
When you’ve got one hell of a toy, you need one hell of a hauler.

2017’s most popular 4x4s: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
#10: Undeniable value and technical sophistication underpin the success of the Pajero Sport.

2017’s most popular 4x4s: Mazda BT-50
#9: The BT-50 shares the Ford Ranger’s parentage, but not much of the Ranger’s success has rubbed off.

2017’s most popular 4x4s: Isuzu D-MAX
#8: Recently upgraded D-MAX meets tighter emissions standards and gets new six-speed transmissions.

2017’s most popular 4x4s: Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series report card
#7: It may be ten years old, but the popularity of Toyota’s 200 Series is on the charge.

2017’s most popular 4x4s: Nissan Navara report card
#6: Nissan has rejigged the NP300 into the D23 Series II, but will it help flagging sales?

2017’s most popular 4x4s: Toyota Prado report card
#5: The Prado is Australia’s most popular 4×4 wagon by a good margin… and for good reason.

Mopar Jeep JK Wrangler Rubicon video review
Genuine off-road accessories direct from the showroom make this Custom Mopar Jeep JK Wrangler a beast.

2017’s most popular 4x4s: Holden Colorado report card
#4: Sales for the revamped Colorado are heading in the right direction.

2017’s most popular 4x4s: Mitsubishi Triton report card
#3: Don’t judge a ute by its cover. The Triton delivers more than it promises.

2017’s most popular 4x4s: Toyota Hilux report card
#2: The Toyota Hilux comes a close second in the best-selling 4X4 race

2017’s most popular 4x4s: Ford Ranger report card
#1: The Ford Ranger is the best-selling 4×4 so far in 2017