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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

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Jeep Gladiator Rubicon built to tackle any adventure

Gladiator transformed into a highly capable tourer with serious off-road weaponry

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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.

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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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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Y62 Patrol transformed into the ultimate off-roader

Taking Nissan’s Y62 Patrol to the next level

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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?

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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

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Stuart’s Ford Ranger XLT

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

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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.

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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 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

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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