4X4 Videos

2016 Australian Motoring Awards: 4x4 of the Year winner

4x4 Australia Magazine presents the 4x4 of the Year award to a very worthy winner at the Australian Motoring Awards.

Land Cruiser 200 Series review

Toyota has updated its Land Cruiser 200 Series. What’s new and how does it go?

4X4 Of The Year finalists: Mitsubishi Triton Exceed

Good things often come in small packages. Mitsubishi’s MQ Triton proves the point and does it for a good price.

4X4 Of The Year finalists: Toyota Prado GXL

The old Prado keeps on keeping on, even with a smaller 2.8-litre engine fitted to it in its latest update.

4X4 Of The Year finalists: Nissan Navara STX

Nissan thought outside the box for its new Navara, with coil-spring rear suspension and a bi-turbo diesel donk.

4X4 Of The Year finalists: Toyota Hilux SR5

When the best-selling 4x4 in the land gets a new model, you take notice. Hiluxes sell like cold beer for a reason!

4X4 Of The Year finalists: Toyota Fortuner GXL

Fortuner gives buyers of 4x4 wagons an affordable alternative to the Prado, but is it worth your hard-earned?

4X4 Of The Year finalists: Ford Everest Trend

The Ford Everest is a new 4x4 wagon based of the Ranger’s T6 platform. Not a bad first effort either.

4X4 Of The Year: Tough Dog 4WD Suspension

Tough Dog brought its new Hilux along to the party to show how much of an improvement you can expect with a quality aftermarket suspension kit.

4x4 Of The Year 2016

On the shortlist for 4X4OTY 2016 were the Hilux, Triton, Fortuner, Prado, Navara and Everest. Roothy went behind the scenes to see just how the winner was decided.

Toyota Fortuner Crusade review

The Fortuner is an affordable diesel with honest and effective off-road ability. But does it raise the bar?

Ford Everest Ambiente review

The Everest is based on the chassis of the Ranger, but it’s priced higher than most other ute-based SUVs. There’s a reason for that.

2015 Toyota Hilux vs Ranger vs Colorado vs D-Max vs BT-50 vs Triton vs Navara vs Amarok comparison

Toyota’s eighth-generation Hilux is here and it means business. But how does it compare with its rivals? We test it alongside the seven top-selling dual-cab utes.

Drive 4 Life: Outback New South Wales

Wet weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of a Drive 4 Life convoy that took clients of disability service provider Northcott on an off-road adventure in western NSW.

How to use Maxtrax recovery boards

4x4 Australia shows you the right way to use Maxtrax recovery boards when bogged in the sand.

The Razor's Edge: Polaris RZR 1000 Championship

4X4 AU recently got the chance to compete in the ballsy new RZR Championship. Have a look at what we were up against.

2016 Toyota Hilux: First Drive

Toyota launched its all-new Hilux in Australia this week. Toby Hagon has been out driving it. See what his first impressions are...

Infiniti QX80 review

With strong off-road credentials and a competitive price, can the uniquely-styled Nissan QX80 carve a niche in the petrol 4x4 market?

Great Australian Bight expedition

They don’t call the Great Australian Bight great for nothing. Check out this hour-long video of 4x4 Australia’s epic journey across the Bight.

Peugeot reveals its Dakar contender

It’s not a 4x4 and you can’t walk in to your local dealer to buy one, but this is still one of the most bitchin’ off roaders on the planet.

2016 Mercedes Benz G-Wagen

Just in case your gangster-black Geländewagen doesn’t draw enough attention, you can order a new one in a range of bright rainbow colours as part of a 2016 upgrade to the 36-year-old off roader.

Toyota Prado GXL D-4D 2.8 review

The Prado 150 Series has gone under the knife, getting a smaller diesel engine and an extra ratio in the auto ’box. But is it any better?

Mitsubishi Triton dual-cab Exceed review

Meet the fifth-generation of Mitsubishi’s workhorse ute range: the all-new Triton.

Nissan Navara ST-X 4x4 review

The Nissan Navara has stepped it up with a grunty diesel engine and spacious interior that is suited for both on-road and off-road driving.