Ute Reviews
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Jeep Gladiator 2024 review: Rubicon - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 13 Jan 2024
Does Jeep's petrol-powered pick-up, the Gladiator, deserve to be cross-shopped against the Ford Ranger Raptor?On paper, the model's top-spec Rubicon seems like an off-road beast in terms of 4WD mechanicals and driver-assist tech.And though history is littered with failed paper champions, the Gladiator Rubicon appears to be one of the most capable showroom-standard 4WD utes in Australia.
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Toyota HiLux 2024 review: GR Sport - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 15 Dec 2023
Toyota's GR (Gazoo Racing) performance brand is spreading across the Japanese giant's line-up. Even the HiLux ute is getting in the act with a GR Sport variant designed to take the fight up to Ford Ranger Wildtrak and Raptor. But what's it like as a work truck?
Mitsubishi Triton 2024 review: Pre-production drive
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 08 Dec 2023
Larger, stronger, roomier, safer and more comfortable, the sixth-gen Triton for 2024 elevates Mitsubishi's mid-size ute to fresh heights for the brand. And while its lack of V6 diesel and/or hybrid availability is disappointing, the all-new chassis's Australian-specific tune is a big step forward. We won't know how it behaves on-road, but a stint off-road shows how far this ute has come.
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series 2024 review
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By Stephen Ottley · 07 Dec 2023
The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series is a staple of the Japanese brand's line-up. Largely unchanged in nearly 40 years on sale it has now undergone a fairly radical overhaul.A fresh look and a new powertrain are major changes, but do they improve the rugged off-roader or has Toyota messed with a winning formula?We headed to Broken Hill to find out and put it to the test.
Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 3
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By Mark Oastler · 05 Dec 2023
Towing a caravan is our final long-term test exercise for the 1.9-litre 4x2 version of the Isuzu D-Max, and it's performance, not to mention fuel-economy, raises questions about the worth of the 3.0L version.
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Ford Ranger 2024 review: Wildtrak X - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 01 Nov 2023
The Ranger Wildtrak X was a popular option in the last generation version of Ford's popular dual cab ute, so, no surprise it's back for an encore performance as a special edition in the current generation model. Does its extra equipment make it a better workhorse and are the extra dollars required to acquire it justified? Contributing Journalist Mark Oastler provides the answers.
Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 2
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By Mark Oastler · 26 Oct 2023
Some surprises this month as the D-Max's 1.9-litre turbo diesel four punches above its weight in terms of load-lugging and composure under pressure, not to mention fuel economy.
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2024 review: Overland - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 23 Oct 2023
The seven-seat Grand Cherokee has found favour with Jeep fans, and now the five-seater, in Overland spec, offers people a smaller option as a daily driver for around-town duties and weekend adventures.It's about $5000 cheaper than its bigger stablemate, but is the smaller Grand Cherokee better as well?
Ford F-150 2024 review - Tradie test
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By David Morley · 10 Oct 2023
It's big and bold, but is it beautiful? Ford Australia has brought the full-size F-150 pick-up to Australia in two grades and two wheelbase lengths in a bid to expand a market niche already established by the Chevrolet Silverado and RAM 1500. With Toyota's similarly-sized Tundra set to arrive here soon, this is an important model for Ford, and we've driven it on local soil.
Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 1
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By Mark Oastler · 25 Sep 2023
The current-generation Isuzu D-Max has been a sales success, with buyers flocking to showrooms for the Toyota HiLux rival. But while many are opting for higher-spec 4x4 versions, there also exists this SX 4x2. We're spending three months with the dual-cab to find out if it's under-appreciated.