Summer 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

The Summer 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia magazine is out now, rounding out another massive year in the 4x4 space.

As we do every year at this time, we’ve included a comprehensive 2023 Christmas Gift Guide to showcase all the best 4x4 gear on sale in Australia. There are some great ideas to ensure your 4x4-loving friends and family aren’t disappointed on Christmas morning.

Three killer custom builds feature on the cover: what could be the most modified Nissan GU Patrol in the country; a super tidy custom Toyota 80 Series LandCruiser that proves Cruisers are still the king of the off-road jungle; and a petite Jimny that has been transformed into an ultimate remote-area, long-distance tourer.

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As we near the end of 2023, the 4x4 industry is gearing up for an influx of launches and new metal. To this end, Matt spent some time in RAM’s new entry level 1500 model, the Big Horn. At close to $120K it’s certainly not cheap, but is it money well spent when you can get an F-150 for just under $107K?

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At the opposite end of the market, we line up two competent budget brawlers – the GWM Tank 300 and Mahindra Scorpio – to prove you don’t need silly money to tackle serious off-road terrain.

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Our Tradie Triton build continues to evolve, and this month we install a Rola Titan Tray and a Hayman Reese X-Bar. Two quality pieces of equipment that have substantially improved the vehicle’s capabilities.

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Plus we pack our bags and explore the west coast of South Australia, New England in NSW, the Oodnadatta Track in SA, the wilds of Tasmania in a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, and have a beer at the National Hotel in Normanton, Queensland.

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What else is there?

• Car Builders sound deadener kit tested
• A sneak peak of the 4WD Treks of north-east NSW guide
• New 4x4 products
• Readers Rigs
• News, sales stats, travel news and more!

The Summer 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now.