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Tristan Tancredi

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Tristan Tancredi

When he’s not obsessing over sport - Aussie Rules and NBA the two biggest culprits – Tristan loves getting out and about, whether it’s around Australia or further abroad. Exploring new places and finding hidden treasures are right up 4X4 Australia’s alley, so writing about places a four-wheel drive will take you, and the gear you’ll need to get you there, seems a natural fit.

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News

Summer 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Three killer custom builds, RAM 1500 Big Horn tested, our 2023 Christmas Gift Guide, and heaps more

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News

Mitsubishi ASX replacement is imminent

The current-gen ASX nears the end of its lifecycle

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News

Will the Pajero nameplate return to Australia?

The curtains closed on the iconic nameplate in 2020, but is a resurgence on the cards?

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News

2024 Toyota HiLux 48V hybrid: new multi-terrain system, infotainment and safety confirmed

Toyota Australia has announced certain HiLux variants will gain 48-volt mild-hybrid tech in 2024, with a claimed fuel consumption reduction and improved drivability

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News

2024 Ineos Quartermaster ute: Australian deliveries due early next year

First series production Quartermasters start to roll off INEOS production line

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News

December 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Showcase 79 Series, Rambler’s Silverado TrailBoss, Tradie Triton build, and plenty more

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4x4 Comparisons

Budget brawl: 2023 GWM Tank 300 Ultra vs Mahindra Scorpio Z8L

You don’t need to spend silly money to park a feature-packed, off-road-ready SUV in your driveway

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News

VFACTs October 2023: Ford Ranger posts best monthly sales result so far in 2023

Ranger, HiLux and D-MAX were Australia’s best-selling vehicles in October

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Gear

KAON’s impressive range of 4WD storage solutions

Emerging 4x4 aftermarket brand, KAON, has the catalogue to fulfill all storage needs

Top 10 4x4 tracks in Australia
Explore

Top 10 4x4 tracks in Australia

Ten of the best 4WD tracks in Australia. How many have you travelled?

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Explore WA

Best 4x4 tracks near Perth

Western Australia may be huge, but you don’t have to travel far from Perth to find decent 4x4 tracks

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Explore NT

Best 4x4 tracks near Darwin

NT's capital has plenty of ideal 4WD destinations within a few hundred kilometres

Best 4x4 tracks near Adelaide
Explore SA

Best 4x4 tracks near Adelaide

You don't have to venture far from the City of Churches to find touring gold

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Explore QLD

Best 4x4 tracks near Brisbane

Iconic sand islands and vast national parks, Brisbane's surrounds has something for any tourer

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Explore VIC

Best 4x4 tracks near Melbourne

Break up the day-to-day grind and disappear down some 4x4 tracks close to Melbourne

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Explore NSW

Best 4x4 tracks near Sydney

There's more to Sydney than an Opera House. Here are a few spectacular 4x4 destinations close to the city for weekend adventures

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Gear

4WD snorkel buyers' guide

Any serious four-wheeler wouldn’t leave the driveway without a quality snorkel installed on their 4x4

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Gear

New MAXTRAX LITE recovery boards, lighter on wallet and scales

MAXTRAX releases lighter, cheaper recovery board

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News

November 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

2023 Custom 4x4 of the Year coverage, Toyota HiLux GR Sport and Ford F-150 reviews, and much more

2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GSR
Reviews

2023 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GSR review

Flagship Pajero Sport has the looks, but is it worth the extra coin?

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Reviews

2023 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS 4x4 review

The 2023 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS is one of the few seven-seat SUVs on the market with proper 4x4 credentials

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Custom 4x4OTY

2023 Custom 4x4 of the Year: Vote to win

The MAXXIS Custom 4x4 of the Year is bigger than ever in 2023. Vote now for your chance to win a number of prizes!

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News

VFACTS September 2023: HiLux remains best-selling vehicle, but Ranger leads 4x4 race

Ranger, HiLux and D-MAX remain the best-selling 4x4 vehicles in September

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Comparisons

2023 Best Ute Under $80K: Ford Ranger V6 Sport

All utes are our trusty workhorses, but which is the best when you're looking in the nicer part of the stables?