4×4 Reviews
2016’s most popular 4x4s: Top 10
Utes are becoming even more popular in Australia, and now make up eight out of the top 10 best-selling 4x4s.
2017 4X4OTY #7: Holden Trailblazer LTZ
Trailblazer is a new name for what was previously called the Colorado 7; a seven-seat wagon based on the Colorado ute, in this case the much-revised MY17 Colorado.
2017 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X launched
Australia’s love affair with the Japanese brand’s tough workhorse remains strong.
2017 4X4OTY #6: Holden Colorado LTZ
After several attempts at bringing the Colorado up to scratch, Holden has finally pulled the whole thing apart and started again.
2017 4X4OTY #5: Mercedes-Benz G-Professional G300 Cab Chassis
The G-Class is Mercedes-Benz’s longest running model and even outdates Toyota’s venerable 70 Series.
Video: Mercedes-Benz G300 vs Toyota LandCruiser 79
How well do Merc’s G300 and Toyota’s LC79 cart a load?
2017 4X4OTY #4: Haval H9 Luxury
HAVAL is Great Wall’s SUV offshoot brand, and the H9 is the only proper 4×4 in the Haval range.
Harrop Ford Ranger wins inaugural Custom 4x4OTY
Harrop Ford Ranger wins the 2016 Custom 4X4OTY, and MaxTrax prize-winners announced.
2017 4X4OTY #3: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS
The Pajero Sport is based on the Triton ute that arrived early in 2015 and was a finalist at last year’s 4X4OTY.
2017 4X4OTY #2: Volkswagen Amarok TDI550 Ultimate
The first significant change to the Amarok since the eight-speed automatic four-cylinder.
Toyota LandCruiser 79: What the Judges Thought
The 4×4 Of The Year judges share their thoughts on the awarding-winning Cruiser.
2017 4X4OTY Winner: Toyota LandCruiser 79 Double Cab
Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series claims top prize by the barest of margins
4×4 Of The Year: Readers’ Champion – Vote to win!
Competition is now closed. Good luck to those who entered. Winner announced 27 March.
2017 4X4 of the Year Winner: Toyota LandCruiser 79 Double Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab GXL crowned 2017’s 4×4 of the Year.
2017 4X4OTY Finalist: Volkswagen Amarok V6
Can the addition of a V6 diesel donk give the Amarok its first 4X4OTY gong?
2017 4X4 Of The Year finalist: Toyota LandCruiser 79
Trusty and reliable 70 Series workhorse gives the title shot a red-hot crack.
2017 4X4 Of The Year finalist: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Proven all-rounder struts its stuff against the world’s best.
2017 4X4 Of The Year finalist: Mercedes-Benz G300
Can the Merc’s off-road ability justify its insane price tag?
2017 4X4 Of The Year finalist: Holden Trailblazer
Could this revised wagon be Holden’s best chance at claiming 4X4OTY?
2017 4X4 Of The Year finalist: Holden Colorado
Rebuild gives the Colorado a fighting chance.
2017 4X4 Of The Year finalist: Haval H9
Can this year’s surprise contender take the crown?
4X4 Of The Year 2012
Our five short-listed vehicles for 4X4 of the Year couldn’t be more diverse but they are all chasing the same prize and only one will win…
4X4 Of The Year 2013
It’s on! Six top players from the big teams in a bush battle for the nation’s most respected off-roader award. Who wins?
Foton Tunland: Just the facts
What your money gets you when you purchase a budget-priced Foton Tunland.