10 of the Best 4x4 Wagons on Sale in Australia in 2023

Thankfully for buyers here in Australia, there’s no shortage of confident, capable 4x4 wagons on sale in 2023, offering a healthy mix of off-road abilities with family-friendly touches that make them some of the most versatile packages on the market.

With all that choice, though, it’s easy to suffer from paralysis from analysis, so to help take some stress out of the research phase, we present to you our list of the 10 best 4x4 wagons on sale here in Australia in 2023.

Isuzu MU-X

When it comes to value for money, there are few 4x4 wagons that can match the almighty MU-X, a package that offers immense off-road abilities and a heap of family-friendly touches in a seven-seat package.

Underneath, the MU-X in 4x4 form comes packing all the important off-road hardware from the D-Max ute, including the bullet-proof 3.0-litre turbo-diesel that offers braked towing up to 3500kg and a locking rear differential to get you out of trouble.

• Engine & Fuel Type: 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel

• Power & Torque: 150kW/450Nm 

• Fuel Economy: 8.3L/100km

• Seats: 7

• Braked Towing Figures: 3500kg 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Six-year/150,000km

Ford Everest

Twin under the skin to the Ford Ranger ute, the Everest is another 4x4 wagon that offers hardcore off-road potential inside a very family-friendly cabin, with enough space for up to seven.

Within the Everest range, there’s a choice of a four- and six-cylinder turbo diesel engines paired with a slick ten-speed automatic transmission, a locking rear differential and special four-wheel drive modes to power through dirt, sand, mud and pretty much anything you can throw at it.

• Engine & Fuel Type: 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder & 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel 

• Power & Torque: 154kW/500Nm & 184kW/600Nm  

• Fuel Economy: 7.2 - 8.5L/100km

• Seats: 5 - 7

• Braked Towing Figures: 3500kg 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Toyota Fortuner

The Toyota Fortuner picks up a platform and suspension gear borrowed from the HiLux ute, making it yet another versatile 4x4 wagon that is perfect for family duties and weekend adventures alike.

Power for the Fortuner range comes supplied by the same 2.8-litre turbo-diesel powering the HiLux, while the four-wheel drive system, locking rear differential and substantial ground clearance means it can tackle some seriously challenging terrain without breaking a sweat.

• Engine & Fuel Type: 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel

• Power & Torque: 150kW/500Nm 

• Fuel Economy: 7.6L/100km

• Seats: 7

• Braked Towing Figures: 3100kg 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

While the Pajero Sport is no doubt showing some signs of its ageing platform, there’s good reason why Mitsubishi has stuck by the Triton-based SUV for so long - it’s a serious performer both as a town runaround and an adventurous 4x4 wagon.

Packing a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel, Mitsubishi’s Super-Select II 4x4 system, low-range transfer case and a locking rear differential as standard, the Pajero Sport is confident off-road and comfortable on a daily drive, making for a super versatile and family-friendly package.

LDV D90

The LDV D90 range presents Australian buyers with a seriously compelling value proposition in the world of 4x4 wagons, undercutting many of its rivals by a significant margin.

There are some catches, though, with buyers needing to move to the range-topping turbo-diesel engine for maximum torque figures, and a necessary upgrade to Executive variants in order to get a locking differential for the rear axle.

• Engine & Fuel Type: 2.0-litre twin-turbo four-cylinder diesel 

• Power & Torque: 158kW/480Nm 

• Fuel Economy: 9.1L/100km

• Seats: 7

• Braked Towing Figures: 3100kg 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Five-year/130,000km

SsangYong Rexton

While it might not be one of the most recognisable names on our list, the SsangYong Rexton’s ute-based underpinnings and attractive pricing make it a must-have on your list of 4x4 wagons here in Australia.

Underneath, the Rexton’s body-on-frame hardware, engine and 4x4 system is borrowed from the Musso ute range, which gives it towing power of up to 3500kg and more than enough space inside for a family of seven.

• Engine & Fuel Type: 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel

• Power & Torque: 149kW/441Nm 

• Fuel Economy: 8.7L/100km

• Seats: 7

• Braked Towing Figures: 3500kg 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated 

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

Nissan Patrol

The Nissan Patrol remains one of the most well-known names in the world of 4x4 wagons, and there’s good reason for it.

Nissan’s beefy V8 power combined with rugged suspension and a super capable 4x4 system means that the Patrol is an absolute beast when pushed off-road, making it one of the go-tos for Aussies looking to gear up and hit the road on a massive road trip.

• Engine & Fuel Type: 5.6-litre V8 petrol 

• Power & Torque: 298kW/560Nm 

• Fuel Economy: 14.4L/100km

• Seats: 7

• Braked Towing Figures: 3500kg 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Toyota LandCruiser Prado

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado is another one of Australia’s favourite 4x4 wagons, with the latest model range boasting more equipment than ever before.

The Prado comes powered by the same 2.8-litre turbo-diesel you’ll find under the bonnet of the Fortuner and the HiLux ute, bolstering its adventurous nature with the help of a part-time 4x4 system, though buyers looking for a locking rear differential will need to upgrade to the GXL.

• Engine & Fuel Type: 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel

• Power & Torque: 150kW/500Nm 

• Fuel Economy: 7.9L/100km

• Seats: 7

• Braked Towing Figures: 3000kg 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Mahindra Scorpio

If you’re looking for a capable six-seater 4x4 wagon that won’t break the bank, it might be worth adding the Mahindra Scorpio to your shortlist, which remains one of Australia’s cheapest.

The Scorpio comes riding on a rugged body-on-frame platform, with the turbo-diesel engine throwing power to all four wheels as standard, with the added bonus of a low-range transfer case and a locking rear differential on even the entry-level Scorpio.

• Engine & Fuel Type: 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel

• Power & Torque: 129kW/400Nm 

• Fuel Economy: 7.2L/100km

• Seats: 6

• Braked Towing Figures: 2500kg 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated 

• Warranty: Seven-year/150,000km

Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series

Our list wraps up with the legendary Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, perhaps Australia’s favourite 4x4 wagon that comes rolling off the factory floor ready for adventures.

The LandCruiser 300 comes powered by a twin-turbo V6 offering bucketloads of torque down low in the rev range which, combined with the low-range transfer case and a locking centre differential as standard helps it conquer any terrain you can throw at it, while chewing up thousands of kilometres on the open road with ease.

• Engine & Fuel Type: 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 diesel 

• Power & Torque: 227kW/700Nm 

• Fuel Economy: 8.9L/100km

• Seats: 5 - 7

• Braked Towing Figures: 3500kg 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

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