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

Fuel margins pumped up • Motorists were feeling the pain in May, June and July… and August

The most exclusive Range Rover ever • Literally an odd number: only 17 Carmels will be built.

Rangie spied in Auckland • “What IS that big smooth SUV? Ooooh strewth”

Dodge USA brings back the Hellcat Durango • Slightly unhinged mega-SUV will crack 180mph!

Fieldays is back • Date shift ensures continuity

Upgraded Palisade gets five stars • ANCAP gives big SUV the thumbs-up

Safe and green • ANCAP sets out EV and hybrid test principles

Strange days fin 4WD competition build projects • The old Ford nine-inch is still the benchmark

Call to action • 42 Traverse: lend a hand, people

Landies turn out for JK • All in the name of a very good cause

70x6x6 • Six wheels for the masses

Kia causes a buzz wth EV9 • 2023 launch confirmed for new SUV

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

BT-50 Takami-PAMPER YOURSELF • Truck-tough tenacity meets SUV style

Casting a tall shadow • BT-50 traces its origins.

Ready for anything • Upgrades and clever gear for the 4WD lifestyle

Braking performance • Upgrades for unstoppable 4WDs

Replacement components from KYB • Ball joints, rod ends and so much more

Lithium has arrived • Long-lasting power for recreational applications

Maintenance to the fore • APG has the gear for every need

Just cool it • Transmissions love their coolers

Redarc - charge it right • Solutions for all situations

Get switched on with Hulk • Smart switching for 4WD essentials

Big Bertdix brakes • Upgrade to stop better in all conditions

Towing tips

Control yourself • Caravan sway and how to avoid it

Delica delight • Building a fit-for-purpose V8 4WD van

Vans in the wild

Van-tastic idea

TECH AND SPEC

Mazda gets Activ(e) • New CX5 model expands mid-size SUV range

CX appeal • Counting up to cleverness 3-5-7-9

Easy drive to the white stuff • Paul Richards gets out for a look at some classic winter scenery

The Great Escape • Richard Soult gets out and about in the Pyrenees

A new way to camp • Research trip turns into coast-to-coast epic

VOLCANO RALLYING AND EXTREME TRIALLING

EXTREME 4WD ACTION • HUGE CROWD, GREAT WEATHER, SPECTACULAR ACTION

HAWKESWOOD VS THE VOLCANO • THE WONTOKS GET SOME EXCITEMENT IN THEIR LIVES

So much to do, so little time

Neglect • Snow touring. Seize the day and get out there. But stay safe. Pay attention people, Geoff Anders has some wise advice born of years of experience. We northern townies bow down in respect!

When roads are not roads

Farewelling a 4WD stalwart