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The great 2018 4X4 sales race
Who is winning? And who is losing? In a market that overall fell 7.8%, the 4X4 ute scene continues to grow and account for a phenomenal amount of new vehicle sales. Despite the massive softening, 4X4 ute sales grew 6.4%,…
Rolls Royce now makes a 4X4 wagon
And it’s pretty damn impressive It’s not every day Rolls Royce bring out an all-new vehicle, and this is the first time Unsealed 4X4 has been invited for a look. This is the first 4WD that the legendary pommy carmaker…
July 2018: Readers’ Rigs
Jack’s 4.2L GU Patrol Coil Cab This is not your average GU Patrol! Jack has painstakingly transformed the Nissan into what can best be described as a slinky! Superior 5 link in the rear with long arms and strengthened uppers,…
What is the best 4WD?
It’s a question that I am asked often and honestly have no answer for – what is the best 4WD? It’s an impossible question to answer for more than one reason. But also because I don’t believe the best or…
2019 Ram 1500 Review
In a sea of low-capacity, highly strung diesel utes will all manner of emissions controls hanging off them, the Ram 1500 turns up to the ute scene like it’s rocking up to a 1st birthday party with a beer bong…
Watch a Ford Ranger Raptor go down the production line
Watch a Ford Ranger Raptor go down the production line The Ranger Raptor is coming soon to Australia, and we’re expecting to be behind the wheel by the time the next issue comes out. In a bid to keep those…
The Toyota HiLux, Fortuner and Prado have a dust-eating problem
In the wake of our recent six-vehicle comparison test in outback South Australia during which the HiLux Rugged X test vehicle dropped into limp home mode four times, Toyota Australia has admitted a design flaw with the air inlet system…
Suzuki Jimny is definitely coming to Australia
It’s officially official. The new Jimny has had more leaks than the Titanic after it slammed into an iceberg, so we already know so much about it. In the face of all of this, Suzuki Australia has now confirmed what…
Why the Toyota HiLux Rugged X is a very important 4X4
I don’t think there is another new vehicle segment that is as fast-moving and competitive as the 4X4 ute scene. There’s plenty of money to be made, but you’ve got to pump a lot of cash into developing a constantly…
All you need to know about the new Ford Bi-Turbo diesel engine
The new engine slotting in under the bonnet of Ford’s new 4WD products has caused a stir. No doubt, many don’t like the cubes available. Ford doesn’t buy it, and they reckon this new engine is right up at the…
Who says you can’t tour and tow with a Suzuki Jimny?
Paul Rooke has had modified Zooks for years, preferring the lightweight and smaller dimensions they offer. It seems Paul is a man who wants the best of both worlds though, thus deciding the only logical option was to build a…
2019 Ford Everest Review
Ford has been kicking some pretty serious 4X4 goals lately, if you haven’t noticed. Every man and their dog is talking about the Ranger Raptor, and the Ranger is going toe-to-toe with the HiLux in terms of overall sales. And…
July 2018: Adventure Cinema
In this instalment of Adventure Cinema, we have a jumping Daihatsu, classic beer commercials with the Bush Tucker Man, and Tips for finding water in the outback. Don’t forget to check out Pats Three-Cheese Gnocchi camp meal too! CLICK…
Big 4X4 Wagon Comparison
LandCruiser vs Patrol vs Discovery go head-to-head in an off-road comparison. We’re currently in the golden age of the 4WD ute, and any other kind of vehicle (4WD or 2WD) seems to be languishing in the distance. Once upon a…
Goodbye Fortuner
After 15,000km and countless trips it’s time to hand the keys back. We’ve had this Toyota Fortuner since back in Issue 041 of Unsealed 4X4, and we have to say it’s become part of the family. We’ve taken it on holidays,…
