Nissan’s latest D23 Narava is so good, Mercedes-Benz has slapped its badge on it. Except, unlike the Mercedes version (probably), the Narava is priced competitively, offers genuine heavy-duty capability, and comes backed with decades of heritage and ute know-how. Like most of the Japanese/Thai-built utes, the Thai-built Navara comes in a […]
Utes
2017 Toyota HiLux TRD review (video)
You sneaky, forefronting, tradie-lovin’, load-hauling capitalist. Yes you, Toyota HiLux. You’ve already taken the hearts of thousands of Aussie motorists. Now you come out dressed in irresistible TRD uniform. How many more sales do you want to claim? Toyota Australia doesn’t need help shifting HiLuxes from the showroom floor. In […]
2017 Mitsubishi Triton GLS Sport Edition review (video)
All aboard the white and black fashion train, choo… choo! The Mitsubishi Triton is the latest to jump on board, and, admittedly, the trending colour scheme works rather well for the otherwise polarising 2017 Triton design. It’s based on the popular, second-from-the-top GLS variant, combining a cool Batman-like darkened theme […]
2017 Holden Commodore SS V Redline Ute review (video)
The 2017 Holden Commodore SS V Redline Ute is a significant car for many unfortunate reasons. It is the full stop on a story that began 83 years ago with the first ute, and 69 years ago with Holden’s first. There are plenty of strong emotions surrounding Holden’s decision to […]
2017 Isuzu D-Max X-Runner review (video)
For 2017, Isuzu’s D-Max range has received a facelift and powertrain update to keep it fresh, with a new limited edition X-Runner model added to the lineup to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company. Australians have taken quite a shining to the Isuzu D-Max, with the ute consistently performing […]
2017 Isuzu D-Max & MU-X review – Australian launch
The Isuzu D-Max and MU-X have come in for a pretty significant update, bringing in an Australia-exclusive engine overhaul, along with introducing more technology and a revised design. Chief among the update, which applies in the form of the MY17 D-Max and MY16.5 MU-X, is a vastly improved and enhanced […]
2016 Mitsubishi Triton Exceed review: Off-road test (video)
Having driven all of the popular 4×4 utes available in Australia, we’re convinced the latest Mitsubishi Triton Exceed is the most off-road-capable package on the new-car market. Don’t believe us? We put together a proper 4×4 test to see if we could get it stuck. And by “proper 4×4 test” […]
2017 Holden Colorado LTZ Space Cab review (video)
The facelifted 2017 Holden Colorado LTZ aims to maintain a steady market position in the 4×4 ute segment and right some criticisms of the outgoing model. During the course of 2017, the Thai-built workhorse will also become the default Holden ute, after the Australian-built VFII fades into history. Sales volume […]