4×4 Reviews

Ironman 4×4’s kitted-up Toyota RAV4 tested off-road
Outfitting soft-roaders with all-road equipment might not be big business in this country, but that hasn’t stopped Ironman 4×4 from making its products for the RAV4

2023 Ford Ranger build: 14,000km update
A service and highway trip for our Ranger as the build continues

FJ45 and 80 Series hybrid is the ultimate LandCruiser
Attention to detail, hard work and a little artistic flair make this 45 a cut above the rest
2023 Toyota HiLux GR Sport review
Is the new halo HiLux Toyota’s best dual-cab ever?

The most powerful Ford Ranger in Australia
With more than five times the factory horsepower, this Ranger is much more than a show pony

2024 Toyota Tundra SR5 review: Australian first drive
Toyota is bringing its Tundra pick-up to Australia in 2024, but if you can’t wait that long the good news is you can get one now. We jump behind the wheel of a recently arrived Tundra SR5 for an exclusive first Australian drive

2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X review
Special edition Wildtrak X arrives with a strong off-road focus

2023 Ford Ranger Raptor long-term review: Here’s why we’ll miss Ford’s tough truck
It’s great in the desert, but how does the new Raptor handle the daily grind? To find out, we’ve added one to our long-term test fleet

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland review
Five-seat Overland with the Off-Road Group option hits the tracks to see how it handles on- and off-road

2023 Ford Ranger Platinum vs 2023 Volkswagen Amarok TDI 600 Aventura comparison review
Does the addition of an upmarket Ranger variant have what it takes to depose Volkswagen’s ritziest Amarok?

The top six off-road expedition vehicles
Not all 4x4s are suited to long-distance, remote-area expeditions, so the 4X4 Australia team share their six top choices

2024 Toyota Prado vs 2023 Toyota Fortuner: SPEC BATTLE!
It’s a virtual battle of the big wagon siblings, and the Toyota pairing of the Fortuner and Prado have never been closer. Let’s go to the spec sheets

A trio of top-tier touring trucks from Rambler 4×4
We drive three of Rambler’s best to crown the ultimate touring off-roader

2023 Volkswagen Amarok review: Australia’s best dual-cab?
The second-gen Amarok is bigger, more luxurious and even better to drive – but is it the new king of the dual-cab segment?

Nissan Patrol history: 60 Series, MQ, GQ and GU
An in-depth look at the Patrol’s long and proud history

The 10 greatest 4x4s of all time
Some 4x4s have made more of an impact on the world than others, but just which ones have made the biggest difference? We ask our team of 4×4 experts

2023 Ford Ranger Platinum: Quick review
Taking a look at Ford’s top of the line Ranger Platinum.

Toyota Prado Australian history and buyer’s guide: 1996-2023
How the Prado became the middleweight king, and which model to buy on the second-hand market

New 2024 Toyota Prado v Ford Everest: SPEC BATTLE!
How does Ford’s reigning Car of the Year provisionally stack up against the hugely hyped fifth-generation Toyota Prado? Let’s go to the spec sheets and find out

Busted knuckles: DIY-built Toyota HiLux LN106
Money can’t buy you everything, but long nights in the shed can get you damn close

Double Black Off Road’s wild 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
Double Black Off Road is in the business of building bad-arse Jeeps, and business is good

Rock tour: Custom GU Patrol ute
From tourer to rock crawler and back again, this well thought-out custom GU Patrol is a super-capable all-rounder.

2023 Isuzu MU-X LS-T Quick Review
The 2023 Isuzu MU-X LS-T is a compelling blend of ruggedness and comfort

2023 Toyota LandCruiser 300 review: Full range detailed
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 is a popular full-size 4WD in Australia. Learn more about the LandCruiser 300 range including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance.