2022 4x4 Of The Year: Testing | 4X4 Australia

[@LRyan225]

Voice shaking hard while riding on the corrugation: That is really good!

[@dieselpower7718]

😆

[@zwarst]

Like the test format, structured & to the point, the Landrovers are sweet

[@brentmcd12]

good to see all the latest vehicles great footage and testing grounds ! and Mad Matt and Dean as some of the driver's ! Great reviews ! well done for the short segments displayed gives u fair idea of what to exspect between them all

[@louisbarningham]

What about the BT-50, we have one for work and its amazing

[@conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720]

Oh we would love that Silverado in South Africa 🇿🇦!

[@TrIpMo1981]

Always love these series. The best 4x4 comparisons on KZbin.

[@nnoddy8161]

Where is the Suzuki? The best value 4x4 on the market....and one of the most capable.

[@garysheppard4028]

As the Triton is the 3rd or 4th (depending on the month) best selling ute in Australia I would have expected to see it in the lineup. Maybe they didn't grease some palms to be included...

[@Deadlyaaher]

Ford pays them lol

[@vevohoeyo]

The triton is a second rate ute just deal with it guys. It's cheap for a reason. It's still a good ute but you get what you pay for.

[@andrewford80]

@@vevohoeyo It doesn't have the same payload as the others but it ticks a lot of other boxes. Not everyone needs or wants a ranger. I don't agree that it's second rate.

[@markcottierkw950]

Where's the Triton??????

[@bugsy1254]

@@vevohoeyo I'll put the Triton up against the Hilux any day. It's an over priced bucket with second rate 4WD capability and it's payload? Do the numbers. It's rubbish.

[@lucashart8807]

I'm glad you used the g400. Not the AMG models like a lot of the other channels use

[@technopsychobedlam]

Weird that the Hilux struggled with that tough uphill line and was described as awesome but the M-UX went up ok and was called disappointing. Whaaaat??

[@crisscamt.8305]

These kind of videos have a lot of $$$ from the brands. You can see they show just the part where the car perform good for some brands. It's a game of marketing mate.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Bias

[@kerimj.maldonado1732]

Hilux fan boys fam, Isuzu’s are brilliant off roaders

[@johnmathisen1167]

That all is related to who pays the most adds

[@bluedunn374]

These vids are cash for comment, and there are also plenty of fake marketing comments on here.

[@josephpereira1390]

Great car selection.. looks like they all performed pretty well.. cant wait for thr next video

[@dazednconfusedrn]

no fortuner though sadly

[@SuperJeanq]

Curious why the ram or f-truck wasnt included if the chev was there?

[@tacorevenge87]

I’ve owned amorok and navara . Now own a Ssanyong rexton .great vehicle. The Toyota Land Cruiser it’s very common for getting bogged on sand

[@kevinfrancis2245]

I enjoyed the reviews, but wondering why you didn't show footage of the Amarok perform the hill climb?

[@surflix4306]

I think they don't show it on purpose , it probably done it way too easy like it does on other videos. it would not look for the competition having the best motor, best transmission ,best brakes, best handling and the biggest tray.

[@iainmac4448]

yea i have to agree, i'm sure it ate it without even a pause and they didnt want to show that, they hate on the no low range in every video. computer = smarter than these guys and they just hate to admit it

[@CooeeAdventures]

Suzuki Jimny 4wd. So what category are you gonna test it in ? ?????

[@louisralph6206]

No triton?

[@dc_fuzz]

Why no Triton?

[@thesceptic1018]

So, they’re all great, thanks!

[@youBr4d]

The Jimny gets its own video right?

[@straightupal]

No Triton?

[@Suroyfamilia]

Updated Toyota Fortuner missing, GX grade probably one of the best bang for buck 4x4’s you can get. Stock they are very capable and 7 seats means its a great family/touring rig. Cheaper than the equivalent base Everest and MUX by 7-8k. No brainer

[@namwens1]

Maybe if you're a family of short people. Very tiny interior like the pajero sport

[@dirkfranck9699]

Agreed, Tuna should have been here. Check Ronny Dahl’s review.

[@Suroyfamilia]

@@dirkfranck9699 yeah seen it great review

[@Suroyfamilia]

@@namwens1 i don’t think so, im 6’1 and found it more roomy than the pajero sport.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Not sure what the go is mentioning traction control on locked wheels (rear diff lock & expecting traction control on that axle & all 4 wheels. You can’t brake an individual wheel to any use on a locked axle). Also mentioning the Merc and not spinning a wheel. It can’t as 3 diff locks were engaged - it would need to spin all 4 at once, which it likely did slip a little.

[@OrcaAngler]

that dmax is so underrated here

[@romastrings2526]

why ?

[@kmuinde]

is that amarok engine the same one used in the toureg?

[@markoconnor959]

Nissan patrol so understated. Best value.

[@mtadc1545]

Why didn't they use the Mercedes G300D Professional? That thing is the real off roader.

[@robertandres194]

Good review guys! Looked like heaps of fun.

[@jamaicasysbm2580]

These vehicles here most of the time drive on paved surfaces. From work to home and beaches on the weekend

[@brittanymckissack5879]

After reading and looking at many of these cars individually and the many people that have done reviews so far, I think you’ve missed the mark with the Lux, it’s pretty poor Ute in comparison to the price that it’s selling for. And as much as I understand you needing to put this video now however I am EXCITED for the Ford Everest 2023 badge coming out in October/November and the Ranger that’s 2022 badges coming so soon in July! They’re going to smash competition 100%!!

[@easternavenue8161]

Love it. Great vid!!!

[@danielmason8688]

Where’s the 21 Bt-50?

[@radmandudemo92]

Should have included the updated Fortuner!

[@Suroyfamilia]

100% should have been there

[@peterwhitmore1799]

You guys never consider some of the main points when buying any vehicle let alone an expensive 4x4 1/ resale 2/ dealer network 3/ parts back up 4/ warranty claims for the past 4 years on the previous models 5/ customer satisfaction with warranty rectification. It’s one thing to drive it for a couple of days but the consumer has to live with it for many years.

[@positivepete4265]

They cover a few things but customer satisfaction on all of them are weak. The general dealer network is putrid in Australia. Face it, none of these companies care about you. Your family or your well-being. They don't care if you're stuck in the middle of the Simpson or in thr city. Their lawyers only care about liability. They prefer a class action than paying you or helping you. It's a reality we have to deal with.

[@gregjacques3159]

wheres the Ram 1500? Would love to have seen the comparison against the chev 1500

[@campo2309]

Where is the link for the top 6 please?? Cheers!

[@brothersrohan]

No Szuki Jimny? Easily the most in demand 4x4 on the market but okay...

[@austdisco3970]

How come the 300 series changed colours??

[@catchawakeup6411]

Because it can’t be trusted 😂

[@notorious7774]

Where is the Mazda BT-50?

[@johncampbell3628]

So many current vehicles missing from this lineup. Makes the outcome less valid

[@bananabear009]

I am seriously considering the new Everest 2022/23 which will be coming out later this year. I wonder how would it perform comparing to Prado.

[@greenriver520]

The Everest is not a competitor to the Prado. The Fortuner is based on the Hilux, as is the Everest is based on the Ranger.

[@bananabear009]

@@greenriver520 Perhaps I should make it clearer. I want to eventually tow a caravan, in which I ‘ve never have any experience. In that case, which one of more versatile and suited for conditions in Australia? I heard that the new generation of the Everest is actually designed in Melbourne. Just not sure if that will make it better suited to use in Australia.

[@greenriver520]

Dick, the Everest is a capable tower, but it's limit is a little lower than the Ranger. Don't fall for the hype of 4wD Ute's and SUVs being able to tow 3 tonnes. They may well pull that, but the weight li it willsurely be exceeded before you leave your driveway. Also, it doesn't mean they're safe doing so. If you want to tow a 3 tonne van, buy a 3 tonne truck. Heavier springs only give you a false sense of bravado. The weight towed should never exceed the weight of the towing vehicle. The Everest is indeed designed in Oz, along side the Ranger.

[@bananabear009]

@@greenriver520 Thank for the sharing. That's very valuable information on the myth of towing weight for us. We are from Hong Kong and no one would use tow bar back home, thus, sero knowledge at that. Perhaps I should ask my original question in another way. For towing a caravan, how does a Prado compare to the new Everest?

[@louisbarningham]

Get the Everest, its a really solid SUV

[@stevegarzon9165]

id like to see more test and shows on the ford ranger fx4 max which is in between the xlt and the raptor .... !!!!

[@cooperpannach621]

Would have been nice to see the LDV utes involved

[@hotrod7603]

RAPTOR always 🔥

[@Kealias_lifestyle]

Fords post purchase service is a atrocious. Hence the resale value.

[@tesla_models]

@@Kealias_lifestyle but not as outdated ad Toyota

[@stargeyser1]

Ford Everest Titanium struggled to go up but they quickly said it because of tire, the MUX struggle to go up also. Ford must have paid them well. Just visible in your opinion guys. If you equipped the Ford Everest Tutanium for 4x4 capabilities why select those type of tires? Ford must have selected a wrong tire for their vehicle as you commented while driving on it.

[@ablet85]

For these to be taken seriously everyone of the cars should have the same tyres at the same pressure with only the tyre size being the variances.

[@docaussie81]

Why not SsangYong Musso included?

[@joelnunnari8710]

Want to see Ineos Grenadier next year

[@fredlemon4881]

Wheres the fortuner?

[@thearaveng4584]

Why not have Mazda BT50 ?

[@VineV-Dutch]

Toyota Hilux, to small cabine for West Europeans. That's why the Ranger is big here. In Germany, Scandinavia and especially The Netherlands: people are getting taller. Most millennials men are above 1,85m. Point of interest: we drive pick ups on LPG!

[@kobba2350]

I am new to this world of 4x4 and noticed the Ford's always get praise never criticism. Even when the Everest failed to make it up the hill they found many excuses for it. The rest who failed up hill were 'disappointing". Mind you it is $15000+ more than some who made it to top hill. I notice you never showed the Everest go to top of hill. Did it make it?

[@sukhamritoberoi8889]

Defender ❤️

[@marksmith1524]

Depends on ya tyres .you need a good set of highway tyres. Andca good set of offroad tyres. And you need to have a good lift jockey for quick lift and change of tyres

[@piercel.6845]

So final verdict?

[@robertooropezagamarra1428]

Where is the Jimny?!

[@rayvally5232]

No Suzuki Jimny why

[@johnmathisen1167]

I see that there are no jeeps maybe no kick back, just a question.

[@davidedwards7141]

Why no Zook Jimny??

[@ashokeb]

Best test format ever, in this sector! Can’t wait to see how it pans it! My bias: Galdiator Rubicon on 35s, +/- a 2 1/2” lift!

[@lexuslfa4739]

I have to say the mud flaps on that chevy look fantastic. I wish like the 200 series the 300 had such mud flaps, it would improve the look of the car a whole lot more. Plus the 285 tires of the 200

[@brianbirc]

Yes some epensive to buy 4x4's are nice and can have good taction. But To have a capable performance 4x4 for off road. I went with the old full size Ford Bronco! It took some work but not too much money. 35 inch tires gears with lockers some glass fenders ,bedsides and hood for weight snd tire clearance. Shock mounts and bypass resivior posixion sensitiveexternal resivior shocks . Long wheel travel very strong suspention. A internal balanced stroker motor wit EFI AFR heads and performance exaust. 3 foot whoops at 70MPH without spilling your beverage. Surprises catching air ,through washes etc.. fast not an issue. Power to tow very plentiful. Traction through it all is hardcore with lockers. High speed through rough terrain smooth in control with no worries. Plenty of room inside a full size SUV for gear and people . Able to get there fast go everywhere in comfort.. Get there first and claim the best spot. Blast past the rows of slow off road groups of traffic like Jeeple spottong each other off things like a curb. Gives me permagrin out for camping, hunting or fishing or just having fun. I am not going out to be posh I go out to have fun and tear up some desert sand dunes or?I recently went deep into DeathValley through 2 foot rocks so plentifull it was hard to see the road for a long ways. We got to a cabin in the middke of no where and with no stallings breaking or getting stuck I found my manual locking hubs were not locked! I got there in 2 wheel drive. Not super slow not very fast but kept it moving and comfortable. A big smile for doing it in a truck I built with work of course and some money for great parts but not a lot of money. I make some but not rich. Surprised at the price Broncos of close to the year of mine built very similar were for sale for. Performance off road is not cheap. Not easy to do yoursel fbut can give you a truck that not many can beat or follow places off road fast comfortable and safe with confidence. Similar to a Ford Raptor truck with a bit more performance. For the cost of S Raptor I do not think I would drive the way and al the places I like best off road. hERE IS A SHORT CLIP OF MY FIRST RUN OF PART OF THE 150 MILES OF DIRT Mojave Road at late sunset filme3d ghby my girl in the pass seat not sped up or slowed down. Music from my stereo. Not A issue at the end . Just A camera drop . No stop or damage to Bronco or camera. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqXYiKerh5ekf8k

[@JJ-ws3zn]

Ford ranger raptor reveal?? US doesn't have this yet. Just announced yesterday

[@henkstols9326]

I wish there was a measurement or something to show how bad the vehicles perform on corrugated roads, some the guys say it's doing great but looks like they been hit by a grade 9 earthquake.

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

It would be interesting to know what tyre pressures they ran on corrugated gravel tracks because most serious 4wd drivers say to air down to 21-25 psi to protect the tyres and the track! I'll bet these guys were at street pressure!

[@jerrymyahzcat]

@@sailingcitrinesunset4065 yes they always test with factory tyres and pressures making some vehicles much less capable than they really are.

[@volkswagenaustralia]

Oh Henk. Why measure the bad when you can seize the good? Which is why the All-New Amarok’s been designed right here in Australia with up to six 4x4 drive modes. Try it for yourself! #BornFromToughLove Alan_Volkswagen

[@richardlang8083]

Are these guys driving experts, because every man an his dog is an expert , it’s more personal preference an your budget

[@desrotter9752]

Ok where is Jimny it would win hands down 🤣 It may slide around a little on the dirt roads, it may not go fast on sealed roads, but it would out climb them 😂

[@chriswording8638]

It would be only fair if all 4x4 vehicles that are on the market were included in this test. Not just a select few.

[@bigsmoke280]

Like the Colorado

[@tm-kf4tx]

Bro there’s like 25 cars here haha

[@scotty311]

@@bigsmoke280 The Colorado isn't available in the Aussie market anymore..Holden is goooone..

[@MvzZAinc]

A lot of mention of family in this video, is this called best family 4x4??

[@DeejayManii]

no 70 series?

[@kyeldorries8283]

I do find it quite amusing that 4x4 Australia didn't include the triton and almost immediately wrote the D-max off but 4wd 24/7 picked it at the winner. Think there was a few back door deals done in this review.

[@bendudley3248]

Great idea but REALLY hoping to see a 2022 Toyota Fortuner GX. Good bang for buck the GX

[@Suroyfamilia]

Yep still great value for money compared to its rivals.

[@andrewford80]

Looks like someone forgot to engage the rear diff lock on the pajero sport.

[@mikeking2637]

No diff lock as they tested the GLX with Diff lock it drives straight up

[@andrewford80]

@@mikeking2637 8:47 it says it's the exceed. Perhaps that is a mistake, but the glx isn't really a great comparison compared to the competition

[@einrecompz4167]

Patrol ♥️♥️

[@brittanymckissack5879]

The biased reviews towards the Lux is absolutely astounding 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

[@ThomasFG]

I'll agree, especially where they critiqued the Ssangyong Rexton, yes it's a part time 4x4 system with a rear diff lock & low range transfer case. It's on bog stock beyong street tyres. The rear diff lock was trying to activate but they weren't allowing it to fully engage, low rpm to engage but after it will remain locked until such time. I've been suprised by what a set of all terrains does to it.

[@ansett7687]

Always is and always will be. I wouldn’t waste my money in one personally much better options out there

[@ThomasFG]

@@ansett7687 drums belong on a truck, not a ute If a ute has drums, most likely off my shopping list. Impressive thing is the Ssangyong Ultimate with it's street based rubber can still brake from 100km/h - 0km/h in 38.7 meters which is impressive considering how much it weighs. With a time of 2.9 seconds @ 1.18g's Most of the utes are in the 40 meter mark @ 3.5 seconds approximately.

[@carrot595]

someones paying the bills!

[@asimoford4994]

Where's the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

[@liambruhz]

The VX and the GR Sport are definitely not “about the same price” - $25k difference.

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

All 4x4 should have been there including GWM, LDV, Triton, Ram, F250. How did you not rate the Gladiator higher than the ranger & hilux? It would go places they'd never go.

[@06hunter54]

Gladiator would go further than a ranger or a hilux? LoL gladiator shouldn’t even be classified as a 4wd.

[@tenskeeze]

Gladiator wheel base kills it. jeep should stick with what they only good at small wheel base high fenders. That's the only advantage jeeps have that I see 🤷🏻

[@catchawakeup6411]

Gladiator is shit on the tarmac, like any other solid axle car.

[@raymonds7492]

@@06hunter54 The gladiator had disconnecting sway bars and an 84:1 crawl ratio. You don’t have to like it. It let’s not be ridiculous here. It’s the most off-road worth in stock form. Even if it’s a tin can.

[@flight2k5]

The toyotas had the least rattles on the corrugations.

[@hotrod7603]

Because they were driven slow or else they will fall apart lol

[@bowhunter6914]

Good test but need to do a year into owning the vehicle

[@crisscamt.8305]

Hahaha imagine that after 1 year the Jeep, Mercedes, rover, Ford and fancy ones in the mechanic all the time. For really hard terrain you need a isuzu or Toyota. They can do it all year around.

[@999mrkhaled]

Why cars r much cheaper in Australia That defender and discovery will cost at least 140 k Australian dollars each in uk where it’s made

[@lawrencehahunga4864]

Where is mitsubishi triton?

[@DumplingKiller]

Miss Lc 70 series

[@riaanjoubert1539]

Why not also test the Mahindra pickup?

[@markgerega6507]

They always test the rubicon.test the base gladiator with summer tires.and see what happens

[@BeeDeeH9]

A couple of years ago you guys all said the Haval H9 would he awesome if only it came in a diesel. For a couple of years LDV has had the D90 in a bi turbo diesel, why didn't you even look at it? Not everyone can afford the usual players or luxury bit players like LR and GM but you guys ignore the other options except Ssanyong who gave a you a free car to use. Not a great test group this year

[@pwdajjal]

Geez end of the day HILUX still the king of offroad 😏

[@vevohoeyo]

It's actually not. It's a shitbox offroad

[@300bhpton]

Only watch 2 mins so far. No Jimny or Wrangler? Aren’t they pretty much the only actual proper 4x4’s on sale and are missing from the test? When I say 4x4 I mean not a pickup truck, not an SUV….

[@hsandv70]

I wish the United States had more diesel options !

[@levro7367]

Where's the triton or Mahindra 🥲

[@wvjeepguy8178]

No Jeep Wrangler? Pointless competition.

[@martinarthur8928]

First before i finish the video.... the land rover guy on corrugations...... (in a very trembling voice) "wow this vehicle handles corrugations well, you don't even feel them"..... Dude your voice cant even get stable and the whole cabin is shaking but you still adamantly hype the car.... cooommeee oonnnnnnnn

[@dextermorgan5751]

sponsored by toyota

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Agreed this is why there's no LDV, GWM or Mahindra! Because Toyota don't want you to see a side by side comparison!

[@degamari]

Toyota is not good 😂😂 popular but comparisons race test looser, American car is bigger and expensive, European car is luxury finest driving but expensive repair and complicated, Japan car is better more cheaper easier to maintain heavy duty like Mitsubishi, Nissan, Isuzu

[@dextermorgan5751]

@@degamari Thanks for the necro :) Have a good day!

[@jmyd83]

😍

[@Deadlyaaher]

Why leave triton out

[@w1ldm4n82]

You pay 200+ grand for the g class which is a cheat code for offroading lmao

[@talk2leo]

What!!!!! No Suzuki Jimny??? 😡.

[@Roadglide59]

Jimny should have been there too

[@wildhorses4x4]

Ford Bronco??

[@lucienpetrus9432]

Toyota from South Africa pls

[@ajishjoseph]

Where is Toyota Fortuner?

[@shackleton274]

Wheres the RAM...couldve fitted in the under 100k category and eaten the other utes for breakfast...