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There are plenty of different 4x4s on the market, ranging from cute-city runabouts to full-size American pick-ups, and they all have their pros and cons. So how do you decide what vehicle will best suit your needs when it comes time to purchase a new 4x4? Here are some of the questions you should ask…

Mid-size SUV offers high level of standard features, pricing starts from $44,990

After being out of the Australian market for the past few years, Ssangyong is coming back, with familiar models – Rexton SUV and Musso ute – but a new importer/distributor, new management team and, perhaps most impressively, a seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty across the range.

Following on from the sellout success of the N-Sport edition Navara ST-X from 2017, along with the N-Sport specials produced on the Pathfinder and X-Trail platforms earlier this year, Nissan has announced new Navara special editions – the ‘Black Edition’ and ‘Silverline’.

Renault Australia has confirmed that the mid-size Kadjar SUV that’s been in European markets since 2015 will be coming to Australia

Mazda has added a new variant to their CX-9, with the ‘Azami LE’ reaching dealerships in September.

HSV’s lineup of ‘remanufactured’ Chevrolet pickups is now complete, with conversion of the range-topping Silverado 3500HD LTZ commencing in October.

The first SUV in Nissan’s high-performance Nismo range has arrived, with the ‘Juke Nismo RS’ reaching Nissan dealerships in October.

October 2018 marked a major milestone for Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA), celebrating 10 years since inception in October, 2008.

The GXL and VX grades of Toyota’s LandCruiser 200 Series have been treated to an upgrade, with more driver assistance and safety tech now standard.

Seven-seat premium SUV features V6 petrol engine, high equipment levels and advanced safety features

Honda’s advanced safety package, Honda Sensing, is now standard on the VTi-S AWD variant of the CR-V

In a second upgrade for 2018, Mazda added a turbo petrol engine option to their CX-5 midsize SUV.

Jeep’s first pickup in almost three decades launches with 3.6 petrol V6, two transmission options and serious 4x4 capability.

Melbourne-based auto parts recycler, Niss4x4 Autospares, seem to follow the same philosophy of Western gunslinger Wyatt Earp- who famously stated “Fast is good, but accuracy is everything” – delivering hundreds of Nissan parts nationally each day and ensuring every order reaches its target.

Adelaide developer, Steve Grealy, has designed speed assistance App for drivers who could do with a little help staying on/under the limit. It’ll save you money and maybe even your license . . .

New look, more tech, better ride and more comfort from mid-cycle upgrade

Suzuki's bonsai 4x4 gets a complete makeover with an all-new body-on-frame chassis, a 1.5 motor and back to basics (but strangely familiar) looks.

Normally a showcase for elite road cars, the 2018 Motorclassica saw a bunch of down-n-dirty offroaders crash the party.

More powerful engine and more driver-assist tech in larger, roomier MY19 Forester

Limited-edition model, based on Z71

Isuzu unveil ‘Concept X’ creations at Melbourne 4x4 Show

Still going strong

Built especially for the Bond film Spectre, this Defender is big, black and badass.