Ute Reviews

Isuzu D-Max 2026 review: 2.2L

By Chris Thompson · 03 Oct 2025

A bigger engine designed to be more powerful and more efficient can only be a good thing for the Isuzu D-Max. Isuzu’s also gone to the trouble of adding a new gearbox and some new tech to go with it. But is it still a solid pick in an increasingly crowded ute segment?

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Ford Ranger 2026 review: Sport PHEV - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 01 Oct 2025

The 2026 Ford Ranger PHEV adds an EV-adjacent variant to the popular Ranger line-up. Ford's hybrid workhorse is one of the latest vehicles to arrive here as part of an ongoing plug-in ute invasion of Australia. The Ranger PHEV shares an impressive list of standard features and off-road capability with its stablemate but this hybrid also doubles as a power source for your work-site or campsite.

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MG U9 Explore Pro 2026 review: snapshot

By Stephen Ottley · 30 Sep 2025

The MG U9 Explore Pro is the hero model in the Chinese brand’s new ute line-up. Boasting a generous list of creature comforts and some clever features not available on the other variants, the Explore Pro is clearly targeting the premium ute buyer.

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MG U9 Explore X 2026 review: snapshot

By Stephen Ottley · 28 Sep 2025

If you’re looking for a ute that can serve in the role of family transport the MG U9 Explore X is that kind of machine.

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MG U9 Explore 2026 review: snapshot

By Stephen Ottley · 26 Sep 2025

The MG U9 is the newest ute to hit the market and the U9 Explore is the entry-level model in the range.

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MG U9 2026 review: Australian first drive

By Stephen Ottley · 22 Sep 2025

MG wants to become one of the most popular brands in Australia - which means it needs a ute. The Chinese maker has taken assistance from its sister-brand, LDV, to rush the all-new U9 dual-cab ute into the market. But is it a case of too much too soon? Or is it the right ute at the right price? We drive it to find out if the U9 has what it takes to propel MG to the top.

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Kia Tasman 2026 review: X-Line

By Emily Agar · 19 Sep 2025

Kia’s all-new Tasman X-Line mixes comfort with capability, but is that enough to earn a place alongside Aussie favourites?

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Ram 1500 2026 review: Rebel - Australian first drive

By Byron Mathioudakis · 04 Sep 2025

Australia's big-ute best-seller, the Ram 1500, evolves with the Rebel, as a Ford Ranger Wildtrak-style sporty off-road value proposition. Based on the Laramie Sport and aimed directly at the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2, the Rebel gains a suspension lift and other 4x4-focused gear, yet retains the sophistication that's made today's 1500 a segment favourite. And its twin-turbo six is a gem.

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Ford Ranger 2025 review: Platinum long-term | Part 3

By Andrew Chesterton · 30 Aug 2025

Utes are, apparently, no longer mere tools of the trade. They're increasingly lifestyle-friendly family vehicles for those who want to take advantage of the space and practicality on offer. And given Andrew 'Chesto' Chesterton's family has just grown by one, who better to put the Ford Ranger Platinum to the family test?

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Toyota Tundra 2026 review: Platinum - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 25 Aug 2025

The Tundra full-size pick-up was launched in its native USA a quarter of a century ago, yet it's taken that long for the big American to finally be available in Aussie Toyota showrooms. So, has the much anticipated right-hand-drive version been worth the wait?

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