Custom 4X4s

Custom 4x4: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

When you’re called ‘Speedie’, a V6 Jeep Wrangler doesn’t live up to your name. A supercharger and other mods soon fix that.

Custom 4x4: Toyota 80 Series Land Cruiser Dual Cab

Queenslander Darren Vassie took an 80 Series Land Cruiser and built his vision of the ultimate family tourer

Custom 4x4: Toyota 79 Series Land Cruiser

With its wicked-up V8 turbodiesel and slick-shifting six-speed auto, this VDJ79 mixes please with ease.

Custom 4x4: Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label

Four-wheel drive perfection might not exist. But sometimes hunting for it can lead to something special.

Wolf Packed: top Amarok mods in Aus

For some, a basic model truck is enough. For others, modifications are a must. Check out some of the best Volkswagen Amaroks in Australia.

Toyota Hilux gets stretched

A crash with a BMW X5, a cracked skull and a chassis-bending bump at Bendethera were unlikely preludes to this superbly stretched Hilux.

Nissan Patrol gets V8 military might

This Nissan Patrol has been equipped with an arsenal of weapons-grade modifications, including a military-spec 6.5L V8 diesel engine.

VDJ79 Land Cruiser

Bigger, louder and tougher. This customised Cruiser is built for the long haul.

Jeep JK Hemi V8

Mark Clancy subscribes to the theory that there's no substitute for cubic inches. His Hemi V8 powered Jeep puts the theory to the ultimate test.

Bush Ranger ATV

The Bush Ranger may not be the most civilised machine, but it is a 4WD of great competence, with go-anywhere character

Custom Jeep Wrangler ute

Forget your Hiluxes and Rangers, this custom-built Jeep Wrangler ute would be the duck’s guts – if Jeep had the smarts to build them.

Modified: Redline FJ-Ute

Fancy a four-door 40 Series LandCruiser with all the modcons? Meet the amazing Redline FJ-Ute

Land Cruiser 79

After years of hard work Mark and Sharon Makin are finally behind the wheel of their ideal four-wheel drive: A custom-made Toyota Land Cruiser 79.

AEV Ram 2500 Ute

We belt American Expedition Vehicle’s first public offering of a full-size truck, the Ram 2500 Ute.

Custom 4X4: Mazda BT-50 GT

When you cover 70,000km a year snapping Australia’s toughest four-wheel drives in the most remote locations, you need a bush-capable rig. Michael’s mighty Mazda BT-50 is up to the challenge.

MODIFIED: ICON LAND ROVER DEFENDER

What would you build if you had an unlimited bank balance and a penchant for old Land Rovers?

Globatrol Custom Camper Review

A GU Patrol with a custom built camper that’s ready to drive around the world.

Mahindra Pik-Up

Thanks to a little bit of massaging, this Mahindra Pik-Up is one functional and tough workhorse.

Military Mercedes test drive

These are the only two Mercedes Benz LAPVs in Australia. They are bullet-proof, bomb-proof and battle ready. So tough, they even trusted us with them.

Customised Nissan Patrol GU

BJ Elliott’s introduction to four-wheel driving was in 2005 when a friend offered to take him and his partner Laura for a drive off-road.

Jeep JK Wrangler

There’s nothing stealth about this wicked Wrangler but a close look reveals some ingenious parts and clever engineering.

Custom Range Rover Sport

Driving through a remote location, no one would blink at the sight of a LandCruiser or Patrol, but a Range Rover?