UtesMitsubishi's $74,990 Triton Raider is the Premcar-tuned ute the Ranger should worry about
$74,990 plus on-road costs. Premcar-tuned suspension. 18-inch ROH Assault wheels on Bridgestone Duelers. Mitsubishi just built an Aussie-tuned flagship that undercuts the Ranger Tremor and brings 40,000 km of development testing with it.
Utes8:142025 Kia Tasman X-Pro Review, Kia's first ute is genuinely good
Kia's first crack at a ute is not a half-effort. Jenny takes the off-road-focused X-Pro through real Australian terrain and explains where it lands against the HiLux, Ranger and BT-50.
Utes5:222025 Mitsubishi Triton GLX Review, the work ute that does work
Forty-five years of Triton, simplified. Amelia drives the work-spec GLX to see if Mitsubishi's cheapest dual-cab is still worth a look.
Utes10:142025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Review - the plug-in ute that means it
37.1 kWh battery, up to 110 km EV-only, 3.5t towing and proper 4x4 with triple diff locks. Off-the-line lag and missing charge scheduling don't help - but the rest of the package is genuinely good.
Utes3:272024 Isuzu D-MAX X-TERRAIN Quick Review, Sunstone Orange and serious capability
Top spec D-MAX, eye-catching Sunstone Orange paint. Amelia takes a quick look at Isuzu's halo ute.
Utes5:292024 GWM Cannon X Review, the value ute that keeps showing up
Affordable, well-equipped, and slowly winning over the ute-buying public. Amelia tests the top-spec Cannon X.
Utes6:032024 Toyota Landcruiser 79 Series GXL Review, the V8 workhorse that won't die
The single-cab V8 ute the Australian outback refuses to give up. Amelia tests the GXL to see if the icon still earns the loyalty.
Utes8:162022 Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior Premcar Review, the Aussie-tuned ute
Aussie firm Premcar takes the Navara Pro-4X and turns it into a properly capable factory-backed beast. Simone tests it.
Utes7:272022 Nissan Navara Pro-4X Review, the standard top-spec ute
Pre-Warrior Pro-4X spec, the standard top-of-the-range Navara. Jenny tests it.
Utes2021 Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain | Beach Day Australia
Australia's favourite ute category gets a beach test. Jenny takes the Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain to the coast to find out if the top-spec variant earns its price in the sand.
Utes4:012021 Ram 1500 TRX Coming to Australia
The Ram 1500 TRX confirmed for Australia. A 522 kW supercharged ute that deposits were already being taken on. This week also covers a Hyundai battery recall worth knowing about.
Utes7:222021 Mazda BT 50 review | Australia
The Mazda BT-50 gets a ground-up redesign on an Isuzu platform. Jenny reviews the new XT Dual Cab 4x4 Manual to see if the extra polish makes it a genuine ute contender.
Utes11:322021 Isuzu D-MAX review | Australia
The D-Max went genuinely all-new for 2021, which does not always mean what it sounds like. Jenny drives Isuzu's fresh ute and confirms: this time, all-new actually means all-new.
Utes7:222021 Nissan Navara N Trek Warrior review | Australia
The Navara Warrior pitches itself as the hardcore ute alternative. Simone reviews it against a tough brief, knowing the Hilux Rugged-X and Ranger Raptor are waiting in the same price bracket.
Utes7:442020 Nissan Navara N-Trek and N-Trek Warrior
Nissan's Navara goes off-road with the N-Trek and N-Trek Warrior. Amelia looks at what both variants add over the standard ute and who each one is actually aimed at.
Utes2020 Mitsubishi Triton review | Australia
The 2020 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ is a dual-cab ute that keeps its focus on traditional working values, offering a capable 2.4-litre diesel drivetrain, genuine four-wheel drive hardware and competitive pricing.
Utes9:332019 Isuzu D-MAX review | Australia
The Isuzu D-MAX in its LS-T trim remains a serious option in Australia's competitive ute market. Jenny checks if minor updates are enough to hold off the newer competition.
Utes9:282019 Ford Ranger Raptor Review | Australia
Ford adds a performance variant to Australia's best-selling ute and calls it the Raptor. Simone reviews whether the price premium over the standard Ranger is actually justified.
2018 Ford Ranger FX4 - black on black, and worth it?
Special-edition utes usually take a few thousand dollars off you for not much. The FX4 is the rare exception - Ford has actually thought about it.
Utes2018 Nissan Navara ST-X Dual Cab review | Australia
Jenny reviews the 2018 Nissan Navara ST-X Dual Cab 4x4. The biggest changes for 2018 target ride quality and comfort, as Nissan works to address a persistent criticism of the outgoing model.
Utes5:482018 Isuzu D-MAX Review
Isuzu's D-MAX is the commercial ute that quietly earns its keep. Amelia reviews the LS-T 4x4 Crew Cab after its mid-cycle update, asking whether the working ute can also cut it as a daily.
Utes2018 Toyota HiLux Rugged X review | Australia
Simone reviews the 2018 Toyota HiLux Rugged X, the most extreme variant in the expanded HiLux lineup. The Rugged X is only available with a 2.8-litre turbo diesel, and comes with factory off-road equipment that sets it apart from the standard range.
Utes2018 Mazda BT-50 XTR Dual Cab review | Australia
Simone reviews the 2018 Mazda BT-50 Dual Cab in the XTR trim. A facelift freshens the exterior and the 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo diesel continues to provide strong performance in the competitive ute segment.
Utes6:532018 Ford Ranger FX4 Review
The Ranger FX4 is a Special Edition dressed up for the lifestyle crowd. Jenny reviews whether the unique styling and off-road additions justify the premium over a standard Ranger.
Utes5:562018 Holden Colorado Z71 Review
Holden's tough ute gets the blacked out Z71 treatment. Jenny tests the Colorado, the dual cab built for work, tow and the weekend getaway.
Utes5:44Isuzu D-MAX 2017 Crew Cab Review
Isuzu's no nonsense workhorse ute, built to outlast the fashion. Amelia tests the D-MAX Crew Cab on work and family duty.
Utes2m 49s2013 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series Dual Cab Review
The LandCruiser 70 Dual Cab is a working vehicle in the truest sense. Updated with a direct injection diesel for 2013, it's as capable as it's ever been.