Staff Corner – Out with the old, in with the older?
Ev says goodbye to his GQ Patrol, but what could his latest purchase be? You might have seen my white GQ Patrol on these pages a bit, as it has been a base for testing products and a few…
Nissan
Why most modern ute tow ratings are bulls#!t.
The inherent lie behind braked towing capacities. We’re all being a little bit hoodwinked at the moment; led astray by 4WD manufacturers. It’s to do with the relevant tow ratings of vehicles, especially utes. It seems like all manufacturers…
Toyota HiLux: Best-selling in Australia
Toyota HiLux is the best-selling vehicle, overall, in Australia. Beating out the Toyota Corolla (40,330) and Hyundai i30 (37,772), the humble ’Yota ute managed to sell a total of 42,104 units. Of those, 31,076 were 4X4s. Ford’s Ranger had a…
Adventure Cinema
Camping Hacks, dirt bikes VS 4WDs, and V8 powered Duramax Nissan Patrols pulling huge loads. This issue of Adventure Cinema is guaranteed to make your day, or we will give you your money back! CLICK HERE TO READ THIS…
DCM 4X4 CUSTOMS REAR DOOR DINER
Wagons and drop-down tables are a match made in heaven when it comes to camping setups. While, in the past, a piece of wood cut to shape and fastened in place was good enough… the times, they are a changing.…
The Ultimate Expedition Guide
The 4X4s you can trust to get you Outback and back again, and what to steer clear of… Sometimes I get asked, “Why do you need that great big car? It’s not fuel-efficient, it’s difficult to park and it cost…
Unsealed 4X4 Readers’ Rigs
This is Kevin’s 2003 79 Series LandCruiser ute. He wrote in to tell us about a beaut fishing trip he and his brother-in-law took last year up to Manangoora Station. Over the 6,300km round trip they took their time stopping…
Big Nissan recall affecting D22 Navaras and GU Patrols
The Takata airbag recall is the gift that keeps on giving; now affecting another 20,000 Nissan 4WDs. The D22 Navara and Y61 Patrol are now affected, with a recall issued on 1 December. Here’s the recall details: “Certain passenger airbag…
Bull vs Terrano (Spoiler alert: The Terrano loses)
If you’re anything like us, you probably spend a fair portion of your day wondering who would win in a Bull vs Terrano title fight. Well, wonder no longer, because as this video shows, the Terrano didn’t even get…
New Vehicle News – Mitsubishi joins Nissan-Renault
Cash-strapped Mitsi gets a boost from rivals Nissan – new ‘Pajol’ on the horizon? Following this year’s emissions debacle, Nissan-Renault has jumped in to salvage what’s left of the struggling automaker. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced that Nissan…
The Icons Depart
A journey with a difference: Step aboard ARB’s four Icon 4WDs and see the Outback like we’ve never seen it before. The keys jingle as they fly through the air, clanging into my palm. I can’t help but feel…
WHICH 4X4s ARE KEEPING IT REAL?
While they’re shouting from the rooftops, 4X4 manufacturers are in a race to the bottom. We’re being ripped off. The mid-size 4X4 market is absolutely booming and Aussies are lapping up anything that resembles a 4X4: even better if…
DOBINSON MRR SHOCK REVIEW: 8 SHOCKS, 2 PATROLS & 10,000KM OF PAIN
We ran Dobinson MRR Remote Res shocks on two very different Nissan Patrols to come up with one solid verdict. Scott Mason, our gun photographer and serial wanderer, was having issues with the suspension in his GU Patrol. As…
AFN NAVARA BULLBAR
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INDUSTRY NEWS: ARB UNVEILS OFF-ROAD ICONS
The biggest player in the aftermarket arena cuts loose on the vehicles many of us started out in… and the results are nothing short of spectacular. For images and the full Unsealed 4X4 experience, read this on our digital magazine…
