4X4 Reviews

4x4 Load and Tow test comparison: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton review

Mitsubishi’s new Triton is the lightweight, but does that really matter?

4x4 Load and Tow test comparison: 2016 Nissan Navara review

All Navara NP300 dual-cab 4x4s have coil rather than leaf springs at the rear, making it unique among utes.

4x4 Load and Tow test comparison: 2016 Isuzu D-Max review

The D-Max is one of the oldest designs here, so is it up to competing with the new boys?

4x4 Load and Tow test comparison: 2017 Holden Colorado review

Holden dubbed the Colorado a ‘truck’ after its recent revamp, but does that make it any better?

4x4 Load and Tow test comparison: 2016 Ford Ranger review

With its ‘big’ 3.2 five-cylinder the Ranger looks to have a head start when it comes to carrying and towing.

4x4 Load and Tow test comparison: 2016 Mazda Bt-50 Review

Mazda’s BT-50 shares a lot with the Ford Ranger – but not as much as it once did.

2017 Renault Koleos Intens 4x4: First drive

We change things up by taking a spin in Renault’s new Koleos Intens 4x4.

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk review

Jeep’s Grand Cherokee gets a Trailhawk variant, and we hammer it in Nevada.

Toyota Prado vs Toyota Fortuner vs Isuzu MU-X vs Ford Everest

The Canning Stock Route is the perfect challenge to separate the bush contenders from pretenders.

Ford Ranger: Just the facts

Simplifying the Ford Ranger’s model line-up

Dean Mellor's Nissan D22 Navara

Deano’s D22 Navara is slowly transforming into a convenient tourer.

GALLERY: Readers' Rigs, Part 9

Readers’ Rigs returns with six more off-road adventure machines.

Holden Colorado Z71 vs Toyota Hilux SR5

Holden’s new Colorado fronts up to the popular Toyota Hilux. Can it match it with the big boys?

2016 Ford Everest Trend long term review

4x4 of the Year-winning 2016 Ford Everest Trend joins our shed for an extended tenure

2014 Holden Colorado 7 LTZ vs 2014 Mitsubishi Challenger

Mitsubishi’s Challenger and Holden’s Colorado 7 are both derived from utes, but which has made the more successful transition to 4X4 wagon?

GALLERY: Readers' Rigs, Part 8

Ten off-road adventure machines sent in by our readers

Fuso Canter 4X4 review

Could the Fuso Canter 4x4 form the basis of the ultimate expedition truck?

2016 Mahindra Pik-Up review

It's a bit left of centre, but the Mahindra Pik-Up is a well-priced, honest and tough 4x4.

Mitsubishi Pajero vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport review

If and when Mitsubishi retires its Pajero, the Pajero Sport will be left to look after Mitsubishi’s fortunes in the 4x4 wagon market. Is it up to the job?