4x4 Magazine Australia - March 2025

In this issue

DRIVE: 2025 TOYOTA LC76 2.8 MANUAL
DRIVE: 2025 MAZDA BT-50
LC 79 BUILD: SV AIR COMPRESSOR
TESTED: JUNGLE 4X4 BAR WORK
TESTED: ROCKARMOR LED LIGHT STAND

2025 LEXUS LX OVERTRAIL COMING TO AUSTRALIA

OFF-ROAD-FOCUSED LEXUS LX OVERTRAIL 4X4 WAGON TO JOIN LOCAL LINE-UP IN 2025

1 min

2025 GWM CANNON ALPHA PHEV DUE IN DEALERSHIPS IN APRIL

GWM TAKES AIM AT THE BYD SHARK AND FORD RANGER WITH ITS NEW CANNON ALPHA PHEV

1 min

FOUR-POT COG-SWAPPER

YOU CAN NOW HAVE YOUR FOUR-CYLINDER LANDCRUISER 70 SERIES WITH A MANUAL GEARBOX. WE JUMPED AT THE CHANCE TO TEST THIS 76 WAGON WITH THE MANUAL COG-SWAPPER

5 mins

STYLE COUNCIL

MAZDA HAS GIVEN ITS BT-50 UTE A MIDLIFE MAKEOVER TO KEEP THE MODEL LOOKING UP TO DATE

4 mins

SPLIT PERSONALITY

THIS FJ CRUISER HAS BEEN CHOPPED, STRETCHED AND TURNED IN TO WHAT SOME MIGHT DESCRIBE AS A QUIRKY FARM TRUCK ... BUT IT'S ALSO A DAILY WORK HORSE AND A HANDY WEAPON OFF ROAD

4 mins

CLEVER COMPRESSOR

WHEN YOU HAVE BETTER THINGS TO DO THAN STAND OVER A TYRE WHILE IT DEFLATES OR PUMPS UP, THE NSV INTEGRATED SMART COMPRESSOR DOES THE WORK FOR YOU

3 mins

THE ULTIMATE PROTECTIVE UPGRADE

QUALITY PROTECTION FOR THE FRONT END, SIDE PANELS AND SILLS IS NECESSARY FOR WHERE THIS D-MAX IS HEADING

3 mins

OUT ON THE RANGE

The western part of the Flinders Ranges offers some challenging tracks for four-wheel drivers, as well as rich history, unique station stays and remarkable rock formations

5 mins

DESERT'S EDGE

This northern part of the Pilbara has a lot to offer in-between the massive mining operations and remote expanses

6 mins

PEER PRESSURE

This chopped V8-powered Patrol may seem unstoppable at first glance, but even the most capable of units can eventually be beaten by Mother Nature.

1 min

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4x4 Magazine Australia Description:

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!