2023 Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ 4×4 review: The Safe Option
Not to be confused with the boring option
Review
Why I fitted Kumho MT51 tyres to my 4×4?
Are they noisy on-road, do they grip off-road and what are my initial impressions?
Lazer Lamp Linear-36 Elite LED light bar review
Is the Lazer Lamp Linear-36 Elite LED light bar the best LED light bar to mount on your roof rack?
Our first look at the Australian spec 2023 Ford F-150
The F-150’s real party trick is towing. It’s rated to lug up to 4500kg, a full tonne more than most utes
2023 Nissan Patrol Warrior review – hitting up Climies Track in the most capable stock Patrol yet
The Patrol Warrior might not have a diesel engine - but its big petrol V8 and competent 4x4 system do offer plenty of compensation
INEOS Grenadier – how does it stack up as a 4×4 tourer?
We’ve had a close look at the much-anticipated INEOS Grenadier’s pure offroad capability, and now it’s time to look at its suitability as a tourer. For a proper evaluation we’ll need a few months and many thousands of touring kays,…
Can this Redarc 12v electrical system reliably power induction cooking?
Technology – ain’t it grand! I reflected on my two-year trip around Australia from 1992 to 94. I had a single 100amphour deep cycle lead acid battery, a 40-litre fridge and a fluoro lantern. No other 12 or 240-volt appliances,…
2023 HiLux GR Sport review – first drive of Toyota’s most expensive HiLux 4×4
So the 2023 GR Sport HiLux isn’t a Raptor killer, and nor is it designed to be. What is it then?
INEOS Grenadier – Australian Offroad Review
How well does the Ineos Grenadier handle Australian off-road conditions? Robert Pepper finds out
2023 Mahindra Scorpio Z8L on-and-off-road review
Is the Mahindra Scorpio a proper contender when it comes to four-wheel driving, or another soft-roader pretending it knows how to boogie in the rough stuff? That’s what we set out to determine during our recent jaunt in the top-spec…
Race-proven – The Ultimate Suspension upgrade for Nissan’s forgotten Patrol
Ken O’Keefe loves all four-wheel drives. But has a special place for the MK Patrol. The often-forgotten Nissan Patrol. So does Unsealed staffer Adam, who picked up this beauty recently. It’s a 3.3L diesel SD33 powered SWB MK, that needs…
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…
Dual cab ute Parabolic springs – We get greasy installing Terrain Tamer suspension into a Holden Colorado
I have an enviable position testing and evaluating 4×4 products. Yep, it’s fun playing with big boys’ toys… er… researching, testing and evaluating products, but it brings with it a sense of responsibility. Yes, I am responsible for ensuring I…
Mean Mother 4×4 Tyre Deflators review
Affordable, reliable and easy to use. These are words I like to see when thinking about four-wheel drive accessories. And these 4×4 Tyre Deflators from Mean Mother tick all of those boxes. What’s the story? I’ve used screw-on-style tyre deflators…
Terrain Tamer parabolic and suspension upgrades for Project D-Max
There’s one thing I don’t like about this newer generation Isuzu D-Max. And that is the way it rides in factory trim. Especially the performance of the rear leaf springs. Unladen they have a jarring ride quality, noticeable on speed…
