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Performance Utes

Best Utes according to our experts

01.
Isuzu D-Max
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$32,200
7.5/10
From
$32,200
The Isuzu D‑Max is the only diesel ute that's been able to stay within touching distance of the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, and the brand hopes this updated model will close the gap even further.But have they done enough to keep the D‑Max fresh? We put it to the test to find out.
02.
Nissan Navara
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$33,550
7.2/10
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$33,550
Nissan Australia and Aussie vehicle‑engineering company, Premcar, have combined forces to produce a gung‑ho Navara ute via their on‑going Warrior collaboration.It looks the goods and certainly packs a punch, conversion wise, on paper at least.But how well will this upgraded and re‑engineered 4WD handle wild weather, flooded rivers and a pair of argumentative teenaged passengers?
03.
Mazda BT-50
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$35,520
8.0/10
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$35,520
Mazda's BT‑50 ute competes in one of the Australian new car market's hottest segments against the all‑conquering Ford Ranger, evergreen Toyota HiLux, and many more. Can a new premium XTR LE grade zoom zoom a few more 4x4 ute buyers Mazda's way?
04.
Mitsubishi Triton
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$30,740
8.6/10
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$30,740
The Mitsubishi Triton has been relaunched and features a bunch of upgrades and design changes. How does the flagship GSR variant fair over a week of family‑testing?
05.
Toyota HiLux
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$26,475
7.5/10
From
$26,475
The 2024 Toyota HiLux represents a small step in an EV‑lite direction. Some new variants have 'V‑Active Technology', a combination of a motor generator, 48‑volt battery and DC/DC converter aimed at improving performance and fuel efficiency, compared to the standard HiLux's 2.8‑litre turbo‑diesel engine. It's not a hybrid HiLux, but it's the closest thing you'll get until that arrives in 2025.