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Custom 6X6 Perentie
The Ex-Army 6X6 that’s cheaper than a Triton. But are six wheels better than four? Back in the early 1980s, the Army was looking for a new all-terrain off-roader. They wanted something with the “ability to traverse trackless terrain with the…
September 2018: Readers’ Rigs
Brody Richardson’s HiLux Brody may be new to the 4X4 scene, but he sure has jumped in head first, buying the missus and himself this here clean looking HiLux. Not one to shy away from the spanners, Brody has installed…
RAM 1500. The 291kW V8 ute you want to know about
If you’re fed up with low-capacity, high-strung diesels, then this yank tank is just the ticket In a sea of low-capacity, highly strung diesel utes with all manner of emissions controls hanging off them, the RAM 1500 turns up to…
Lada 4X4 Vision Concept
Is this modern concept even uglier than the original? We last saw them back in the 90s and with a paltry 70kW and 140Nm. The 1.7-litre petrol four-banger wasn’t renowned for, well, much in the way of performance, and a…
Custom 4X4: Solid axle swap FJ Cruiser
FJ (Freakin’ jacked) Cruiser, This sassy FJ proves anything is possible with time and money Let’s face it, you are statistically more likely to find little nugget-like deposits under your rocking horse, than find another one of these listed for…
THERE ARE SOME GLORIOUS AND MYSTICAL 4X4S FOR SALE RIGHT NOW
God bless the rabbit hole that is Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace and eBay. Here, you will find a collection of some of the finest (weirdest!) backyard builds known to mankind. Here is some of the latest crop worthy of an Unsealed…
Queensland Police ‘Operation Lift’ defects modern 4X4s
In a move raising the ire of the entire 4X4 community, Queensland Police with Transport and Main Roads (TMR) initiated Operation Lift earlier this month, targeting vehicles with illegal amounts of lift, including increased tyre size, raised suspension and body…
2018 Mercedes X-Class off-road test
We take the X250d Power off the bitumen to see if it’s a proper 4WD Mercedes-Benz is a company with some serious 4WD heritage and clout. Unlike BMW and Audi, for example, Mercedes has been building proper off-road vehicles for…
2019 FORD RANGER REVIEW
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…
CUSTOM 4X4: Chopped Toyota LandCruiser 105
Is this the LandCruiser ute Toyota should have built from the factory? Ryan’s ‘KUT105’ has to be one of the best mixes of work and play that has graced our pages for a while. There’s plenty of utes on the…
Ford’s Ranger Raptor
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…
2019 Ford Everest: Get all of the details here
New engine, new technology and new prices for the 4X4 wagon. Since landing in 2015, Ford has managed to build slow and steady progress of Everest sales. Although Toyota manage to shift an ungodly amount of Prado 4X4s each month,…
What makes the HSV SportsCat special?
And is it any good? We take one off-road to find out. Sticker-pack 4WDs. I’ve written about them before, and I’ll probably write about them again. I don’t like them in the slightest. While they might give a little bump…
August 2018: Readers’ Rigs
Jesse’s 75 Series Jesse picked up the 75 from a local farmer back in early 2017. She was farm spec when he got ahold of her, heavy duty tray and split rims. Wasting no time, he set about modifying the…
The SsangYong Musso is coming back
Adding more competition to the cheaper end of the ute race After a decent hiatus, SsangYong is returning to Australia with new 4WD vehicles and a factory-backed operation. Along with the Rexton wagon, the Korean manufacturer will bring the Musso…
