The all-new 2012 Holden Colorado crew cab has just been awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating, joining an exclusive list of 4×4 utes that offer this level of safety. Just three different 4×4 utes on the market at the moment offer five-star safety; the Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50, and […]
Utes and pickups
2012 Ford Ranger Wildtrack now on sale in Australia
Ford Australia has launched the tough new 2012 Ford Range Wildtrack ute. It’s the last variant to be launched in the new rough and ready range, featuring added equipment, and aggressive exterior styling. There’s now 21 different variants of the 2012 Ranger on the market, with the Wildtrack being the […]
2012 Isuzu D-Max now on sale in Australia
Isuzu has launched the new 2012 Isuzu D-Max sports dual cab ute range in Australia. This is now the second generation D-Max, and it’s available in three trim levels ranging from the EX, SX, and LS. All versions get a new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 130kW of power and 380Nm […]
2012 Volkswagen Amarok Trendline review
Is the European 2012 Volkswagen Amarok Trendline tough enough to take on the Japanese veterans? With the 4×4 ute segment making up a huge chunk of the overall market (12 percent; May), more and more brands are stepping into the ring, making the selection process very difficult. 2012 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK […]
Mitsubishi L200 Triton Barbarian Black edition announced for UK
Mitsubishi UK has announced a tough special edition ute called the Mitsubishi L200 (Triton) Barbarian Black, showcasing a number of external and interior accessories and enhancements. Available in seven special edition colours, including Cosmos Black, Sapphire Blue, Granite Brown, Eisen Grey, Aztec Red, Starlight Silver, and Polar White, the Triton […]
2012 SsangYong Actyon Sports SX review
We know what you might thinking, made in Korea and all that… However, the new 2012 SsangYong Actyon Sports SX has stepped up a notch. It features decent front-end styling, and it comes with a smooth new fuel-efficient and powerful turbo-diesel engine. It’s also very light on the old hip […]
2012 Holden Colorado prices announced, on sale mid-2012
Holden has announced prices and details on the new 2012 Holden Colorado ahead of its launch halfway through this year. Prices will start at $26,990 for the base 4×2 model, which is around $1500 cheaper than the existing model, and up to $51,990 for the flagship LTZ. The 2012 range […]
2012 SsangYong Actyon Sports dual-cab ute now on sale
SsangYong has launched the all-new 2012 SsangYong Actyon Sports in Australia. The new model showcases a fresh modern design, while boasting ‘best in its class’ fuel economy. Three variants makeup the range, spanning from the entry-level Tradie – available in 2WD and 4WD, to the SX – also available in […]