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Twenty-five Grand in the Hand
Five top-spec used luxury 4X4s that cost less than an Indian-made ute? Tell me more! With interest rates and new vehicle financing sitting at previously unheard of lows, there is little wonder why so many people are opting for the…
New vehicle news: MA-classified 4X4
List Thins Out There has been a furore in the 4X4 community over MA-classified 4WDs lately; owners didn’t originally know that their vehicle didn’t come with ‘off-road’ MC classification… therefore having more restrictive modification limits and potentially big insurance implications.…
Staff Corner – Evolving tourer
Since joining the team, Scott’s GU has undergone a number of significant changes after we first featured it back in Issue 16. We last had a look at Scotty’s big GU back in Issue 16 of Unsealed 4X4. Since then…
New vehicle news: Triton Updates
Keen on a Mitsubishi Triton? You’re best-off waiting on up-spec’d MY17 models, or bargaining hard on leftover 2016 stock. GLS and Exceed models get a new 7-in touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a leather…
The Ultimate Expedition Guide
The 4X4s you can trust to get you Outback and back again, and what to steer clear of… Sometimes I get asked, “Why do you need that great big car? It’s not fuel-efficient, it’s difficult to park and it cost…
Mercedes-Benz G-Professional landed in Australia
On the back of picking up the lucrative Australian Defence Force supply contract, Mercedes-Benz has released a single-cab variant of its well-regarded G-Class 4X4. It’s got an impressive specs list, so let’s get to it: CLICK HERE TO READ…
HiLux & Ranger in a two-horse race for sales supremacy
Fighting it out. Which will be the best-selling 4X4 for 2016? The two top dogs in Australian 4X4 sales, Toyota’s HiLux and Ford’s Ranger, are racing towards the end of the year in a tough competition for overall highest sales.…
Unsealed 4X4 Readers’ Rigs
This is Kevin’s 2003 79 Series LandCruiser ute. He wrote in to tell us about a beaut fishing trip he and his brother-in-law took last year up to Manangoora Station. Over the 6,300km round trip they took their time stopping…
79 Series Super Tourer
Our newest contributors walk us through their touring vehicle – which is one of the most comprehensively set up rigs we’ve ever seen. When asked to write an article about ourselves and our setup, it’s not until we really…
Duelling Dual-cabs – Ranger vs Amarok V6 vs Hilux
Toyota’s HiLux and Ford’s Ranger have a massive sales supremacy in the 4X4 ute segment. Their latest challenge is Volkswagen’s Amarok V6, sporting the most powerful motor in the segment. We compare them, head to head. In the world of…
Big Nissan recall affecting D22 Navaras and GU Patrols
The Takata airbag recall is the gift that keeps on giving; now affecting another 20,000 Nissan 4WDs. The D22 Navara and Y61 Patrol are now affected, with a recall issued on 1 December. Here’s the recall details: “Certain passenger airbag…
BOMBPROOF AMAROK
…(NO, LITERALLY) When you’re the Aussie distributor for the company that makes the landmine-proof armour for UN vehicles, why wouldn’t you bolt some up to your tourer? Having ordered one of the first 20 Amaroks to come into the…
Unsealed 4X4 Readers Rigs
TONY’S COLORADO Tony sent us some pics from his recent trip across the Simpson Desert. Looks like he had a cracking time, too. During the trip his 4X4 was referred to as ‘Blue Colorado’ on account of its bright blue…
Bull vs Terrano (Spoiler alert: The Terrano loses)
If you’re anything like us, you probably spend a fair portion of your day wondering who would win in a Bull vs Terrano title fight. Well, wonder no longer, because as this video shows, the Terrano didn’t even get…
Road Test – 2017 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series
Some BIG changes breathe new life into a rugged old legend The product planning, design and engineering team at Toyota Australia deserves a massive pat on the back. Somehow, amongst a sea of high-volume, global selling Corollas, RAV4s and…
