Ute Reviews
MG U9 Explore Pro 2026 review: snapshot
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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.
MG U9 Explore X 2026 review: snapshot
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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.
MG U9 Explore 2026 review: snapshot
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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.
MG U9 2026 review: Australian first drive
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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.
Kia Tasman 2026 review: X-Line
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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?
Ram 1500 2026 review: Rebel - Australian first drive
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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.
Ford Ranger 2025 review: Platinum long-term | Part 3
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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?
Toyota Tundra 2026 review: Platinum - GVM test
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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?
Ineos Grenadier 2026 review: Quartermaster Trialmaster - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 24 Aug 2025
The Ineos Grenadier wagon arrived a few years ago to much fanfare.
Now the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster, the dual-cab ute version of the Grenadier wagon, is here to take on the likes of the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series.
The purpose-built Quartermaster is a body-on-frame / ladder-frame 4WD with live axles, a dual-range transfer case, and front, centre and rear diff locks.
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Ford Ranger Platinum vs Ford Everest Sport 2026 review: long-term
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By Andrew Chesterton · 22 Aug 2025
The Ford Ranger and Ford Everest share much in common, with the ute-based SUV borrowing the Ranger's big V6 diesel engine, its rugged capability and its ladder-frame platform. But which is the better family car? We put newly minted dad, Andrew Chesterton, behind the wheel of both to answer that very question.
