Ute News

MG locks in a dual-cab ute for Australia.

JAC’s Ranger Raptor-style plug-in hybrid dual cab it calls the Hunter will launch in Australia in Q1 next year, with the potent plug-in unveiled for the first at the Melbourne Motor Show.

Kia has shown off a more rugged concept version of its incoming Kia Tasman ute at the Seoul Mobility Show in South Korea.

World firsts don’t come along every day, but today is just such a day… and an Aussie ute world first at that – with the unveiling of the Ford Ranger Super Duty.

The Ford Ranger, BYD Shark 6 and Toyota LandCruiser Prado were among the big movers of Australia's new-vehicle market in March, as the overall sales decline appeared to slow.

Kia Tasman SUV on the cards, but not currently in the pipeline.

Mitsubishi has officially confirmed pricing and specifications for its new Club Cab and Cab Chassis Triton variants as it introduces additional sub-one-tonne payload options.The new Club Cab body style will apply to the GLX and GLX+ variants in respective cab chassis and pickup guises. They are a two-door, four-seat configuration that carry smaller rear seats while maintaining a full-sized rear tray or tub.Pricing will commence at $47,240 for the GLX Club Cab Chassis and $50,340 for the GLX+ Club Cab Pickup, both of which come standard with four-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic gearbox.New cab chassis body type options will apply to two- and four-wheel-drive GLX variants in both six-speed manual and automatic forms, as well as the GLX+, GLS and GSR variants, the latter of which are only available in automatic and four-wheel drive guises.Additionally, Mitsubishi has added sub-one-tonne payload options for the Triton GLX, GLX+ and GLX-R variants in Double Cab Pickup guise, a strategic move to make more variants qualify for novated leasing, according to Australian tax regulations.It follows a similar decision made to the high-grade GLS and GSR variants in August last year.No changes have been made to the Triton’s 2.4-litre four-cylinder bi-turbo diesel engine, which provides 150kW/470Nm as standard across the range.Standard features on the entry-grade GLX included cloth seat trim, a vinyl floor, driver's seat electric lumbar support, 17-inch steel wheels, a 9.0-inch multimedia display, high- and low-range drive modes (only on 4WD variants) as well as heavy-duty rear suspension.The GLX+ adds a rear differential lock, 17-inch silver alloy wheels, side-steps, rear-window privacy glass, halogen front fog lamps, rear USB-C and USB-A ports and digital radio (DAB).GLX-R variants get even bigger 18-inch black alloys, Mitsubishi's Super Select 4WD-II system, terrain control, hill descent control, a black sports bar, carpet flooring and a leather steering wheel.Mitsubishi's best-selling grade, the GLS, gets grey 18-inch alloy wheels, electric folding outdoor mirrors, LED headlamps and daytime running lights, a black Mitsubishi embossed grille, soft-touch interior materials with silver stitching, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry, a wireless charger and push-button start.Headlining the range is the GSR with black 18-inch alloys, leather seats with orange stitching, plastic wheel arches, roof rails, electronically-adjustable driver's seat controls and a body-coloured front grille.All Triton variants carry a comprehensive suite of safety features, including front and rear autonomous emergency braking (AEB), forward collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control (automatic-transmission variants only), blind spot warning, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert and a rear parking camera with parking sensors.They are also covered by a 10-year/200,000 warranty, with 10 years of capped price servicing and four years of complimentary roadside assist.Mitsubishi has confirmed that the full Triton line-up, which is now 18 variants strong, will be progressively introduced to the market through 2025, commencing with the double-cab-cab-chassis variants.Sub one-tonne payload GLX, GLX+ and GLX-R variants will arrive in Q3, alongside single cab cab-chassis and club-cab variants.Triton sales have fallen 9.4 per cent this year to date from 2920 sales in the first two months of last year to 2643 sales as of February 2025. It follows a bumper year for the model in 2024, following the new-generation model's release last February.

An image has surfaced of Kia’s Tasman sporting a cosmetic change that many say makes a big difference to the look of the ute ahead of its Aussie launch.

Does anybody really do April Fools' Day pranks anymore? Apparently so.

It's not just from from Australia to the world for our latest automotive export. The Nissan Navara Warrior program that will now be launched globally can be tracked all the way back to Premcar's facility in Epping, Victoria.