Utes
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2025 RAM 1500 ‘Hurricane’ review – Australian launch (video)
The RAM 1500 has long been a favourite among full-size pickup buyers in Australia, combining muscle, utility, and luxury in one imposing package. For 2025, RAM Trucks Australia is shaking things up by replacing the beloved 5.7L HEMI V8 with…
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2025 BYD Shark 6 review (video)
When a new ute arrives in town, everyone looks up. That’s because the segment, particularly the 4×4 class, makes up a huge chunk of the new-car market. You’d be mad not to offer an option here as a mainstream carmaker.…
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2024 RAM 1500 Laramie HEMI V8 review (video)
The RAM 1500 has carved out a strong presence in Australia’s burgeoning full-size pickup segment, offering American-style muscle with premium comfort. Things will change this year, in a big way, as RAM is getting rid of the HEMI V8 and…
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2024 Isuzu D-Max X-Rider review (video)
The 2024 Isuzu D-Max X-Rider is a new addition to one of Australia’s most beloved ute lineups. It sits between the utilitarian LS-M and the flagship X-Terrain, pairing rugged capability with a sporty aesthetic. This is perfect for those wanting…
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2024 Isuzu D-Max SX 1.9 single-cab review (video)
Despite the dizzying influx of new utes from China, including Foton, LDV, GWM, JAC and more, established players such as the Isuzu D-Max still enjoy market dominance. It seems a tough and proven reputation still resonate with Aussies. Especially in…
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2024 RAM 1500 TRX Final Edition review (video)
This seems like one of those products that was dreamt up by a bunch of enthusiasts in a mancave somewhere after a few cold ones. It is the most outrageous dual-cab vehicle to ever hit Australia, and, therefor (judging by…
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2024 Ford Ranger Tremor review (video)
Aussies certainly loves their utes. So much so that the segment enjoys one of the highest sales-to-human population ratios in the world. According to VFACTS 2023 figures, utes made up one in five new vehicles sold. In the midst of…
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2024 Nissan Navara PRO-4X review (video)
It’s a good time for utes at the moment, with the ‘Pick Up/Cab Chassis 4×4’ segment growing larger ever year, with more and more options on the way. Its sales volume easily eclipses that of any passenger car segment in…
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2025 Isuzu D-Max Blade review – Australian launch
Australia’s dual-cab ute sector has no shortage of contenders and options – a bewildering array lately with the addition of so many new brands. In spite of the ever-increasing competition, Isuzu’s D-Max has solidified its position in the market, finishing…