Ute Reviews

Ram 1500 Warlock 2021 review: Towing test

By Matt Campbell · 09 Dec 2020

The Ram 1500 Warlock is brash, bold, and big. It runs a big petrol V8 engine and is a full-size US-spec pick-up, and as you can see here, it’s bright red, too.

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Toyota HiLux 2021 review: Rogue

By Mark Oastler · 23 Nov 2020

Strong demand for premium-grade utes has prompted Toyota to release upgraded versions of its high-end Rogue and top-shelf Rugged X HiLux models. These combine the latest engineering refinements recently introduced across the HiLux range with new styling and equipment features unique to these ‘hero’ models, which feature substantial Australian input.

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Ford Ranger Wildtrak vs Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain vs Mazda BT-50 GT - 2021 Dual-Cab Ute Comparison Review

By Matt Campbell · 14 Oct 2020

The ute scene has seen some action in 2020, with the launch of an all-new Isuzu D-Max which is now paired to a brand-new Mazda BT-50. Those two fresh young things are up against the stalwart king of the dual cab utes - the Ford Ranger - in this comparison test. It's a very tight contest.

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Mazda BT-50 XT 2021 review: snapshot

By Matt Campbell · 08 Oct 2020

The Mazda BT-50 XT trim line is the broadest offering in the new ute’s model range, and it will get even broader once the single- and extra-cab models arrive. Here we’re only covering off the dual cab versions, as that’s what’s launching first.

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Mazda BT-50 XTR 2021 review: snapshot

By Matt Campbell · 08 Oct 2020

Second model up the 2021 Mazda BT-50 range is the XTR. It forms the middle rung of the ladder for the now-based-on-the-Isuzu-D-Max ute.

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Mazda BT-50 GT 2021 review: snapshot

By Matt Campbell · 08 Oct 2020

At the very top of the launch range for the 2021 Mazda BT-50 line-up is the GT variant, which takes a bit more of a luxurious tack than some of its rival utes that chase the ‘sport’ market.

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Mazda BT-50 2021 review

By Matt Campbell · 08 Oct 2020

The all-new Mazda BT-50 is not longer based on a Ford. Nope - this time around it shares a lot with the new-generation Isuzu D-Max. And by shares a lot, we mean it. It has some unique styling inside and out, but retains basically everything else besides. Does that make for a good recipe? You bet it does.

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RAM 1500 2021 review: Warlock

By Peter Anderson · 08 Oct 2020

The Dodge RAM has a fourth version, the terribly angry Warlock. With a big Hemi V8 and a towing capacity to suit even the most enthusiastic tradie or caravan-dragger, it's a big American truck with a proper warranty and none of the private import worries.

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Toyota HiLux 2021 review: SR Extra Cab 4x2 Hi-Rider

By Marcus Craft · 30 Sep 2020

The New Toyota HiLux has more power and torque, bigger and better multimedia screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, upgraded suspension and a bit of a new look – on the outside, at least. But it's still on an ageing platform and, in Australia's tough, extremely competitive ute market, are the new changes enough to keep HiLux fans faithful?

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Isuzu D-Max 2021 review: X-Terrain

By Matt Campbell · 11 Sep 2020

The Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain is a new nameplate. But trust us, it'll be a household name before you know it.

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