4×4 Reviews

2023 Ford F-150 vs 2023 Toyota Tundra comparison: Spec battle!
With the announcement that Ford and Toyota will be offering the F-150 and Tundra in right-hand drive, we compare their specs to see how they both stack up

GQ Patrol in the 4X4 Australia shed
Another addition to the 4×4 shed is the cheapest GQ Patrol found on Facebook Marketplace

2022 Lexus LX600 vs Toyota LandCruiser LC300 comparison review
Toyota’s long-awaited Landcruiser 300 has a dizygotic twin but is the Lexus LX a costly exercise in badge-engineering or an informed alternative?

Lee Kernaghan’s dual-cab LandCruiser 79 Series
There is a sweet rhythm to Lee Kernaghan’s dual-cab Cruiser, from Toyota bullbar and winch up front through to the Hayman Reese tow bar down back

2022 Dual-Cab Ute Comparison: The tow test (and those left behind)
We put the new Ford Ranger up against other popular dual-cabs to see who is the dual-cab tow king!

Once-in-a-lifetime 79 Series LandCruiser
Move over big city lights, Gen Z are more interested in bulldust and campfires

2022 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ review
Compelling price tag makes the 2022 Triton GLX+ hard to ignore

Off-road in a 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor prototype
We hit the racetrack in a Ranger Raptor prototype

2022 Isuzu MU-X LS-U review: Family-friendly off-roader
A year on from its Australian launch, how does the 2022 Isuzu MU-X go?

2023 Ford Ranger towing test: V6 v 4-cylinder
We test the towing tech and strengths of Ford’s 2023 Ranger Sport V6 and Ranger XLT I4

2023 Ford Ranger vs Toyota HiLux comparison review: Off-road & on-road
Australia’s favourite 4X4s go head-to-head

2023 Ford Ranger vs 2022 Toyota HiLux: Specs compared
The 2023 Ford Ranger is shaping up to be one of the hottest 4×4 releases of the year, so how does the current generation Toyota Hilux stack up to the new kid on the block?

330kW/850Nm supercharged Y62 Patrol
With supercharged power and next-gen electronic wizardry, this Y62 is a blown weapon hiding behind the poker face of a mildly modified 4×4

2023 Ford Ranger 4X4 review – off-road and loaded up
Ford’s next-gen Ranger 4×4 ute is on sale now. We got behind the wheel at the vehicle’s local launch

Is this the best D-MAX in Australia?
Does this comprehensive front-to-back build of the Isuzu pick-up make it the best touring D-MAX in the country?

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited review
We take Jeep’s 2022 seven-seat Grand Cherokee L for a spin and ask ourselves, is it really any better than the previous model?

2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon review
Jeep’s Wrangler Rubicon is a big, chunky, Tonka tough truck with unruly road manners. Is it liveable in the city and will you even care?

2022 Ford Everest review: Prototype drive
We scored a sneaky spin in the V6 diesel-powered Everest Platinum, in the lead up to its launch

Shop Truck: 79 Series Cruiser by Pinnacle 4×4
Pinnacle 4×4’s lofty LandCruiser is a sight to behold

Tough Dog comparison: 300 Series vs 200 Series
The team at Tough Dog 4WD Suspension hand us the keys to their 200 and 300 Series LandCruisers, to see how they compare off-road

New project car: Isuzu MU-X LS-M
Isuzu’s seven-seat 4×4 wagon joins our fleet in base-model LS-M trim

Military-spec 1952 Austin Champ
A war machine created to take on the original Jeep and serve in the British Army, this trooper was hidden for years under deep, deep cover

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Comfort
SPONSORED: In this final instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd enjoy the comfort of the popular BT-50 ute.

2022 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior: Sand driving
Cars are becoming less engaging to drive, so it’s refreshing to have a manual Warrior to keep us interested