Custom 4X4s

How to: 4×4 systems and traction aids
In this instalment of 4×4 Australia’s How To: Off-Road Driving Series, we’re looking at the different 4×4 systems and traction aids available in various vehicles, what they do and how to best use them

Rambler Vehicles’ custom 79 Series LandCruiser
Introducing Rambler Vehicles’ 79 Series Cruiser, an automotive work of art

Ram is considering a Ranger-sized Dakota ute
American truck specialist Ram is pondering a one-tonne ute, CEO to show a concept to dealers shortly

How to survive in the wild
Plenty can go wrong when you’re miles from civilisation – breakdowns, accidents, bush fires, floods, deadly creatures – so are you prepared for any eventuality? It can quickly become a matter of life or death

2022 Bronco and Tundra RHD ready for Australia
Melbourne’s American Vehicle Sales has right hand drive 2022 Ford Bronco and Toyota Tundra on the way

Isuzu MU-X build: TAG XR recovery bar fitted
Our Isuzu MU-X becomes the recipient of the first TAG XR recovery bar for a 4×4 wagon

Tassie detours: Hobart to Cape Portland
Ditch the five-hour bitumen drive from Hobart to the north-east tip of Tassie, and follow the dirt tracks through forests and farmlands for a four-day journey of discovery with a difference

Outback South Australia: Mt Ive Station
Mount Ive Station is an excellent base to enjoy the stunning scenery and wildlife of this remote and spectacular part of outback South Australia

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQG electric G-Class is on schedule
Following last year’s unveiling of the EQG concept, the German brand has confirmed a mid-2024 launch is planned

Epic Toyota LandCruiser 76 Series
Creating the perfect touring wagon requires a well thought-out plan and perfect execution

Cape Crusader: Toyota N80 Hilux
Alicia has transformed her work rig in to the perfect family touring Hilux and is heading for the Cape

2022 Mundi Mundi Bash stuns Broken Hill
The faces and fourbies of the 2022 Mundi Mundi Bash

Electrified 4xe Jeeps find the ‘magic’ off-road formula
Wilderness charging points and 4xe electric four-wheel drive will take you further, says Jeep

Best Camp Stoves and Ovens in Australia
4X4 Australia’s pick of seven of the best camp stoves and ovens available in Australia

Readers’ Rigs: August 2022
More reader-submitted four-wheel drives incoming

Out Now: October 2022 issue of 4X4 Australia
Transformed N80 Hilux SR5, Rambler Vehicles’ 79 Series LandCruiser, MU-X build gets MSA kit, tow test, and plenty more

2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 review
Ford’s new-generation Ranger is the talk of the town, so it’s time to see if the V6 Wildtrak has the ability to match the hype when the going gets tough off-road

2023 Ford Everest review: Australian first drive
Ford’s new-generation Everest has big boots to fill, but first impressions are strong. Here, we go on-road and off to see how the big family-focused 4×4 wagon goes

Nissan Australia celebrates 60th anniversary of historic Simpson Desert crossing
60 years after the Sprigg family completed the first motorised crossing of the Simpson Desert in an old G60 Patrol, Nissan Australia pays tribute

Tested: Expedition 134 storage boxes
After four years of use all around the country, can we recommend the Aussie-made Expedition 134 storage boxes?

Restomod 1969 Ford Bronco
With 460hp of V8 power on tap, this resto-modded 1969 Ford Bronco moves along even better than it looks

2023 Ford Ranger Raptor review
Faster, louder, better, more fun and more capable. Ford’s new ‘super truck’ trounces the original

Best Camping Mats in Australia
Put the comfort and insulation of a good mattress back in to camping with this range of practical camping mats available in Australia

Turbo-diesel performance upgrades
How can you make more power from your turbo-diesel engine safely and reliably? We interview two qualified mechanics who specialise in diesel tuning, to give us the good oil on diesel performance upgrades