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This old school HiLux was the perfect base to conquer the Cape – we find out why Words and Images by Harry Temple THE OWNER This Lux isn’t up for sale and I doubt it ever will be. When you…
We helped some stuck locals, and put the Rugged X recovery points to the test I’ve said it many times before, the best accessory you can have on any 4WD is a shovel. This is followed very closely by strong…

Does it have what it takes to grab top spot? The Mitsubishi Triton has long been the affordable step sister to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. It is the third best-selling ute in the country, which is a huge…

JAKE’S HILUX After a fender-bender to start off the year, followed by the battle to keep his pride and joy, Jake emerged with a new front end and a new enthusiasm for the three-year build. The old farm ‘Lux was…

Two of the most capable dual-cab utes in Australia – which one is the best off-road though? Traction control While both have an effective off-road traction control system, the HiLux has one that is much more proficient and smooth. Despite…

When people think of dual-cab utes its normally lethargic diesels that have small capacity engines with four cylinders. However, this is changing with both Volkswagen and Mercedes challenging that notion. Volkswagen gave us the V6 which was a shot of…

This HiLux is bringing solid axle swaps back, but it took a nasty accident for it to happen Words and images by Harry Temple Thankfully, not many of us have been through the heartache of losing a rig. It’s something…

Does a 2.0L Bi-Turbo motor make sense in the Ford Ranger? Words by Evan Spence With nearly 30 models in the MY2019 Ford Ranger line-up, you have to admit Ford have worked hard to provide as many options as possible…

Is the new 2019 Ford Ranger good enough to top the sales chart again? With nearly 30 models in the 2019 Ford Ranger line-up, you have to admit Ford have worked hard to provide as many options as possible for…
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…

In a sea of low-capacity, highly strung diesel utes will all manner of emissions controls hanging off them, the Ram 1500 turns up to the ute scene like it’s rocking up to a 1st birthday party with a beer bong…
Watch a Ford Ranger Raptor go down the production line The Ranger Raptor is coming soon to Australia, and we’re expecting to be behind the wheel by the time the next issue comes out. In a bid to keep those…
In the wake of our recent six-vehicle comparison test in outback South Australia during which the HiLux Rugged X test vehicle dropped into limp home mode four times, Toyota Australia has admitted a design flaw with the air inlet system…

I don’t think there is another new vehicle segment that is as fast-moving and competitive as the 4X4 ute scene. There’s plenty of money to be made, but you’ve got to pump a lot of cash into developing a constantly…

The new engine slotting in under the bonnet of Ford’s new 4WD products has caused a stir. No doubt, many don’t like the cubes available. Ford doesn’t buy it, and they reckon this new engine is right up at the…