Tradies Reviews
Mercedes-Benz Vito 2021 review: 116 Panel Van GVM test
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By Marcus Craft · 09 Jun 2021
The Mercedes-Benz Vito van range has benefited from safety and multi-media upgrades, as well as design alterations, which are aimed at making these work vehicles even more appealing to buyers in what is a hotly contested work vehicle market.But those improvements have brought a price increase across the range.
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Mercedes-Benz Vito 2021 review: 116 Crew Cab GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 31 May 2021
Crew vans offer alternatives to dual cab utes and heavy-duty wagons for work or play, if you're prepared to trade rugged looks and off-road prowess for the ability to carry up to five or six occupants in more spacious comfort with unmatched internal load volume.
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Nissan Navara 2021 review: SL GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 17 May 2021
The NP300 Nissan Navara (aka D23) has been on sale in Australia since 2015 and although it has never posed a threat to the dominant Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger in 4x4 ute sales, it has benefitted from gradual styling and engineering refinements.
Volkswagen Transporter 2021 review: TDI340 LWB GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 04 May 2021
The VW Transporter has been in production for more than 70 years, as its bloodline can be traced back to the original rear-engine split-window 'Kombi' launched in 1950. So, during those seven decades, the German manufacturer has no doubt learned a thing or ten about building light commercial vans.
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Ford Ranger 2021 review: FX4 Max towing test
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By Matt Campbell · 22 Apr 2021
The Ford Ranger line-up will never stop growing. Now there's a Ranger FX4 Max, which fills the previously unimagined niche between the XLT, Wildtrak and Raptor models, with a sensible setup and some intentional additions from the flagship ute that make it something different, yet very similar, all at the same time. It's a weird idea, but it works.
GWM Ute 2021 review: Cannon-L GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 19 Apr 2021
A Chinese invasion of the Aussie new car market has been long-predicted, but only recently have brands like GWM started to gain genuine traction here. The new Cannon ute offers handy specs, a lengthy equipment list, and a sharp price. But how does it measure up on quality and performance?
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LDV Deliver 9 2021 review: Mid-roof Auto GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 06 Apr 2021
There are currently 14 rivals competing for customers in the Light Duty or LD (3501-8000kg GVM) segment of Australia's heavy commercial vehicle market. Business buyers and fleet operators are thick on the ground here and competition for their business is fierce.
Mazda BT-50 2021 review: XT Freestyle cab chassis GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 17 Mar 2021
Mazda's release of its all-new BT-50 dual cab ute in September 2020 was followed in November by single cab and extended cab (aka Freestyle Cab) variants. Like their dual cab siblings, these work-focused commercials share mechanical underpinnings with the latest Isuzu D-Max range from which the BT-50 is largely derived.
Fiat Ducato 2021 review: Mid-wheelbase GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 04 Mar 2021
The Ducato originated in 1981 through a joint venture between Fiat and PSA Peugeot-Citroen, which are both now part of the recently formed Stellantis conglomerate. The Ducato has evolved through four decades and several generations, with more than 2.6 million sold in a variety of body styles (including popular motorhomes) and wheelbases.
Ford Ranger 2021 review: XL Cab Chassis 4x4 GVM test
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By Marcus Craft · 22 Feb 2021
Traditionally, single-cab chassis utes have been purpose-built for work, and work only, with very few concessions, if any, to comfort or safety.But modern-day utes are nice to drive, offer decent levels of safety and can even be considered a somewhat refined daily driver.We put a 3.2-litre turbo-diesel XL single-cab chassis 4x4 through its paces with a one tonne load onboard.