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First look at Front Runner’s latest canopy rack – designed for tradies and four-wheel drivers
Front Runner, has just announced the release of a new product, that sort of took inspiration from one of their most popular products. Their mighty range of roof racks. While the Slimline II roof rack system from Front Runner has…
Buying used: VW Amarok (2011-2022) – Probably the most underrated dual-cab on the market
VW Amarok? Ew. They’re just a pretend ute aren’t they? No real carrying capacity. Euro vehicles are way overpriced for what you get. And they probably fold like a lawn chair when you take them off-road. That seems to be…
Off-road campers, 4WDs, caravans, camping gear and more at the National 4×4 Outdoors Show in Melbourne
If you love the great outdoors and want to be at the forefront of the outdoor adventure industry’s latest and greatest products, then you don’t want to miss the National 4×4 Outdoors Show in Melbourne. Over three jam-packed days, 23-25…
Buying used: Land Rover Defender
When first discussing the Defender, the legend who came up with the idea kicked in the door to Land Rover’s engineering department boardroom and laid out a simple premise: “Listen up nerds! We’re going to build an over-engineered, bare bones…
Toyota Australia officially axes the V8 70 Series LandCruiser – but are you really surprised?
Toyota has recently announced that the iconic 70 Series LandCruiser range, will be exclusively powered by the 1GD 2.8L 4-cylinder motor. That’s right, the V8 LandCruiser is in the bin, and it’s 4-cylinders or nothing if you want a 70-Series.…
Suzuki finally locks in drive-away pricing for the 2024 Jimny range
It’s only taken five years since the launch of the JB74 Suzuki Jimny, but Suzuki has finally announced drive-away pricing for the 2024 Jimny range. The Jimny has been a wild success for Suzuki, but this popularity has meant prices…
How to navigate steep terrain
How do you conquer tracks with steep terrain with a minimum of fuss? We've shared our top tips so you'll be all set.
Six of the best 4x4s from the 1990s – glory days
People always say they like older 4x4s, and that the peak of off-road engineering was made during the 90s. Many had solid axles, coil springs, and large-capacity engines. But they were slow, unsafe, and kind of crap in an endearing…
Everything you need to know about OBD2
The OBD2 Port If you’ve got a four-wheel drive built after about 1994, chances are you’ll have an OBD2 port. They’re often up under the steering column, and sometimes over in a kick panel, but it’s not so much its…
Bloomfield Track in North Queensland opened for school holidays
Great news, the Bloomfield Track has reopened, on June 22, just in time for the school holidays. The track has been closed since mid-December following extensive damage in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Jasper. So it’s great that Unsealed 4×4…
Let’s have a chat about Unimogs – Tow anything, carry anything, drive anything and do everything
Universal Motor Gerät. Nope that wasn’t a sneeze, it’s the long-form name of arguably the best off-road vehicle ever to roll out of a factory – the Mercedes Benz Unimog. Yep, it’s a big statement perhaps but it’s well warranted,…
Ultimate9 EOFY Super Sale on from 16 – 30th of June 2024
It’s that time of the year again, and EOFY sales will be flying thick and fast. As a free publication, we never ask you for a cent to read Unsealed 4×4. We also want to help you save money on…
2024 Isuzu D-Max suspension buyers’ guide
New for 2024, is the updated Isuzu D-Max. As we recently reported, there’s loads to love about the 2024 model for Australian four-wheel drivers. Namely the better off-road credentials, thanks to the advanced traction control system known as Rough Terrain…
Clearview Towing Mirrors explained – which is the right set for you?
Did you know that it is a legal requirement in Australia to fit towing mirrors when towing anything wider than your vehicle? Towing mirrors also offer better visibility, regardless if you are towing or not. So there are plenty of…
Ford ready to battle Finke 2024 in a Ranger Raptor
The Finke Desert Race is Australia’s toughest off-road endurance race, covering a total distance of over 460 kilometres between Alice Springs and Aputula (Finke). It runs across the weekend of June 7-10 2024. Brad and Byam Lovell return to defend their…