nz4wd December 2015

NZ4WD December 2015

FEATURES
Spider on Wheels

Three Frenchmen defy convention to build a go-anywhere electric 4x4 recreational machine.

Project 12K
Wheels and tyres were next for our Project 12K upgrade of the magazine’s Jeep Cherokee.

Winter Woolies
Ashley Lucas shakes off the winter blues at the Desert Defenders’ annual season kicking-off tagalong event near Waiouru.

Load carrying
Check out the mods Auckland Ironman 4x4 dealer Geoff Cottle has made to a Ford Ranger double-cab to suit work and play.

Weekend Drive
Linking several Ruahine back roads made for a great Spring day out for David Coxon and clubmates old and new.

NEW MODELS
Mazda BT-50

Mazda reckons its BT-50 has lived in the shadow of twin brother, Ford’s Ranger, for too long. Hence a change in look and focus for 2016.

Suzuki Vitara
The all-new fourth-gen Vitara is proof that Suzuki is moving with the times… creating a standout small/medium SUV.

OFF-ROAD SPORT
Superwinch Mainland Challenge Round 4

The Superwinch Mainland Challenge community celebrated the end of another successful season at Timaru in October. Vicky Newport was there.

TWL 4X4 Pairs Event
The TWL-sponsored Pairs Event gave the 4x4 Trials community a chance to mix things up a bit. Gail Smith explains.