4x4 Magazine Australia

4x4 Australia takes you to Australia’s most exciting and remote destinations , and we show you how to get there! We test the latest and greatest new and modified vehicles, as well as new camping and outdoor adventure equipment. We introduce you to loads of interesting people, show you heaps of awesome holiday trips and destinations, and we put you in the driver’s seat to tackle the country’s toughest off-road challenges. It’s a whole lot of dirty fun every month!

Simple Things

4x4 Magazine Australia

New Pajero Revealed • AN ALL NEW MITSUBISHI PAJERO WILL RETURN TO SHOWROOMS LATER THIS YEAR, PRICED FROM $68,490.

Y63 Patrol starts at $99K • Nissan has confirmed pricing and specifications for its six-grade Y63 Patrol range ahead of Australian deliveries in early 2027.

On the Tracks • ALL THE LATEST 4X4 NEWS AND EVENTS

THE HAPPY HYBRID • Does a turbocharged, petrol-fuelled hybrid powertrain have any place in an Australian off-road vehicle? We drive the latest LandCruiser 300 GR-S to find out.

Iron Fist • This Silverado 2500 build didn’t go for the over-the-top, in-your-face look that many truck owners choose, instead employing curated inclusions for a stylish touring rig.

JAC IS BACK • Is the JAC Hunter Plug-In Hybrid ready to take on the big dogs?

EXPEDITION READY • Tough Trucks brings AEV’s factory-style engineering to Australia with a Silverado 2500 built for touring and off-road work.

POWER RANGERS • 13 units, 3 categories, 1 viable alternative to hard-mounted lithium systems in the most comprehensive test ever undertaken… anywhere

Results and Winners

BUSH RULES • Do the right thing and follow these simple rules when travelling in remote areas

BREATHE EASY • We fit a replacement Donaldson PowerCore airbox and filter to our HiLux.

TAMING THE ’LUX • Our HiLux gets new suspension with parabolic rear springs from the team at Terrain Tamer to increase ride height while maintaining ride quality.

ORGANISATION STATION • The tray of our secondhand HiLux gets further dialled in with some drawers.

HITTING THE ROOF • The secondhand Luxy’s interior gets a huge storage boost this month.

VERDANT RANGES • Recent rain transforms a journey through the northern Flinders Ranges, bringing flowing creeks, green valleys and a few unexpected challenges along the way.

DEEP DESERT • Remote, rugged and rich in cultural history, Karlamilyi National Park rewards well-prepared 4x4 travellers with challenging tracks, hidden waterholes and a true sense of isolation.

LIZARD COUNTRY • What began as a roadside pub has evolved into a Top End destination where travellers can camp, swim, dine and explore a remarkable collection of classic vehicles.

THIS MONTH WE TALK TO TERRAIN TAMER

new gear • PRODUCT TESTS & NEW STUFF

RACK ’EM UP • A tough, easy-to-use two-bike rack that’s ideal for heavier e-bikes and 4x4 use, with solid security and handy rear-door access.

readers rigs • Want to see your 4X4 published in the mag? Send us a pic via our facebook page!

REAR VIEW • 4X4 AUSTRALIA LOOKS BACK AT THE CHANGES IN THE INDUSTRY, THE RISE IN OUTBACK TOURING, THE EVOLUTIONARY SOPHISTICATION OF 4X4S AND MORE…

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