The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series is an Australian off-road icon that will carry plenty of payload, the whole family, and it’s a heaving towing champion. The LC300 is a supremely capable full-size, 7-seat 4X4 in a wide range of situations.

Pajero Sport is an excellent value off-roader if you need a cheap, new 4WD with a reliable diesel engine, good fuel economy and plenty of towing power. This outgoing 7-seater is a wise choice for adventurous families, but act fast before it’s gone.

The Nissan Patrol is a proven 4X4 luxury wagon with off-road and towing pedigree, seven seats and a grunty, reliable engine. You’ll save over $20K over a LandCruiser buying the last V8 4WD in Australia. But be quick, before they’re all gone…

The new LandCruiser Prado is retro-styled and the most modern vehicle in Toyota’s range. It offers versatility, off-road pedigree and towing grunt, but it’s also the most expensive it’s ever been, and it’s not entirely justified.

The GWM Tank 500 is so much more than just a copycat Toyota Prado. It offers genuine off-road chops, a serious powertrain capable of heavy towing and a cabin interior that looks a decade more modern than the lady LandCruiser it resembles.

There’s plenty to like about the 7-seat Ford Everest for hardcore off-roading and heavy towing thanks to its big V6 diesel. But is it wise dropping up to $80K on Ford these days?

If you’re in the market for a hardcore 4X4 wagon that can tow, climb and haul, the Isuzu MU-X is not a bad idea. But here’s why you should take a good hard think before dropping up to $80K on this seven-seat four-wheel drive…

It’s the trophy truck every Aussie tradie wants to own, and every owner knows will (probably) live forever. Here’s why you’re (seriously) stroking your chin over Toyota’s new LandCruiser 70 pick-up - sorry, ute…