To help contend with the range of uber-rugged dual-cab utes that are popping up lately, Holden is introducing the new Colorado Z71 Xtreme special edition that’s inspired by the heavy-duty concept car of the same name. Many of the Japanese-brand ute-builders are offering special edition, extra-off-road-ready examples of their utes. […]
Utes and pickups
2019 Toyota HiLux facelift revealed on Australian website
Some images of the 2019 Toyota HiLux facelift have surfaced on Toyota’s local website, giving us a quick look at the lightly updated design. Toyota Australia revised the HiLux lineup only in 2017, streamlining the variant lineup, cutting 10 of the unpopular variants – in the V6 petrol option – […]
Mercedes-Benz announces $80k turbo-diesel V6 ute
It’s been confirmed, the most expensive factory-delivered production ute will land in Australia in December. We’re talking about the Nissan Navara-based Mercedes-Benz X 350 d V6. The X 350 d will hit the market featuring a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 that produces 190kW and 550Nm. It’ll be the most powerful ute […]
2019 Ford Ranger Raptor launches in Australia
Ford Australia has launched the awesome new Ford Ranger Raptor. It comes in as one of the most hardcore, performance-inspired utes on the market, joining the likes of the HSV SportsCat and Toyota HiLux Rugged X. As revealed earlier in the year, the 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor is powered by […]
First Ford Ranger Raptor rolls off production line in Thailand
The ute segment doesn’t exactly need any sort of massaging to increase its popularity. But, the new Ford Ranger Raptor is sure to stir up the ever-popular segment. Ford Australia has just confirmed production of the new beast has commenced. Ford says the first Ford Ranger Raptor rolled off the production […]
Honda Civic Type R ute revealed… wait, what?
Honda’s UK outpost has created an unusual but intriguing concept based on the latest Civic Type R, called the Pickup Truck concept. Yep, it’s a Civic ute. Created by the brand’s in-house Synchro Motorsport team, the Pickup Truck concept has received extensive bodywork modifications to become a two-door coupe-utility. It […]
2019 Ford Ranger prices announced, arrives September
Following up from last week’s reveal of the 2019 Ford Ranger, Ford Australia has now confirmed starting prices and market entry details. The new model is supported by Ford’s recently-announced five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty plan. The new lineup is split into two main vehicle types, including 4×2 and 4×4. These are […]
2019 Ford Ranger revealed for Australia, on sale Q4
The revised 2019 Ford Ranger has been revealed, with a raft of changes including styling, active driver assistants and a new twin-turbo 2.0-litre diesel engine with a 10-speed auto. Ford’s revamped Ranger introduces changes that build on Australia’s most popular 4×4 utility for 2017 – which dethroned the hitherto unconquerable […]