4×4 Reviews
4×4 Of The Year 2016: The Criteria
As always, vehicles were not judged against each other, but against the established 4X4OTY criteria. This is what allows us to test utes alongside wagons, and luxury 4x4s against affordable family rides.
4×4 Of The Year 2016: The Testing Track
The 4X4OTY test route must challenge each vehicle’s individual capabilities. To do this we took on some of the best tracks in the Victorian High Country.
4×4 of the Year 2016: Meet the Judges
With more than 245 years of four-wheel driving experience between them, our judges rate as some of the most experienced in Australia.
Custom 4×4: Unidan Unimog
Cut-and-shut cabin, raised roof, custom bar work and go-fast engine mods; this Mog stands taller than most.
Custom 4×4: 6×6 Hellhog Jeep Wrangler
Why did Wild Boar Off-Road make a 6×6 Wrangler with a supercharged V8 producing 562kW? Stupid question.
Top 4×4 customs 2015
As the New Year approaches, the 4X4 Australia crew looks back at some of its favourite four-wheel drive customs for 2015.
Toyota Fortuner Crusade review
The Fortuner is an affordable diesel with honest and effective off-road ability. But does it raise the bar?
Custom 4×4: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
When you’re called ‘Speedie’, a V6 Jeep Wrangler doesn’t live up to your name. A supercharger and other mods soon fix that.
Ford Everest Ambiente review
The Everest is based on the chassis of the Ranger, but it’s priced higher than most other ute-based SUVs. There’s a reason for that.
2015 Toyota Hilux vs Ranger vs Colorado vs D-Max vs BT-50 vs Triton vs Navara vs Amarok comparison
Toyota’s eighth-generation Hilux is here and it means business. But how does it compare with its rivals? We test it alongside the seven top-selling dual-cab utes.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport review
Mitsubishi has introduced its ‘most off-road capable SUV ever’: the 2016 Pajero Sport 4×4 SUV
Ford Everest Trend vs Toyota Prado GX review
Ford’s new Everest takes the family fight to Toyota’s Prado. We strap on the cammos and head bush…
Amaroks to The Cape
Can a convoy of standard Amaroks get to The Tip unscathed?
Custom 4×4: Toyota 80 Series Land Cruiser Dual Cab
Queenslander Darren Vassie took an 80 Series Land Cruiser and built his vision of the ultimate family tourer
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: less challenging, more sporty
Mitsubishi’s newest off-road wagon will challenge the likes of the Toyota Fortuner and Isuzu MU-X when it hits the Australian market in December.
2015 Jeep Renegade soft-roader review
Jeep has served up another city soft-roader, with a Trailhawk ‘off-road’ version available for the self-delusional, Wheels Magazine reports.
Toyota Fortuner review
Toyota’s new Hilux-based Fortuner is a tough and capable seven-seat 4×4 wagon that’s cheaper than the Prado.
Custom 4×4: Toyota 79 Series Land Cruiser
With its wicked-up V8 turbodiesel and slick-shifting six-speed auto, this VDJ79 mixes please with ease.
Isuzu Ute IM Accessories
Isuzu Utes aren’t the fanciest things on the road. But even with a truck-load of modifications, they’re still cheaper than most high-end utes.
The Razor’s Edge: Polaris RZR 1000 Championship
4X4 AU recently got the chance to compete in the ballsy new RZR Championship. Have a look at what we were up against.
2016 Toyota Hilux off-road review
Road-test editor Fraser Stronach has had a closer look at the all-new Hilux. His verdict: it’s a ripper.
2016 Toyota Hilux: First Drive
Toyota launched its all-new Hilux in Australia this week. Toby Hagon has been out driving it. See what his first impressions are…
Custom 4×4: Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label
Four-wheel drive perfection might not exist. But sometimes hunting for it can lead to something special.
Infiniti QX80 review
With strong off-road credentials and a competitive price, can the uniquely-styled Nissan QX80 carve a niche in the petrol 4×4 market?