The Campfire

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.

Whether you’re chasing the best driving lights 4X4’s need for long-distance visibility or fitting out your rig with 4WD rock lights for night runs through gnarly tracks, the world of 4WD lights is bigger than your mate’s ego after he nails Beer O’Clock Hill on the first try.

At Club 4X4, we’ve dedicated our fair share of time into putting the Isuzu D-Max to the test in real-life conditions, which allows us to provide a tried and tested perspective on whether this rig should be on your radar.

Purnululu National Park is one of those places that still feels ancient and wild. Yes it’s remote and it requires planning and preparation, but it is worth every effort.

Whether it’s getting the best spot, creating your own rubbish bin or positioning yourself the right way for sun or wind, there are some free camping hacks that make all the difference and can turn a good camp into a great one.

Most 4WDers opt to carry a dry powder unit. It’s the go-to: cheap, light, readily available at every parts store and BCF, and fair enough—it ticks most of the boxes — but I reckon there’s better options out there.

So, it’s time to let your current 4X4 go. Maybe the family’s grown, maybe you’re upgrading, or maybe the old girl’s just not getting the love she used to. Whatever the reason, you’re ready to sell, and you want to do it properly.

Once you’re off the bitumen, hundreds of kilometres from the nearest roadhouse, and well outside phone range, everything changes.

Before you dive headlong into the deep end, there are a few things every beginner 4X4er should understand. Consider this your glovebox guide to getting started in the world of low-range and high-adventure.

You don’t need to be a jack of all trades on day one, but having a rough idea and the basics of each terrain will limit the shock factor on your off-road adventure.