It was only a matter time before renowned Mercedes tuner BRABUS got hold of the new Nissan Narava-based X-Class ute. And here is the first package it has developed. Firstly, no. Unfortunately it does not feature one of BRABUS’s famous huge-horsepower V8 engines. Instead, the factory Nissan 2.3-litre twin-turbo diesel […]
Utes and pickups
2018 Toyota HiLux SR review
Toyota Australia announced a string of updates for the HiLux range last September, boosting value for money, while streamlining the lineup. There’s still a whopping 31 different variants on sale, in a multitude of body styles and trim levels, however, the V6 petrol has been dropped from the range due […]
2019 Ford Ranger undergoes tough development testing (video)
Ford has released a video showing the 2019 Ranger being put through its paces during development, including in rough conditions in the Australian outback. The 2019 Ranger will go on sale in the US later this year, returning to the market as a mid-size pickup. A derivative of this will […]
Facelifted 2018 Mazda BT-50 revealed, on sale in Australia in May
This is it. The facelifted 2018 Mazda BT-50, which has been redesigned exclusively for the Australian market. It goes on sale in May, and will come in as the second and most extensive update for the ute since the current-gen’s introduction in 2011. Mazda fans will instantly notice the new-look […]
Hardcore Nissan Navara AT32 OFF-ROADER special edition announced
Nissan in Europe has announced a new special edition of the Navara 4×4, called the AT32 OFF-ROADER. It was developed in collaboration with Arctic Trucks, and it has just made its public debut at the Commercial Vehicle show in Birmingham. This is the first time a Navara has been developed […]
2019 Jeep Wrangler ‘Scrambler’ pickup spotted (video)
Jeep has been spotted testing a pickup prototype version of its Wrangler in the US. The pickup model is rumoured to adopt the name Scrambler, and is set to help Jeep compete in the popular and very competitive pickup segment in the US. The Wrangler Scrambler is expected to be […]
2018 Isuzu D-Max & MU-X review – Australian launch
Isuzu has announced a raft of updates for its D-Max and MU-X range for the 2018 model year, on the back of staggering growth over the last few years, and following feedback from Australian customers. Despite both being relatively young nameplates, with the D-Max having launched locally in 2008 and […]
Hardcore Isuzu D-Max a possibility, to rival Ford Ranger Raptor
Isuzu Ute could offer a sporty, enhanced version of the D-Max in the coming years, although such a model is not likely to arrive with the current generation. Speaking with media at the Australian launch of the MY2018 D-Max in Brisbane this week, engineers said a hotted-up version of the […]