Cape York in 1981 – Part Two
Last issue Vic Widman had reached the Jardine River in his convoy of two Subarus and one Daihatsu in his epic 1981 trip to the top of Australia. With no vehicle ferry operating, he had no choice other than to…
Unsealed 4x4
Unsealed 4X4 delivers honest 4WD advice, gear reviews, and travel guides crafted from real Australian adventures. Since 2014, we've tested the gear, driven the tracks, and learned what works - so you can hit the tracks safely.
A week in stunning Salvator Rosa – Queensland
There’s way more to Carnarvon National Park than just the gorge. What do a 17th-century Baroque painter and a New South Wales Surveyor-General have in common? They both loved the dramatic landscapes that this section of the Carnarvon National Park…
This is the most Australian 4WD since the OKA
The untold story of the mongrel army 4X4 with an Australian soul. Amongst the olive-drab ocean of ex-military gear that’s going under the hammer on Grays Online every few weeks, there is a huge selection of 4X4 and 6X6…
Custom Man Camper Truck
This Swiss have taken touring around Australia to another level with their luxury apartment on wheels. When most of us think about doing the big lap, we think about loading up the wagon or ute with a bunch of…
Why most modern ute tow ratings are bulls#!t.
The inherent lie behind braked towing capacities. We’re all being a little bit hoodwinked at the moment; led astray by 4WD manufacturers. It’s to do with the relevant tow ratings of vehicles, especially utes. It seems like all manufacturers…
You saw it here first
The aftermarket 4X4 accessory industry is going gangbusters. As such, in this digital age, it is important for off-road media outlets, such as this ‘ere publication, to get information out there as quickly as possible. It is good for our…
First Look: Adventurer Series Lights
Opposite Lock, one of Australia’s largest and most experienced 4X4 specialists, has just launched a new range of driving lights: The Adventurer Series. The lights have been developed in conjunction with Roadvision – one of Australia’s top lighting experts, supplying…
Amarok range gets 2017 updates
After Volkswagen shook up the dual-cab ute segment with the most powerful and torquiest V6 diesel, the rest of range has been updated with some of the other improvements that were introduced. The front look has been tweaked up slightly…
Ford Release ‘black-bling’ FX4 Ranger, cross-fit enthusiasts rejoice
Stealing a moniker from their American brethren, Ford has released a limited-edition Ranger FX4. It’s based on the XLT model Ranger, but gets an aesthetic package of black-pack bling for those who want to look ‘fully sick’. CLICK HERE TO…
Mercedes make awesome G650 Landaulet and ruin it with stupid rear bumper.
As a part of bidding farewell to the legendary and enduring G-Wagen, Mercedes-Benz has released a fairly bonkers G650 Landaulet. Landaulet means half-convertible, when you’re keen for the wind in your hair, but you’re just not 100% sold. Let’s look…
2017 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X First drive
Isuzu have officially released the new 2017 D-Max ute and MU-X wagon, and our previous story that exclusively leaked the details have proven true: They have stuck with the 3.0 litre turbo-diesel donk, which makes the same power (130kW, but…
ISSUE 034 – FORD RELEASE ‘BLACK-BLING’ FX4 RANGER
This month we call bulls#!t on dual-cab tow-ratings, take a look at a gorgeous from the front heinous from the back six-figure Merc, show you how high-lift jacks are the best and worst accessory you can ever own… and oh…
Unsealed 4X4 Readers’ Rigs
Caleb’s Amarok Over the Christmas break we received an email from Caleb about his 2015 Amarok Core Edition. He went for the 8-speed auto instead of the manual, and although it doesn’t have low-range he says it has managed to…
Editor’s Column: Looking Forward
To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin: Failing to plan is planning to fail. Over the holidays and the recent Australia Day long weekend, all of our brains have been dreaming big. After several campfire meetings (where all the best ideas come out)…
How to: Build the perfect campfire
For thousands of years, man and fire have had a primal connection. Fire has given us warmth in the cold and provides an enchanting glow of light in the darkness. Campfires have been known to generate some legendary stories and…
