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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

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2023 Ford Ranger Platinum: Quick review

Taking a look at Ford’s top of the line Ranger Platinum.

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Toyota Prado Australian history and buyer’s guide: 1996-2023

How the Prado became the middleweight king, and which model to buy on the second-hand market

4×4 Comparisons

New 2024 Toyota Prado v Ford Everest: SPEC BATTLE!

How does Ford’s reigning Car of the Year provisionally stack up against the hugely hyped fifth-generation Toyota Prado? Let’s go to the spec sheets and find out

Custom 4x4s

Busted knuckles: DIY-built Toyota HiLux LN106

Money can’t buy you everything, but long nights in the shed can get you damn close

Custom 4x4s

Double Black Off Road’s wild 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

Double Black Off Road is in the business of building bad-arse Jeeps, and business is good

Custom 4x4s

Rock tour: Custom GU Patrol ute

From tourer to rock crawler and back again, this well thought-out custom GU Patrol is a super-capable all-rounder.

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2023 Isuzu MU-X LS-T Quick Review

The 2023 Isuzu MU-X LS-T is a compelling blend of ruggedness and comfort

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2023 Toyota LandCruiser 300 review: Full range detailed

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 is a popular full-size 4WD in Australia. Learn more about the LandCruiser 300 range including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance.

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2020 Ford Ranger XLS Sport long-term review

Deano’s loaded Ranger XLS is an all-terrain tourer

Jeep Gladiator Rubicon around Australia
Custom 4x4s

2021 Jeep Gladiator travels around Australia

Can the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon stand up to tough Aussie off-road conditions? This one has been put to the test over 12 months and 60,000km on some of Australia’s remotest bush tracks

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2023 GWM Tank 300 Ultra review

Petrol-powered Tank 300 is off-road-ready and comes with an enticing price tag

4×4 Comparisons

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe v Land Rover Defender 130: Styling face-off

The new fifth-gen Santa Fe brings some old-school boxiness to the Hyundai range. Does it look familiar? ?

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Entry-level 2023 Ford Ranger XL off-road review

A quick outback spin in the Ford Ranger XL gives us a feel for the entry-level ute

Custom 4x4s

Toyzuki: Jimny converted into mini 79 Series

Not only does this modified Jimny defy logic in the best possible way, you have a chance to win it!

Custom 4x4s

Sand-dune sledgehammer: Custom LandCruiser 105

This Dubai-spec-inspired LC105 uses all the best gear to push the boundaries of 1FZ power … to the tune of more than 1000hp

2023 Ford Ranger build
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2023 Ford Ranger build: Living with the V6 Sport

Our Ranger Sport has transformed into one of the best 4×4 touring rigs around

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2023 VW Amarok Core and Life review: first drives

Entry-level 4×4 utes priced upwards of $50K might be a bit rich for some but the least-expensive Amaroks don’t feel like base model vehicles

Two Nissan Patrol customs
Custom 4x4s

A pair of epic custom GU Patrols

How one Queensland couple turned two junkyard specials into wild 4x4s

2023 Mahindra PikUp S11 auto
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2023 Mahindra PikUp S11 auto review

Mahindra’s rugged little PikUp ute gets an automatic transmission for the first time, making it more appealing to more drivers

2023 Nissan Patrol Warrior
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2023 Nissan Patrol Warrior review: Pre-production prototype

Nissan Patrol Warrior breaks cover, but it’s not done yet

Custom Amarok V6
Custom 4x4s

Rok in a hard place: Custom Amarok V6

This tough, cleverly customised Amarok is built for purpose. And that purpose is to get its owners out and exploring any and all remote locations in Australia

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2023 Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme by Walkinshaw review: First drive

Walkinshaw and Mitsubishi are launching a new Triton halo, and we’ve driven it