The ‘indestructible’ HiLux was Australia’s best-selling 4×4 ute last year, totalling 23,725 sales. Welcome to the 2012 Toyota HiLux SR5 fitted with the 4.0-litre V6 petrol. Although the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel is the most popular, we thought we’d try out the petrol for its performance benefits. 2012 TOYOTA HILUX SR5 – […]
Utes and pickups
Volkswagen Amarok Canyon concept revealed
Volkswagen has unveiled a cool ‘truck’, as the Americans call it, called the Volkswagen Amarok Canyon concert at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show currently underway. Based on the normal dual cab Volkswagen Amarok, the Canyon concept features a number of off-road rough and ready revisions, suitable for weekend kayaking trips… […]
2012 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R review – quick spin
For some, having ute space and four-wheel drive capabilities is vital. The 2012 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R, representing the third best-selling 4×4 ute in November behind the HiLux and Navara, seems to do a good job of combining such things into a vehicle that not only looks sporty, but goes pretty […]