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2023 Ford F-150 Lariat review

The world’s most popular pick-up truck has returned to Australia. And in good news for Aussies, our version of the Ford F-150 might just be the best in the world…

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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe review: Australian first drive

Jeep’s first plug-in hybrid arrives in Australia but at a hefty price

2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GSR
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2023 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GSR review

Flagship Pajero Sport has the looks, but is it worth the extra coin?

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2023 Ford Everest vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport comparison review

How well does the established Pajero Sport 4×4 wagon value player size up against the Australian-developed, Wheels 2023 COTY-winning Ford Everest?

2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS
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2023 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS 4×4 review

The 2023 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS is one of the few seven-seat SUVs on the market with proper 4×4 credentials

2023 Nissan Patrol Warrior
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2023 Nissan Patrol Warrior off-road review

Patrol Warrior tackles Tasmania’s Climies Track

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Ford Everest adventure series: Solo, safe & sound from Perth to Dwellingup

Just over an hour away from the flat urban landscape of Perth, the world turns into a lush forest with walking & mountain bike trails, waterfalls & glorious sun-soaked drives through Lane Poole Reserve.

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2023 Mahindra Scorpio Z8L: Long-term review

We spend a month with Mahindra’s new Scorpio six-seat wagon

Ironman 4x4 RAV4
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Ironman 4×4’s kitted-up Toyota RAV4 tested off-road

Outfitting soft-roaders with all-road equipment might not be big business in this country, but that hasn’t stopped Ironman 4×4 from making its products for the RAV4

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2023 Ford Ranger build: 14,000km update

A service and highway trip for our Ranger as the build continues

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FJ45 and 80 Series hybrid is the ultimate LandCruiser

Attention to detail, hard work and a little artistic flair make this 45 a cut above the rest

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2023 Toyota HiLux GR Sport review

Is the new halo HiLux Toyota’s best dual-cab ever?

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The most powerful Ford Ranger in Australia

With more than five times the factory horsepower, this Ranger is much more than a show pony

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2024 Toyota Tundra SR5 review: Australian first drive

Toyota is bringing its Tundra pick-up to Australia in 2024, but if you can’t wait that long the good news is you can get one now. We jump behind the wheel of a recently arrived Tundra SR5 for an exclusive first Australian drive

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2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X review

Special edition Wildtrak X arrives with a strong off-road focus

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2023 Ford Ranger Raptor long-term review: Here’s why we’ll miss Ford’s tough truck

It’s great in the desert, but how does the new Raptor handle the daily grind? To find out, we’ve added one to our long-term test fleet

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland review

Five-seat Overland with the Off-Road Group option hits the tracks to see how it handles on- and off-road

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2023 Ford Ranger Platinum vs 2023 Volkswagen Amarok TDI 600 Aventura comparison review

Does the addition of an upmarket Ranger variant have what it takes to depose Volkswagen’s ritziest Amarok?

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The top six off-road expedition vehicles

Not all 4x4s are suited to long-distance, remote-area expeditions, so the 4X4 Australia team share their six top choices

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2024 Toyota Prado vs 2023 Toyota Fortuner: SPEC BATTLE!

It’s a virtual battle of the big wagon siblings, and the Toyota pairing of the Fortuner and Prado have never been closer. Let’s go to the spec sheets

Trio of Rambler Vehicles
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A trio of top-tier touring trucks from Rambler 4×4

We drive three of Rambler’s best to crown the ultimate touring off-roader

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2023 Volkswagen Amarok review: Australia’s best dual-cab?

The second-gen Amarok is bigger, more luxurious and even better to drive – but is it the new king of the dual-cab segment?

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Nissan Patrol history: 60 Series, MQ, GQ and GU

An in-depth look at the Patrol’s long and proud history

10 greatest 4x4s of all time
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The 10 greatest 4x4s of all time

Some 4x4s have made more of an impact on the world than others, but just which ones have made the biggest difference? We ask our team of 4×4 experts