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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…