4X4 Tradie Utes
4x4 Of The Year 2016: The Criteria
As always, vehicles were not judged against each other, but against the established 4X4OTY criteria. This is what allows us to test utes alongside wagons, and luxury 4x4s against affordable family rides.
4x4 Of The Year 2016: The Testing Track
The 4X4OTY test route must challenge each vehicle’s individual capabilities. To do this we took on some of the best tracks in the Victorian High Country.
4x4 of the Year 2016: Meet the Judges
With more than 245 years of four-wheel driving experience between them, our judges rate as some of the most experienced in Australia.
4x4 Of The Year 2016
On the shortlist for 4X4OTY 2016 were the Hilux, Triton, Fortuner, Prado, Navara and Everest. Roothy went behind the scenes to see just how the winner was decided.
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2015 Toyota Hilux vs Ranger vs Colorado vs D-Max vs BT-50 vs Triton vs Navara vs Amarok comparison
Toyota’s eighth-generation Hilux is here and it means business. But how does it compare with its rivals? We test it alongside the seven top-selling dual-cab utes.
Toyota HiLux SR5 Dual Cab Review
Toyota’s first new HiLux in 10 years is big news and is set to transport Aussie tradies and 4x4ers for another decade.
Amaroks to The Cape
Can a convoy of standard Amaroks get to The Tip unscathed?
2015 Mitsubishi Triton First Drive Review
The new Triton might not be the biggest ute, but its new diesel is terrific, it's quiet and composed on road and practical as you like.
Snackable Review: Toyota HiLux
Toyota pulls out all the stops for its first completely new HiLux in a decade.
Toyota HiLux Video Review
After years of redevelopment, the first all-new Toyota HiLux in a decade has arrived. Toyota has stopped at nothing to make sure it remains Australia’s favourite workhorse.
2016 Toyota Hilux off-road review
Road-test editor Fraser Stronach has had a closer look at the all-new Hilux. His verdict: it’s a ripper.
2016 Toyota Hilux: First Drive
Toyota launched its all-new Hilux in Australia this week. Toby Hagon has been out driving it. See what his first impressions are...
Mitsubishi Triton Video Review
The Mitsubishi Triton may not take the title as the best of the best, but as Mitsubishi’s best-selling vehicle, it comes in as a great option for a multi-purpose ute.
Mitsubishi Triton dual-cab Exceed review
Meet the fifth-generation of Mitsubishi’s workhorse ute range: the all-new Triton.
Nissan Navara NP300 vs Mitsubishi Triton MQ vs Mazda BT-50 vs Volkswagen Amarok
New utes from Nissan and Mitsubishi are here to shake up the ute market, but how do they stack up against the established class benchmarks?
Modified Amaroks charge Land Cruiser Mountain Park
For the 2015 October edition, 4X4 Australia sent a pack of modified Amaroks to battle it out at Queensland’s Land Cruiser Mountain Park. Check out the video.
2016 Ford Ranger review
Ford has refreshed its popular Ranger ute for 2016, with styling and tech upgrades aimed at making upper-spec XLT and Wildtrak double cabs more attractive for families
Snackable Review: Volkswagen Amarok
When it comes to 4x4 utes, the Amarok is in a class of its own. It offers passenger-car refinement and is still tough and off-road capable. But most of all it feels ‘right’ – that rare feeling you get when you know you’re in a serious machine and not a toy.
Snackable Review: Mitsubishi Triton
If you’re looking for a value-for-money four-wheel drive, it’s hard to go past the Mitsubishi Triton. Its tidy handling, user-friendly 4x4 system and the $36,990 entry-level price tag appeals to serious adventurers and weekend warriors alike.
Poll: What is the best 4x4 ever? Have your say.
What is the ultimate 4x4? Is it the original WWII Army Jeep? Maybe it’s the Land Cruiser 70 Series? What about the ‘unbreakable’ Toyota HiLux?
2015 Isuzu D-Max X-Runner review
Isuzu empties the options list into the D-Max for the X-Runner special edition. Despite the showroom garnish, it’s still an appealingly tough old boot
2014-15 Toyota HiLux Review
For decades the Toyota Hilux has been the default choice for anybody chasing a rugged and reliable 4WD ute. This review covers HiLuxes on sale prior to the update of October 2015.
2014-15 Ford Ranger Review
The 2014-15 Ford Ranger is rugged but easy to live with. All models have electronic stability control, and all but one have six airbags. It is available in 2WD and 4WD form.
2016 Mitsubishi Triton: First Drive
It’s taken a while but the new Mitsubishi Triton is finally here and we have driven it…