Out now: June 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia

The June 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now!

On paper, the RAM 1500 TRX and Ford Ranger Raptor aren’t really in the same ballpark - for starters, one has a feisty 532kW Hemi-powered V8, the other a V6 with 240 fewer kilowatts. However, the thing is, the Ranger Raptor is the closest thing we have in Australia to the TRX, except for perhaps the Silverado ZR2.

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Both are flagship models of their respective brands, and both have updated suspension and brakes tailored for high-speed off-roading. The big question is, though: Is the TRX really worth twice as much as the Ranger Raptor?

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The new-look Mahindra Scorpio has arrived in Australia, ready to shake up the midsize 4x4 wagon market. The budget-priced vehicle starts from $41,990 driveaway, which is a great bang-for-buck proposition, but what’s the thrifty, three-row Scorpio like to drive off-road?

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On the custom metal front, we take a closer look at a home-built GU Patrol ute that can rock-crawl one day and tour the countryside the next. The capable all-rounder is the result of more than 2000 hours of DIY labour. Very impressive.

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Can the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon stand up to Australia’s torturous conditions and survive a lap of the map? Find out in this issue whether it can overcome 60,000km in 12 months!

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We take a deep dive into the world of Barra engines, discussing what they are, why they’re so good, and whether you actually need one. We also examine the nitty gritty of diesel filtration, and why fuel filters are now an essential piece of kit.

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Plus, we get our boots dirty as we travel to and explore the Gawler Ranges in SA and Pemberton in WA.

What else is there?

• Celebrating Land Rover's 75th anniversary in Cooma, Victoria
• Loading up and testing a Front Runner roof rack and accessories
• We plug in a Gator rear camera and test is out
• In-depth update on our 2023 Ford Ranger build
• New products + much more!

The June 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now.