4×4
Mitsubishi Triton vs GWM Cannon specs battle – budget 4×4 utes go toe-to-toe
Let’s not beat around the bush. If you’re in the market for a ute that has heaps of power, a bunch of luxury and will make the guys at the jobsite or your mates at camp turn a little green,…
Project D-Max Vs modified 79 Series LandCruiser
Project D-Max is done, and we couldn’t be happier with how it has turned out. It’s a real treat to see it out of the workshop and out on the tracks. To really see what it’s made of, we decided…
The Most Underrated 4×4 engine – HiLux edition
In other news that makes no sense: the HiLux with the best engine is probably the most overlookedon the second-hand market. Unpopular opinion: HiLux diesels have never been that good. The 3.0L D4D probably came theclosest to being halfway decent,…
2023 HiLux vs. 2023 Ranger – Specs battle of the 4×4 sales giants
If you’re looking to buy a new mid-size dual-cab ute, then chances are you’ve at least flirted with both a Ford Ranger and a Toyota HiLux. Let’s face it, these two are consistently Australia’s favourite cars for good reasons. They’re…
Project D-Max – the final reveal
Well, all good things must come to an end. Project D-Max has rolled out of the Pez’s 4×4 Fitouts workshop for the last time and is ready to hit the tracks. Which is exactly what we did the second the…
Earthcruiser just released their crazy six-wheel drive Extreme 330 XTR6X6 motorhome, and I want one.
Earthcruiser Australia has just taken the covers off its latest creation. This time, they have created a six-wheel drive motorhome based on the 79 Series Toyota LandCruiser platform. And it looks awesome. What’s the story? Developed over 12 months, Earthcruiser…
Project D-Max part six – fitting Ryco’s oil catch can, fuel water separator and 4WD filter service kit
We’re on the home stretch with Project D-Max. Perry and the team from Pez’s 4×4 Fitouts has done the heavy lifting for us, and the D-Max is nearly ready to hit the tracks. Before we set it free though, there…
Project D-Max part five – So much room for activities, now our D-Max has 4WD Interiors roller drawers and portable lithium power from Redarc
It’s a big update for Project D-Max this week. Perry and the crew from Pez’s 4×4 Fitouts have been flat out, installing two absolutely key additions to our touring four-wheel drive. Items we really couldn’t live without. Not with the…
Sydney’s 4WD and Adventure Show is on again this September 2023
The Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show is coming up this September. At Sydney Dragway, Eastern Creek. This year will offer even more ways for visitors to get involved. What’s the story? The Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show is the major…
GVM upgrade kits – how much extra weight can you legally carry and how much do they cost?
GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) upgrade kits have been the talk of the town lately. With so much recent coverage about vehicles and caravans being overweight, it’s almost enough to make you want to stay home and do some gardening over…
Project D-Max part four – time to drill holes in our D-Max, installing an Ironman 4×4 snorkel and Uniden UHF radio
Ironman 4×4 snorkel There’s just something that feels so wrong about drilling holes into the side of a near-new vehicle. But this is exactly what is required to install a snorkel. The anxiety is worth it though. The end result…
Specs battle – Toyota LC79 Vs Ram. Heavyweight 4x4s dust up for the win (on paper)
If you were to head out of the city limits, and drive in any particular direction for a few hours you would start to notice a trend. Namely, you’ll see more Land Cruisers than any other make and model. The…
New Toyota Prado 250 Series revealed
Toyota’s all-new Prado has embraced its LandCruiser heritage. And added some Land Rover design muscle. As it steps up its off-road credentials for its blast towards a lower emissions future. Describing it as “back to the origin and essence of…
Fifty grand in the hand – The used 4x4s we’d buy with 1000 pineapples
When it comes to off-road capable rigs, there really aren’t too many options on the new car marketfor $50,000. You could grab a Jimny, but they come with significant size and space compromises.You could slide into a base model dual-cab,…
Project D-Max part three: Which roof rack, 270-degree awning and canopy did we decide to fit?
Dual-cab utes are great. Super versatile, capable off-road, and perfectly suited to work-or-play duties. In saying that, they need a few key additions to make them even better in my opinion. Well for our needs anyway. As we travel around…
