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Mr 4WD turns the new Prado 250 Altitude into a touring beast

A bold build transforms Toyota’s latest Prado into a go-anywhere adventure rig

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2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty vs Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series: Spec comparison

We compare two heavy-duty utes on payload, power and off-road ability

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GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV 2025 review: Shark hunter is a gem

GWM adds to its Cannon Alpha range by introducing a PHEV variant, and it’s a beauty!

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2026 JAC T9 Haven review: A bargain or just bare-bones?

The JAC T9 is the most affordable new ute on the market, and after testing it we can clearly see why

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Ford Ranger PHEV 2025 review: A compelling alternative

Blends petrol and electric power for strong performance, smooth handling, true 4×4 capability, and lower fuel use with plug-in convenience

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Land Rover Defender 110 D350 SE 2025 Review

In the market for a large off-road 4×4 wagon? The Defender should definitely be on your shortlist

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Toyota Prado showdown: Old versus new!

Never sold in Australia, the 70 Series Prado turns heads off-road. With a 250 Series on hand, we couldn’t resist a comparison

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WATCH: TroopCarrier built for a long-term lap of Australia!

Cassie’s Troopy and custom camper rig are ready for the full Aussie lap

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Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon SWB 2025 review: Is it still THE off-road champion?

The Wrangler is the quintessential Jeep model and the short wheelbase Rubicon represents its purest form

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GMC Yukon Denali 2025 review: Is it worth the price of two Nissan Patrols?

GMSV has expanded its vehicle lineup in Australia and New Zealand by adding the GMC Yukon Denali to its range

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Mitsubishi Triton GLS 2024 long-term review

Our resident snapper has the keys to a Mitsubishi Triton GLS for the next few months

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Kia Tasman 2025 pre-production off-road test

We get the Kia Tasman dirty in a pre-launch off-road drive

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BYD Shark 6 2025 off-road review

The Shark is a stunning first entry into the market, but there’s still room for improvement

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Nissan Patrol Warrior versus Toyota Prado Altitude

Two off-road big dogs go head-to-head

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Saving the best ’til last: 2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior review

After nearly 15 years on Aussie shores, does the final version of the V8 Y62 still hold up?

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Value off-roader: 2025 GWM Tank 300 Ultra turbo-diesel review

The Tank 300 offers great bang-for-buck, but is it actually any good off-road?

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Better than a Ranger? 2025 Ford Everest Sport 3.0L V6 review

The Everest is better on-road than the Ranger, so why aren’t more people buying it?

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2025 4×4 of the Year: Winners revealed

Six contenders clash for the coveted 4X4OTY gong!

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RAM 1500 2025 review: Does the Hurricane turbo-six leave the old HEMI V8 for dead?

The HEMI V8 no longer powers the RAM 1500, but is that a good thing?

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2025 4×4 of the Year: How each contender fared

Here’s how each of the six contenders performed during the testing process

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2025 4×4 of the Year: Where the testing took place

A week of rigorous off-road testing divides the best from the rest

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4×4 of the Year IS BACK in 2025!

Six wagons are locked and loaded, ready to fight for the title!

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Toyota LandCruiser 79 GXL 2024 review: Six-month update

The LandCruiser 79 is one of the most dependable 4x4s money can buy, and the mods to this example make it better than ever

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Chopped FJ Cruiser is the world’s coolest farm truck

Chopped, stretched and turned into what some might describe as a quirky farm truck… but it’s also a daily driver and a handy off-road weapon