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MERCEDES-BENZ G500
Solid axle 4x4s are a dying breed, soon to be relegated to the history books for their poor handling and uncomfortable ride; at least that’s what the Japanese manufacturers would have you believe. Unfortunately for them, Mercedes-Benz have made the…
AUSTRALIA’S BEST DEFENDER?
For the full story CLICK HERE When Glen and his partner Katrina (the owners of this neat-as-a-pin Defender) stopped to show off their proud new purchase to friends and family for the first time, they couldn’t work out why…
The 10 Worst 4×4’s of All Time
Ian Glover has been around the 4X4 industry longer than some of the people reading this have been alive. On that merit, we decided to let him loose and get his opinion on theworst four-wheel drives of all time –…
TOYOTA 76 SERIES REVIEW
For the full story CLICK HERE YES, YES… YES TOYOTA! 1) RAIN GUTTERS They make things so easy in the world of four-wheel drives. No need to drill holes in your roof to mount a track-mount system, just…
SNOOPY THE TROOPY
Last issue we sorted the big modifications on the outside of the vehicle – a suspension system, bull bar, and roof rack. So I guess it makes sense to head inside the vehicle now and take care of the next…
THE UNSEALED 4X4 REVIEW: TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
The FJ Cruiser is a sign that there’s a glimmer of hope for 4X4 enthusiasts within the presumably perfectly organised offices at Toyota’s HQ. The FJ packs almost everything a four-wheel driver could want; twin fuel tanks, washable floors, impressive…
The Brabus 700 6X6: The G-Wagon Grows Up, And Up, And Up
The Brabus 700 6X6 The G-Wagon Grows Up, And Up, And Up The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is one of those vehicles that can go anywhere, and considering that it has been in production since 1979, it probably has been almost everywhere.…
WILDCAT 4X SIDE BY SIDE
Side by side buggies have taken off in this country, with numerous models available and even professional race events dedicated to them. But what if you have a decent property and want to show your friends around the backyard? Well,…
THE LAST DEFENDER
There isn’t much the Defender can’t handle. After all, the bare-bones utility four-wheel drive has survived dozens of combat roles, the Camel Trophy, and slightly less arduous roles played as a workhorse at home on the farm. Simply put, the…
COMP TRUCK VS. TOMCAR VS. DEFENDER
Designed for the rigour of military and defence use in Israel, manufactured and modified for use in Australia; the Tomcar was built as a tool for farmers, miners, or anyone that needs to reliably transport loads across rough terrain. But…
MOTOPED: SURVIVAL BIKE
Be ready for the unexpected, and have a blast in the mean time! The Motoped Survival Bike is a utilitarian, military-inspired, cross between a down hill mountain bike and a moped. This Motoped edition is outfitted with a universal rack and has…
THE UNSEALED 4X4 REVIEW: 2014 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90
The latest incarnation of the Defender might be the best – ever. It’s powerful, comfortable, fuel efficient, and beautiful – in a Margaret Thatcher kind of way. Close your eyes and imagine a four-wheel drive cruising down an empty, barren…
UNSEALED 4X4 REVIEW: 2014 SUZUKI JIMNY
Most modern four-wheel drives are actually quite terrible at being a four-wheel drive. They’re big, luxurious, expensive and you most certainly wouldn’t call them economical. Which is funny, because the four-wheel drive was invented as a utility tool; the vehiclular…
The Unsealed 4X4 Review: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
The Outlander’s PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) variant, has a range of only 50km on pure electric driving, but in combination with a conventional internal combustion engine, could theoretically do a desert crossing using combined volt/fuel power. And that wouldn’t…
The Unsealed 4X4 Reivew: 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK
Hill End, the site of one of Australia’s great 19th century gold rushes, seemed so right to put this 4X4 through its paces. Jeep is an internationally famous 4X4 brand, but here its products have not always been viewed as…
