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Is this the most un-modified LandCruiser we have ever featured?
We first featured Rob’s BJ42 6 years ago, and you know what… It’s still chugging along in this trim. Proving the point, that Rob Knight the owner, has done a sterling job. Let’s take a dive back through the archives,…
First drive of the 2024 4×4 Mitsubishi Triton – has Mitsubishi finally built a HiLux killer?
It’s safe to say, that for 2024, the Mitsubishi Triton has gone through a significant growth spurt. An evolution if you will. It’s longer, wider, more powerful, and can tow more weight. It’s also more capable off-road, due to the…
New Toyota Prado confirmed for Australian release mid 2024
We’ve already seen the pictures, and it’s safe to say the next generation Prado has gotten the internet fired up. Now, we know when the 2024 Toyota Prado will be arriving in Australia. Toyota has stepped up big time design-wise.…
CUSTOM 4X4: Electric converted Series III Land Rover
Oftentimes, Australian 4WDers are way too quick to take a proverbial deuce over anything that challenges the macho mentality dominating the industry. If a vehicle doesn’t have a certain badge, or is lacking a monster motor with a thong-slapping three-inch…
2024 Isuzu MU-X LS-M review – is the cheapest MU-X the one to buy?
The Isuzu 4×4 platform is well-proven these days. The 4J engine family is more or less cemented as one of the best 4 cylinder turbo-diesels ever built. The sheer practicality of these rigs is fast approaching legendary status in a…
A detailed look at Australia’s most modified 80 Series LandCruiser – Part two
Welcome back to the in-depth breakdown of one of Australia’s most insanely modified LandCruisers. Now, if that doesn’t make sense to you, then chances are you’ve missed part one, so I’m going to stop you right there. Go and flick…
Is this Australia’s most modified 80 Series LandCruiser?
No stone was left unturned, no shortcuts were taken. This 80 Series build, a six-month painstaking process, left most of us broken… or at least broke! This 80 Series LandCruiser has over 1,000 horsepower. Nearly 1,300 Nm of torque. Coilover…
Grenadier vs Defender vs LC300 vs Patrol – touring wagons off-road : Part 4 the decider
So, which is the best off-road? Nissan Patrol, Toyota LC300, Land Rover Defender or Ineos Grenadier? We’ve spent the day playing with these big four wagons and we’re at the point where we can make a call about which car…
Our first drive of the 2024 Ineos Grenadier range – can it keep up with the competition?
Live axles, ladder frame chassis and triple locking diffs, the Grenadier has proven instantly popular in a market segment that has shrunk in options
2024 Suzuki Jimny XL 5-door first drive – is the bigger Jimny really worth the extra money?
2024 5-door XL Suzuki Jimny problems Is the 5-door Jimny any good? What’s the story? Anyone who has been around the old-school Suzuki 4x4s knows that the LWB versions are far superior. In pretty much every way. More stable, have…
2024 Mitsubishi Triton review – a sandy taste test of the all-new sixth-generation Triton ute
Let’s not beat about the bush. A new generation Mitsubishi Triton is well and truly needed.
Grenadier vs Defender vs LC300 vs Patrol – touring wagons off-road : Part 3
In Part 1 of our Grenadier/LC300/Defender/Patrol comparison we introduced the four vehicles, in Part 2 we looked at rough-terrain performance and now it’s time for descents. The most deadly terrain in offroading is a hill. That’s because gravity can accelerate…
First look at the Australian spec right-hand drive Toyota Tundra 4×4
It must be said we were stoked when Toyota called and asked if we’d like to take a closer look at the new Toyota Tundra. Yes, we would.
Does the 2024 4-cylinder 70 Series LandCruiser suck? We went to Broken Hill to find out
How can a car punish you as much, as the 70 Series LandCruiser does? Financially, emotionally, and physically - it knows how to kick you right in the feels.
Grenadier vs Defender vs LC300 vs Patrol – touring wagons off-road : Part 2
Each of the four cars takes a different approach to off-road ability
