SsangYong Actyon Sports Ute SPR
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SsangYong Actyon Sports Review

Ssangyong launched its much improved new Actyon Sports Ute in March 2012. With improved styling, engine and transmission and features the new Actyon Sports Ute is available in three derivatives – the entry-level Tradie, mid-range SX and top of the range SPR. […]

Nissan Navara D40 Dual Cab Ute
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Nissan Navara D40 Review

Nissan revised its Navara D40 model line up in February 2012 to keep up with the new model launches in the Ute segment. The Navara D40 is well into its model life cycle now, but has the advantage of the most powerful engine in the segment. […]

Mazda BT 50 XTR Dual Cab Ute
AWD 4WD SUV

Mazda BT 50 Review

The Mazda BT 50 certainly set the benchmarks by which other Utes are now measured. It is an excellent towing vehicle, comfortable both on and off road and the powerful diesel engine mated with the 6 speed automatic is a gem. It is a top choice for serious off road drivers and for towing. […]

Isuzu D Max Dual Cab Ute
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Isuzu D Max Review

The all new Isuzu D Max was launched in July 2012 in five specification levels and three body configurations, two transmission and one engine choice. The All-New Isuzu D-MAX builds on its reputation of reliability and economy with new levels of performance, safety and comfort across the entire range. […]

Holden Colorado LTZ Crew Cab
AWD 4WD SUV

Holden Colorado Dual Cab Ute Range Review

Holden released it’s all new Colorado in June 2012. Totally new from the ground up the Colorado competes in a hotly contested market segment. The Colorado is an ideal Ute for towing with class leading capacity, and for off road use. Throw in the fact that it looks great and is comfortable to drive and Holden have themselves a winner here. […]

Ford Ranger XLT Dual Cab Ute
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Ford Ranger Dual Cab Ute Range Review

The Ford Ranger certainly set the benchmarks by which other Utes are now measured. It is an excellent towing vehicle, comfortable both on and off road and the powerful diesel engine mated with the 6 speed automatic is a gem. It is the choice for serious off road drivers and for towing. […]

VW Amarok Dual Cab Ute ext
AWD 4WD SUV

Volkswagen Aamarok Review

The VW Amarok was introduced with much fanfare and on the surface has many credentials to recommend it. If you are wanting a dual cab ute for mainly on road driving with some light towing then it is a great choice. However for serious off road and towing recreational drivers there are better, more robust choices at lower prices with less reliability issues.
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Fiat Panda Monster Truck 4x4
AWD 4WD SUV

Fiat Panda Monster Truck

Fully operational, the Fiat Panda Monster Truck will star in an upcoming European TV commercial at the start of 2013. Created by the Leo Burnett agency, it tells the story of four friends who set off for a weekend in the mountains. The Panda 4×4, transforming into a Monster Truck, climbs nimbly up to the hostel, stunning everyone with its performance. […]