Ute Reviews
Mazda BT-50 2022 review: XS 1.9 dual cab - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 19 Apr 2022
The latest generation of Mazda's workhorse has clearly benefitted from the company's joint venture with truck manufacturer Isuzu, resulting in the BT-50 sharing the latest D-Max ute's rugged 4x2 and 4x4 underpinnings and body hard-points.
Isuzu D-Max 2022 review: LS-U 4x4 auto - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 21 Mar 2022
Isuzu's popular RG range of D-Max 4x4 dual cab utes comprises four model grades which ascend from the work-focused SX to the better-equipped LS-M, more upmarket LS-U and premium X-Terrain.
Isuzu D-Max 2022 review: 1.9-litre SX single cab-chassis 4x2 auto - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 02 Mar 2022
The Toyota HiLux partly owes its enviable status as Australia's most popular ute to its long-standing dominance of 4x2 sales, which mostly attract ABN-armed tradies and fleet buyers chasing rugged no-frills workhorses with low purchase and operating costs combined with strong resale values.
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Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior vs Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain 2022 4x4 ute comparison review
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By Marcus Craft · 12 Feb 2022
The D-Max X-Terrain and Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior are the top-shelf variants in their respective line-ups.The D-Max top dog has been updated and now has a tow bar receiver as standard, a 50kg increase to its Gross Combination Mass and styling tweaks.The Warrior is a purpose-built 4WD collaboration between Nissan Australia and Aussie vehicle engineering company, Premcar.
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Mazda BT-50 2022 review: XS 1.9, plus SP
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By David Morley · 11 Feb 2022
Despite being less than 18 months after Mazda unveiled its all-new BT-50 ute range, the brand has just moved to give the line-up a tweak with a new 1.9-litre base XS and top-spec SP 4x4 dual cab at either end of the price ladder.
Nissan Navara 2022 review: Pro-4X Warrior - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 02 Feb 2022
Ford's desert racing-inspired Ranger Raptor was clearly the catalyst for Nissan Australia to create a tougher and more specialised 'Warrior' version of its D23 Navara. However, unlike the Raptor which is designed and developed in-house by Ford, Nissan has partnered with Melbourne-based automotive engineering specialist Premcar to meet its design requirements.
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Nissan Navara 2022 review: Pro-4X Warrior - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 31 Jan 2022
The Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior is a hard-core 4WD collaboration between Nissan Australia and Melbourne-based vehicle engineering company, Premcar.It's undergone conversion work and added a stack of adventure-ready accessories - more than $9000 worth of engineering and gear.But with a near-$70,000 price-tag is this purpose-built and Aussie-tuned and -tested off-road machine any good?
Nissan Navara 2022 review: Pro-4X family review
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By Stephen Ottley · 13 Jan 2022
The Nissan Navara Pro-4X is a premium take on the dual-cab ute - which makes it an option for an active family.
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Nissan Navara 2022 review: ST-X
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By Laura Berry · 08 Jan 2022
The Navara Dual-Cab ST-X 4x4 ute may suit some families, but is it right for yours?
Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain 2022 review: off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 04 Jan 2022
Isuzu's top-of-the-range D-Max ute, the X-Terrain, has undergone a refresh as part of a range-wide update for 2022. Most tweaks are style-based but there have been a few changes of substance, including a tow bar receiver as standard, 50kg more of gross combined mass, and heated front seats.With a price-tag more than $60k, is the X-Terrain worth your consideration? Check out our latest review...