Unsealed 4x4

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.

Touring Level: 200!

Come for a ride in one of the most well-travelled Cruisers in the country…   CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE   If you haven’t heard of Jamie Benaud before, chances are you’re probably still familiar…

Chillin’ on the Paroo at Currawinya

Magnificent tree-lined waterholes with yellow belly below and birds above.   CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE   Whilst not recognised as an official unit of measure, ‘Back of Bourke’ has long been the unofficial unit…

Adventure Cinema

Camping Hacks, dirt bikes VS 4WDs, and V8 powered Duramax Nissan Patrols pulling huge loads. This issue of Adventure Cinema is guaranteed to make your day, or we will give you your money back!   CLICK HERE TO READ THIS…

Aussie-delivered Powerhouse

The RAM is twice the price of a HiLux, is it twice as good? There are a few things that you notice when you first get behind the wheel of a RAM. The first is, unsurprisingly, that it’s big. It’s…

Twenty-five Grand in the Hand

Five top-spec used luxury 4X4s that cost less than an Indian-made ute? Tell me more! With interest rates and new vehicle financing sitting at previously unheard of lows, there is little wonder why so many people are opting for the…

New vehicle news: MA-classified 4X4

List Thins Out There has been a furore in the 4X4 community over MA-classified 4WDs lately; owners didn’t originally know that their vehicle didn’t come with ‘off-road’ MC classification… therefore having more restrictive modification limits and potentially big insurance implications.…

Staff Corner – Evolving tourer

Since joining the team, Scott’s GU has undergone a number of significant changes after we first featured it back in Issue 16. We last had a look at Scotty’s big GU back in Issue 16 of Unsealed 4X4. Since then…

New vehicle news: Triton Updates

Keen on a Mitsubishi Triton? You’re best-off waiting on up-spec’d MY17 models, or bargaining hard on leftover 2016 stock. GLS and Exceed models get a new 7-in touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a leather…

Diesel is Dying

Received wisdom is the knowledge passed down from generation to generation, often repeated but not always understood. To query these rock-solid foundations of knowledge is to invite scorn and disbelief.   CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE…

New vehicle news: Pajero Sport and Challenger Recall

Mitsubishi’s Triton-based Pajero Sport and preceding Challenger wagons have been recalled, due to a potential rust issue popping up on tailgates. “Insufficient anti-corrosion coating was applied to the end cap on the outer tube of the tailgate gas springs…” which…

Reviewed: Jurgens TuffTrax

Jurgens challenged us to try and break their new off-road camper. Challenge accepted!   A lot of trailer manufacturers these days market their campers and vans as ‘off-road’ capable. The problem is – what do they classify as ‘off-road’? Some…

Staff corner: Tucker box

The compact kitchen that’s anything but… When I looking for a 4X4, unfortunately my pocketbook didn’t cater for a massive vehicle and I am very happy with my little Jeep Cherokee Sport. It manages to go where all the bigger…

4WD Mega Muster 2017

Unsealed 4X4 is proud to be supporting the 4WD Mega Muster in 2017. The event will be taking place on 22-23 April 2017 and the 1St Kilmore Scout Group will be attempting to break the world record for the largest…