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Summer 2020 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Customs, classics, comparisons and end-of-year 4x4 trip ideas.

By Tristan Tancredi

4X4 Australia Summer 2020 issue preview

Follow our Project Ranger build

4x4 Christmas Gift Guide

ARB Zero fridge MSA 4x4 compressor plates TJM compressor

Readers 4x4s December 2019

Bushranger winch Cel-Fi Go Trucker Pack Stihl chainsaw

GME XRS 330-CTP UHF radio review

NEWS

Summer 2020 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

By Tristan Tancredi11 Dec 2019

Customs, classics, comparisons and end-of-year 4x4 trip ideas.

Nissan bumps up the price of its Navara 4x4

By Tristan Tancredi11 Dec 2019

Slight price hike across the board for Nissan’s Navara 4x4.

Full Jeep range to be electrified by 2022

By Matt Raudonikis10 Dec 2019

Jeep will become the greenest SUV brand in the world, offering electric powertrains across its entire model range.

No diesel-powered Jeep Gladiator for Australia

By Matt Raudonikis10 Dec 2019

Jeep’s Gladiator pick-up will only be available with a petrol engine when it launches in Australia.

Raptor-fighting Navara Warrior comes out to play

By Matt Raudonikis10 Dec 2019

Nissan’s Navara N-Trek Warrior to take the fight to the tricked-up ute segment.

UPDATE: James Bond Defender 110 stunt car now on display

By Tristan Tancredi09 Dec 2019

2020 Defender pushed to its limits on the set of upcoming Bond film, No Time to Die

REVIEWS

Trail-ready 4x4 rigs feature in December's Readers' Rigs

By 4x4 Australia15 Dec 2019

Special edition Navara leads a pack of well-kitted rides.

2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior review

By Daniel Gardner13 Dec 2019

Aussie engineering excellence arms Nissan’s Navara Warrior with the weaponry it deserves

Quick blast in Jeep’s JT Gladiator Rubicon

By Matt Raudonikis | Photos: Cristian Brunelli09 Dec 2019

The Jeep Gladiator won’t land in Australia until 2020, but we managed to snare one for a day in the dunes of Nevada.

MSA 4x4's Toyota LandCruiser 200 'Super Cruiser' 6x6 review

By Dean Mellor | Photos: Matt Williams & Shane Miles08 Dec 2019

After a long, hard slog, MSA 4x4’s stretched six-wheel drive ‘SuperCruiser’ is finally complete, and the impressive 6WD beast has now passed its first test as an off-road tourer big enough for a family of seven.

We drive Harrop's supercharged Ram 1500

By Matt Raudonikis | Photos: Alastair Brook05 Dec 2019

If a naturally-aspirated petrol V8 doesn’t deliver the torque you’re looking for, then a supercharger kit will provide the boost you seek.

Follow our Project Ranger build

By Matt Raudonikis02 Dec 2019

A Ranger has join the 4x4 Shed and we plan to gear it up into the ultimate support rig.

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GEAR

New 4x4 kit: ARB Zero fridge, MSA 4x4 compressor plates and TJM compressor

By Dean Mellor15 Dec 2019

Unpacking ARB’s Zero fridge, MSA 4x4’s compressor mounting plates and TJM’s HD vehicle mount compressor.

Bushranger winch, Cel-Fi Go Trucker Pack and Stihl chainsaw

By Dean Mellor14 Dec 2019

New 4x4 recovery gear: Bushranger REVO 12S winch, Cel-Fi Go Trucker Pack, and Stihl MS 500i chainsaw.

GME XRS 330-CTP UHF radio: 4x4 product test

By Matt Raudonikis | Photos: Alastair Brook14 Dec 2019

Using a GME UHF radio for 4x4 communications

Electronics & Gadgets

4x4 kit: 3XM canopies and Rhino-Rack bike carrier

By Dean Mellor12 Dec 2019

New 4x4 equipment: 3XM Deluxe Smooth canopies and Rhino-Rack Pioneer Thru Axle bike carrier

2019 4x4 Christmas Gift Guide

4X4 Australia has you covered for gift ideas this Christmas with the latest 4x4 gear from the industry’s most respected names.

The latest range of 4x4 batteries and charging equipment

By Dean Mellor08 Dec 2019

Maintain an electrical pulse at the campsite this holiday season, with this selection of new gear.

OPINION

Interview with Kev Smith

By 4x4 Australia06 Dec 2019

Kev has spent more than 30 years within the 4WD and camping world, living and breathing everything outdoors from the Coffs Coast and beyond.

Older 4x4s are more capable and fun to drive in the bush

By Dean Mellor27 Nov 2019

In the world of off-roading, age is just a number.

Is there such a thing as the perfect four-wheel drive?

By Matt Raudonikis19 Nov 2019

Some folks like a 4x4 with 44-inch tyres and a V8 conversion, others prefer a long-range tank and a decent bullbar.

Where have all the bush mechanics gone?

By Ron Moon30 Oct 2019

Having some mechanical skill is paramount to remote travel, but most people have no idea!

Petrol engines likely to make imminent return

By Fraser Stronach24 Oct 2019

Looking at where the wind is blowing, don't be surprised if the next big 4x4 will come with a petrol donk.

Winter has passed, what's on for summer?

By Matt Raudonikis19 Oct 2019

Warmer days beckon, and so it is time to roll out our summer plans.

EXPLORE

Lightning Ridge, NSW: 4x4 travel guide

By Kevin Smith07 Dec 2019

From the air it may look like a million mole hills, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find plenty of colour at Lightning Ridge.

Red Centre Adventure: Episode 2

By Ron Moon and Matt Raudonikis04 Dec 2019

From the fossicking fields of Gemtree to the relentless sand of the Simpson.

Exploring the Murray River, NSW: 4x4 travel guide

By Ron & Viv Moon30 Nov 2019

Four-wheel drivers and campers can indulge in the Murray River’s red gum forests, quiet backwaters and sandy beaches.

Red Centre Adventure: Episode 1

By Ron Moon and Matt Raudonikis20 Nov 2019

Season 5 of the 4X4 Adventure Series has the crew kicking up red dust in Central Australia.

Australian 4x4 Event Calendar

By 4x4 Australia19 Nov 2019

Here are the latest 4x4 events and festivals taking place around Australia.

Season 5: Central Australia

In Season 5, our convoy embarks on an expedition across the dusty centre of Australia.

4X4 Adventure Series

4X4 OF THE YEAR

2019 4x4 of the Year video

By 4X4 Australia21 Mar 2019

Eight vehicles, six days, six judges and more than 1000km to find a winner.

4x4 of the Year 2019: Behind the scenes

By Ron Moon03 Mar 2019

A behind-the-scenes look at what goes into conducting 4X4OTY.

4x4 of the Year 2019: Judges' Ranking

By 4x4 Australia03 Mar 2019

2000km worth of testing later, here is how our eight 4x4 of the Year contenders finished...

Tough Dog Toyota Hilux review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

By Justin Walker02 Mar 2019

Tough Dog’s air-assist suspension kits provide touring 4x4 utes with the best of both worlds.

Ford Ranger Raptor review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

By Fraser Stronach | Photos: Ellen Dewar02 Mar 2019

There’s no denying Ford has built an impressive recreationally focussed 4x4 ute

Mercedes-Benz X250d Progressive review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

By Fraser Stronach | Photos: Ellen Dewar01 Mar 2019

Mercedes-Benz has done an excellent job at re-engineering the Navara.