Ute

Isuzu D-Max X-Runner first drive review

Sam Hall New top-shelf model serves as a capable accompaniment for the work site or weekend.

Ford Falcon XR6 EcoLPi Ute quick spin review

The Ford Falcon XR6 Ute.

David McCowen David McCowen measures up the trade-friendly version of Ford's Falcon Ute.

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Holden Colorado Space Cab first drive review

Holden's Colorado Space Cab feels right at home on a dirt track or job site.

Sam Hall Holden's rugged ute is a solid companion for the job site, but is overshadowed in other areas.

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Toyota Tundra quick spin review

Sam Hall The US-built Toyota Tundra is larger than life, with a rumbling V8 engine to match.

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HSV Maloo GTS takes on the Deniliquin Ute Muster

HSV GTS Maloo

David McCowen The Deniliquin Ute Muster is the perfect partner to HSV's GTS Maloo.

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Mitsubishi Triton v Toyota HiLux

The Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton remain popular with new car customers.

Sam Hall Two of Australia's best-selling utes compared.

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Nissan Navara first drive review

Nissan's Navara proves capable off-road.

David McCowen New ute impresses during a preview drive on home turf in Thailand.

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Tata Xenon quick spin

David McCowen It may have a big name in India but Tata has a lot of work to do to win over Aussie ute buyers.

Road test

Tata Xenon 4x4 new car review

Tata Xenon 4x4.

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Toby Hagon An Indian brand is the latest to arrive in Australia, and its Xenon ute has some ground to make up.

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HSV Maloo R8 Quick Spin

HSV Maloo Car Pool

Stephen Ottley It started life as a ute, but this two-door sports car is all about performance.

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New car review: Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R

Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Jonathan Hawley Japanese dual-cab is a tough workhorse but is falling behind its peers.

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First drive review: Holden VF Commodore Ute SV6

VF Ute

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Peter McKay The sporty ute is now more refined and mature, but just as solid where it counts.

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Quick Spin: Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series GXL Double Cab

Andrew Maclean Japanese brand's go anywhere workhorse now comes in a dual-cab variant.

Car pool: Volkswagen Amarok

VW Amarok

Sam Hall Volkswagen's cut-price ute with new turbocharged petrol engine offers tradies the strength of a workhorse on a pony-sized budget.

First drive review: Foton Tunland

Foton Tunland

Stephen Ottley Quality and safety concerns leave lukewarm newcomer Foton in no man’s land in the competitive dual cab ute segment.

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New car review: Isuzu D-Max LS-Terrain 4x4

Isuzu D-Max

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Cameron McGavin Isuzu's upgraded dual-cab ute is set to take on the workhorse establishment.

First drive review: Isuzu ute

Matt Campbell We put the Japanese brand’s new D-Max dual-cab through its paces on the road and off it.

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Reviewed: Ford Ranger XL 4X4

Ford Ranger

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Cameron McGavin Greater refinement, strong engines and class-leading safety add up to a smart pick.

Volkswagen Amarok Highline

VW Amarok

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Toby Hagon The German giant has waded in to the ute market with intent.

Head to head: Volkswagen Amarok Highline vs Toyota HiLux SR5

Head to head

Jez Spinks VW Amarok Highline from $52,990 plus on-road and dealer costs vs Toyota HiLux SR5 from $53,690 plus on-road and dealer costs.

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