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,…
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…
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.…
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…
If you hang around the off-road scene for long enough, you’ll hear a lot of opinion and conjecture on what works and what doesn’t regarding 4X4s. A lot of folks are damn sure that their way is the only way…
When was the last time you gave a thought to your diffs? Here's how to install diff breathers and why they're so important
There is some confusion out there among the four-wheel drive community. It seems some feel that having diff locks fitted to a vehicle is overkill, yet having a big lift kit and a catalogue worth of weighty accessories is money…
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…
Live axles, ladder frame chassis and triple locking diffs, the Grenadier has proven instantly popular in a market segment that has shrunk in options
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…
Each of the four cars takes a different approach to off-road ability
Which of these big touring 4x4 wagons is the best off-road? Let the battle commence!
Not to be confused with the boring option
So the 2023 GR Sport HiLux isn’t a Raptor killer, and nor is it designed to be. What is it then?
How well does the Ineos Grenadier handle Australian off-road conditions? Robert Pepper finds out
