4X4 News
Ram adds entry-level Express Black Edition to 1500 range
Ram’s new MY26 1500 Express Black Edition brings the Hurricane inline-six to a lower price point, landing in Australian showrooms from June 2026
Mitsubishi locks in pricing for Triton Raider
Pricing confirmed for Mitsubishi’s new range-topping Triton Raider, arriving in Australian dealerships from June 2026
New patent reveals likely successor to the Lada Niva
Design filings published in Russia show a compact SUV that may preview a replacement for the Lada Niva
Key specs confirmed for Australia-bound Freelander 8
Chinese filings reveal full specs for the Chery-JLR Freelander 8, a large six-seat SUV targeting Australia in 2027
Updated Suzuki Jimny spied testing in snow
Camouflaged Jimny prototypes have been spotted testing overseas, hinting at an update for the compact 4×4
VFACTS: Ranger still on top, as EV surge grows and diesel, petrol sales fall
Ranger again outsells HiLux, as EV demand climbs sharply and petrol and diesel sales continue to decline
300 Series Hybrid: Most powerful LandCruiser ever priced from $156K
Toyota has priced its hybrid LandCruiser 300 Series ahead of a mid-year launch
JAC Hunter PHEV to land under $50K with 3.5-tonne tow rating
Sub-$50K hybrid ute to seriously undercut both the Shark and Ranger PHEV
Final names shortlisted from public submissions for Chery’s hybrid diesel ute
Chery has confirmed nine finalist names for its upcoming plug-in hybrid diesel ute, with Australians now set to choose the winner ahead of its local launch
JAC T9 gets $4000 EOFY fuel voucher deal in Australia
JAC is offering a $4000 fuel voucher on T9 diesel utes as EOFY incentives ramp up across the market
Chery’s iCaur V27 locked in for Australia, as electrified brand set to land in 2027
Chery’s rugged new iCaur sub-brand will launch in Australia in 2027, led by the range-extended V27 large SUV
Chery-Land Rover partnership debuts Freelander 8 in China
The Freelander 8 has been revealed in production-intent form, previewing the brand’s new-gen premium SUV direction
GWM confirms V8 power for upcoming Tank 700
GWM has locked in a V8 for the Tank 700, signalling a more traditional, high-output direction for its flagship 4×4 aimed at global markets
Nissan revives Terrano as PHEV 4×4 concept; production version set to be unveiled within 12 months
Nissan’s revived Terrano PHEV is aimed at buyers who still need real range and flexibility beyond the city
Limited-run Ford Everest Wildtrak 4×4 returns to Australia
Ford Australia is bringing back the Everest Wildtrak, priced from $79,990 and limited to just 1000 units
Australian qualifications for the Defender Trophy begin in June
The Defender Trophy heads to Australia this June, with qualification events set to determine who will represent the country in the global final
Heavy-handed AI seatbelt fines overturned in WA amid wave of appeals
WA drivers are successfully overturning a large number of AI-issued seatbelt fines, raising questions about accuracy of automated enforcement
Every new 4×4 ute coming to Australia in 2026 and beyond
A look at new and updated 4×4 utes coming to Australia from 2026 onwards
2026 Mitsubishi Triton Raider revealed as locally tuned top-spec ute
Mitsubishi reveals top-of-the-range Triton Raider with styling and suspension upgrades.
Bronco killer? Hyundai unleashes wild Boulder off-road concept
Hyundai takes a bold leap, revealing its new Boulder concept at New York Auto Show
Mitsubishi Triton revised for 2026 with upgraded suspension and new tech
Updated suspension and new tech headline Mitsubishi’s 2026 Triton range, due in Australia from May
JAC T9 Tradepro Cab-Chassis launches in Australia with lucrative price tag
New work ute from JAC lands with a budget-friendly price
Toyota HiLux BEV on sale in May, priced from $74,990
Toyota’s first electric HiLux arrives just as diesel prices bite, offering a zero-emissions alternative
Toyota HiLux recalled due to wiring fault
More than 13,000 HiLuxes in Australia are affected after bull bar wiring may disable power steering