Custom 4X4s

Keeping Jillaroo Jess’ custom Toyota LC79 fit
When you’re clocking up as many remote outback miles as Jillaroo Jess does each year, you need a rig that is super tough and enjoyable to drive for long distances.

Opinion: Zero tolerance makes highway travel unsafe
Doing the “Victorian Shuffle” puts motorists dangerously close together.

Ford Ranger starts 2018 with a bang
Ranger takes a tight lead in the 2018 4×4 sales race.

Opinion: Choosing the best 4×4 is subjective
Judging for 4x4OTY is based on a set criteria, but only you can pick the best fit for you.

4×4 Shed: 2017 Mercedes-Benz G300 Professional part 3
We give the G300 a break from the rigours of off-roading.

Jeep Heritage Museum, USA
With a new Wrangler on its way we take a lesson in Jeep history with the most complete seven-slot grille collection on the planet.

Brake upgrade guide: Bendix brake pads with DBA slotted disc brakes
Nothing says ‘time for a brake upgrade’ MORE THAN a near metal-on-metal incident.

Narrabri, NSW
Narrabri in NSW’s north-west is much more than a gateway to the west.

Toyota Hilux and Fortuner recalled for airbag sensor fault
Manufacturing issue leads to massive recall for Toyota.

EFS Xtreme 45mm big bore front struts and rear shocks
New EFS shocks and struts for the Toyota 200 Series.

4×4 of The Year 2018: Tough Dog 4WD Suspension
Tough Dog 4WD Suspension brought its well-sorted Ford Ranger to this year’s 4×4 of the Year party.

Ultra Vision Nitro 140 Maxx driving lights: Product test
Lighting up bush tracks with Aussie-built ingenuity.

4×4 of The Year 2018 #1: Land Rover Discovery Sd4
Discovery has all the poise of a luxury 4×4. close your eyes and you could well be in a Range Rover…

4×4 of The Year 2018 #2: Isuzu MU-X
MU-X returns to the 4×4 of the Year race with a tweaked drivetrain

Custom Ford Ranger Duramax V8 review
6.6 litres of Duramax V8 make this the king of all Rangers.

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus Volcano unveiled
SCG Volcano is a modern Baja boot.

4×4 of the Year 2018: Australian Motoring Awards
Inside Melbourne’s Forum Theatre for the 2018 AMAs.

4×4 of The Year 2018 #3: Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
Updated Grand Cherokee makes a return with bespoke ‘Trailhawk’ bits for the off-road enthusiast.

4X4 Australia: February 2018 issue is on sale February 1
Complete 2018 4×4 of the Year coverage, a mean LC79 thug truck, and a trip to Fraser Island with Isuzu UTE Australia.

4×4 of The Year 2018 #4: Land Rover Discovery Td6
The Td6 is the big brother of the Disco range with a quieter, smoother and more relaxed demeanour

Fuel tank buyers’ guide
An aftermarket fuel tank could prove a lifesaver on that next remote-area adventure.

4×4 of The Year 2018 #5: Mercedes-Benz G300 Professional
Relatively unchanged since 1975, the G300 Professional’s presence here is its last hurrah before its replacement arrives

4×4 of The Year 2018 #6: Haval H9 Ultra
Haval H9 takes a second jab at 4x4OTY glory this year.

Flinders Ranges’ self-drive tracks, SA
Experience the many self-drive tracks in the Flinders Ranges