NZ4WD is for people interested in 4WD vehicles and the lifestyle activities associated with them. It covers a range of topics of interest to the 4WD vehicle buyer and driver. It aims to provide a wide range of information covering vehicle selection (new and used), 4WD destinations both New Zeland and International, accessories and upgrading, 4WD clubs and 4WD sport, lifestyle activities associated with 4WD, adventure and track stories and technical articles
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FROM THE EDITOR
NZ4WD is changing
Nissan sticks to its guns • New Navara will have its own identity
New Isuzu MU-X breaks cover • Freshening an off-road favourite
Ram eyes mid-size truck • “We’re a truck brand and we don’t have a mid-size.”
New territory for BYD • BYD Shark 6 goes up against the established 4WD leaders
Prado taken to extremes • Arctic Trucks toughens Toyota’s new SUV
Old is new • Only in America: a custom Ram/Dodge
Cannon Alpha plugs in • New version to launch in April
40 years and counting • Ford F350 restored to better than new
Ram brings back big steel • Grunty 320kW Cummins diesel available
Chevy’s bold EV move • Racing improves the breed
Lucky ol’ America • A big Lexus with more off-road phwoarrr
Audi’s electric off-roader • Two motors, portal axles and more
GWM pivots into diesel • New version expands off-road ability
Common sense prevails • Volvo backs away from all-EV timeframe
EVENTS • Where to go, what to see and do – and when
Staying safe on the road • Keep an eye on tyre pressures
Roaming the south • Comfortable accommodation – anywhere
Transform that 4WD • Tyres make all the difference
Focus on the Navara • Fully Equipped offers wide range of gear
KYB Skorched4 • Reliability and consistent control
Squaring up FOR 2025 • Toyota brings back a fave 4WD
T60 steps up • Max Plus brings new tech, smart new interior
Origin story • New petrol-powered starter to Wrangler range
Into the future
Back to the MIGHTY MOTU • Trekking through history on the Safari
Roaming the Manawatu • Soft-roading in a Ford Ecosport
CENTRAL ZONE CLUB TRUCK CHALLENGE 2025 • ROUND 1 TAIHAPE - RETURN OF THE BIG GUNS
CALDOW IN CONTROL • SPECTACULAR ACTION AS TRIALS SERIES HITS MID-POINT
Getting picky
New 4WD!
Track maintenance
A right way and a wrong way • A bit of thought makes all the difference
Looking back