4X4 News

2025 Kia Tasman rendered & spied with Ford Ranger Raptor

With tough-looking rivals like the new Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton in its sights, the first-ever Kia Tasman ute looks to square up

2024 Ford Ranger MS-RT “street truck” unveiled

Wider, lower Ranger unveiled in UK, with European deliveries to begin this year

2024 GWM Tank 500 pricing and features: Hybrid Prado, Everest rival due soon

Local pricing and initial specifications for the GWM Tank 500 hybrid off-road SUV have been confirmed ahead of its launch in the coming months

2024 Toyota Prado: Australian line-up detailed

Off-road-focused Altitude variant to join five-strong all-new Prado line-up due in Australia around May or June; pricing to be confirmed

Super Bowl LVIII: the 4x4s of the NFL

Some of the best gridiron grunt in the NFL

2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport update due in Australia soon

Minor facelift for current Mitsubishi Pajero Sport due in Australia around April ahead of the next-generation model expected in 2025

VFACTS January 2024: Ranger domination continues in the new year

New year, same result, as Ford Ranger remains best-selling 4x4

2024 Mazda BT-50 update: What to expect

The Mazda BT-50 ute is expected to receive an update in line with the latest version of its Isuzu D-Max relation

2024 Lexus GX initial features confirmed, due mid-year

Three-strong line-up confirmed for Prado-based Lexus GX four-wheel-drive ahead of local launch around June or July

February 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Mazda BT-50 and 79 Series LandCruiser modified to the max; Tundra driven down under; Project Ranger build wraps up; and plenty more

Transglobal Car Expedition begins epic round-the-world journey

Two poles, five continents, and a fist full of guts

2025 Kia Tasman ute spied in production form

Production-ready version of Kia Tasman ute spotted in camouflage in South Korea ahead of its debut later this year

2024.5 Ford Ranger: New Vehicle Personalisation Centre to speed up delivery

A new Ford Vehicle Personalisation Centre will launch with four accessories to get popular Ranger options to customers sooner

Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series wait times too long? Try these Family 4X4 alternatives!

Delivery delays still stretch to 24 months for the popular LC300. Here are some big off-road SUVs you can buy much sooner

JAC T9: Chinese ute spotted in Sydney, launching soon

Diesel prototype goes shopping as Chinese brand JAC Motors prepares to battle at the affordable end of the dual-cab-ute spectrum, with an electric version to join later this year

2024.5 Ford Everest pricing and features: Optional tow assist, less variants

Minor update for Ford Everest off-road SUV sees a new, optional tow assist borrowed from the F-150 – and a reduced line-up

2024.5 Ford Ranger pricing and features: New tow assist, reduced line-up

Minor update for Australia’s new favourite car brings a new towing assist borrowed from the F-150 – and a reduced line-up

Facelifted Toyota HiLux due in “two or three months”

Fresh styling, additional equipment and fuel-saving 48-volt tech are part of the surprise update

Vale Denis Bartell, famed desert adventurer

Legendary outback explorer, Dennis Bartell, has passed away

Six-wheel D-MAX wins 2023 Custom 4x4 of the Year

Six-wheeler claims coveted crown in a tight tussle with Barra-powered FJ45

Ford F-150 Lightning: Australia still a chance, but production numbers cut

Ford’s full-size EV pick-up is a candidate to be converted into right-hand drive at RMA Automotive

January 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Grenadier, 70 Series, Jimny XL and new-gen Triton driven + two epic custom builds + plenty more

Isuzu D-Max to gain hybrid engine to battle Toyota HiLux — report

48-volt mild-hybrid power is on its way to D-Max and MU-X according to a Thai magazine

2023 Volkswagen Amarok: Select variants on sale until 31 March 2024

VW is offering sharp national drive-away prices and a complimentary dealer servicing plan for select Amarok variants