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THE KICK OFF
Blowing hot air...
We remain humbled by the flood of kind words from
countless strangers (and friends) and the incredible level of
interest that issue 001 of this magazine generated. It surpassed
even our wildest expectations. We’ve clearly hit a nerve or two in
the 4WD media world, but we expected that. The time for change
is here, and we’re the tip of the spear.
Issue 002 of the only 4WD magazine that you can trust is
packing some serious content. Brendan’s GVM article isn’t the
first on the subject, but it’s without question the best and the
most accurate. If you tow or load your 4X4 to the gunwales, this
article is a must-read.
We’ve reviewed three versions of the Navara. The recently
updated Navara, a TJM Navara and the Mercedes-Benz X-Class.
Okay, to be fair, that’s two Navara’s and a nicely sorted Mercedes-
Benz that shares a basic chassis and drivetrain with the Navara.
The X-Class is next level, and that’s the truth.
Rick our ‘oil guy’ is back, there’s a bunch of opinion pieces
that you may or may not agree with, some Isuzu 4X4s in the
High Country and a guide to the Kalumburu area as well. We’ve
borrowed ‘12-volt Vince’ from Battery World, and he’ll be powering
up each issue with some really interesting 12-volt tech info.
Our three featured 4X4s this issue include the best riding 4X4
we’ve ever experienced, the smallest 4X4 you can currently buy
and one of the largest 4X4s getting around.
We also welcome seasoned writer, adventurer and 4WDer
Ray Cully to the fold. Ray’s got a bit to say about Outback WA and
his incurable vehicular obsession; he’ll be joining us on a regular
basis in future issues.
In other news, we’ve decided to go bi-monthly, and that
means issue 003 will be out at the end of June!
As was the case when we hit the button to launch the first
issue, the success of this magazine is in your hands. If you like
what we’re doing here, then please consider subscribing. If you
want to give us a piece of your mind, point us towards a 4X4 we
should feature or just want to say g’day, then please click here to
get in touch.
We hope you enjoy this issue!