Review
2020 Jeep Gladiator Review: First Drive
Dave Morley’s first drive 2020 Jeep Gladiator Review with performance, ride and handling, practicality, safety and verdict. 2020 Jeep Gladiator Specifications Price From $70,000 (est) Warranty Five years/100,000km Safety Not rated Engine 3.6-litre petrol V6 Power 213kW at 6400rpm Torque 353Nm at 4100rpm Transmission Eight-speed automatic Drive Part-time…
Bushranger Portable Gas Hot Water Shower Kit Review
Do you really need a shower in your 4X4? And is the Bushranger unit the right one for you? We take a closer look at the Bushranger Portable Gas Hot Water Shower Kit. We all want the modern creature comforts…
Dometic PLB40 Review – Better than a dual-battery setup?
If you’ve not got the room or ability to have a permanent 12-volt system, the Dometic PLB40 might just be the product you’ve been waiting for… Some of us have the luxury of a full-time dedicated adventure rig that stays…
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Review 2019
Read our review of the 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with price, specs, on- and off-road performance, practicality, handling, safety and more. The modern Jeep Wrangler owes its origins to the World War II Willys Jeep that saw military service across…
LED Lenser MH7 head torch review
When you absolutely need both hands on the job and you need lots of light then a head torch is invaluable. We put the LED Lenser MH7 through its paces. Let’s face it, when the inevitable breakdown, traction challenge or…
2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior Review
More than just a sticker pack, the locally-modified N-Trek Warrior focuses on suspension tweaks and new wheels to beef up the Navara’s off-road ability. Here’s our 2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior Review. 2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior Specifications Price $62,990 (man),…
2019 Suzuki Jimny Long-Term Review
We have three months with the 2019 Suzuki Jimny to work out whether tiny-tot, retro-looking off-roader can cut it as a daily-driver and weekend warrior. What are we testing? 2019 Suzuki Jimny (automatic) Who’s running it? The whole team Why…
2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Review
Read Unsealed 4X4’s 2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Review with pricing, specs, practicality, performance, on- and off-road ride and handling, safety and verdict. 2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Specifications Price $58,950+ORC (as tested) Warranty five-years, unlimited kilometres Safety 5-star NCAP (2015) Engine 2.3-litre four-cylinder twin-turbo…
Harrop Supercharged Ram 1500 Express Review
Harrop has been tuning performance cars and 4x4s for years, and one of its latest projects is a supercharged Ram 1500 Express making 407kW and 778Nm. We sent Robert Pepper along to take a closer look at it. Words and…
THE LONG RANGER TANK INSTALL – FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Heading into the outback? Have you thought about how much fuel you will actually need and how you’ll carry it? Words and Images by Tobey Bostock The fuel tank on your humble dual-cab utility isn’t getting any bigger. Although these…
HOLDEN HSV SPORTSCAT+ REVIEW
Can the HSV SportsCat+ survive 1200km through the Vic High Country? Words and Images by Harry Temple We reviewed the SportsCat in Issue 053 and were pleased to find that it wasn’t another sticker-pack 4WD; that it had some actual…
Traditional Hi-lift Jack vs ARB Jack
You’ve heard about ARB’s Jack, you may have even seen one – but chances are you’ve never used one. Well we have and we’re here to tell you how it works Words by Mark Kendrick Traditional mechanical high-lift jacks have…
HIGH VOLTAGE – COLD BEER
Shopping for an advanced dual battery system for your 4WD? We take a look at the CTEK 140A Off-Road to see if it’s for you Words by Evan Spence The game has changed when it comes to auxiliary battery charging…
2019 Suzuki Jimny Review
Is the new Jimny the best Suzuki 4X4 ever made? Our resident Zook nerd thinks it could be … well, nearly Words by Evan Spence, Images by Harry Temple I’m not going to hide the fact I am a Suzuki…
Bushranger REVO 10s Winch Review
Does Bushranger’s new REVO winch go as good as it looks? Words and Images by Mark Kendrick We have had our grubby mitts on Bushranger’s new REVO 10S winch for a few months now, and it’s been fitted to Angus…
