4X4 Reviews

2019 Ford Ranger 2.0 vs Ranger 3.2 tow test

Does greater engine capacity equate to better towing capabilities?

SCOOP! New Jeep Gladiator tested

Is Jeep’s all-new Gladiator worth the wait? We head Stateside to find out.

2019 Mitsubishi Triton vs Isuzu D-Max vs Nissan Navara 4x4 comparison review

With a few tweaks and a new face, how does Mitsubishi’s strong-selling Triton stack up against its immediate class rivals?

2019 Suzuki Jimny off-road review

Suzuki’s new Jimny is certainly winning popularity contests in 2019, but how does it go off-road? We take it to the High Country to find out.

Readers' 4x4s: February 2019

Wild 4x4s built for the outdoors.

2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d Power 4x4 review

The X350d is the V6-powered X-Class ute buyers were waiting for, but does it live up to the hype?

2019 Range Rover Sport Si4 4x4 review

A small-capacity four-cylinder petrol engine in a Range Rover Sport doesn’t sound right, but is it the way of the future?

4x4 of the Year 2019: Behind the scenes

A behind-the-scenes look at what goes into conducting 4X4OTY.

4x4 of the Year 2019: Judges' Ranking

2000km worth of testing later, here is how our eight 4x4 of the Year contenders finished...

Tough Dog Toyota Hilux review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

Tough Dog’s air-assist suspension kits provide touring 4x4 utes with the best of both worlds.

Ford Ranger Raptor review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

There’s no denying Ford has built an impressive recreationally focussed 4x4 ute

Mercedes-Benz X250d Progressive review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

Mercedes-Benz has done an excellent job at re-engineering the Navara.

HSV Colorado Sportscat+ review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

HSV's chassis work has gone into producing a more sporty on-road drive.

Ford Everest Trend review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

Notable changes improve the Everest's capability as a comfortable and competent trail vehicle.

Ford Ranger XLT review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

Improvements in refinement and comfort represent a generational change.

Volkswagen Amarok V6 Core review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

In 4x4 of the Year's company the V6 Core comfortably tops the rest when it comes to get-up-and-go.

SsangYong Rexton ELX review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

The Rexton appeals as a modern, convincing, well-built 4x4 family wagon.

Mahindra Pik-Up S10 review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

Without doubt, Mahindra's entry proved the biggest surprise of the eight.

4x4 of the Year 2019: Introduction

Eight very different vehicles are vying for the 4x4 Of the Year crown, but there can be only one winner…

2019 Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 vs Mercedes-Benz X350d comparison 4x4 review

Merc slots in its own diesel V6 to take on the mighty Amarok. Let the battle begin.

Readers' 4x4: A-list adventure rigs

January's Readers' Rigs is ready to rumble.

2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 first drive 4x4 review

Mercedes-Benz totally revamped its G-Class in 2018, and the first of the new models here is the top-of-the range AMG G63.