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Ford Ranger

The current-generation Ford Ranger arrived in Australia in 2022, as part of an all-out Ford assault on the booming ute market.

Boasting class-leading levels of equipment, the revamped Ranger consists of a vast model line-up, with a variety of 4x2 and 4x4 models in either cab-chassis or pick-up form – and in single-cab, super-cab or double-cab configurations

The base-spec XL is the cheapest entry into the Ranger range, followed by the XLS, XLT, Sport and Wildtrak.

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Toyota HiLux

The Toyota HiLux has been Australia’s most popular vehicle for many years now.

Sales show now sign of fading, either, despite the latest-generation model having been around since 2015.

The comprehensive Toyota Hilux range is headed by three key models: WorkMate, SR and SR5.

Each model contains various cabin configurations in either pick-up or cab-chassis styles (and 4x4 or 4x2), and you need a sophisticated flowchart to best analyse the mountain of options available.

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Isuzu D-MAX

The Isuzu D-Max was initially launched in Australia back in 2008 and has been a consistently strong-selling ute and a firm favourite with both recreational four-wheel-drivers and tradies.

An all-new model in 2020 saw increases in power and safety features, as well as a freshly re-designed interior to bring the D-Max closer in specifications and features to market-leading rivals.

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Mitsubishi Triton

The Japanese-bred Mitsubishi Triton ute is available in single-cab, club-cab, and double-cab configurations, in either cab-chassis or pick-up guise.

A vast 4x4 and 4x2 model line-up consists of the entry-level GLX, GLX+, GLX-R, GLS and the top-spec GSR. Premium models are equipped with a Super Select II full-time 4x4 system, while lower-spec variants get a more rudimentary Easy Select part-time 4WD system.

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Volkswagen Amarok

The European one-tonner, due here in April 2023, once again enters a fray dominated by the Japanese, yet this time it’s not doing so quite so single-handedly – co-developing Amarok MkII with the latest version of the Aussie-American Ford Ranger.

Shared platform, shared drivetrains, shared technology. And shared roof, glass area, doorhandles and side-mirror caps.

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2025 Isuzu D-MAX Blade: First Australian drive

Walkinshaw-fettled Blade sits at the pointy end of the D-MAX line-up

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2025 Ford Ranger PHEV vs BYD Shark: SPEC BATTLE!

Rocking the status quo! We line up the spec sheets of two plug-in hybrid utes en-route to Australia in 2025

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2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ vs 2024 Isuzu D-MAX X-Rider

How does the new Triton compare to the popular D-MAX? We line up two mid-spec models to find out

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2024 Ford Ranger Tremor review

Ford Australia has released another limited-edition Ranger variant, this time taking the Tremor nameplate from the US F-150 range.

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2024 Mitsubishi Triton review: Full range detailed

The current-gen Triton is bigger and better than the past-gen in just about every way!

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2024 Ford Ranger review: Full line-up detailed

One of Australia's most popular dual-cab utes, and for good reason! Learn more about the Ford Ranger range including price, interior, towing capacity, safety assists and performance

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2024 Toyota HiLux SR5 48V review

Is the HiLux SR5 better with a bit of a boost provided by V-Active tech?

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Save money by kitting out a lower-spec Toyota HiLux with ARB gear

Top-spec models are more expensive and often harder to get, but opt for a lower-spec unit and you could save thousands ... even after giving it the ARB treatment

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2024 Mazda BT-50 review: Full range detailed

We take a closer look at the D-MAX twin under the skin!

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2024 Ford Ranger Wildtrak vs Toyota HiLux GR Sport comparison review

Ford and Toyota apply the lippy to their big-selling utes to attract the buying public

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2024 Toyota HiLux review: Full range detailed

The Toyota HiLux is one of Australia’s most popular vehicles. We review its price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance

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2024 Mitsubishi Triton vs old 2023 Triton: SPEC BATTLE!

How do the specifications and features for the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton stack up against the outgoing ute?

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2024 Toyota HiLux SR 48V review

Does a mild-hybrid system improve one of Australia’s favourite vehicles

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2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLS vs Ford Ranger XLT vs Toyota HiLux SR comparison review

Can the all-new Mitsubishi Triton challenge the huge-selling class leaders for top 4x4 dual-cab honours? We pitch it against Ranger and HiLux

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2024 VW Amarok with Lift Kit review

We test the Amarok ute with an Old Man Emu suspension lift kit from ARB

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Baby Seat to Driver’s Seat: 1998 Toyota HiLux SR5 retro review

Sometimes, a car is a part of the family.

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2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ off-road review

A no-frills dual-cab ute that has all the essentials you could want in a tourer

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2024 Mitsubishi Triton vs Ford Ranger: New Ute SPEC BATTLE!

What differences exist between the fresh new Mitsubishi ute and its class-leading Ford rival?

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2024 Mitsubishi Triton review: Australian launch

Biggest makeover in dual-cab history? Slick new Triton shows plenty of promise

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2023 Ford Ranger build: Job done!

We wrap up the build of our Ford Ranger Sport and look back at all the awesome gear that’s been fitted to it

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2023 Ford Ranger build: 19,000km update

A run to the hills in our V6 Ranger

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2024 Mitsubishi Triton review: Pre-production drive

New Triton sheds its value stigma to take the fight to the segment’s heavy hitters

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Which American ute is best for towing: Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado vs Ram 1500

One of these full-size pick-ups has a clear advantage while another has a surprising weakness…

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2023 Toyota HiLux EV review: Revo BEV concept driven

Officially the Revo BEV is a ‘functioning concept’ but a first steer of the fully electric Hilux suggests a production model is not far away

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