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!

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4x4 Magazine Australia

Navara PHEV Landing In 2027 • THE NAVARA PRO PHEV IS A PROPER 4X4 WITH MECHANICAL DRIVE THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION TO THE AXLES

Chery Stockman Specs Take Shape • CHERY HAS CONFIRMED KEY AUSTRALIAN SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITS NEW DIE-SEL-ELECTRIC STOCKMAN UTE AHEAD OF ITS ARRIVAL IN FEBRUARY 2027

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

THE T-REX IS BACK! • RAM Trucks brings its apex predator back from extinction with the TRX SRT

TOW & GO TRUCKS! • Four American trucks, one heavyweight caravan and a mix of sealed roads and dirt tracks. We put these big rigs to work to discover which delivers where it matters most.

WHY CTO INDUSTRIES WENT ALL-IN ON US TRUCKS • CTO Industries saw the US-truck boom coming and built its business around turning big American pickups into capable Aussie tourers.

RADAR RUBBER • Swapping highway rubber for tougher tyres can help unlock your American truck’s off-road potential.

ON THE LEVEL • The adjustable GEN-Y Mega Duty kept our Kokoda caravan level behind four full-size pickups during our 1500 Series towing test.

HOW UPFITTER IS REDEFINING THE AMERICAN TRUCK ACCESSORY MARKET • Upfitter is helping transform American trucks into purpose-built rigs tailored to Aussie conditions.

WHEEL CHOICES • From tough steel wheels to bold alloys, Dynamic Wheel Co. brings a world of choice to Aussie owners of American pickup trucks.

GREEN monSTER • This classic 60 Series LandCruiser had chassis and engine swaps as part of a comprehensive rebuild that made it a show-stopper and track terror.

GWM GOES BIG • GWM’s new 3.0-litre diesel brings 620Nm, greater carrying and towing capacities and improved refinement to the Cannon Alpha and Tank 500, strengthening their appeal to Australian buyers

HEAD 2 HEAD • The JAC Hunter X undercuts the BYD Shark 6 Performance by more than $8000 and brings more traditional 4x4 hardware. But is value enough to topple the current PHEV ute benchmark?

SUSPENSION INSTALL • The secondhand Lux steps up in the world with a Terrain Tamer suspension package

WHY YOUR ANTENNA MATTERS • When you’re pushing into the edge of mobile coverage, the right antenna can make the difference between a usable signal and a dead screen.

STATION STAYS BRING THE GIBB TO LIFE • Four unforgettable places to pull up, slow down and experience the Kimberley beyond the gorges.

WARRABAH ROCKS • Riverside camps, granite gorges and rugged 4x4 tracks make Warrabah National Park a rewarding escape, with a scenic route to Uralla adding bushranger history and country-town charm.

OASIS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE • In the middle of one of Australia’s loneliest highways sits an outback pub that has been surprising travellers for more than four decades.

THIS MONTH WE TALK TO TERRAIN TAMER

new gear • PRODUCT TESTS & NEW STUFF

TANK COMMANDER • With 750Nm on tap and a High Country shoot to tackle, our new Tank 300 Ultra PHEV gets straight to work – and proves more capable than expected.

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The Score • THE ESSENTIAL NUMBERS AND PRICES OF EVERY 4X4 ON SALE IN AUSTRALIA

Sierra goes swimming