Ute Reviews
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JAC T9 2026 review: Haven 4x4 - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 18 Jul 2025
The number of Chinese players in Australia’s 4x4 ute market continues to rise, with BYD, GWM and LDV recently joined by JAC Motors (Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Company Ltd) with its T9 offering.
Ford Ranger 2025 review: Platinum long-term | Part 2
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By Andrew Chesterton · 16 Jul 2025
For so long seen as purely a tool-of-trade, in recent decades the ute has grown into a Swiss Army-style work/family/lifestyle multi-purpose machine. And in his second month with the Ford Ranger Platinum, Andrew Chesterton is appreciating the family side of its character more than ever.
GWM Cannon 2025 review: Ultra - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 22 Jun 2025
The GWM Cannon has always offered great value for money with high levels of standard equipment at low prices. In 2025 it's shifted up a gear with a larger engine, benchmark towing and numerous other enhancements, so is that what's needed to topple the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux?
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Ford Ranger 2025 review: Platinum long-term | Part 1
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By Andrew Chesterton · 20 Jun 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?
Ford Ranger 2025 review: PHEV - Australian first drive
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By Chris Thompson · 12 Jun 2025
The long-awaited electrified Ford Ranger has arrived. The Blue Oval's plug-in joins a very short list of partly battery-powered rival utes, but Ford Australia says the Ranger hasn't been compromised for the sake of its new EV ability. We're here to find out if that's true.
GWM Cannon Alpha 2025 review: Ultra PHEV
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By Chris Thompson · 29 May 2025
GWM's made some big claims about the Cannon Alpha PHEV. It's able to tow 3.5 tonnes, it's got a range of more than 1000km, and it can actually tackle proper off-roading.But is it really going to be the best plug-in ute in Australia? And why is there a spare wheel in the back? We went on a road trip in one to find out.
Ram 1500 2025 review: Laramie Sport - GVM test
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By Mark Oastler · 19 May 2025
The latest Ram 1500 range swaps traditional Hemi V8 power for a new twin-turbocharged straight six offering more power and torque. So, how does the new 'Hurricane' engine perform in a working role?
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Kia Tasman 2025 review: Australian preview drive - off-road test
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By Tom White · 09 May 2025
The Kia Tasman is finally here - are we impressed in this brief off-road preview drive?
Polestar 3 2025 review: Long Range Single Motor
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By Andrew Chesterton · 08 May 2025
The Polestar 3 is the vehicle the brand has been waiting for, with the large electric SUV finally giving this Swedish marque a fighter to send into the ring against BMW, Mercedes-Benz and even Porsche. The big question, though, was it worth waiting for? We put the cheapest version, the Long Range Single Motor, to the test to find out.
Toyota Tundra 2025 review: Limited - Off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 30 Apr 2025
The Toyota Tundra is the latest in a long line of full-size American pick-ups to arrive on our shores. The left-hand-drive Tundra is converted to right-hand drive by Walkinshaw in Australia and, on paper, this big ute is a well-engineered, well-equipped and purpose-built towing and touring machine. But the Tundra has a $156,000-plus price-tag. Is the Toyota badge enough to justify this much money?