4×4 Reviews
2026 Toyota LandCruiser GR Sport Hybrid review: The petrol alternative
Does a turbocharged, petrol-fuelled hybrid powertrain have any place in an Australian off-road vehicle?
Nissan Navara custom builds: From city commuters to outback tourers
The Navara keeps proving itself as a genuine dual-purpose ute, at home on the commute or loaded up for the outback
This 250 Series Prado is a serious rock crawler
When your previous 4×4 was a tough Toyota Fortuner, the only way is up. This 250 Series Prado Altitude is now a lightweight, 35-inch-tyred rock crawler built for tough tracks
JAC Hunter X review: Is this 1010Nm ute set to change the game?
The JAC Hunter Plug-In Hybrid takes aim at the big dogs
Land Rover Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE P425 review: Supercharged V8 power
A supercharged V8 engine gives the Defender a performance boost, and we had to check it out for ourselves
Living with the KGM Musso Ultimate: Long-term review
We’re spending a few months with the Musso Ultimate XL V, getting to know why it consistently outperforms expectations
Toyota Prado GXL vs Denza B5 vs GWM Tank 500: Has China finally built a Prado rival?
Three $80K 4WD wagons, three very different approaches and one brutal test. Can the Chinese challengers knock the Prado off its throne?
Off-road in Arctic Trucks’ AT35 D-MAX and AT37 Prado
Iceland’s extreme-terrain specialist Arctic Trucks has arrived in Australia with road-legal, big-tyre conversions for the D-MAX and Prado. We put both to the test off-road
Toyota Tundra Platinum review: Does Toyota’s big ute cut it off-road?
Toyota’s range-topping Tundra Platinum combines vast interior space, premium appointments and a punchy hybrid powertrain in one imposing full-size pick-up
Razed Products transforms Lexus GX550 into a serious 4×4 tourer
A kitted-out Lexus GX550 adds luxury, performance and capability to Toyota’s 250 Series platform
Nissan Patrol custom builds: A proven platform for serious touring
From long-range tourers to heavily modified trail rigs, the Patrol remains one of Australia’s most versatile 4×4 build platforms
Living with the Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster: Long-term review
After several months with the Grenadier, we’ve wrapped up our long-term test. Here’s what we learned along the way
Ford Ranger Super Duty gets the full touring treatment
Ford’s Ranger Super Duty was the silver bullet needed to solve Joe Evans’ touring requirements, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t improve the package
Toyota HiLux vs Nissan Navara: Can the new Navara topple Australia’s perennial favourite?
Nissan has thrown everything at its latest dual-cab, but the HiLux’s decades-long reputation won’t be easy to overcome
Toyota HiLux BEV first drive: A quick spin in Toyota’s electric ute
The bright sparks at Toyota have created an electric HiLux, but is it any good for 4×4 users?
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid vs V6 diesel: How they compare on paper
Toyota’s new LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid delivers a spike in power, but how does it compare with the V6 diesel across the board?
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid review: A hybrid that’s actually fun to drive
Petrol power is back in a LandCruiser, and it’s a belter!
Jeep Wrangler custom builds: The go-to platform for serious tourers
A huge aftermarket scene makes the Wrangler one of the easiest 4x4s to build exactly the way you want
GWM Tank 300 PHEV review: Is this Australia’s best-value off-road hybrid?
Top-of-the-range Tank 300 PHEV delivers a competent package and a compelling argument for GWM’s hybrid product
2026 Ram 1500 Express Black Edition review: The sweet spot in the range?
Ram has revived the Express nameplate, bringing a more affordable path into its full-size pick-up range
1984 Ford Bronco pre-runner brings Baja style to Australia
Road-registered pre-runners are a rare sight on Australian tracks, making Richie Clunes’s Baja-inspired Bronco all the more impressive
Ford Ranger Super Duty XLT: Expanded line-up tested in SA outback
We take the expanded Ford Ranger Super Duty line-up to the tracks of South Australia for some off-road action
Ranger Super Duty vs Silverado 2500HD: Can a Ranger really rival a Silverado?
Ford’s Ranger Super Duty delivers genuine heavy-duty capability in a midsize package, but how does it compare with a full-size American tow rig built for the same kind of work?
Mitsubishi Triton custom builds: Popular platform for tourers and tradies
Affordable, tough and easy to modify, the Triton has become one of the most popular platforms for weekend explorers