4X4 OF THE YEAR
In keeping with the tumultuous times of the past few years and the difficulties that it has created for the new-car industry around the world, we’ve given the awards, now in their 38th year, a shake up to reflect the times.
Whereas in the past few decades 4X4 Australia has given its highest accolade to just one model each year, for 2022 we branched out to introduce two awards, reflective of the diversity of the new 4x4 market in the 21st century. The 4X4 Australia 4x4 of the Year will now be awarded to two vehicles, one for utes and one for wagons.
PAST WINNERS
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4x4OTY2022 4X4 Of The Year: Winners
Following a week of exhaustive tests, our two winners are crowned
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4x4OTY2022 4x4 Of The Year: Route
Follow our route through sandy deserts, outback tracks, big rivers and rocky mountains
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4x4OTY2022 4x4 Of The Year: Testing conditions
The 4X4OTY contenders were subjected to some seriously tough on- and off-road driving conditions over the test week
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4x4OTY2022 4x4 Of The Year: Final Six
After the first cull, our six finalists in 4x4OTY are revealed
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4x4OTY2022 4X4 Of The Year: Introduction
A tsunami of off-road wagons and pick-ups fronted up for 4X4 Australia’s 4X4 Of The Year in 2022
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4x4OTY2021 4X4OTY contender: Land Rover Defender 110 p400
Loaded Defender gives 4X4OTY a mighty shake-up
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4x4OTY2021 4X4OTY contender: Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
Can the Gladiator follow in the footsteps of the 4X4OTY-winning Wrangler?
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4x4OTY2021 4X4OTY contender: Toyota Hilux SR5+
Significantly updated Hilux sets the pace at 4X4OTY.
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4x4OTY2021 4X4OTY contender: Mazda BT-50 XTR
Electrical gremlins halt the BT-50’s pursuit of the 4X4OTY gong.
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4x4OTY2021 4X4OTY contender: Isuzu D-MAX LS-M
The all-new D-MAX fronts up for a crack at the 4X4OTY crown.
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4x4OTY2021 4x4 of the Year: The route
From the 4x4 proving ground in Werribee to the Vic High Country, here are the trails we toured for the 2021 4x4 of the Year.
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4x4OTYHere's why the Hilux is the 2021 4x4 of the Year
Five fourbies line up in a bid to claim the 2021 4X4OTY crown
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4x4OTY2020 4X4 Of The Year contender: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon review
Can a true off-road 4x4 clinch the 4X4OTY gong?
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4x4OTY2020 4X4 Of The Year contender: Suzuki Jimny review
Pint-sized Jimny shortlisted for a shot at the 4X4 Of The Year title.
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4x4OTY2020 4X4 Of The Year contender: Land Rover Discovery Sd6 review
Can the V6 Disco repeat the Sd4’s success of two years ago?
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4x4OTY2020 4X4 Of The Year contender: Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior review
With the bark to match the bite, the Warrior dons the gloves for a title fight.
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4x4OTY2020 4X4 Of The Year contender: Ssangyong Musso XLV Ultimate review
Ssangyong returns to 4X4OTY arena, this time with a ute.
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4x4OTY2020 4X4 Of The Year contender: Mitsubishi Triton GLS review
After a four-year hiatus, the Triton returns to the 4X4OTY field.
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4x4OTY2020 4X4 Of The Year contender: Mercedes-Benz X350d Power review
The X-Class returns to 4X4OTY with six cylinders instead of four.
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4x4OTY2020 4X4 Of The Year: Criteria and Route
Seven very different vehicles battle it out for 4X4 Of The Year. Only one can win.
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4x4OTYJeep Wrangler Rubicon wins 2020 4X4 Of The Year award
Wrangler Rubicon leads six rivals to win the coveted 4X4OTY gong.
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4x4OTY4x4 Of The Year 2019
The seven most interesting 4x4 vehicles of 2016 get together for a week to determine the 4x4 Of The Year.
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4x4OTY2019 4x4 of the Year video
Eight vehicles, six days, six judges and more than 1000km to find a winner.
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4x4OTY4x4 of the Year 2019: Behind the scenes
A behind-the-scenes look at what goes into conducting 4X4OTY.