Utes | CarsGuide

Toyota Tundra 2023 review: Hybrid

By Stephen Ottley · 14 Jul 2023

The Toyota Tundra isn't due in Australian showrooms until 2024, but CarsGuide got the chance to preview the new pick-up in the USA. We test drove the Tundra i-Force Max, the powerful hybrid model, to bring you an early preview of what to expect.

Read the article

Meet the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster ute!

By Andrew Chesterton · 13 Jul 2023

Upstart off-road brand Ineos has unveiled its first double-cab ute, with the Grenadier Quartermaster revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.

Read the article

All-new engine and chassis for Triton!

By James Cleary · 10 Jul 2023

Mitsubishi has confirmed its new, sixth-generation Triton ute, scheduled for global reveal later this month, will feature a “newly developed ladder frame, chassis and engine”. The much-anticipated one-tonne dual cab will also be underpinned by a “newly designed double wishbone front suspension and leaf-spring rear suspension”.

Read the article

EVs are not even close to outback ready

By Marcus Craft · 09 Jul 2023

Whether you like it or not, EVs are well and truly here, and they’re here to stay.

Read the article

Hybrid Toyota HiLux could be its best ute yet

By Andrew Chesterton · 08 Jul 2023

Toyota will launch its first electrified diesel ute in Australia next year, when the 48-volt HiLux touches down to continue its Battle Royale with the Ford Ranger.But while the details on just how the system will work have been thin on the ground, CarsGui

Read the article

What's Toyota up to now?

By Andrew Chesterton · 03 Jul 2023

A new and mysterious Toyota filing has appeared in Australia, seemingly pointing to the lengths the Japanese giant will go to seperate its new electrified HiLux from the rest of its petrol-hybrid range.

Read the article

Kia Tasman ute to go Ranger Raptor hunting

By Byron Mathioudakis · 02 Jul 2023

Kia has dropped its strongest hint yet that rivalling the class-leading Ford Ranger is just the start of its ambitious midsized ute strategy. More specifically, an alternative to the wildly successful Ranger Raptor might be in the pipeline, with the company suggesting that if it is going to have a go, then it may as well go all-in or else go home.

Read the article

FWD vs AWD: What's the difference?

By Stephen Ottley · 29 Jun 2023

In simple terms, the difference between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD, FWD or 4x4) can be defined by the purpose of the vehicle, as both examples can drive all four wheels of any vehicle.

Read the article

Mahindra Pik Up to live on alongside new ute

By Tom White · 23 Jun 2023

Mahindra’s upcoming new dual-cab ute which will share its platform and tech with the Scorpio off-road SUV won’t necessarily kill off the fan-favourite Pik Up.

Read the article

Is the best yet to come for Isuzu?

By Tom White · 22 Jun 2023

Isuzu is kicking major goals, but it says the best is yet to come thanks to strong 4x4 demand and improving supply.

Read the article