Lada 4X4 Vision Concept
Is this modern concept even uglier than the original? We last saw them back in the 90s and with a paltry 70kW and 140Nm. The 1.7-litre petrol four-banger wasn’t renowned for, well, much in the way of performance, and a…
Unsealed 4x4
Founded in 2014, Unsealed 4X4 has grown into one of Australia’s most trusted sources for 4WD advice, off-road travel inspiration, and gear reviews. Every article is written by our team of passionate, experienced 4X4 adventurers, dedicated to helping you explore further, travel smarter, and make the most of every adventure.
Custom 4X4: Solid axle swap FJ Cruiser
FJ (Freakin’ jacked) Cruiser, This sassy FJ proves anything is possible with time and money Let’s face it, you are statistically more likely to find little nugget-like deposits under your rocking horse, than find another one of these listed for…
Overseas holiday or stay in Australia?
I’ve just returned from three weeks travelling Europe, and for someone like me who hasn’t done much long distance overseas travel, it was certainly an eye opener. Firstly, just to get from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, is a 14-hour flight.…
Charcoal vs traditional fires (for cooking)
We answer the question once and for all, what is the best way to cook while camping? I admit to being a skeptic when it came to using charcoal. I’ve been around long enough to see a lot of fads…
Barrington is definitely Tops
When everyone else was at the beach last summer, I went bush. The blistering heatwaves were almost inescapable last summer, but I found a spot that was so cool, I needed a jumper and long pants. In Gloucester, NSW, it…
Queensland Police ‘Operation Lift’ defects modern 4X4s
In a move raising the ire of the entire 4X4 community, Queensland Police with Transport and Main Roads (TMR) initiated Operation Lift earlier this month, targeting vehicles with illegal amounts of lift, including increased tyre size, raised suspension and body…
Husqvarna PW 360 Pressure Washer Reviewed
Will this washer from Husqvarna take the pressure out of washing your 4WD? Being the new guy in the office, I am beginning to get used to my role as the cleaner, the man with the privilege of cleaning the…
ISSUE 055 – The DIY Land Rover Camper that keeps us awake at night
#055 of Unsealed 4X4 is here, and it’s a big one! We dive deep into Operation Lift, and how you can keep your 4WD legal, and head bush in the new Ranger Raptor and HiLux Rugged X to see which…
2018 Mercedes X-Class off-road test
We take the X250d Power off the bitumen to see if it’s a proper 4WD Mercedes-Benz is a company with some serious 4WD heritage and clout. Unlike BMW and Audi, for example, Mercedes has been building proper off-road vehicles for…
Camper reviewed: Metalian Bowhunter
Born in the deserts of Africa, the Bowhunter is at home in the Aussie bush. Like the Kalahari Bushman that the Bowhunter is named after, it is light, agile and has a big heart. The Bowhunter is the smallest of…
Everything we wish we knew before our first trip to the Cape
GETTING THERE | Fuel, ferries and fines WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH FUEL? How we did it: Cairns → Musgrave Roadhouse: 448km – Fuelled up here (can fuel up in Laura or Lakeland if you’ll not make it ~450km) Musgrave Roadhouse →…
CUSTOM 4X4: Chopped Toyota LandCruiser 105
Is this the LandCruiser ute Toyota should have built from the factory? Ryan’s ‘KUT105’ has to be one of the best mixes of work and play that has graced our pages for a while. There’s plenty of utes on the…
Ford’s Ranger Raptor
Does the 2.0-litre engine cut the mustard? It’s quite easily one of the most talked about new vehicles coming to Australia in the past few years: The Ranger Raptor. Following on from the F-150 Raptor stateside that has built a reputation…
2019 Ford Everest: Get all of the details here
New engine, new technology and new prices for the 4X4 wagon. Since landing in 2015, Ford has managed to build slow and steady progress of Everest sales. Although Toyota manage to shift an ungodly amount of Prado 4X4s each month,…
Seven ways to get more out of your old oiler
Got a mechanical diesel that isn’t moving well? Follow these seven tips to get more muscle out of your old beast There’s a billion and three guides on how to squeeze more performance out of a common rail diesel, but…
