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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland review
Five-seat Overland with the Off-Road Group option hits the tracks to see how it handles on- and off-road

The top six off-road expedition vehicles
Not all 4x4s are suited to long-distance, remote-area expeditions, so the 4X4 Australia team share their six top choices

2024 Toyota Prado vs 2023 Toyota Fortuner: SPEC BATTLE!
It’s a virtual battle of the big wagon siblings, and the Toyota pairing of the Fortuner and Prado have never been closer. Let’s go to the spec sheets

2023 Volkswagen Amarok review: Australia’s best dual-cab?
The second-gen Amarok is bigger, more luxurious and even better to drive – but is it the new king of the dual-cab segment?

New 2024 Mitsubishi Triton vs Ford Ranger: SPEC BATTLE!
What differences exist between the fresh new Mitsubishi ute and its class-leading Ford rival?

Nissan Patrol history: 60 Series, MQ, GQ and GU
An in-depth look at the Patrol's long and proud history

The 10 greatest 4x4s of all time
Some 4x4s have made more of an impact on the world than others, but just which ones have made the biggest difference? We ask our team of 4x4 experts

Toyota Prado Australian history and buyer’s guide: 1996-2023
How the Prado became the middleweight king, and which model to buy on the second-hand market

New 2024 Toyota Prado v Ford Everest: SPEC BATTLE!
How does Ford’s reigning Car of the Year provisionally stack up against the hugely hyped fifth-generation Toyota Prado? Let’s go to the spec sheets and find out

All-New 2024 Toyota Prado vs 2023 Prado: SPEC BATTLE!
The upcoming 250 series Prado is set to see a price hike, so let's find out how it compares to the 150 series it will replace

2024 Toyota Prado vs LandCruiser 300 Series: SPEC BATTLE!
What are the differences between these two large frame-based off-roaders?

2020 Ford Ranger XLS Sport long-term review
Deano's loaded Ranger XLS is an all-terrain tourer

2023 GWM Tank 300 Ultra review
Petrol-powered Tank 300 is off-road-ready and comes with an enticing price tag

Entry-level 2023 Ford Ranger XL off-road review
A quick outback spin in the Ford Ranger XL gives us a feel for the entry-level ute

2023 Ford Ranger build: Living with the V6 Sport
Our Ranger Sport has transformed into one of the best 4x4 touring rigs around

2023 VW Amarok Core and Life review: first drives
Entry-level 4x4 utes priced upwards of $50K might be a bit rich for some but the least-expensive Amaroks don’t feel like base model vehicles

2023 Mahindra PikUp S11 auto review
Mahindra’s rugged little PikUp ute gets an automatic transmission for the first time, making it more appealing to more drivers

2023 Nissan Patrol Warrior review: Pre-production prototype
Nissan Patrol Warrior breaks cover, but it’s not done yet

2023 Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme by Walkinshaw review: First drive
Walkinshaw and Mitsubishi are launching a new Triton halo, and we’ve driven it

2023 Ford Everest Platinum versus Toyota LandCruiser 300 Sahara
Can the challenging Everest land one on the undisputed champion, the all-conquering LandCruiser?

2023 Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana review: First Australian drive
Getting off-road in Volkswagen’s all-new Amarok

Old versus new: 2016 Defender 130 vs 2022 Defender 110
Two Land Rover Defenders taken on a 2500km trip through Botswana. Which one is best suited for bush travel?

2023 RAM 1500 TRX review
Taking a TRX to its natural habitat, in pursuit of high-speed dirt tracks

2023 Mahindra Scorpio review: Australian first drive
Our first local drive of the budget-priced 4x4 all-rounder finds there's more on offer than just value.