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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Vale Denis Bartell, famed desert adventurer

Legendary outback explorer, Dennis Bartell, has passed away

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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2024 Volkswagen Amarok pricing: Model year increase softened by drive-away deals

Volkswagen will introduce MY24 Amaroks from 1 February, with select MY23 stock selling for a discounted rate

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Toyota Prado is Australia's best-selling large SUV for ninth year running

Toyota's family 4WD heads for a decade of dominance after seeing off the Ford Everest

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2024 Isuzu MU-X to offer smaller, more affordable 1.9-litre diesel in Australia

Isuzu Ute Australia has confirmed it’ll add the smaller, more affordable 1.9-litre turbo-diesel from the D-Max ute in select MU-X variants in 2024

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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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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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2024 Suzuki Jimny XL pricing and features confirmed

Five-door Suzuki Jimnys are in dealers now

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Ford Ranger takes HiLux down to the wire in 'Best-selling vehicle of 2023' race

Ranger wins November battle to increase its chances of becoming first Ford since the Falcon in 1995 to be Australia's best-selling vehicle

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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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2025 Toyota HiLux: Everything we know so far

The next HiLux is rumoured to share its underpinnings with American pick-ups – and if it looks like this, it'll be off to a good start

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Facelifted 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 ‘shorty’ three-door detailed, not returning to Australia

The short-wheelbase LandCruiser 71 Series has received a facelift in the Middle East with naturally-aspirated petrol V6 power

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VOTE: New 2025 Toyota GR HiLux hero or Ranger Raptor – which would you prefer?

It's finally done the Wildtrak-rivalling GR Sport with the current HiLux, but could we see a proper hero ute headline the next generation?

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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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2024 Mitsubishi Triton: Everything we know – fully revealed!

Mitsubishi has unveiled the new Triton ute, with a new ladder frame chassis and updated engine