The June 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now!
The majestic cover car is Double Black Off Road’s highly customised Jeep Gladiator, and we took an in-depth look at what it comes with, what makes it better, and why it’s one of the most dynamic custom vehicles in Australia.
We headed off-road in the all-new Amarok - in second-tier Panamericana guise - to see how it performs when bitumen turns to dirt. The Ranger twin is a premium ute with the on- and off-road nous to shake up the highly competitive dual-cab segment.
On the new metal front, we then spent a day behind the wheel of the Walkinshaw-fettled 2023 Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme dual-cab. With Supashock suspension improving on- and off-road performance, and an improved design and silhouette, the limited run of 500 units will be snapped up in a hurry.
Plus, we spent some time reacquainting ourselves with the 2023 Mahindra PikUp S11, which only recently was introduced with an automatic transmission. Can its sharp pricing and honest demeanour overcome its lack of modern niceties and safety features?
With the all-new Ford Everest winning awards - including the 2023 Wheels Car of the Year - and wooing buyers across the country, we decided to put it up against the venerable, all-conquering Toyota LandCruiser 300 in an off-road shoot-out. The price gap may be huge, but is the Everest up to the task?
Ron Moon flew to the USA to attend the 2023 Overland Expo, ogling some of the best 4WDs and camping set-ups in the country. Plus, closer to home, we tagged along on the latest Isuzu I-Venture Club adventure to the Vic High Country.
What else is there?
- Our Ford Ranger build gets fitted with EGR flares
- The importance of tyre pressures
- Testing a Zorali Pack & Stash fireplace
- Sampling Off Track Wines in a can
- Exploring Wave Hill Station in NSW and Edeowie Station in SA
- New products + much more!
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