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2021 Dual-cab ute megatest results and summary
Comparisons

2021 Dual-cab ute megatest: Results and summary

With on-road, off-road, performance and tow testing done, we score the top 11 dual-cab utes in Australia

2021 Ford Ranger Raptor vs Jeep Gladiator Rubicon vs Mazda BT-50 Thunder vs Toyota Hilux Rugged X comparison test
Comparisons

Lifestyle utes compared: 2021 HiLux Rugged X vs Ranger Raptor vs Gladiator Rubicon vs BT-50 Thunder

The 2021 Wheels and 4x4 Australia dual-cab ute megatest series continues with a comparison of the 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, Ford Ranger Raptor, Mazda BT-50 Thunder and Toyota HiLux Rugged X to find the best lifestyle ute

2021 Dual-cab ute Off-Road Comparison
4x4 Comparisons

2021 Dual-cab ute megatest: Off-road comparison

We take 11 utes from Ford, GWM, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Jeep, SsangYong, and Toyota, and put them through the ultimate off-road comparison test

2021 Ford Ranger XLT vs Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain vs Mitsubishi Triton GLS vs Nissan Navara ST-X vs Toyota Hilux SR5 comparison
Comparisons

Australia's top-selling utes compared: Ranger vs D-Max vs Triton vs Navara vs HiLux

Kicking off 2021's Wheels and 4x4 Australia dual-cab ute megatest series, running from May 17 to May 21, we're comparing the premium options among Australia's best-selling pickups.

Ford Ranger FX4 MAX versus Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain
4x4 Comparisons

Off-road Test: D-MAX X-Terrain versus Ranger FX4 MAX

Style over substance or built for the job? We choose a winner when putting the Ranger FX4 MAX alongside the D-MAX X-Terrain

Readers 4x4s March 2021
Reviews

Tidy Jeep Cherokee leads Readers' Rigs in March 2021

Latest list of Readers’ Rigs has landed, with a KJ Cherokee leading the charge.

2021 Toyota Hilux SR5+
4x4OTY

2021 4X4OTY contender: Toyota Hilux SR5+

Significantly updated Hilux sets the pace at 4X4OTY.

2021 Mazda BT-50 XTR
4x4OTY

2021 4X4OTY contender: Mazda BT-50 XTR

Electrical gremlins halt the BT-50’s pursuit of the 4X4OTY gong.

2021 Isuzu D-MAX LS-M
4x4OTY

2021 4X4OTY contender: Isuzu D-MAX LS-M

The all-new D-MAX fronts up for a crack at the 4X4OTY crown.

Hilux 2 C Jpg
4x4OTY

Here's why the Hilux is the 2021 4x4 of the Year

Five fourbies line up in a bid to claim the 2021 4X4OTY crown

Ford Ranger FX4 MAX
Road Tests

Off-road in Ford’s Ranger FX4 MAX

The FX4 MAX fills a void in the ranger line-up, prioritising off-road hardware over showroom bling for those that use their trucks as originally designed.

2020 Isuzu D-MAX LS-M
Road Tests

2020 Isuzu D-MAX LS-M off-road review

Here’s why the mid-spec LS-M D-MAX is the smart call for modern four-wheel drivers.

SsangYong Musso XLV vs Toyota Hilux SR5
4x4 Comparisons

David versus Goliath: SsangYong Musso vs Toyota Hilux

Toyota gave its Hilux a well-deserved upgrade late in 2020, so we took an SR5 out with our long-term Musso XLV to see how the fresh model performs.

2021 Mazda BT-50 GT dual cab 4x4 long term review
Reviews

2021 Mazda BT-50 GT dual cab 4x4 long term review

Does Mazda's new BT-50 dual-cab 4x4 have what it takes to keep up with a growing family in the middle of home renovations?

SAS Ranger 1 Jpg
Custom 4x4OTY

Stretched Ranger voted the 2020 Custom 4x4 of the Year

Your votes have been tallied and the SAS Ranger has clinched the 2020 Custom 4X4OTY award.

Suzuki Sierra in the 4x4 shed
Reviews

Staff cars: Suzuki Sierra and Hilux SR join the 4X4 shed

The new bloke at 4X4 HQ introduces the 4x4s in his shed

Readers Rigs December 2020
Reviews

Camo-wrapped Y62 Patrol among December's Readers' Rigs

The latest batch of Readers’ Rigs has lobbed, with a Y62 Patrol leading the pack.

toyota hilux rogue
Reviews

2020 Toyota HiLux Rogue review

Toyota rolls out its boutique version of the 2020 HiLux, the Rogue, but its value equation is questionable

Readers 4x4s November 2020
Reviews

Fettled Triton leads latest Readers' 4x4s

Six tweaked 4WDs showcased in November's Readers' Rigs.

Wrangler vs D-Max zombie apocalypse
Reviews

Cars to beat the zombie apocalypse

Watch our weirdest car comparison to date and the video that got us into trouble

2015 Toyota Hilux in the 4x4 shed
Reviews

Ron Moon's dirty ol' Hilux fitted with quality kit

The ‘dirty ol’ Hilux may not be a showpiece, but it’s a ‘work of art’ in every other respect after a refresh.

Ford Ranger vs Isuzu D-Max
Comparisons

Can the Isuzu D-Max dethrone the dual-cab king?

We head out of the big smoke to see if the all-new Isuzu D-Max has what it takes to put Ford’s Ranger Wildtrak back in its place

2020 Mazda BT-50 XTR
Road Tests

Off-road in Mazda's all-new BT-50

Mazda steps out in a new direction with the 2020 BT-50 one-tonne ute.

Readers Rigs 2 September Jpg
Reviews

Ranger leads latest pack of Readers' Rigs

Six new reader-submitted 4x4s have landed at 4X4 HQ.