News and General
4WD ute of the year: Ford Ranger Tremor
Sunday, 15 December 2024

This is good, very good. The Tremor is based on the mid-spec 2.0-litre Ranger Sport but has the line-up’s full-time selectable 4WD system, which is standard on V6 Rangers.

more»
Adventure NZ
Great New Zealand drives
Friday, 06 December 2024

They are short, long, steep, flat. They are all epic. New Zealand has some superb off-road drives to explore, and right now is the best time to get out there.

more»
Products
Nexen: Beast or machine?
Friday, 06 December 2024

When it comes to utes, performance and reliability are paramount. Enter Nexen’s latest Roadian ATX and Roadian MTX tyres.

more»
News and General
Compact 4WD SUV of the Year: Suzuki Jimny
Sunday, 15 December 2024

It’s the very definition of a cult 4WD. Suzuki’s mighty Jimny is a firm favourite among all who own it.

more»
Adventure NZ
Special tours in the south
Friday, 06 December 2024

Great scenery, great company, great yarns. South Island Tours offers this and more on its small group off-road tours.

more»
Products
Bushtech Aluminium Canopies are load tested to 2.5 tonnes
Friday, 06 December 2024

NZ distributor XpeditioNZ says “others lay claim to having the strongest canopies, evidently unaware they’re not even on the same playing field as Bushtech.”

more»
News and General
Medium 4WD SUV of the Year: Land Rover Discovery Sport
Sunday, 15 December 2024

The 2024 version of the ‘Disco Sport’ is a revelation.

more»
Adventure NZ
Overland in the south
Friday, 06 December 2024

After nearly 40 years in Europe, 4x4 Explorer Adventures owner Richard Soult returned to New Zealand in 2014 and began overlanding around the South Island.

more»
Products
Ironman winches
Monday, 11 November 2024

A winch can serve many purposes, not least a form of offroad insurance.

more»
New and tested 4WDs
Toyota Hilux SR5 hybrid tested
Monday, 11 November 2024
It’s been a while since NZ4WD tested a Hilux, and getting acquainted with the 2024 Hilux was informative. This one came on the back of the very good wide-body Hilux SR5 Cruiser we tested recently....
more»
New and tested 4WDs
Jimny auto tested
Monday, 11 November 2024
That’s it, we’ve wrapped up the four important models in the cult Suzuki Jimny range. And we possibly finish with the one we like the best: three doors, four speed auto.
more»
New and tested 4WDs
Ineos launches the Quartermaster
Monday, 11 November 2024
We’ve been waiting for this one since we drove the Grenadier. The five-passenger Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster illustrates what people have been saying for years: what’s old is new again.
more»
Adventure NZ
A hard drive up the Denniston
Monday, 14 October 2024
Some of my fondest memories as a kid are of camping in the mountains of Northern California with my family. Dad making campfires, going hiking, canoeing, falling overboard, and generally exploring...
more»
Adventure NZ
Anniversary 4WD trekking
Monday, 16 September 2024
Regular contributor Kevin Isemonger attended the New Zealand 4WD Association’s annual general meeting and was lucky enough to drive all five trips organised as part of the weekend. This is part two...
more»
Adventure NZ
4WD anniversary trekking
Monday, 19 August 2024
Regular contributor Kevin Isemonger attended the New Zealand 4WD Association’s annual general meeting and was lucky enough to drive all five trips organised as part of the weekend. This is part one...
more»