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Prado GX vs Altitude: Is the flagship worth the extra money?

Is the Prado Altitude worth the premium, or does the GX make more sense as a smarter base for building a proper 4×4?

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V8 to the limit: A hardcore 79 Series on 37s

This LandCruiser rides tall, but every inch is fully legal, thanks to an approved lift and tyre package engineered for compliance

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Toyota HiLux custom builds: Modified 4×4 setups and touring rigs

From extreme off-road rock crawlers to capable touring rigs, these HiLux builds showcase the full range of modifications and how they’re used in real-world conditions

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From factory to touring weapon: This Prado 250 Series is a serious build

Clever design and manufacturing takes this Prado 250 to the height of touring functionality and ability

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Living with the Toyota Prado GX: Long-term review

Is the GX the smartest Prado? We’ll spend a couple of months finding out

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Toyota HiLux SR5 vs Ford Ranger Sport: Battle of the best-sellers

The ninth-gen HiLux takes on the Ranger to see which midsize ute comes out on top. Brought to you by Club 4×4 Insurance.

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The 105 Series LandCruiser that ignited Off Track Concepts

The original build that set the benchmark for Off Track Concepts

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2026 Toyota HiLux SR5: 3500km on-road review

Off-road ability is only part of the HiLux story. We loaded up an SR5 and hit the highway for a 3500km road trip to see how Toyota’s dual-cab performs during the other 50 weeks of the year

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Toyota Prado GX vs Ford Everest Trend: Base model off-road comparison

Two popular entry-level 4×4 wagons, tested for real-world off-road touring. Brought to you by Club 4×4 Insurance.

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This Tundra by Rugged USA Imports is built for Aussie touring

Rugged USA Imports turns Toyota’s Tundra into a thoughtfully built tourer, showcasing premium US suspension, lighting and hardware now readily available off the shelf in Australia

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2026 Toyota HiLux Review: Australian launch drive

Tough, simple and capable – the 2026 HiLux sticks to what works

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2025 4×4 Ute of the Year contender: Toyota HiLux SR5+

The HiLux proves its enduring appeal with strong all-round performance

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2026 Toyota HiLux: Our first drive impressions

Is the new HiLux an improvement over its hugely successful predecessor? We sample it to find out!

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EvaKool’s Prado fuses retro styling with serious off-road ability

This Prado showcases top-tier products and innovative 4×4 engineering

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How the new Toyota LandCruiser FJ stacks up against the Prado and 300 Series

Toyota has released key specs for its upcoming FJ, and we’ve compared it with its larger Prado and 300 Series siblings

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Spec battle: Ram 1500 Rebel vs Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 vs Ford F-150 vs Toyota Tundra

A side-by-side spec showdown including towing, payload, off-road geometry and more!

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Pre-production drive: 2026 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid

The Performance Hybrid is set to go on sale in 2026. We took a pre-production version for a quick drive

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Tour-ready Hilux: Lifted, turbocharged, and street legal

This Hilux pairs a four-inch lift and upgraded turbo with a modular Alu-Cab setup for comfortable off-road touring

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Video: Jimny challenges 79 Series in David vs Goliath showdown

See how a Jimny tackles the trails alongside a 79 Series, in this ultimate off-road showdown

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Classic LandCruiser 80 Series transformed into a V8-powered farm truck

Few Toyota 4x4s tick work-and-play boxes like this one-off VDJ-powered 80 Series trayback

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Isuzu D-MAX Blade vs Toyota HiLux GR Sport: Which flagship ute tows and tours better?

D-MAX Blade takes on HiLux GR Sport in a showdown to see which ute is best for towing and touring

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The 10 greatest 4x4s of all time

From rugged pioneers to off-road legends, these 10 4x4s rewrote the rulebook – and still command respect today

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Preparing our Toyota LandCruiser TroopCarrier for another epic outback expedition

Our long-term Troopy gets a few smart upgrades ahead of another off-road adventure through Central Australia and the Gulf

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Toyota LandCruiser 60 Series restored with D-MAX diesel power

Raised from the dead, this 60 Series now runs an Isuzu heart