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2019 SUZUKI JIMNY – FIRST DRIVE AND PRICING ANNOUNCED
Australian pricing released… it’s cheaper than we thought! 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 disappointed with the new Suzuki…
Issue 58: Readers’ Rigs
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ARTICLE IN OUR FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINE THOMAS’ ZOOK 200kW. 30Nm. Zook. Got your attention now? Thomas has had the SJ70 Sierra for seven years now and it has undergone quite the transformation. The old 1.3-litre…
Long-term HiLux Rugged X update: All you need is recovery points
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…
RFW Overlander: The ultimate expedition vehicle?
This fully restored off-grid overlander proves anyone can follow their passions – wheelchair and all Words and Images by Harry Temple THE OWNER Picture this. You’re 20 years old and living life, pursuing your thirst for modifying, restoring and converting…
Custom Dual-Cab GU Patrol: Six years … six builds … one house deposit later … no regrets
Unless you’ve been hiding in a dark corner of the internet for the last 12 months, this Patrol has probably popped up on your feed a few times. Here’s your chance to find out more! Words and Images by Harry…
Lexus 450d First Drive
Yes, it has a diesel motor – but does this luxury 4WD make any sense in Australia? Words and Images by Evan Spence I’m probably not the right person to be doing this review – my 2005 SR HiLux is…
Gladiators, are you ready?
Is the 2020 Jeep Gladiator the Defender replacement we need? Jeep has returned to the dual-cab market in a large way, in what is good news if you ever wanted a 4X4 that looks like a Wrangler backed into a…
2019 Mitsubishi Triton reveals striking new look
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…
2018 HAVAL H9 ULTRA VS THE OUTBACK
10 days in the outback driving China’s petrol-powered Toyota Prado rival, the Haval H9 … will it survive? Words by Bruce Newton It’s no longer a case of when the Chinese arrive in the Australian new vehicle market, the fact…
Issue 57: Readers’ Rigs
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…
Custom 4X4 Defender 130: Desert Tourer
One of the most modified and well-travelled Land Rover Defenders in Australia, all custom built by the owner Words by Mark Kendrick, Images by Wayne ‘Nugget’ Nielsen THE OWNER Wayne is one of our regular travel contributors with over a…
Iveco Daily Custom Tourer: Love-hate relationship
Trials and tribulations for this Iveco Daily owner, five years in the making Words and Images by Harry Temple THE OWNER Spitting a gearbox and limping to Sydney might sound like a couple’s worst nightmare when touring around Australia. However,…
Toyota 79 Series Dual-Cab 6X6 Conversion
What do you do when a fully decked-out 4X4 LandCruiser isn’t capable enough? You do a 6WD conversion, naturally THE OWNER A lot of good stories start with “When Adam was a boy…” In this case, Brisbane was little more…
Toyota HiLux Rugged X vs Ford Ranger Raptor
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…
2019 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate 580
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…
