4×4 Reviews

Read & watch: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L review – Australian first drive
Seven-slot flagship goes long for the catch

First drive: 2023 Ford Ranger V6 prototype
Our first drive of Ford’s new V6 diesel Ranger suggests the new model is going to be a ripper!

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Towing
SPONSORED: In this second instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd find out how the popular BT-50 ute fares with towing.

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Off-roading
SPONSORED: In partnership with Mazda, we’re spending 50 days with the new-generation BT-50 ute. In this first instalment, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd explore the BT-50’s off-roading capabilities.

2022 Isuzu MU-X LS-T 4×4 review
Isuzu’s family-oriented MU-X scores only minor changes for 2022, retaining its adventure-ready credibility as a solid all-rounder

Land Rover Perentie in the shed
Temptation to own a military-spec 1988 Perentie was too great to resist

2022 Lexus LX review: First Australian drive
Is a LandCruiser not fancy enough? Lexus has the remedy

2006 Defender built for off-grid travel
When your main passion is fishing and remote camping, you’re going to need a seriously modified 4WD

Off-road in Toyota’s 70th Anniversary edition LandCruiser
While the 76 Series is certainly feeling its age, can this limited edition 70th Anniversary Cruiser breathe new life into the longstanding platform?

2022 Isuzu D-Max review: LS-U Crew Cab Chassis
Relative luxury up front, workhorse at the back makes the 2022 Isuzu D-Max LS-U Cab Chassis a solid choice when clearing up a flood-damaged neighbourhood

Building a 2022 Navara PRO-4X Warrior
Rather than just pick it up from Nissan, we helped build our new long-term test vehicle

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series: This is one of the first modified examples
One of the first accessorised 300 Series LandCruisers we’ve seen – built with quality gear from the Australian 4×4 aftermarket industry

2015 Toyota Hilux long-term review
Following the journey of Ron Moon’s dirty old Hilux

2022 4X4 Of The Year: Winners
Following a week of exhaustive tests, our two winners are crowned

2022 4×4 Of The Year: Route
Follow our route through sandy deserts, outback tracks, big rivers and rocky mountains

2022 4×4 Of The Year: Testing conditions
The 4X4OTY contenders were subjected to some seriously tough on- and off-road driving conditions over the test week

2022 4×4 Of The Year: Final Six
After the first cull, our six finalists in 4x4OTY are revealed

2022 4X4 Of The Year: Introduction
A tsunami of off-road wagons and pick-ups fronted up for 4X4 Australia’s 4X4 Of The Year in 2022

2022 Mazda BT-50 XS review
Underpowered for the rough stuff? We test Mazda’s new entry-level BT-50 XS 4×4 to find out

Shop truck: Rambler Vehicles’ 200 Series LandCruiser
Aussie built and Aussie designed, this LC200 is made for the outback

Final build: 4X4 Australia’s D-MAX
We transformed our stock-as-a-rock 2020 Isuzu D-MAX into a dirt road-ready touring weapon. Here’s what we learned along the way

Seriously Suzi’s JB74 Jimny
Suzuki Jimnys are no joke, and that’s why Seriously Suzi is the place to go to set up your new Jimny. We drove its latest JB74 in the Vic High Country

The Sandy 60: Resto-modded LandCruiser 60 Series
Michael Ellem from Offroad Images might own this stunningly restored 60 Series, but he assures us it’s not just his 4×4 – it belongs to the people

Ranger Wildtrak built for the beach
Purpose-built for endless summer days, this Ranger is ready for any adventure