4×4 Reviews

Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² Concept review
Mercedes Benz has raided the parts bin to create a Frankenstein G-Wagen to scare the bejesus out of anyone who dares test its limits. 4×4 Australia scored an exclusive first drive the concept.

Volkswagen Tiguan 130TDI Review
Volkswagen’s second generation Tiguan SUV is more evolution than revolution yet remains one of the better small all-wheel drive wagons. Toby Hagon takes a spin in the 130tdi variant.

AEV Ram 2500 Ute
We belt American Expedition Vehicle’s first public offering of a full-size truck, the Ram 2500 Ute.

Custom 4X4: Mazda BT-50 GT
When you cover 70,000km a year snapping Australia’s toughest four-wheel drives in the most remote locations, you need a bush-capable rig. Michael’s mighty Mazda BT-50 is up to the challenge.

Diesel warfare: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Land Rover Discovery vs Toyota Prado
Jeep’s Grand Cherokee CRD, Land Rover’s Discovery TDV6 and Toyota’s Prado D-4D go head-to-head.

Ford F350 Super Duty review
The United States’ own Ford F350 Super Duty has been converted for Aussie soil.

Safari Holden Ute | Modified review
Steve Riley’s Holden ute was built for tough off-road rallies. We drove it following its impressive debut in the Australasian Safari.

MODIFIED: ICON LAND ROVER DEFENDER
What would you build if you had an unlimited bank balance and a penchant for old Land Rovers?

Modified Land Cruiser – Marks 4WD
Marks 4WD Adapters gives the Land Cruiser 70 Series the auto transmission buyers have craved. We put it to the test.

Porsche Macan S Diesel review
If you want to make a statement and have fun doing it, the Macan is an excellent choice.

Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4 Matic review
The GLA250 4 Matic is a compact off-roader that’s best suited to a couple rather than a family, but for suburban duties it does a fine job.

Mitsubishi Pajero GLX review
It’s showing its age but the Pajero represents reasonable value for those looking for a competent and reliable off-roader.

Nissan X-Trail TS Diesel review
If you’re happy to change gears yourself then the latest X-Trail is a thoughtful, well specified medium SUV that’s also impressively frugal.

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Diesel review
The CX-5 is an impressive mid-sized SUV – one of the best on the market – but one best left to light off-road duties.

Land Rover Discovery SDV6 SE review
The Discovery is pitched as a premium product and comes with an appropriately premium price tag. Entry to the family starts at $69,200 for the base model TDV6 diesel.

Colorado 7 LTZ v MU-X LS-U v Challenger LS
These three wagons are all derived from utes, but which one has made the best transition from workhorse to family favourite?

2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Ti review
A regular V6 model that won’t break the bank

Nissan X-Trail video review
The third-gen Nissan X-Trail offers more of the same in a fresh cloak. Watch the first drive video of the Nissan X-Trail, put through its paces by the 4×4 Australia team.

Globatrol Custom Camper Review
A GU Patrol with a custom built camper that’s ready to drive around the world.

Top 10 Compact SUVs: Test
Australians love compact SUVs, but which ones really cut the mustard as genuine all-round on- and off-road family wagons?

Mitsubishi Outlander Off-Road review
The Outlander PHEV uses the Outlander’s mid-sized SUV body but uses a smaller 2.0-litre engine and twin electric motors. See how Toby Hagon rates it.

Range Rover Evoque video review
Toby Hagon and 4×4 Australia take the Range Rover Evoque Prestige TD4 off-road.

Conqueror 80 Series video review
4×4 Australia’s road test video of the Conqueror 80 series, on Fraser Island, Queensland.

Arctic Trucks in Iceland: Video
4×4 Australia ventured to Iceland to test drive, the fat tyres Toyota from Arctic Trucks. Read the full review in the October 2014 edition of 4×4 Australia Magazine today!