Overlander 4x4 - September 2023

In this issue

The CJ8 Scrambler was not exactly the most successful thing ever to wear the Jeep badge. It was cool but it was underpowered and less good off-road than the CJ7, so sales were slow and as a result, these days it’s a collectable rarity.

It’s not as rare as the new Scrambler 392, though. That’s because the Scrambler 392 is a concept – and with full carbon bodywork, plus a 470bhp, 6.4-litre V8 spinning 40” tyres, no-one’s going to accuse it of being underpowered. Or less good off-road than, well, more or less anything.

Jonty Beales’ Shogun is pretty good off-road too. Unlike Jeep, though, he didn’t spent a multi-million dollar promotions budget on creating it. Instead, he went on eBay and waited patiently for the right parts to come up at the right money – the result being a truck that wheels as well as it looks.

Legacy Overland’s beach-spec Defender 90 is quite the looker too, as is the Skoda Enyaq iV Coupe vRS – albeit in rather a different way. Or if what you prefer gazing on is the stuff that happens in a top workshop, NWS Motor Services’ rebuild of a 4.6-litre Rover V8 will keep you very happy.

So too will a superb roadbook in the south of Wiltshire. Unless you’ve got paintwork you cherish – in which case a weekend’s green lane among the hills of the Champagne region might be more up your street. Definitely lots to celebrate in the latest issue of 4x4!

Overlander 4x4 Magazine Description:

4x4 UK Magazine is a monthly magazine published by Assignment Media Ltd. The magazine is aimed at enthusiasts of four-wheel drive vehicles. 4x4 UK Magazine features articles on a wide range of topics, including:

* Vehicle reviews: The magazine reviews new and used four-wheel drive vehicles from all major manufacturers.
* Off-road driving: The magazine provides tips and advice on how to drive off-road safely and effectively.
* Camping and overlanding: The magazine features articles on camping and overlanding in four-wheel drive vehicles.
* Travel and adventure: The magazine covers four-wheel drive travel and adventure destinations around the world.
* Technical articles: The magazine provides technical information on four-wheel drive vehicles and equipment.

4x4 UK Magazine is a must-read for anyone who is passionate about four-wheel drive vehicles. The magazine is known for its high-quality journalism, its informative and engaging articles, and its commitment to providing its readers with the latest news and information about the four-wheel drive world.