Commercial Reviews

Nissan Navara 2025 review: SL - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 28 Sep 2024

While the highly-specified 4WD dual cab ute models get all the focus its the no-fuss entry-level models that get the work done. And Nissan's Navara SL is a classic example. Not the highest profile option in the market and getting a bit long in the tooth but it still has a lot to offer tradies needing a tough truck.

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Ford Transit Custom 2025 review: GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 05 Sep 2024

The HiAce dominates one-tonne commercial van sales in Australia, with almost one in every two buyers opting for the trusty Toyota. Long-time rival Ford has just released its new-generation Transit Custom, but does it have what it takes to topple the local king of mid-sized vans?

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Toyota HiLux 2025 review: SR5 V-Active Double-Cab 4x4 auto - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 02 Sep 2024

The current generation Toyota HiLux ute is perilously close to its tenth birthday and Toyota has moved to freshen up its appeal with a mild hybrid version of the SR5 grade. Does it make a difference and is it enough to change you mind about that Ford Ranger you've had your eye on?

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Ford Ranger 2025 review: Tremor - Australian first drive

By David Morley · 29 Aug 2024

When you have the number one selling vehicle in the country on your books picking up incremental volume can be a challenge. But expanding the range is one way to do it. Which is why Ford has added yet another variant, the off-highway focused Tremor, to its Ranger ute line-up. Contributing Journalist Dave Morley has slipped behind the wheel to see if the value and performance equation stacks up.

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Chevrolet Silverado 2025 review: 2500 HD - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 07 Aug 2024

Like them or loathe them, US utes here to stay. Bigger and torquier than the usual mainstream utes we're used to seeing in Australia, these US utes have plenty of appeal as load-luggers and towing platforms.And that's where the 2025 Silverado HD (Heavy Duty) LTZ Premium - with a tweaked 6.6-litre turbo-diesel V8 engine (1322Nm) and a braked towing capacity of 4500kg - slots into the market.

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LDV eDeliver 7 2025 review: SWB Low Roof - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 04 Aug 2024

Electric propulsion is being offered in an increasing number of light commercial vans and LDV is attempting to reposition the market with its aggressively priced and well-specified eDeliver 7. We've put it to the tradie load test.

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Chevrolet Silverado 2024 review: LTZ Premium - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 27 Jul 2024

Are full size American pick-ups all about work or play? Maybe it's a bit of both, and when it comes to the Chevy Silverado LTZ Premium a healthy helping of luxury, as well. We've put this lavishly equipped heavy-hauler to the GVM test to see if it has the brawn to match its primo macho appearance.

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Chevrolet Silverado 2024 review: 2500 HD - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 03 Jul 2024

Chevrolet's Silverado 2500 HD is in a full-size pick-up battle with Ford's F-150 and the RAM 2500. We know it's big and powerful but how does it cope with a typical working load? And what about navigating day-to-day city traffic? Specialist contributor Mark Oastler puts this heavy hauler through its paces to answer these questions and a whole lot more.

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Foton T5 2024 review: Pantech

By Mark Oastler · 21 Jun 2024

Electric passengers cars are everywhere these days, and electric utes are on the horizon, but there are already a few electric light trucks available. This new one, the Foton T5, aims to take the shine off the forthcoming Isuzu N Series EV, but does China's latest commercial offering deliver the goods?

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Ford Transit Custom 2025 review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 18 Jun 2024

The Ford Transit Custom has long been the world leader in mid-sized vans. Now there's an all-new version (barring the carryover diesel), with a fresh design inside and out, improved packaging, advanced safety, updated multimedia and a huge step forward in dynamic abilities, courtesy of a more-rigid platform and independent rear suspension. The results should keep Ford at the top of the segment.

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