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4x4 Comparisons

Which American ute is best for towing: Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado vs Ram 1500

One of these full-size pick-ups has a clear advantage while another has a surprising weakness…

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Reviews

2023 Toyota HiLux EV review: Revo BEV concept driven

Officially the Revo BEV is a ‘functioning concept’ but a first steer of the fully electric Hilux suggests a production model is not far away

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Reviews

2023 Ford Ranger build: 14,000km update

A service and highway trip for our Ranger as the build continues

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2023 Toyota HiLux GR Sport review

Is the new halo HiLux Toyota’s best dual-cab ever?

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Comparisons

2025 Ford Ranger PHEV vs current 2023 Ranger Wildtrak: SPEC BATTLE!

How does the plug-in Ranger stack up for specifications and features against a diesel-powered equivalent?

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Reviews

2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X review

Special edition Wildtrak X arrives with a strong off-road focus

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Reviews

2023 Ford Ranger Raptor long-term review: Here’s why we’ll miss Ford’s tough truck

It’s great in the desert, but how does the new Raptor handle the daily grind? To find out, we've added one to our long-term test fleet

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4x4 Comparisons

2023 Ford Ranger Platinum vs 2023 Volkswagen Amarok TDI 600 Aventura comparison review

Does the addition of an upmarket Ranger variant have what it takes to depose Volkswagen's ritziest Amarok?

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Reviews

The top six off-road expedition vehicles

Not all 4x4s are suited to long-distance, remote-area expeditions, so the 4X4 Australia team share their six top choices

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Reviews

2023 Volkswagen Amarok review: Australia’s best dual-cab?

The second-gen Amarok is bigger, more luxurious and even better to drive – but is it the new king of the dual-cab segment?

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Reviews

The 10 greatest 4x4s of all time

Some 4x4s have made more of an impact on the world than others, but just which ones have made the biggest difference? We ask our team of 4x4 experts

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Reviews

2023 Ford Ranger Platinum: Quick review

Taking a look at Ford's top of the line Ranger Platinum.

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Reviews

2020 Ford Ranger XLS Sport long-term review

Deano's loaded Ranger XLS is an all-terrain tourer

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Reviews

Entry-level 2023 Ford Ranger XL off-road review

A quick outback spin in the Ford Ranger XL gives us a feel for the entry-level ute

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Reviews

2023 Mitsubishi Triton GSR review

With the next-gen Triton imminent, does Mitsubishi’s flagship GSR still have something to offer?

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Reviews

2023 Ford Ranger build: Living with the V6 Sport

Our Ranger Sport has transformed into one of the best 4x4 touring rigs around

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Reviews

2023 VW Amarok Core and Life review: first drives

Entry-level 4x4 utes priced upwards of $50K might be a bit rich for some but the least-expensive Amaroks don’t feel like base model vehicles

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Reviews

2023 Mitsubishi Triton GSR: Quick review

The Triton GSR range-topper blends robustness with enhanced on-road performance

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Reviews

2023 Isuzu D-MAX LS-M: Quick review

The 2023 Isuzu D-MAX SX: a reliable and affordable workhorse.

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Reviews

2023 Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+: Quick review

The 2023 Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+ blends comfort and capability.

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2023 Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain: Quick review

The 2023 Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain is a robust blend of power and luxury

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Reviews

2023 Mazda BT-50 XT 4x4 review

Mazda’s slick-looking ute has a gravelly engine and a few obviously not-Mazda bits

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2023 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+: Quick Review

The 2023 Triton GLX+ features an attractive suite of features that make it a serious contender in the mid-range ute segment

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2023 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R: Quick review

A compelling proposition in the mid-range ute segment