4XJournal Volume 005

Get ready for the Christmas edition of 4XJournal 2025. Volume 005 steps things up again with massive builds, proper back-country adventure, and technical insight from people who live and breathe New Zealand’s 4WD culture.

This issue features:

- M2 Overland's LS-powered 45 Series 10-week build
- A look into the Toyota Genuine parts network here in New Zealand and the arrival of the all-new Hilux
- A dream pairing of two legendary Evolutions — a true one-of-one combo
- A journey through the Land Cruiser Museum in Utah
- Trackcare fundamentals with a deep dive on mastering river crossings
- Camp cooking inspiration for summer touring
- A diesel, solid axle-converted Suzuki Vitara
- Redarc’s take on simplified power management for real-world touring
- A gaggle of Subaru's take on Canterbury
- A beautifully restored ‘Crumpy’ Hilux with a yarn behind it
- Plus, MORE!

As always, 4XJournal is independently written, beautifully photographed, and printed on premium uncoated A4 stock — made to