Custom 4X4s
2012 Ford Ranger vs Mazda BT-50 comparison
The new Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 share much in common, but are they really the same?
History of the Range Rover
To celebrate the debut of the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport at the 2013 New York Auto Show, we look back at how this iconic model has evolved over the years.
Mercedes-Benz GL350 video review
The Mercedes Benz GL350 may not be the ultimate off-roader, but it gets the stars as a luxury four-wheel-drive.
Blue Mountains, NSW
The ruggedness and complexity of the Blue Mountains landscape thwarted many early attempts to cross it by expeditions launching out from the fledgling colony of Sydney.
Tenterfield, NSW
Tenterfield, a small country town of around 4000 people lies some 3 hours south west of Brisbane on the New England Tablelands sitting just below the magic 1000 metres above sea level mark.
Cobboboonee and Lower Glenelg National Parks, Victoria
Off-road exploration, remote river canoeing, and plenty of hiking are all on offer when you visit Victoria’s south-west coast.
Range Rover Sport review
Touted as “the fastest, most agile and responsive Land Rover ever”, the all-new Range Rover Sport incorporates a lot of the engineering developments featured in the latest-model Range Rover.
Jeep to revive Grand Wagoneer
All signs point to Jeep reviving one of its most iconic nameplates while plugging a major gap in its product range with a luxurious seven-seater.
Top 10 tow rigs
The best 4X4s for towing.
Toyota FJ Cruiser
Toyota’s retro-inspired FJ Cruiser could be second only to the Jeep Wrangler for popularity among enthusiasts who want to modify their 4X4 vehicle.
Karijini National Park, WA
The rugged beauty of Karijini National Park in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia will delight any visitor.
Jeep JK Wrangler review
Since its debut, Jeep’s JK Wrangler remains the ultimate off-road 4X4 that can be bought straight off the showroom floor.
US Toyota Tundra ute review
It’s import-only but this US Toyota ute offers enough spark to warrant ordering a container.
Shark Bay, WA
Shark Bay is rightly acclaimed for its natural phenomena, but it’s the Western extremities that have the 4X4 community talking.
Jeep Grand Cheroke
Jeep’s Grand Cherokee has copped a new eight-speed auto box, a futuristic facelift, performance boost and improved fuel consumption. The new model was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show.
4X4 Australia’s 4×4 of the Year 2013
Discover the winner of 4×4 Australia’s 4×4 of the Year 2013 as we count down from sixth to first place.
Stockton Beach, NSW
The paramedic training goes into action with a night-time rescue and sand-driving on Stockton Beach.
The 4X4 Australia Ute of the Year
The 4X4 Australia Ute of the Year
Insane water-crossings caught on camera!
There’s a right way and a wrong way to tackle water-crossings in a 4X4.
Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series review
Australia is the first country in the world to take delivery of Toyota’s much-anticipated LandCruiser 79 Double Cab* – and 4X4 Australia magazine has had an exclusive First Drive in it. (*That’s a dual-cab to the rest of us.)
Toyota LandCruiser 79 Double Cab
Toyota is taking a bricks and mortar approach with its LC79 workhorse ute in a bid to be big boss on site
Simpson Desert app
A Simpson Desert-flavoured iPad app is available to download for free from the Apple App Store in celebration of the first motor vehicle crossing of the formidable red giant by a Nissan Patrol G60 in 1962.
Into the beyond
Heard of Beyond Hotham? It’s a 4X4 event designed to show off the best the High Country has to offer.
Septuagenarian
We hope we can travel as well as this Toyota when we’re 76.