4×4 Reviews

Lexus GX550 Overtrail 2025 review
Our first taste of the LC250 comes in the form of the Lexus GX550 Overtrail, and this luxury 4×4 wagon impresses on and off the road

GWM Tank 500 Ultra hybrid 2024 on- and off-road review
We have come away impressed after a week in GWM’s Tank 500 Hybrid 4×4. This is why

2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ vs 2024 Isuzu D-MAX X-Rider
How does the new Triton compare to the popular D-MAX? We line up two mid-spec models to find out

GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra Hybrid 2024 off-road review
GWM has brought the first hybrid powertrain to the 4×4 ute segment, and we’ve driven it off-road

2024 GWM Cannon Alpha Hi4T & Tank 500 PHEV review
GWM is studying the viability of plug-in hybrid versions of its popular 4x4s for the Australian market. We got a chance to sample them on track

Ford Ranger Tremor 2024 review
Ford Australia has released another limited-edition Ranger variant, this time taking the Tremor nameplate from the US F-150 range.

Mitsubishi Triton 2024 review: Full range detailed
The current-gen Triton is bigger and better than the past-gen in just about every way!

Suzuki Jimny XL Heritage 2024 review
Limited edition Heritage model amps up the retro vibes

2025 Toyota Prado vs LandCruiser 300 Series: SPEC BATTLE!
What are the differences between these two large frame-based off-roaders?

Ford Ranger Review: Full range detailed
The Ford Ranger is one of Australia’s most popular dual-cab utes, and for good reason!

2024 LDV T60 review: Full range detailed
There’s plenty of value to be found with LDV’s dual-cab ute

2024 Toyota HiLux SR5 48V review
Is the HiLux SR5 better with a bit of a boost provided by V-Active tech?

Save money by kitting out a lower-spec Toyota HiLux with ARB gear
Top-spec models are more expensive and often harder to get, but opt for a lower-spec unit and you could save thousands … even after giving it the ARB treatment

2024 Mazda BT-50 review: Full range detailed
We take a closer look at the D-MAX twin under the skin!

Ford Ranger Wildtrak vs Toyota HiLux GR Sport comparison review
Ford and Toyota apply the lippy to their big-selling utes to attract the buying public

The best large American utes for towing in Australia
Which big gun of the 4500kg towing world is the best for towing?

LDV T60 Max Plus 2024 Review
Where does LDV’s T60 fit in Australia’s hotly-contested dual-cab market?

BT-50 built on a budget
Balling on a budget with a black BT-50

Readers’ Rigs: July 2024
Six super touring set-ups feature in this month’s Readers’ Rigs

2024 Ford F-150 Lightning strikes Bribie Island
We take an all-electric, right-hand-drive F-150 Lightning for a play on Bribie Island

Ford Everest review: Full range detailed
A deep dive into the Everest’s range including price, interior, boot space, safety, and performance

2024 Toyota HiLux review: Full range detailed
The Toyota HiLux is one of Australia’s most popular vehicles. We review its price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance

2024 INEOS Grenadier Fieldmaster: Off-road review
Off-road-ready new vehicles don’t come along too often, so we were happy to get behind the wheel of a top-of-the-line Grenadier Fieldmaster

Modified to the MAX: Custom D-MAX build!
A bit of trimming and a little lift… and 35s fit under this trick late-model D-MAX without any dramas