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December 2018 issue of 4X4 Australia on sale

Custom 4x4 of the Year finalists, Raptor and SportsCat trade blows, a mighty Unimog U4000, and plenty more.

By Tristan Tancredi

December 2018 issue of 4X4 Australia on sale

2018 Custom 4x4 of the Year

2018 Custom 4x4 of the Year finalist Toyota LC79 Thug Truck

Right-hand drive Nissan Titan on the table again

2018 Custom 4x4 of the Year finalist 6x6 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series

DAMD Suzuki Jimny Defender Little D

2018 Custom 4x4 of the Year finalist Duramax V8-powered Ford Ranger

NEWS

Right-hand drive Nissan Titan on the table again

By Toby Hagon20 Nov 2018

Titan could become the first large American pick-up truck to be offered in right-hand drive out of its US factory.

DAMD turns the 2018 Suzuki Jimny into the 'Little D' mini Defender

By Tristan Tancredi19 Nov 2018

Japanese tuner reveals its Little D.

2020 Jeep Gladiator official images leaked

By Matt Raudonikis15 Nov 2018

Official photos of Jeep's new ute leaked online ahead of reveal next week

Jeep Gladiator: 4x4 history lesson

By Daniel Wong14 Nov 2018

Tracing the origins and fate of Jeep’s Gladiator name

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD recalled

By Tristan Tancredi09 Nov 2018

Park brake cable assembly triggers recall for the big Chevy.

Mitsubishi Pajero future still uncertain

By Matt Raudonikis09 Nov 2018

Mitsubishi CEO confirms no decision has been made on the Pajero’s future.

More photos from SEMA 2018

By Tristan Tancredi | Photos: Cristian Brunelli09 Nov 2018

SEMA 2018 is done and dusted, so let’s look back at some of the event’s finest 4x4s.

2018 Custom 4x4 of the Year

Vote for your Custom 4X4OTY for a chance to win a Maxxis voucher valued at up to $2000.

GEAR

Challenge camper trailer: product test

By Ron Moon18 Nov 2018

We reckon this tough, no-nonsense camper trailer is suitable for family weekends away, a tough outback trip or a once-in-a-lifetime, around Australia jaunt

REDARC Manager30 battery management at SEMA 2018: video

By 4x4 Australia | Video: Matt Raudonikis16 Nov 2018

Taking a closer look at Aussie-made REDARC kit

Patriot Campers rolls out custom Toyota Tundra at SEMA 2018: video

By 4x4 Australia | Video: Matt Raudonikis16 Nov 2018

Patriot Campers wows the crowd with its PCOR Tundra.

ARB rolls out JL Wrangler gear at SEMA 2018: video

By 4x4 Australia | Video: Matt Raudonikis15 Nov 2018

The JL Wrangler isn’t here yet, but ARB has a whole range of products ready for it

MAXTRAX showcases new 4x4 recovery gear at SEMA 2018: video

By 4x4 Australia | Video: Matt Raudonikis15 Nov 2018

Brad McCarthy shows off two all-new MAXTRAX products, and they aren’t recovery boards.

AEV unveils ZR2 Bison and JL Wrangler kit at SEMA 2018: video

By 4x4 Australia | Video: Matt Raudonikis14 Nov 2018

AEV displayed its new range of aftermarket parts for the upcoming JL Wrangler.

New 4x4 Gear: Thunder Espresso machine, Schumacher battery charger, and Power of the Pedal

By Justin Walker10 Nov 2018

Great non-essentials to have when you need to take a break.

REVIEWS

2018 Custom 4x4 of the Year finalist: Toyota LC79 'Thug Truck'

By Dan Everett21 Nov 2018

No holds barred ute for living the thug life.

2018 Custom 4x4 of the Year finalist: 6x6 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series

By Dan Everett20 Nov 2018

Mega 6x6 LandCruiser is the ultimate outback tourer.

2018 Custom 4x4 of the Year finalist: Duramax V8-powered Ford Ranger

By Dan Everett19 Nov 2018

Ant's 6.6-litre beast is the stuff of dreams.

2019 Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 4x4 review

By Justin Walker18 Nov 2018

Volkswagen's new Amarok Ultimate 580 is the most powerful workhorse yet from the German marque.

2008 Mitsubishi Pajero Safari Rally 4x4 review

By Ron Moon | Photos: Stuart Grant17 Nov 2018

Built for speed, not comfort, Steve Riley’s Australasian Safari-winning Pajero is a weapon on wheels.

2019 Mitsubishi Triton first drive 4x4 review

By Matt Raudonikis13 Nov 2018

Bolder looks and added safety tech herald in the 2019 Triton.

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD WT 4x4 review

By Fraser Stronach12 Nov 2018

Want to make a big statement? Then look no further than the Chevrolet Silverado.

OPINION

Visiting the five 'corners' of Australia

By Ron Moon17 Nov 2018

Visiting all five border corners of Australia isn't so straight forward, but Ron's quest is close at hand

Remembering the original Range Rover

By Matt Raudonikis21 Oct 2018

A drive in Range Rover's uber-luxury SDV8 Autobiography brings back memories of the original's simplicity.

Interview with Cooper Tire's Ken Reuille

By 4x4 Australia14 Oct 2018

Developing new product for an iconic tyre brand for three decades can be a lot of pressure, but also plenty of fun.

Catching and scratching the Land Rover bug

By Dean Mellor12 Oct 2018

I bought (yet another) Landy.

Suzuki needs to produce more variants of the Jimny

By Matt Raudonikis22 Sep 2018

New Jimny is a great platform to create a whole family of 4x4s.

The last grave of the Burke & Wills expedition

By Ron Moon19 Sep 2018

Ron goes in search of the last grave of the Burke & Wills expedition.

Hydrogen drawing closer towards replacing fossil fuels

By Fraser Stronach15 Sep 2018

Recent CSIRO breakthrough shows that there’s hope for hydrogen yet.

EXPLORE

Journey to the centre of Australia: video

By Video: Toby Hagon12 Nov 2018

Tracking down Australia’s most central location.

4x4 Trip through Corner Country part 2

By Ron Moon | Photos: Ellen Dewar04 Nov 2018

Following ancient rivers from Noccundra to Wentworth and their final meeting point

4x4 Activities November to December 2018: Travel Bulletin

By Justin Walker03 Nov 2018

Perfect weather for the perfect getaway

4x4 Pubs: Eulo Queen Hotel, QLD

By Glenn Torrens | Photos: Ellen Dewar02 Nov 2018

A great place to break-up the trek between East Coast and the outback.

4x4 Personality: Len Beadell

By Tim Scott | Photo courtesy: The Beadell family28 Oct 2018

Many Australian four-wheel drivers have driven the outback roads that were surveyed by Len Beadell.

4x4 trip from Melbourne to The Kimberley

By Anneli Knight28 Oct 2018

With a Troopie to keep her company, Anneli Knight heads off on an epic outback Australia adventure.

4x4 trip to Mareeba, Qld

By Dick Eussen20 Oct 2018

A golden day spent skirting the Hodgkinson River.

Season 1: Victorian High Country

By 4x4 Australia09 Oct 2018

The first season of the 4x4 Adventure Series heads into the magnificent Victorian High Country

4X4 Adventure Series

4x4 Activities October to November 2018: Travel Bulletin

By Justin Walker09 Oct 2018

Revel in spring festivities around Australia