4×4 Reviews

Custom Toyota LC79 ‘Thug Truck’ review
Comfortable, capable and with looks to kill. This might be the meanest LC79 on the tracks.

1985 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ73 Part 3: 4×4 Shed
The front and rear ends of Matt’s Cruiser cop a refresh with new parts from Terrain Tamer.

Readers’ 4x4s: FJ40, FJ Cruiser, PX Ranger plus more!
Eight reader-submitted rides to get excited about.

2018 Jeep Wrangler JL first Australian drive
The all-new Jeep JL Wrangler touches down on Australia’s outback soil.

4×4 Shed: 2003 Land Rover Discovery TD5 part 3
Loads of kilometres and a few mods keep the Disco grooving.

Holden 1 Tonner build: part 1
My perfect 4X4 is an Itzabitza

4×4 Shed: 2017 Nissan Patrol Ti-L part 1
Top-of-the-line Y62 Patrol signs on for duty.

2019 Ford Ranger Raptor Development Program
Behind the scenes at Ford’s Ranger Raptor Development Program

2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk first drive review
We head to some tracks just out of Hobart to see if the ‘Trail-rated’ Compass Trailhawk is bush-capable.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

4×4 of The Year 2018: The Route
This year’s route took in the challenging tracks of dirt, rocks and dust in outback NSW.

4×4 of The Year 2018
Six very different vehicles make up the short list for the 2018 4×4 Of the Year … but there can only be one winner.

2018 4X4 Of The Year winner revealed
Six contenders made the shortlist, but only one was crowned king

4X4OTY to be announced at the 2018 Australian Motoring Awards
Who will win the coveted 4X4OTY gong at tonight’s AMA awards?

2018 Ford F-150 Raptor Review
A Ranger Raptor is coming to Australia! We can only hope it is half as much fun as the F-150 that spawned it.