Ford Ranger XLT available as a cab-chassis from December

A luxury 4WD should be more than just a lounge chair and some shiny buttons—it needs to handle Australia’s toughest conditions. From steep crawls and soft sand, to excelling at long-distance touring and heavy towing, the best luxury 4X4s should be just as capable off-road as they are comfortable on it.

Whether you're chasing comfort, capability, or sheer V8 grunt, there’s a lot to unpack. So, here’s our no-nonsense, boots-on-the-ground Nissan Patrol review, tested in Aussie conditions by the people who actually use them.

From beaches to bush tracks to water crossings, we cover 4X4s, Caravans and Camper Trailers anywhere they’re allowed to go & can recover them when things go wrong.