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2023 Ineos Grenadier review

We head to the Scottish Highlands for a first drive of the Ineos Grenadier – the new 4×4 aiming to replace the discontinued original Defender.

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2021 Ford F-350 Lariat Tremor custom build

With a 4.5-tonne caravan to lug around during semi-retirement, there was only one vehicle of choice for Dave Isaacs, the owner of this decked-out F-350

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2023 GWM Tank 300 hybrid review: Australian preview drive

GWM’s Tank 300 hybrid hits the market as Australia’s first hybrid off-roader – but is this value-packed Jeep rival any good?

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Toyota LandCruiser 2023 review: 300 Series GR Sport

Does a luxury four-wheel-drive really need this much off-road capability? Or should that be, does a capable four-wheel drive need this much luxury?

Isuzu MU-X final build
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Final build: MU-X transformed into touring beast

4X4 Australia transforms a base-model Isuzu MU-X from stock to a competent touring 4×4

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Nissan Patrol Ti-L review 2023: Beach patrol

With a howling petrol V8, all-independent suspension and proper four-wheel drive, how does Nissan’s top-of-the-line Patrol cope with driving on sand?

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2023 Ford Ranger XLT review

The XLT was our favourite variant in the previous Ford Ranger line-up. Does the same hold true for the latest generation of the popular ute?

2023 Ford Ranger Raptor 4x4 review
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2023 Ford Ranger Raptor: 4×4 review

Has petrol power relegated the new Ranger Raptor to the world of cashed-up tradies? We hit the dirt to find out

2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS Deluxe
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Living with the 2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS Deluxe

How does the Pajero Sport hold up against tiny tyrants and tired parents?

4×4 Comparisons

2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak vs Toyota HiLux Rogue comparison review

Does an unsealed trail challenge hand another victory to the new Ranger or does the updated, upgraded HiLux Rogue have the chops to come out on top?

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2023 Isuzu D-Max review: Australian first drive

Isuzu Ute Australia freshens up its D-Max range for 2023, with subtle visual tweaks, some added tech, and a no-charge upgrade for anyone who’s ordered a ’22 model.

2022 Bronco
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2023 Ford Bronco Black Diamond review

We still can’t buy a 2022 Bronco in Australia, so we headed to the USA to see what we’re missing out on

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2023 Isuzu MU-X review: Australian First drive

Isuzu’s MU-X seven-seater gets a spruce up for 2023, off the back of customer feedback, but pricing remains the same

4×4 Comparisons

2023 GWM Tank 300 vs 2022 Jeep Wrangler: Spec battle

Some say the new GWM Tank 300 looks like the Jeep Wrangler, but how do they compare spec-for-spec?

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2023 Isuzu D-Max review: First drive of updated ute

We head to Double Island Point and the hills around Noosa to experience the recently freshened up 2023 Isuzu D-Max

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Best Dual-Cab Utes 2023: The Daily Living Test

Dual-cab utes have charged in as a firm favourite for family hauling and daily duties. It’s time to see which are best suited to the role.

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2023 Isuzu MU-X review: First drive in the updated 4×4 wagon

Here’s everything we know about the 2023 Isuzu MU-X, including drive-away pricing.

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Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior: Long-term review

A manual Navara PRO-4X Warrior joins our fleet

6x6 Y62 Patrol
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Six-wheel Y62 Patrol by On Track 4×4

On Track 4×4’s latest Y62 Patrol will be a world-first when it’s completed. We couldn’t wait for that, so we hit the tracks soon after its show debut

2023 Ford Everest Sport
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2023 Ford Everest Sport: 4×4 review

Ford adds new Sport variant to the next-gen Everest fleet as the number two model behind the Platinum flagship

2022 Toyota Hilux Rogue
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2023 Toyota HiLux Rogue: 4×4 review

If flaunting a wider and taller stance doesn’t win you over, how about the Rogue’s new suspension package coming at no extra cost

Ford Everest Platinum vs Toyota Prado Kakadu
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2023 Ford Everest Platinum versus 2022 Toyota Prado Kakadu

Is the new Everest the vehicle that can genuinely challenge the dominance of the Prado? We line them up in top specification to find out

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Living with a 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Ev paid top dollar for a used 2013 FJ Cruiser – has he just made a huge mistake? Follow his journey

LandCruiser 60 gets LC80 and V8 upgrade
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60 Series gets an LC80 and V8 upgrade

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