It’s light. Only the three-door Jimny treads more lightly on the ground. Less than a month after the launch event took us up to the top of Skipper’s Canyon, the Jimny five-door is in the driveway for...
Back to the future: the all-new Land Cruiser Prado range arrives in Australia in mid-2024 with a new off-road focussed variant, 48-volt technology across the range, and retro-inspired styling.
The...
Kia’s incoming ute will be a diesel-powered dual-cab benchmarked against the best in the business: the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger.
Australian media are in a frenzy, announcing the impending arrival...
New year, smart new look. Mitsubishi’s Triton is going great guns with a comprehensive rework for 2024.
The range will offer RWD models and nine 4WD models, ranging from GLX grade through GLXR and...
Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s South Island is the breathtaking Hopkins River Valley, a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a wilderness escape.
For a long time NZ4WD has touted the Ranger Sport as ‘best of breed’. Tough looks, even tougher drivetrain, comfy cab. A true all-rounder. So, is the same true of Ranger’s sibling the Everest?
Taupo reader Mike Quartermaine is the winner of the NZ4WD Oztent competition, and is looking forward to testing it out in ‘4WD-land”, especially while the late-summer weather holds on.
After packing and securing our load ready for sand dune country, we left the metropolis of Oodnadatta heading towards Pedirka’s Track (a short cut) to Dalhousie Springs approximately three hours to
Ironman 4x4 offers a full range of automotive accessories including bull bars, suspension upgrades, side steps and rails, rear bars, underbody protection, lights, winches, snorkels and camping gear.
For New Zealand’s avid 4WD enthusiasts, traversing the diverse and challenging terrains of this beautiful country requires more than just a rugged vehicle.
Giti4x4 – familiar to Kiwi off-road fans through the GT Radial tyre range – now offers not one, but several all-terrain tyre designs. This ensures there’s an AT tyre for every situation and user.
Last month, I covered the trip down from Geraldine to Mossburn overnight then out to Walter Peak Station. So here’s the rest of this epic trip, visiting Mavora Lakes, Milford Sound, Manapouri,...
One of the many bucket list trips for me has been to explore the Southland / Milford area. This included Walter Peak Station, Mavora Lakes, Milford Sound, Manapouri, Borland Road, Lake Monowai and,...
The focus must first be on the ‘mechanical foundation’. Assuming the truck already exists, and is suitable for overland work, what does it need to survive rough use in remote places?
4 SUZUKI’S RIDE OF PASSAGE
8 NEW ARRIVALS
9 GENTLEMEN – UNPLUG YOUR ENGINES!
10 TOYOTA’S A TOP PICK TO TACKLE GRAVEL
12 TRUCKIN’ ON WITH THE LATEST TUCSON
14 KAROQ-ING DOWN THE HIGHWAY
18 MU-X-ING AROUND WHEN HE SHOULD BE WORKING
21 SUV ESSENTIALS
24 SUV BUYER’S GUIDE