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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,…
THE EV’ITOR’S COLUMN: No place like home
The story of how I fell in love with my 4WD again This motoring journalism gig is a bit of a weird one sometimes. You see, I rarely spend time in my own vehicles, and not because they don’t work…
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.
Family fun machine: Bluewater Lachlan Camper Trailer review
With room for a crowd, the Bluewater Lachlan is the perfect partner in off-road family adventure. Words and Images by Emma Ryan Forward-fold camper trailers are really having their moment in the sun. At the affordable end of the vast…
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…
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…
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…
