4X4 Videos

Anniversary Jeeps tackle the Lion’s Back

It’s been 10 years since anyone has driven the Lion’s Back in Moab. A trio of 75th Anniversary Edition Jeeps scaled the slickrock in celebration of the 50th annual Easter Jeep Safari.

HAVAL H9 video review

Chinese-made H9 is ready to knock the Prado from its perch

Toyota Hilux Extra-Cab video review

Not tied down by a family and a tribe of kids? Then check out the Hilux Extra-Cab.

Nissan Patrol ST review

It’s one of the oldest new 4x4s you can buy, yet the GU Nissan Patrol is still a hard-working toiler. The GU – or Y61 Patrol – has been with us for 19 years, but its days are numbered.

Rod Hall to race the 1000-Mile Baja for the 50th time

Off-road racing legend Rod Hall will tackle the Badlands of Baja for his 50th 1000-mile peninsula run. 4x4 Australia’s Chris Collard will be strapped in alongside Rod for the run.

Project Toyota HiLux gets Piranha Offroad dual-battery system

Piranha Off Road Products fits a dual-battery system to our giveaway HiLux.

Land Cruiser 79 Series build: Part 4

Justin takes us through the electricals that have gone in to what he calls the ’Ultimate 79’. Who are we to argue, this thing is a beast!

Land Cruiser 79 Series build: Part 3

We featured the JMAX coil conversion for Land Cruiser 70s last year and it must have caught Justin’s attention because he’s fitted it to his Super Tourer 79

Project Toyota HiLux build: Part 5

We’ve ditched the canopy off the back of the HiLux and gone for this awesome expedition truck set-up with help from Ironman 4x4. The competition to win it is now open!

Project Toyota HiLux build: Part 4

New EFS suspension and bigger wheels and tyres get our HiLux looking good and riding high!

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro shoots to thrill

Toyota USA’s TRD Pro Tacoma has the performance parts and the go-fast looks, but don’t expect the same for the Hilux here in oz.

Project Toyota HiLux build: Part 3

The Loaded Lux build giveaway car gets some TJM Protection, a Mean Mother winch and Lightforce LED lights.

Chevrolet Colorado Concepts point to new models

General Motors has unveiled a pair of Colorado ute and Colorado 7 wagon-based concept vehicles

Project Toyota HiLux build: Part 2

Better Brakes from Marks 4WD improve the stopping power of our give-away Hilux that one lucky reader will be driving later this year.

Toyota Fortuner Crusade off-road

Based on the same platform as the rugged Hilux ute, the Toyota Fortuner is built to tackle serious off-roading

Project Toyota HiLux build: Part 1

In part one of the Project Hilux build we get Terrain Tamer’s Allan Gray to give the car the once over.

Toyota Fortuner Crusade Features

Getting away from it all doesn’t have to mean roughing it, and the top-of-the-range Toyota Fortuner Crusade comes loaded with features

Toyota Fortuner Crusade & Patriot X1

Escaping the rat race with the whole family has never been so easy as with the Toyota Fortuner and a camper in tow

Land Rover Defender 90 Heritage Edition

Land Rover Australia only brought 54 Defender 90 Heritage Editions to Australia and they are set to become prized collector vehicles.

Land Rover Defender 110 Adventure

As a limited edition model to mark the end of production, Dean reckons the Land Rover Defender Adventure 110 is a bit of a bargain.

Land Cruiser 79 Series build: Part 2

Ever wanted to build a super-touring dual-cab Land Cruiser 79? Part 2 of Patriot Campers’ build shows how it’s done.

Land Cruiser 79 Series build: Part 1

Justin at Patriot Campers shows us how to build the ultimate dual-cab Land Cruiser 79 Series: Part 1

Naked Ute gets dirty

How does The Naked Ute go at Melbourne’s premier 4x4 proving ground? Dave Morley took it on a nude run to find out.

The Outback Challenge 2015

The Outback Challenge has changed a lot over the years, but one thing remains the same for its loyal following: it’s hard yakka!