Automotive
4x4 Magazine Australia
PATHFINDER GOES OFF PATH
Back in 2015, at a camping ground in the Scenic Rim area of southeast Queensland, Lucy was battling an uphill track in her 2000 Nissan Pathfinder, equipped with a 2.5-inch lift and 32s on 16-inch rims.
1 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
HOLIDAY HUSTLE
WITH PLANS CHANGING FAST AND GEAR PILED HIGH, A SPONTANEOUS SUMMER ROAD TRIP PUTS THE KIA TASMAN X-PRO TO THE TEST
4 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
TRIAL TIME
THE INEOS GRENADIER TRIALMASTER IS THE LATEST ADDITION TO THE 4X4 AUSTRALIA LONG-TERM TEST FLEET
3 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 4
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1 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
HIGH LIFE
USED PROPERLY, A ROOFTOP TENT BECOMES MORE THAN JUST A PLACE TO SLEEP. WE LIVED OUT OF THE ALU-CAB GEN 3-R ON A LONG ROAD TRIP TO SEE HOW IT PERFORMS WHEN CAMP REALLY IS HOME.
4 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
BEST OF THE BREED
TAKING NISSAN'S Y62 PATROL TO THE NEXT LEVEL
5 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
HILUX ROAD TRIP
Off-road ability is only part of the HiLux story. We load up a SR5 and hit the highway for a 3500km road trip to see how Toyota's dual-cab performs during the other 50 weeks of the year
6 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
WRAPPED FOR THE BUSH
BUSH PINSTRIPING AND STONE CHIPS ARE PART OF LIFE OFF-ROAD. WE TEST BUSHWRAPZ PAINT PROTECTION FILM TO SEE HOW WELL IT STANDS UP TO REAL-WORLD TOURING AND TRACK WORK.
3 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
TORQUE WRENCH
LOADED FOR TOURING, TOYOTA'S V8 LANDCRUISER CAN STRUGGLE ON THE HIGHWAY. WE FIT A STAGE 1 UPGRADE TO IMPROVE TORQUE, DRIVABILITY AND TOP-GEAR CRUISING.
6 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
TOP 10 CUSTOMS
WE SAW PLENTY OF KILLER 4X4 BUILDS OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS AND THESE ARE OUR 10 FAVOURITES
10+ min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
TOW, RECOVER, PROTECT
THE X-BAR IS MORE THAN JUST A TOWBAR, OFFERING RECOVERY POINTS, BASH PROTECTION AND PEACE OF MIND IN ONE OFF-ROAD-READY UPGRADE
2 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
HIDDEN GEM
FROM HEADLAND LOOKOUTS AND BEACHSIDE CAMPS TO QUIET FOREST TRACKS, CROWDY BAY NATIONAL PARK REWARDS THOSE WHO SLOW DOWN AND EXPLORE
4 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
Base Jumping
Entry-level models can offer much better bang for your buck at the showroom. Here we take a look at the base models of the two most popular 4x4 wagons.
8 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
HIGH TIMES
KITTING OUT YOUR 4X4 FOR HIGH COUNTRY ADVENTURES
5 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
GEAR PRODUCT TESTS & NEW STUFF
IRONMAN 4X4 IRONPACK FOR TOYOTA PRADO 250
5 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
IT'S A V8, MATE!
The superbly turned-out Y62 Nissan Patrol on the cover of this issue reminded me of how much I've enjoyed driving the V8 Patrol over its long tenure in Australia. We know this will be the last year of the Y62 and its glorious VK56 V8 engine, as it will be replaced by the Y63 Patrol with a turbocharged V6 petrol engine later this year.
1 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
TRAVEL BULLETIN
Now is the time to get out and about to enjoy this great land and support the communities. Experienced adventurer Ron Moon has listed a few upcoming highlights, as well as essential track info. As always, check with event organisers before locking in your plans.
2 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
5 Epic Victorian High Country Tracks
SOME TRACKS CHANGE THE WAY YOU SEE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVING. THESE FIVE ADVENTURES THROUGH THE VICTORIAN HIGH COUNTRY HAVE SHAPED MY LOVE FOR THE REGION, THE CHALLENGE AND THE STORIES WAITING BEYOND EVERY BEND.
9 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
INEOS UPDATES FOR 2026
Ineos Automotive has updated the steering in its Grenadier and Quartermaster off-roaders, following feedback from drivers about the feel of the original tune, which could be light on centre and offered limited return-to-centre compared with expectations for a modern vehicle.
1 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
GWM TANK 300 HYBRID
TANK 300 HYBRID LANDING SOON
1 min |
February 2026
4x4 Magazine Australia
KWIAMBAI CALLING
WATERFALLS, HIKING TRAILS, CAVES AND QUIET CAMPSITES – KWIAMBAL NATIONAL PARK HAS ALL THE INGREDIENTS FOR A WEEKEND ADVENTURE OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
3 min |
Summer 2025
4x4 Magazine Australia
FIELD READY FIRST AID
A QUALITY FIRST-AID KIT IS ESSENTIAL FOR ANY REMOTE TRIP. TACMED'S VEHICLE TRAUMA KIT DRAWS ON THE BRAND'S EMERGENCY-SERVICE EXPERTISE TO DELIVER PROFESSIONAL-GRADE GEAR FOR TRAVELLERS
2 min |
Summer 2025
4x4 Magazine Australia
MULGA MAGIC
OUT ON THE LONG STRETCH BETWEEN NYNGAN AND BOURKE, ONE PUB STANDS ALONE: THE MULGA CREEK HOTEL, WHERE COLD BEER AND WARM HOSPITALITY NEVER RUN DRY
3 min |
Summer 2025
4x4 Magazine Australia
RANGER TOPS OCTOBER 2025 4X4 SALES AS NEW HILUX LOOMS
The Ford Ranger once again maintained its grip on the Australian 4x4 market in October, selling 4195 units and holding the top spot for the month... but is that about to be flipped on its head with the launch of the new Toyota HiLux?
1 min |
Summer 2025
4x4 Magazine Australia
GVM upgrades for full-size rigs
HOW TO GET MAXIMUM CARRYING AND TOWING CAPACITY OUT OF YOUR 4X4 WITHOUT NEEDING A TRUCK LICENCE
5 min |
Summer 2025
4x4 Magazine Australia
FLIGHT OF THE FALKEN
WE SUBJECT THE NEW FALKEN AT4 TYRES TO A 10,000KM TORTURE TEST TO CAPE YORK AND BACK
4 min |
Summer 2025
4x4 Magazine Australia
CONQUERING THE CAPE
SO, YOU WANT TO TAKE A TRIP TO THE TIP? HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW... TO GET THERE AND BACK SAFELY, AND MAKE THE MOST OF ONE OF AUSTRALIA'S GREATEST OFF-ROAD ADVENTURES
10+ min |
Summer 2025
4x4 Magazine Australia
RAM FORCE
BIGGER IS BETTER IN US PICKUPS AND THE RAM HD IS A BIG TRUCK DESIGNED TO HAUL BIG LOADS
5 min |
Summer 2025
4x4 Magazine Australia
THROUGH THE LENS
A WEEK IN THE FIELD GIVES 4X4 AUSTRALIA'S RESIDENT PHOTOGRAPHER A CLOSE-UP LOOK AT OUR KIA TASMAN X-PRO
2 min |
Summer 2025
4x4 Magazine Australia
DONUT DISASTER SHAUN DREGHORN
A simple bit of fun on a burnout pad turned into a costly lesson for Shaun and his modified Jimny after a split-second mistake tipped the pint-sized 4x4 onto its side.
1 min |