Overlander 4x4 Magazine

17 June 2022

How does a 1012bhp double-cab sound? Not enough fun? Make it a 6x6. Now you’ve got the Hennessey Mammoth. It’s a monument to excess with more road presence than a tank – and a price to match, of course. But it exists, which is all that matters to us – and you can read all about it in the new issue of 4x4. At the other end of the scale, we’re featuring one of the many Tdi-era Discoverys that have ended up as off-road buggies thanks to their famous combination of robust mechanicals and rust-prone bodywork. This one is a tubular special – but it’s definitely a cut above most chopped-up old Discos. The Land Master, meanwhile, was built to be a cut above the Land Rover. Back in the late 70s, an engineer working in the Cornish mining industry decided to create a vehicle that wouldn’t fall to bits the way his fleet of Series IIIs kept doing. In an archive story from the first year of 4x4 magazine, we look back at the result. Another throwback is the Jeep ’41 – a tribute to the original Willys MB based on the marque’s latest electric technology. And talking electric, we’ve tested the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz EQB this month – both premium SUVs and both 100% electric but each very different to the other. If you prefer it a little more traditional, the new Kia Sportage at least has a proper engine to go with its electric motor. We’ve had our first drive this month of what has become one of Britain’s favourite cars of any kind. On the adventure front, we’ve followed the tale of a couple exploring Namibia aboard a modern Range Rover. And closer to home, our roadbook on the downs of West Berkshire is a big, long trail ride that’s perfect for those endless summer days. And talking of big, long things, there’s the new Defender 130. Remember the days when these were work wagons for the water board? This one is ‘perfect for family expeditions’ and costs up to £100,645. Great value. I mean, you could get a 4839-year subscription to 4x4 for that…