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2019 Suzuki Jimny Review
Is the new Jimny the best Suzuki 4X4 ever made? Our resident Zook nerd thinks it could be … well, nearly Words by Evan Spence, Images by Harry Temple I’m not going to hide the fact I am a Suzuki…
Issue 60: Readers’ Rigs
Rick Grainger’s Series 1 Land Rover Rick’s 4X4 is this incredible 1950 Land Rover Series 1. It may be 69 years old now but is no forgotten hero nor show pony trailer queen. In 2017 Rick took his Landy up…
ONE SIMPLE MOD TO MAKE THE RUGGED X SO MUCH BETTER
The HiLux Rugged X might be dripping with factory upgrades, but we made it way better with one simple mod Words and Images by Rob Rien Call it a disease, an affliction, a condition or whatever you want, but the…
ISUZU FAMILY TOURER – IS THIS AUSTRALIA’S TOUGHEST MU-X?
When life throws more than a fair share of challenges your way, what do you do? You bounce back, restore bikes and a build a wild MU-X … until your house burns down. Words and Images by Harry Temple Damien…
PROJECT RUSTY REVEALED
Three years in the making, we answer the question… should you buy and build an ex-mines 76 Series LandCruiser? Words by Mark Kendrick, Images by Harry Temple HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Rusty started life as a common-as-dirt white LandCruiser 76 Series, with…
Major ute comparison
Ford Ranger Raptor Vs Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme Vs Mercedes-Benz X350d Vs Toyota HiLux Rugged X Vs Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate 580 Words by Bruce Newton BACKGROUND INFO We are entering a whole new world where dual-cab utes are no…
BUYING A 2019 JIMNY IS HARDER THAN YOU THINK
Price confusion and lack of availability cause headaches for potential future Suzuki 4X4 owners The Suzuki Jimny hit our shores amidst a wave of anticipation; declarations of it being 4WD of the year, ‘a true 4WDer’s car’, inundated it. Therefore,…
Yamaha throws cash at generator customers
Looking to buy a new generator? Now’s the time to consider a Yamaha, with the brand promising a $150 preloaded Visa Gift Card with every purchase of its EF2400iS petrol-powered inverter generator. Yamaha touts this versatile unit as the lightest…
2019 Ford Everest Titanium Long-Term Review
We have three months with the Everest Titanium to find out if the bi-turbo engine, the seven-seat layout and its rough-road ability make it a must-buy for families.
Issue 59: Readers’ Rigs
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ARTICLE IN OUR FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINE JOSH’S GU PATROL UTE Josh is an avid explorer, taking his ‘04 GU ute to all the iconic destinations: Cape York via the Tele, Victorian High Country, Flinders Ranges,…
A P Platers guide to the new HiLux Rugged X
Ever wondered what a young bloke thinks of a HiLux Rugged X? Wonder no more. We threw the keys, and a serious study diversion, to Bill Callinan to find out Words by Bill Callinan, Images by Angus Callinan With only…
Custom 4X4: Last of the live axle ‘Lux
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…
Custom 4X4: LS-powered 105 Series LandCruiser & Can-Am tow-tug
How to turn a cheap petrol auto 105 into a thundering beast in two weeks Words by Mark Kendrick and Images by Wes Whitworth THE OWNER Until recently, Ray spent half of each year living in Weipa and the other…
2019 Nissan Patrol TI-L: To Arkaroola and back
Ignored by most off-roaders because it lacks a diesel engine, does the big Patrol deserve another look though? Words by Bruce Newton There are few more famous names in Australian off-roading than Nissan Patrol. The first vehicle to successfully cross…
2019 Suzuki Jimny: First Drive
Australian pricing announced … it’s cheaper than we thought! Words by Evan Spence Suzuki fans, rejoice! The 2019 Suzuki Jimny has just been launched; it’s safe to say if you’re a fan of these pocket-sized legends, you will not be…
