Ute Reviews

Mazda BT-50 2023 review: XTR long-term | Part 4

By Mark Oastler · 23 Dec 2022

A 4x4 dual cab ute like our BT-50 XTR, which can tackle the harshest terrain and venture deep into remote areas, obviously runs a much higher risk of being damaged than a family sedan or soft-roader that rarely (if ever) leaves the bitumen.

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Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ 2023 review: snapshot

By Laura Berry · 21 Dec 2022

The LS-U+ grade in the D-Max range sits above the LS-U and just under the range topping X-Terrain, with a list price of $63,500.

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Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain 2023 review: snapshot

By Laura Berry · 19 Dec 2022

The D-Max X-Terrain is Isuzu's flagship Crew Cab Ute with a list price of $67,500.

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Isuzu D-Max 2023 review

By Laura Berry · 16 Dec 2022

The Isuzu D-Max hates the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton, so like any competitor up against fierce rivals its returned to the fight in this new update with more features to try to beat the best utes in Australia

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Volkswagen Amarok 2023 review

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Dec 2022

More than a decade after Volkswagen launched its Amarok ute, the second-generation version is just months from an Australian showroom debut. But before it hits local shores, we test the new Aussie-developed pick-up in the country it will be built in - South Africa - to see whether it’s a worthy successor to the impressive original.

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Mazda BT-50 2023 review: XTR long-term | Part 3

By Mark Oastler · 05 Dec 2022

As mentioned in last month's report, we wanted to see how the BT-50 performs as a heavy-duty tow vehicle, so as part of our Mazda Genuine Accessories (MGA) installation program we returned to Ringwood Mazda to get the BT-50 kitted out for towing.

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Mitsubishi Triton 2023 review: GLS - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 23 Nov 2022

For many years the Mitsubishi Triton has maintained a solid foothold in the local 4x4 dual cab ute market as Australia's third-highest seller behind the dominant Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.

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LDV eT60 2023 review

By Tom White · 22 Nov 2022

It's Australia's first fully electric ute, but is the price simply too high?

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Mazda BT-50 2023 review: XTR long-term | Part 2

By Mark Oastler · 30 Oct 2022

During our six-month test, we're adding a few accessories along the way to personalise the BT-50 to make it better suited to our family's requirements.

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Mazda BT-50 SP 2023 review: off-road test

By Tim Nicholson · 28 Oct 2022

Two years after the Isuzu D-Max-based Mazda BT-50 launched, is it still one of the top pics of the dual-cab segment? We drive it on road and off to see whether it still has the goods.

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