Custom 4X4s

Land Rover Defender goes topless in bespoke coachbuild
Land Rover Defender will go topless in 2022, but only in very limited numbers

How to secure a load with straps and ratchets
Securing a load is a serious matter, for the safety of your precious cargo and for the motorists behind

Hayman Reese celebrates its 70th anniversary
The famous Aussie towing brand hits a milestone birthday, celebrating seven decades at the forefront of towing technology and solutions

2023 SsangYong Musso: SUV said to reclaim badge
The Musso could return as a four-wheel-drive wagon to fight the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest

2001 Nissan Patrol long-term review
Ron’s trusty old steed continues to prove its sturdiness despite its age

2022 Isuzu D-Max drive-away price increased as rebates dropped
Former entry-level variant’s list price unchanged, but drive-away cost increases

How to use traction boards
Deano explains how to use recovery boards to extract your vehicle from a stuck situation, when you’re on your own

Camping with OzTrail’s new Ignite Speaker Lantern
OzTrail’s latest addition to its lantern range comes with a Bluetooth stereo, so we took a pair to the bush

New camping products from OzTrail
Tents, chairs, tables and camp accessories from the team at OzTrail

New camping products from Companion and Campfire
A selection of new products to make camp life more comfortable

1976 FJ40 in the 4X4 Australia long-term shed
Woody lives a childhood dream, by snaring an FJ40

SR5 Hilux taken to the limit
This Hilux proves if it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing

Nissan Patrol 70th Anniversary Edition unveiled for the Middle East
The left-hand drive Patrol has been updated for 2022 with a special new version

2022 Ford Everest spied after bush bashing with Ranger Raptor – UPDATE
The Everest has been spotted yet again, as production nears

Projecta 12-volt system installed
The first step when setting up a new 4×4 for off-road adventures is fitting a quality 12-volt system

Jeep showcases new Off-Road Locator and other future tech features
The latest innovations include an augmented reality head-up display and dataless vehicle-to-vehicle communication

2022 Ford Everest imagined: Turbo-diesel V6 could become a LandCruiser alternative – UPDATE
Ford’s Ranger-based Everest wagon is set to shake up the four-wheel-drive category

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Sahara v Nissan Patrol Ti-L comparison
It’s a clash of the titans, as Nissan’s V8 patrol takes on Toyota’s new V6 LandCruiser

Toyota says it ‘won’t rule out’ bringing LHD models like the Tundra to Australia
Could Toyota’s full-size pick-up ever reach Australian shores? Execs remain tight-lipped on the possibility

Next-gen VW Amarok to launch early 2023
Sketches released of the Ford Ranger-influenced 2023 VW Amarok

2022 Tank 500 HEV hybrid revealed, as turbo V6 begins production
Despite strong demand for the V6-powered Tank 500 in its native China, GWM has revealed a new four-cylinder hybrid model

2021 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior review
Premcar waves its wand over the Navara PRO-4X and the result is a massive transformation.

Ford versus Toyota battle rages in to new territory
Ranger and Hilux have been long-time rivals at the top of 4×4 dual-cab ute sales, so what has Toyota in store with Hilux to combat the all-new 2022 Ford Ranger?

2021 Custom 4X4 of the Year winner revealed
Votes have been tallied and the people want V8 power!