WhichCar

Matt Raudonikis

4 X 4 Australia Editor

E Dewar 220817 Matt Raudonikis Portrait 8381

Matt is a 30-year veteran of the auto industry spending the last seven as 4x4 Australia editor. As a result, he has been pigeonholed in to the 4x4/off-road arena but he’s into anything with an internal combustion engine and wheels, or no wheels. He has been writing about cars since 1990 and video reviewing them for seven years.

2021 Toyota Hilux SR5+
4x4OTY

2021 4X4OTY contender: Toyota Hilux SR5+

Significantly updated Hilux sets the pace at 4X4OTY.

2021 Mazda BT-50 XTR
4x4OTY

2021 4X4OTY contender: Mazda BT-50 XTR

Electrical gremlins halt the BT-50’s pursuit of the 4X4OTY gong.

2021 Isuzu D-MAX LS-M
4x4OTY

2021 4X4OTY contender: Isuzu D-MAX LS-M

The all-new D-MAX fronts up for a crack at the 4X4OTY crown.

2021 Toyota Hilux
News

Hilux on track to become best-selling 4x4 in 2021

Strong sales suggest the Hilux will reclaim the top-selling 4x4 title from the Ford Ranger in 2021.

GMC Hummer EV
News

Hummer EV SUV gets impressive off-road credentials

Hummer EV wagon to join pick-up model, offering improved off-road credentials.

Hilux 2 C Jpg
4x4OTY

Here's why the Hilux is the 2021 4x4 of the Year

Five fourbies line up in a bid to claim the 2021 4X4OTY crown

Bronco 1422 Jpg
News

Ford crashes Easter Jeep Safari with Bronco concepts

Ford unveils a bunch of Bronco concepts while gate crashing an annual Jeep event in the process

Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon Recon SWB
Road Tests

Off-road test: Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon Recon

The shorty Wrangler Rubicon is back, but only for those lucky enough to score one of the limited edition Recon models.

SsangYong Musso XLV vs Toyota Hilux SR5
4x4 Comparisons

David versus Goliath: SsangYong Musso vs Toyota Hilux

Toyota gave its Hilux a well-deserved upgrade late in 2020, so we took an SR5 out with our long-term Musso XLV to see how the fresh model performs.

4 X 41 Jpg
News

No Facebook, no worries. Here’s how to get your 4x4 fix

There are still plenty of ways to reach 4X4 Australia magazine.

Ineos 1 Jpg
News

Watch: Grenadier one step closer to production

Grenadier prototypes gain traction, as the company moves in to its new factory

AEV Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison
Road Tests

Ranger Raptor-hunting AEV Colorado ZR2 Bison

There’s clearly a spot in the Aussie market for AEV’s hopped-up ZR2 Bison.

2021 Jeep Gladiator Sport S
News

Jeep releases Gladiator Sport S in Australia

Jeep adds affordable Sport S model to its Gladiator range

The Bracketeer
Gear

The Bracketeer now available in Australia

The cleverly designed Bracketeer is now available in Australia

Hilux 2 Jpg
News

Strong 4x4 sales in January led by the Hilux

Strong numbers in January hint at a buoyant 2021 for 4x4 sales.

Toyota 79 Series LandCruiser Bruder EXP-6 caravan
Custom 4x4s

Custom Toyota 79 Series set up for a lap of Oz

The best Australian products help make this the perfect touring rig for travelling the country

Old and new Defender at the 2020 4x4 of the Year
News

2021 4X4 Of The Year results delayed

COVID-19 delays have forced us to push back our 2021 4X4OTY report

Harrop Supercharged 2020 Nissan Patrol Offroad Jpg
Road Tests

Harrop Supercharged 2020 Nissan Patrol review

The Harrop supercharger kit makes a good thing better when fitted to the Nissan Patrol V8

2021 Navara Pricing And Specs Jpg
News

2021 Nissan Navara prices and details

Nissan prices the bigger, bolder 2021 Navara

Land Rover Defender P400
Road Tests

2021 Land Rover Defender P400 review

The new Defender 110 proves its mettle on a real-world camping trip in the High Country.

Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series custom in the USA
Custom 4x4s

Custom 79 Series is born in the USA

Expedition-ready LandCruiser is not what it seems at first glance.

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
News

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee revealed

Three-row SUV is due in Australia late in 2021

Vfacts 2 Jpg
News

Ford Ranger was the best-selling 4x4 in 2020

Ranger remains best-selling 4x4, while Toyota dominates the overall market.

Sunken Chevrolet Silverado 2500s salvaged
News

REVISITED: The case of the sunken Silverados

Chevy pick-ups salvaged from the murky depths off the Australian coast.