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Fuel Efficient Utes

Fuel Efficient Utes

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Best Utes according to our experts

01.

Ford Ranger

4.5

From

$27,990

The Ford Ranger line-up has expanded to include a new limited-run Wildtrak X version, which adds a bit of extra kit over the standard Wildtrak. It looks the part, but how does it handle hard work?

02.

Mitsubishi Triton

Mitsubishi Triton

4

From

$22,490

The MR Mitsubishi Triton has been updated barely eight months since it first arrived. Why so soon, and have they done enough?

03.

Volkswagen Amarok

Volkswagen Amarok

4

From

$38,490

Volkswagen turns the tables on four-cylinder rivals with the 580 Highline.

04.

Nissan Navara

4

From

$25,990

The Navara is Nissan's entry into the hotly contested Australian ute market. With Toyota's HiLux and Ford's Ranger arm-wrestling for the leadership position...

05.

Holden Colorado

Holden Colorado

4

The Holden Colorado range has just been updated for the 2020 model year, but to describe it as “new” might be something of a stretch. In fact, even “refreshed” might be over-...

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Nissan Navara 2020 review: N-Trek long term

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Mitsubishi Triton review: Expert review of the new 2020 Triton

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Jeep Gladiator 2020 to be petrol only in Australia

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How to buy the best rooftop tent for your ute

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Choosing your camping accommodation can be daunting. There’s a huge variety of swags – single and double – as well as tents – single, multi-person, family – but have you...

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