4×4
Kumho MT51 mud terrain tyre 10,000km report
Tyre reviews are funny things. Which is why I’ve decided to not call this a review. You see, I’ve done just over 10,000km on the Kumho MT51s I had fitted up by the team at Bob Jane Penrith. And I…
First drive of the 2024 Isuzu MU-X: Five key points we took away
Last week, Unsealed 4×4 was invited to the launch of the updated 2024 Isuzu D-MAX and MU-X range. It was great to see some significant updates, as well as some visual facelifting. The biggest change would be introducing the RZ4E-TC 1.9…
Lightforce BEAST LED driving lights review
Full disclosure, Lightforce sent these lights out to me for the purpose of testing. That doesn’t mean my opinions of the product will be swayed. In fact, this review ended up costing me money, as I had to order a…
Clearview releases 300 Series LandCruiser towing mirrors
With nearly 20 years of experience under their belt, you know that when Clearview Accessories releases a new product, to suit a new LandCruiser, they made sure it was right the first time. With the launch of the Toyota LandCruiser…
How to use a snatch strap safely
Chances are you saw our little write up around exactly what a snatch strap is, and how it works. If you missed it, you will find it here. Now, it’s time for a few safety tips on safely using your…
Why Stop/Start is a dumb idea?
Stop/start has become a thing on modern vehicles to help reduce emissions and save fuel, but does it do that or is stop/start a dumb idea? Talk to four-wheel drivers about stop/start, and they’ll throw something at you, they hate…
The best $100 I ever spent
Do you have those little voices in the back of your head that say “You really need to buy that”? I do, in fact, they are more than likely the bigger voice in my head … anyway, this isn’t a…
IFS CV Joints Explained – Everything you need to know
A Constant Velocity Joint, or CV joint, is essentially a driveshaft running from the front differential to each wheel. In an IFS 4WD, the wheels turn and go up and down, so the CV joint needs to turn with the…
2024 Isuzu MU-X to get smaller capacity 1.9L turbo-diesel engine
Australian Isuzu 4×4 dealerships will see the arrival of the 2024 Isuzu MU-X, from the second of April 2024. And there are some big updates this time around it seems. Namely, that the 2024 MU-X range will be offered with…
REDARC releases all-new Integrated Power System
REDARC Electronics has just announced the launch of their all-new Integrated Power System. The idea behind this clever system is to bring together REDARC’s power devices into a single, compact, all-in-one solution. And ute owners, this is a win for…
2024 Toyota HiLux suspension buyers’ guide
If you own a late-model HiLux, and are looking for a suspension lift to make it even better off-road, here’s the place to start. Back in 2015, Toyota released the updated GUN HiLux, sometimes dubbed the N80, onto the Australian…
Electric 4×4 Isuzu D-Max confirmed for Australia
Now, this isn’t a debate about EVs and their pros and cons, this is just a news story to confirm that Australia will be getting an electric Isuzu D-Max. What’s the story? Sadly, details are thin on the ground, including…
5 of the best budget 4×4 tourers you’ve never considered owning
Unloved and unwanted – time to grab a bargain We’re all told that if we want to get out and explore we need to either buy a Toyota or a Nissan and usually it has to begin with a P…
Uniden releases new dash cam range
In this day and age, having a quality dash cam is just about the cheapest insurance any motorist can have. Not only will having a dash cam protect you in the event of an accident, but the footage could also…
Quad Lock says their new product sucks…
We take a closer look at the new Quad Lock Suction Base and Action Camera accessories, to see if they are 4×4 tough. What’s the story? Sorry for the sensationalised headline, but this product from Quad Lock literally sucks… And…