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January 2019 issue of 4X4 Australia: what’s inside?

Welcome in the New Year with a copy of our January 2019 issue. Out January 3.

By Tristan Tancredi

4X4 Australia January 2019 issue preview

Lightforce Striker LED product test

What should you do before crossing the outback

2019 Ssangyong Musso dual-cab ute 4x4 review

4x4 trip to Kwiambal NP NSW

Behind the scenes at Cornell Diesel Systems

Driverless cars are going nowhere, fast

NEWS

2019 Drive to the Top tour

By Tristan Tancredi17 Jan 2019

Drive to the Top event on track to raise funds for HopeStreet charity.

2019 Jeep JL Wrangler pricing and specs revealed

By Matt Raudonikis16 Jan 2019

The new Wrangler is almost here, but it will come at a cost.

Volkswagen Amarok V6 gets the Arctic Trucks treatment

By Matt Raudonikis16 Jan 2019

Amarok AT35 is the latest wildly modified 4x4 from Iceland’s Arctic Trucks.

2019 Detroit Auto Show: RAM 2500/3500 Heavy Duty unveiled

By Tristan Tancredi15 Jan 2019

Monster 1355Nm Cummins turbo-diesel heralds in 2019 RAM pick-ups.

2019 Drive 4 Life dates changed

By Tristan Tancredi15 Jan 2019

Clash of events forces Drive 4 Life to reshuffle its 2019 Flinders Ranges Tour.

Sonora Rally Introduces Adventure Raid

By 4X4 Australia14 Jan 2019

Join a guided tour and experience North America’s premier rally raid.

4x4 Motorsports

Off-road tech at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show

By Tristan Tancredi11 Jan 2019

Weird and wonderful off-road gadgets at the 2019 CES in Vegas.

GEAR

Lightforce Striker LED: product test

By Justin Walker20 Jan 2019

The Lightforce Striker LED’s diminutive size belies the incredible light output it punches out.

Behind the scenes at Cornell Diesel Systems

By Justin Walker18 Jan 2019

There’s nothing more assuring than driving your vehicle into a service centre that’s super tidy and has all the right equipment to ensure your rig runs smoothly.

New 4x4 Gear: Bushranger Night Hawk, Narva Ultima, Steinbauer modules

By Justin Walker16 Jan 2019

Easy-to-install gear for the 4x4 enthusiast.

New 4x4 Gear: Patriot Campers PCOR tray body, Moab wheels, PWR intercooler, Sherpa snatch block

By Justin Walker14 Jan 2019

There is something for every hardcore 4x4 enthusiast here.

Best Gear of 2018: Narva LED lights, Carbon Winches, MSA 4x4 drawers, Yakima gatekeeper

By Justin Walker03 Jan 2019

From lights to bike carriers, here are some of the best gear from 2018.

Best Gear of 2018: TJM shocks, EFS shocks, Cooper Tires

By Justin Walker02 Jan 2019

If you need to fix your 4x4's ride and handling, try these on for size.

Best Gear of 2018: AFN Bullbar, Ironman Bullbar, ARB raw bar

By Justin Walker01 Jan 2019

Need protection? Here are the best bars to come out in 2018.

REVIEWS

2019 Ssangyong Musso dual-cab ute 4x4 review

By TIm Robson19 Jan 2019

After numerous cracks at our market, SsangYong is leaning on sharp pricing and seven-year warranties to claw back onto people’s shopping lists. Is it enough?

2019 Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon eTorque 4x4 quick spin review

By Matt Raudonikis17 Jan 2019

State-side blast of Jeep’s mild-hybrid Rubicon eTorque, but will it come to Australia?

2018 Custom 4x4 of the Year: WINNER

By Tristan Tancredi17 Jan 2019

Duramax V8-powered Ranger wins 2018 Custom 4X4OTY.

Gallery: Custom Baja-bred Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser

By Cristian Brunelli (pics)16 Jan 2019

Nefarious Kustoms throws the spanners at this classic Cruiser.

Custom Cummins-powered 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 review

By Chris Collard | Photos: Chris Collard & Samantha Thomas14 Jan 2019

A classic British lion receives an American heart transplant.

2001 Nissan Patrol long-term review update: 4x4 Shed

By Ron Moon12 Jan 2019

Ron’s trusty old steed loses a rear leg in the Vic High Country.

2019 Ford Everest vs Holden Trailblazer 4x4 comparison review

By Fraser Stronach | Photos: Phil Cooper11 Jan 2019

Can a ‘little’ 2.0-litre diesel work in a big and relatively heavy 4x4 like the Ford Everest? We line it up against Holden’s Trailblazer to find out.

4x4 Comparisons

OPINION

What should you do before crossing the outback

By Ron Moon20 Jan 2019

Dying in the desert is an unimaginable fate but a very real possibility, here are some steps you can take to survive.

Driverless cars are going nowhere, fast

By Fraser Stronach18 Jan 2019

Even influential tech gurus agree that nothing is going to happen anytime soon.

Why the 2020 Jeep Gladiator is one of the most hotly anticipated 4x4 of the year

By Matt Raudonikis13 Jan 2019

Excitement builds for the Gladiator and Matt explains why it is more than your average ute

Top five 4x4 opinion columns of 2018

By Tristan Tancredi26 Dec 2018

The beauty of an opinion is you don’t have to agree with it.

Interview with Ironman 4x4's Adam Craze

By 4x4 Australia19 Dec 2018

When your life’s passion is also your workplace, every day of toil is hugely rewarding.

Passion - The secret ingredient behind any successful 4x4

By Matt Raudonikis16 Dec 2018

The success of the Jimny, Wrangler and G-Wagen is largely thanks to the passion of its engineers

How dual-cab utes have changed and what needs changing

By Dean Mellor13 Dec 2018

Tracing the great ute revolution through the Hilux's evolution

EXPLORE

4x4 trip to Kwiambal NP, NSW

By Kev Smith19 Jan 2019

A little-known treasure trove in the northern reaches of NSW

Corner Country episode 3 video: 4x4 Adventure Series

By 4x4 Australia13 Jan 2019

Following the Paroo River from Eulo to Wentworth

4x4 Activities February to April 2019: Travel Bulletin

By Justin Walker12 Jan 2019

There is plenty to do under summer skies, here is a highlight of some.

4x4 trip through the Simpson Desert

By Robert Norman06 Jan 2019

The world's largest parallel sand-dune desert remains one of Australia's truly rewarding and special 4x4 destinations.

Top five 4x4 destinations of 2018

By Tristan Tancredi25 Dec 2018

There’s a reason the Vic High Country is one of the best off-road destinations in the world.

4x4 Trip to Litchfield National Park, NT

By Penny Wells23 Dec 2018

The NT government and local 4X4 clubs are working together to open up the hidden gems of Litchfield.

4x4 Adventure Series: South-East Queensland part 1

By Ron Moon | Photos: Alastair Brook18 Dec 2018

We travel from the verdant ranges of north-east NSW to the white, wave-washed sands of Stradbroke Island.

Corner Country episode 2 video: 4x4 Adventure Series

By 4x4 Australia16 Dec 2018

Tracing the legendary Burke and Wills expedition, from Cameron Corner to the Strzelecki Track.

Season 2: Corner Country

By 4x4 Australia12 Dec 2018

The second season of the 4x4 Adventure Series gears up for a trip through the Corner Country.

4X4 Adventure Series