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2023 Nissan Patrol Warrior review – hitting up Climies Track in the most capable stock Patrol yet
The Patrol Warrior might not have a diesel engine - but its big petrol V8 and competent 4x4 system do offer plenty of compensation
INEOS Grenadier – how does it stack up as a 4×4 tourer?
We’ve had a close look at the much-anticipated INEOS Grenadier’s pure offroad capability, and now it’s time to look at its suitability as a tourer. For a proper evaluation we’ll need a few months and many thousands of touring kays,…
2023 HiLux GR Sport review – first drive of Toyota’s most expensive HiLux 4×4
So the 2023 GR Sport HiLux isn’t a Raptor killer, and nor is it designed to be. What is it then?
Ram 1500 DT Vs Silverado ZR2 specs battle – which American rig is most at home on Aussie soil?
Australians have long had love affairs with American full-size rigs. Ever since the late `70s, when the F100s and Chevy C10s were imported into the country and used as the gods intended. That is, by being massively overloaded on a…
INEOS Grenadier – Australian Offroad Review
How well does the Ineos Grenadier handle Australian off-road conditions? Robert Pepper finds out
First look at the Toyota GR Sport HiLux – everything we know about it so far
I’ve quite literally just attended the official vehicle launch, and while I’d love to give you all my thoughts on the new off-road focussed Lux, you’re going to have to wait until next week when the embargo lifts. Fair is fair.
2023 Mahindra Scorpio Z8L on-and-off-road review
Is the Mahindra Scorpio a proper contender when it comes to four-wheel driving, or another soft-roader pretending it knows how to boogie in the rough stuff? That’s what we set out to determine during our recent jaunt in the top-spec…
Mitsubishi Triton vs GWM Cannon specs battle – budget 4×4 utes go toe-to-toe
Let’s not beat around the bush. If you’re in the market for a ute that has heaps of power, a bunch of luxury and will make the guys at the jobsite or your mates at camp turn a little green,…
Project D-Max Vs modified 79 Series LandCruiser
Project D-Max is done, and we couldn’t be happier with how it has turned out. It’s a real treat to see it out of the workshop and out on the tracks. To really see what it’s made of, we decided…
The Most Underrated 4×4 engine – HiLux edition
In other news that makes no sense: the HiLux with the best engine is probably the most overlookedon the second-hand market. Unpopular opinion: HiLux diesels have never been that good. The 3.0L D4D probably came theclosest to being halfway decent,…
2023 HiLux vs. 2023 Ranger – Specs battle of the 4×4 sales giants
If you’re looking to buy a new mid-size dual-cab ute, then chances are you’ve at least flirted with both a Ford Ranger and a Toyota HiLux. Let’s face it, these two are consistently Australia’s favourite cars for good reasons. They’re…
Project D-Max – the final reveal
Well, all good things must come to an end. Project D-Max has rolled out of the Pez’s 4×4 Fitouts workshop for the last time and is ready to hit the tracks. Which is exactly what we did the second the…
Project D-Max part six – fitting Ryco’s oil catch can, fuel water separator and 4WD filter service kit Â
We’re on the home stretch with Project D-Max. Perry and the team from Pez’s 4×4 Fitouts has done the heavy lifting for us, and the D-Max is nearly ready to hit the tracks. Before we set it free though, there…
Project D-Max part five – So much room for activities, now our D-Max has 4WD Interiors roller drawers and portable lithium power from Redarc
It’s a big update for Project D-Max this week. Perry and the crew from Pez’s 4×4 Fitouts have been flat out, installing two absolutely key additions to our touring four-wheel drive. Items we really couldn’t live without. Not with the…
Project D-Max part four – time to drill holes in our D-Max, installing an Ironman 4×4 snorkel and Uniden UHF radio  Â
Ironman 4×4 snorkel There’s just something that feels so wrong about drilling holes into the side of a near-new vehicle. But this is exactly what is required to install a snorkel. The anxiety is worth it though. The end result…
