4×4 Reviews

Living with the Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster: Long-term review
Over the next few months we’ll be testing the Grenadier, putting its mods and accessories through their paces
Jeep Gladiator Rubicon built to tackle any adventure
Gladiator transformed into a highly capable tourer with serious off-road weaponry

Showcase build: Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster by Trig Point
When a growing family meant that Murray Brooks needed a second row of seats in his 4×4, he took a chance with the Quartermaster

Budget battle: KGM Musso Ultimate vs MG U9 Explore Pro
These well-equipped utes might not be at the top of every buyer’s shopping list, but for around $60K, they’re well worth a look

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

2026 Nissan Navara PRO-4X off-road review
The top-of-the-Range Navara stands out with bold styling and solid engineering. Let’s see how it stacks up off-road

GWM Tank 300: Budget 4×4 built to punch above its weight
This GWM Tank is built with clever planning and is ready for alpine adventures
Sensible is boring: Ford Ranger Raptor vs Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
Forget sensible. The Ranger Raptor and Gladiator Rubicon take wildly different paths to the same end, and neither cares much for the traditional ute brief. Brought to you by Club 4×4 Insurance.

Living with the Toyota Prado GX: Long-term review
Is the GX the smartest Prado? We’ll spend a couple of months finding out

Living with the KGM Musso Ultimate: Long-term review
We’re spending a few months with the Musso Ultimate XL V, getting to know why it consistently outperforms expectations

2026 MGU9 review: Serious value, but does it stack up off-road?
MG is back with a big, feature-packed ute promising serious value, but can it deliver off-road?

2026 Nissan Navara review: Can it claw back ground on the competition?
Nissan’s D27 Navara brings Premcar-tuned suspension and revised tech. We’ve driven it on- and off-road to see how it stacks up in an increasingly competitive ute segment

Sold! Our 79 Series LandCruiser build from go to whoa
What began as a brand-new LC79 became one of our most capable touring builds and, with the project complete, it now has a new owner

The 10 best custom 4×4 builds of 2025
We saw plenty of killer 4×4 builds in 2025, and these are our 10 favourites

New 2.2L D-MAX X-Rider vs GWM Cannon XSR: Is budget really better?
Chinese challenger takes on an established player in a head-to-head battle brought to you by Club 4×4 Insurance

Y62 Patrol transformed into the ultimate off-roader
Taking Nissan’s Y62 Patrol to the next level

Living with the Kia Tasman X-Pro: Long-term review
After a few months on the road, can the 2025 Kia Tasman X‑Pro handle real-world touring?

Is this GrenX-built INEOS Quartermaster a match for the 79 Series?
Ineos is taking no prisoners in its battle for the LC79’s mantle – and this built-up Quartermaster is its latest weapon

Stuart’s Ford Ranger XLT
Stuart chose the Ford Ranger XLT for its mix of family safety, work capability and weekend adventure freedom.

Connor McNally’s 2016 Ford Ranger
Always on the move, Connor McNally needed a dependable ute – and his Ford Ranger delivers power, value and real-world capability.

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.

The 105 Series LandCruiser that ignited Off Track Concepts
The original build that set the benchmark for Off Track Concepts

2026 Denza B5 and B8 review: Premium Chinese 4x4s under $100K
The B5 and B8 4×4 wagons add low cost, premium options to the luxury off-road market

2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty tested off-road with almost a tonne in the tray
We load up a Ford Ranger Super Duty with a tonne on the back and hit the trails to see how it hauls off-road