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Out Now: December 2022 issue of 4X4 Australia

World-first 6x6 Y62 Patrol, 60 Series gets LC80 and V8 upgrade, MU-X build gets MSA 4x4 mirrors and OZTrail Birdsville rooftop tent, and more

December 2022 issue of 4X4 Australia
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Our December 2022 magazine is out now!

Stealing the show is Melbourne-based On Track 4x4’s stunning 6x6 Patrol build. Fettled together to showcase On Track’s impressive skill set, the 6x6 Patrol is an off-road powerhouse packed with quality mods including a massaged V8 that sends 350kW to the wheels.

4 X 4 Australia Miscellaneous 2022 N Issan Patrol 6 X 6
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McKinnon’s Cruisers in South-East Queensland has modified a vehicle that’s just as drool-worthy. This 1988 HJ60 LandCruiser has received an LC80 upgrade and a V8 transplant, making it a show-stopping veteran on the tracks!

4 X 4 Australia Reviews 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser 60 To 80 Series Conversion 66
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On the new 4x4 front, Matt road-tested a Land Rover Defender 90 D250 S, to find out whether the Defender is just style over substance. Kitted up, our three-door test car was priced at more than $100K, but is it any good when tarmac turns to dirt?

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We also toured the largest sand island in Australia, K’gari (Fraser Island), in a Mazda BT-50 Thunder. The beauty of the island is that it’s easy to reach and it can be explored in a bone-stock 4x4, which is exactly what we did.

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The rear vision of our MU-X build has been substantially improved, with a set of MSA 4x4 towing mirrors installed. These cleverly designed mirrors are a quality piece of kit, and they not only improve vision because of their bigger size, but the quality of the reflection is exceptional.

We then attached OZTrail’s all-new Birdsville 1400 hybrid rooftop tent atop the MU-X. The tent is relatively easy to set-up and pack-down, it’s made using high-quality and durable materials, and it’s a cosy abode for a good night’s sleep. Full review in this issue.

4 X 4 Australia Miscellaneous 2022 Oz Trail Birdsville Roof Top Tent
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In this month’s ‘How to 4x4’ instalment, Deano explains how to safely negotiate water crossings, so that you make it to the other side in one piece.

4 X 4 Australia Miscellaneous 2022 4 X 4 Water Crossing
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What else is there?

  • GVM upgrades, and whether you need one
  • The dangers of spinifex
  • Touring the Buntine Highway
  • 2022 4x4 Christmas Gift Guide
  • New products, opinions, and long-term reviews

The October 2022 magazine is OUT NOW.

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