Out now: April 2022 issue of 4X4 Australia

We've dedicated more than 50 pages in the April 2022 magazine to our annual 4X4 Of The Year competition, and this year we've tweaked the formula to enable us to award two winners.

A total of 18 contenders met at the AARC in Anglesea, Victoria, where our experienced team of judges whittled the field down to six finalists following an exhaustive on- and off-road testing process.

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The six finalists escaped the confines of the AARC, raising dust in the Western Deserts of Victoria before continuing north in to NSW and beyond Broken Hill. Votes were then lodged for the Best 4x4 Ute and Best 4x4 Wagon, against the long-serving 4X4OTY criteria: Value for money; breaking new ground; built tough; bushability; and doing the job.

We also ran our eyeballs over one of the first accessorised 300 Series LandCruisers in Australia – it was only a matter of time. This example is dressed in quality gear from the Australian 4x4 aftermarket industry, with equipment from Uneek 4x4, Kaymar, Rola and Narva.

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Another custom build featured in the April magazine is a purpose-built 2015 Ford Ranger that has been fettled as the ultimate work rig, family runabout and weekend play toy. The lifted all-rounder is stacked with equipment to make it a highly capable rig.

The INEOS Grenadier is arguably the most anticipated new 4x4 to hit the market, and we managed to snare a steer of a prototype. Is it everything it has been touted to be? Read all about it in this issue.

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Plus, in the latest 'How to 4x4' instalment, Deano explains how to use an electric winch to perform a basic vehicle recovery. Valuable advice, especially for solo travellers.

What else is in there?

• Mazda BT-50 XS tested off-road
• Kalbarri, WA + Woods Point, Vic
• Perentie in the 4X4 Shed
• Maxxis RAZR muddies update
• Products, news, opinions and more!

The April 2022 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now!