4X4 Tradie Utes
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
Off-road in Mazda's all-new BT-50
Mazda steps out in a new direction with the 2020 BT-50 one-tonne ute.
Ranger leads latest pack of Readers' Rigs
Six new reader-submitted 4x4s have landed at 4X4 HQ.
All-new Isuzu D-MAX vs Ford Ranger Wildtrak
The next-generation D-MAX is finally here, but how does it shape up againt an established benchmark?
Mazda BT-50 2020 review
Mazda’s new BT-50 dual-cab ute shares much with the Isuzu D-Max. Is that a good thing?
2020 Volkswagen Amarok V6 TDI580 Highline review
The standard Volkswagen Amarok is a capable thing in its own right, but add a stonking-great V6 engine and it’s an all-timer
We build a Hilux tourer on a budget
Jimmy picked up a cheap secondhand Hilux, and he’ll keep us updated on the trials and tribulations of building a 4x4 tourer on a budget.
2020 Toyota HiLux SR5+ review
This is an important update for the HiLux as its competitors close in. Has Toyota done enough?
The all-new Isuzu D-Max has leapfrogged its dual-cab ute competitors
Can Isuzu’s raft of improvements for the D-Max elevate it to a segment front-runner?
Has the Toyota Hilux gone soft? Yes... but in the right way
The Hilux began life as a simple, rugged tool. But is that enough for a dual-cab ute in 2020?
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2021 Toyota HiLux review
The new-generation Toyota HiLux offers a quiet diesel engine and comes in more varieties than any other ute. In four-wheel drive form it is very good off-road.
Our Ford Ranger custom build
The once-stock Ranger XLS is now a pin-up fourby, courtesy of Australia’s elite aftermarket industry.
Triton GLX in the long-term shed
We welcome a Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ to the 4X4 Australia shed
Mitsubishi Triton GLS 2020 long term review
Living with Mitsubishi's best selling dual-cab ute in the wilds of suburbia
Off-road in VW's long-awaited Amarok V6 manual
The Amarok manual V6, complete with dual-range gearing, is finally here.
2020 Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab Review
The refreshed Mitsubishi Triton feels easier to drive than most utes in town. Its diesel engine is modern and easy on fuel, and it is strong on safety.
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Can the best dual-cab you can buy beat an American pick-up?
The champ of the dual-cab division moves up a weight class to see if it has a puncher’s chance against a true heavyweight
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Not just a sticker pack – Warrior takes on Wildtrak X
If you’ve got $65K burning a hole in your pocket, check out these beefed-up dual cabs
2019 Ford Ranger Raptor long-term review
Inwood flounders outside his comfort zone, realises water is warm and only two inches deep
Follow our Project Ranger build
A Ranger has join the 4x4 Shed and we plan to gear it up into the ultimate support rig.
2020 4X4 Of The Year contender: Mitsubishi Triton GLS review
After a four-year hiatus, the Triton returns to the 4X4OTY field.
Ford Ranger Raptor versus Nissan Navara N-TREK Warrior
Ford’s Ranger Raptor has set the benchmark for off-road-ready showroom-stock dual-cabs, but it hasn’t faced Nissan’s new Navara N-TREK Warrior … until now.
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2020 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X review
Ford bundles its high-spec Ranger Wildtrak with key off-road accessories, but is it worth the extra money?
Mitsubishi Triton 4x4 variant review
Mitsubishi has made some revisions across the Triton range, with an emphasis on improved off-road capability. We sample it in the Flinders Ranges.