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New Vehicle News – Mercedes announces new X-Class Ute
Mercedes-Benz has given us a solid look at its new dual-cab – the X-Class. The Concept X-Class will possess all the strengths of a classic ute – tough, functional, strong, and with off-road capability. It will be launched in late…
New Vehicle News – Mitsubishi joins Nissan-Renault
Cash-strapped Mitsi gets a boost from rivals Nissan – new ‘Pajol’ on the horizon? Following this year’s emissions debacle, Nissan-Renault has jumped in to salvage what’s left of the struggling automaker. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced that Nissan…
WHEN YOUR JOB IS TOO MUCH FOR A RANGER OR LANDCRUISER
Considering a large wagon or a ute? Maybe you should think bigger America loves its big trucks; so much so the Ford F250 was, and still is, one of its best-selling vehicles. Us Aussies have a fair bit in…
NEW VEHICLE NEWS: FORD RANGER SCIENCE OF TRUCK EPISODES
Entertaining information from Ford, or just a crazy marketing stunt? You decide… Ford has just released a series of videos highlighting the benefits and performance offered by its high-selling Ranger series. These videos include lugging weight up 45-degree inclines,…
EDITOR’S COLUMN: CHASE THAT FEELING
Soul. It’s often overlooked by vehicle manufacturers. I’m not talking about James Brown pumping out the 4in splits, I’m talking about a vehicle’s characteristics that effect you on an emotional level. They put a smile on your face every time…
WHICH 4X4s ARE KEEPING IT REAL?
While they’re shouting from the rooftops, 4X4 manufacturers are in a race to the bottom. We’re being ripped off. The mid-size 4X4 market is absolutely booming and Aussies are lapping up anything that resembles a 4X4: even better if…
MOVIE STAR 40
We take the celebrity FJ40 from the Rough Stuff movie out for a run, and blow up the engine (it was so worth it) Now you may be wondering why you’re looking at a rusty old bush-bashing 40 Series…
UNSEALED 4X4 GARAGE – PROJECT RUSTY – WE GIVE UP… TIME FOR SOME HELP
With deadlines looming, Dex and Ev tap out with Project Rusty and ask for a helping hand… For images, videos and the full Unsealed 4X4 experience, read this in our online magazine. Things have been real busy here. Well, that…
BRUTALLY REFINED
Pining for the days where 4X4s were tough and shorts were short? Iveco has you covered. Forget brand allegiance for a minute. Forget about the cool builds you’ve seen in magazines. Forget about the undoubtedly hilarious stickers of Calvin…
NEW VEHICLE NEWS: HOLDEN COLORADO 7 OUT, TRAILBLAZER IN
Slow sales figures have resulted in Holden releasing what is essentially a face-lifted version of its Colorado 7… now dubbed the Trailblazer. While visually the Trailblazer looks largely similar, and the 2.8L turbo-diesel engine remains, there are significant improvements worth…
NEW VEHICLE NEWS: Please don’t call it Disco Five
Land Rover is set to release the all-new Discovery; however despite trends developed through the Discovery’s lifetime, the company has not referred to it as the Discovery Five. The new Land Rover Discovery will simply be known as… Discovery. Gerry…
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
From fighting ISIS in the middle of the desert to climbing steep Himalayan passes, this just might be the coolest 4X4 you’re too scared to own… For images and the full Unsealed 4X4 experience, read this in our online magazine. Resisting…
ARE DIESEL ENGINES DEAD? INFINITI THINKS SO…
Australians first had a love affair with big V8 petrol engines powering their vehicles. Then turbo-diesel dual-cab utes became a more common sight than tradies at happy hour. We here at Unsealed 4X4 love our turbo-diesel engines, and it…
EDITOR’S COLUMN: OLD VS NEW
Read this in our online magazine HERE. A lot of us as four-wheel drivers are a bit reluctant to accept and embrace new technology in our vehicles. I know this, because I’m one of those people who still…
FACTORY-PIMPED 2017 HOLDEN COLORADO
Refined, redesigned, rebuilt. Is Holden’s new Australian designed and engineered truck a HiLux killer? The Holden Colorado is well known for its solid off-road ability, yet less than stellar comfort and refinement levels. Being invited to the launch of…
