SHOW US YOUR RIGS AND WIN!
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE STEVE’S NAVARA 550 STX Steve picked up his 2012 Navara early on in 2014 – for the other half to run as her daily drive. On the weekends however it…
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THE PROBLEM WITH DUAL-CAB UTES: MANUFACTURERS ARE MISSING THE POINT…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE A big number: 165,797. More than the entire population of Cairns. That’s how many 4X4 utes were sold this year. They’re incredibly popular. And while everyone’s driving one, manufacturers are…
DUAL-CAB UTE COMPARISON
TOYOTA HILUX VS FORD RANGER CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE They’re Australia’s two favourite 4WDs, dominating the ute segment mercilessly. We reckon there aren’t really any duds in the current crop of modern…
UNSEALED 4X4 READERS’ RIGS
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Emir’s Ford Ranger Emir’s daily driven Ford Ranger is set up for work and play. With a love of beach camping, Emir swaps the tools for camping gear with toolboxes…
UNSEALED 4X4 READERS’ RIGS
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Nicholas’ 1975 FJ55 LandCruiser After owning and then selling a rusted 75 Series converted to an extra cab, and having a TJ Wrangler for 11 years, Nicholas was looking for…
FAMILY 4X4 WAGON COMPARISON
Discovery vs Everest vs Trailhawk vs Prado CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Which family-friendly 4WD is the best all-rounder? We find out. The arrival of the new fifth-generation Land Rover Discovery is big 4X4…
The Ultimate Guide to Engine Conversion
Thinking of repowering your 4X4? Strap on your engineer hat as we dive deep into the world of engine conversions… The CRD ZD30 engine fitted to GU Patrols makes a claimed 118kW from the factory. An LS1 fitted to Holden…
UNSEALED 4X4’S READERS’ RIGS
PAUL’S LAND ROVER DISCOVERY This is the first modified new Discovery we have seen; so new that Paul the owner is working with a bunch of companies to develop gear for it. This includes LLAMS, Yakima and Safari Body Armour.…
WE KNOW ABOUT THE RANGER RAPTOR, WHAT ABOUT AN EVEREST RAPTOR?
Is a genuine performance off-roader a good idea? CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Ford has set tongues wagging recently, by releasing official video of the upcoming Ranger Raptor bashing along some Outback roads. It’s…
2018 Ford Everest Titanium Driven and Reviewed
Lose the liquorice strips with a 4X4-friendly 18” wheel option. Ford’s latest edition of the seven-seat 4WD wagon is here, bringing some tweaks to the tuning and equipment of the Australian-designed Everest. There’s big news with the wheels, in particular:…
UNSEALED 4X4 READERS’ RIGS
LUKE’S LANDCRUISER Luke is a regular visitor to the Kimberly, and loves to explore it with both of his rigs – one being a Robinson R44 Raven 1 Helicopter, the other being a well modified 2013 GXL 79 Series LandCruiser.…
ALLISON’S MITSUBISHI CHALLENGER
Allison is lucky enough to live close to the stunning Victorian High Country, and as such has set up this Mitsubishi Challenger for both long-distance and weekend touring duties. So far she is extremely impressed with the Challenger too; it’s…
MID-SIZED WAGON OF THE YEAR
Five contenders duke it out for our inaugural 4WD awards comparison… It’s the new breed of family car. Gone are the days of sedans and wagons doing the family duties seven days a week; those responsibilities are now firmly…
THE FORD RANGER RAPTOR IS COMING TO AUSTRALIA.. AND IT’S ACTUALLY GOING TO GO FAST
That’s right folks, after quite a lot of leaked info & speculation, Ford has now confirmed the Raptor Ranger is coming to Australian shores.
CAN YOU PISS INTO AN ADBLUE TANK?
We find out… plus everything else you should know. Diesels are great. They’re torquey and efficient, and are pushing out some serious grunt these days. They’re also pretty well-behaved these days. But they have a dark side: Their exhaust…
