NZ4WD

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

NZ4WD

FROM THE EDITOR • WINTER IS COMING YEAH, YEAH, SUMMER WAS A BIT RUBBISH

Concept reveals coming Triton • Raptor competitor? Maybe. EV version? Likely

Chery's back, and travelling on • Petrol power and a PHEV version

Serious protection • Armoured Defender ready for duty

Scouting the road ahead • South Carolina factory plans

E-fuel draws closer • Wind will power fuel plant

Vitara hybrid arrives • Fuel economy and emissions improved

4WD for play and competition • 2024 Polaris RZR XP 1000

Terrain Tamer in Chile

Fuel figures challenged • Real-world economy test by Consumer NZ

ALLTERRAIN SHOEBOX • Land Rover’s 101 a military workhorse

EV now, hydrogen soon? • BMW leads the way with fuel cell hydrogen X5

From flat tyres to bush beast • New life for a rare old Jeep

Electric truck on the rise • Ford triples F-150 Lightning Production

Wildtrak X arrives • Bilstein suspension enhances new version

MOTORHOME MANIA STAYS HOT

Where to go, what to see and do - and when

Cult build • New Jimny ready to hit the dirt

Super 4WD builds in Greerton • Auto Super Shoppe delivers Ironman upgrades

This sporting life • Big torque, luxe 'feel', all the expected Ranger abilities

Nissan Xtrail • Petrol power now, e-power soon

Get muddy — and get back! • Safe recovery practices and the right gear

A winch for every need • Road, farm, bush or bog, Kingone has the right stuff

Everything you could want for 4WD recovery • Equipment tested in the harshest conditions

Awesome weather for southern tour • Windwhistle 4WD High Country Tour 2023

Back to the backblocks • Taumarunui tour by Land Rover

Touring through rural history Exploring the backblocks in convoy • Back in the 20th century when rail transport was a popular option for passengers and freight, Mangaweka was a thriving rural town, service centre to massive sheep holdings and overshadowed by the huge rail viaduct. It's still a cool place to break a journey along State Highway 1. The region itself bears closer examination for those who enjoy backblocks touring in 'real' New Zealand, as David Coxon explains.

EXITS AND RE-ENTRIES • MIDGLEY’S BACK, BUT MCCALL UNLOADS CLASS THREE CAR

IT'S EXTREME! • MUD FLINGING, GRAVITY DEFYING ACTION APLENTY

A FRESH NEW TRUCK ANYONE? • HUGE SPECIFICATION, TOP EQUIPMENT, JUST WIN LOTTO

GOING BIG'S THE WAY TO WIN

SENSATIONAL STADIUM ACTION • OFF-ROAD RACING'S NEW BEST TRACK TURNS IT ON

GILMOUR GOES FASTER • KIWI DRIVER HAS A BUSY RACE YEAR

WORTH THE WAIT • PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF

Spreading the word

Aussie originals

Sustainable 4WD use

Pioi Station