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V8-powered HiLux built by Marks 4WD

We spend some time touring in the Marks 4WD V8 HiLux and come away with a huge smile on our dial

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Stunning 79 Series LandCruiser makes no compromises

The longer you look at this LC79, the better it gets

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2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 towing comparison: V8 vs inline 4

Does the new four-cylinder LC70 have the pulling power to match the mighty V8?

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2024 Toyota Tundra review: Tundra down under

Toyota claims the Tundra’s been re-engineered for Australia. We assess its progress

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Custom 80 Series proves Cruisers are still king

Like an epic tale of years gone by, Ben Madden’s 80 Series proves Cruisers are king

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2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series launch review

The revised 70 Series is here, but can the four-pot live up to the legendary nameplate?

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2024 GWM Tank 700 v Toyota LandCruiser 300 v Nissan Patrol: SPEC BATTLE!

GWM’s high-powered Tank 700 could offer a tasty alternative to Australia’s current off-road heavyweights if it comes Down Under. Let’s see how they compare…

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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport v Toyota Fortuner comparison review

Two quite similar well-worn nameplates in the large SUV class go head-to-head to see which is the better buy

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2023 Toyota HiLux EV review: Revo BEV concept driven

Officially the Revo BEV is a ‘functioning concept’ but a first steer of the fully electric Hilux suggests a production model is not far away

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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

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2023 Toyota HiLux GR Sport review

Is the new halo HiLux Toyota’s best dual-cab ever?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Busted knuckles: DIY-built Toyota HiLux LN106

Money can’t buy you everything, but long nights in the shed can get you damn close

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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.

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2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro review

As Toyota undertakes localisation and testing of the 2024 Tundra in Australia, we take the off-road-oriented TRD Pro version for a spin to see what it’s like

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2023 Ford Everest Platinum versus Toyota LandCruiser 300 Sahara

Can the challenging Everest land one on the undisputed champion, the all-conquering LandCruiser?

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2023 Dual-Cab Utes: Fuel Efficiency Comparison

After comprehensively testing the most popular utes on the market, here’s how our fuel data ranks up

Barra-powered FJ45 LandCruiser
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Custom 4×4: Barra-powered FJ45 LandCruiser

Richard Swindel-Hurst started a project to keep him occupied during lockdowns, and the result is this epic Barra-powered FrankenCruiser

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2023 Ford Ranger XLT 4-cyl v Toyota HiLux SR5: Spec to spec

Ford’s new-gen Ranger has proven a hit since launching in 2022, outselling its HiLux arch-rival in January 2023. So how do these mid-range variants compare on paper?

Custom Toyota N80 Hilux SR5
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Top-end Toyota N80 Hilux SR5

Built for reliability and touring comfort, this top-end Hilux gets the job done with a minimum of fuss