4X4 Utes in Australia
2019 Mitsubishi Triton first drive 4x4 review
Bolder looks and added safety tech herald in the 2019 Triton.
2019 Ford Ranger first drive 4x4 review
The 2019 Ranger may look similar to its predecessor, but delve deeper and there’s plenty to keep it at the pointy end of the dual-cab market.
Mid-2018 4x4 Sales Report Card: #10 Mazda BT-50
The Mazda BT-50 shares the Ford Ranger’s parentage, but not its SALES success.
Mid-2018 4x4 Sales Report Card: #8 Isuzu D-Max
The D-Max remains at number eight in the top 10, but it’s still gaining ground.
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Mid-2018 4x4 Sales Report Card: #3 Mitsubishi Triton
Unbeatable on value, the Triton delivers more than it promises on paper.
Mid-2018 4x4 Sales Report Card: #2 Ford Ranger
After knocking off the Hilux last year, the Ranger has been pipped at the post at 2018’s halfway point.
Mid-2018 4x4 Sales Report Card: #1 Toyota Hilux
The Hilux is back as Australia’s most popular 4x4, after its 12-year run atop the 4x4 sales charts was broken last year by the Ranger.
2018 Ford Ranger XLT review: Wheels Ute Megatest 2nd
Continuous improvements make the only truly Australian-conceived ute world class
2018 Mitsubishi Triton Exceed review: Wheels Ute Megatest 5th
A strong and likeable mid-fielder where consistency and value are king
2018 Ford Ranger vs Mercedes-Benz X-Class vs Toyota Hilux vs VW Amarok outback comparison review
A three-pointed star in the northern Flinders Ranges might be a rare sight, but that’s where we took the X-Class for its first outback stoush against three top rivals.
2018 Mazda BT-50 GT review: Wheels Ute Megatest 6th
Still in the fight, but ultimately overshadowed by its high-flying fraternal twin
2018 Toyota Hilux SR review: Wheels Ute Megatest 7th
Unbreakable? Possibly. Unloveable? Sadly, yes, as mediocrity is allowed to prevail
2018 Isuzu D-Max LS Terrain review: Wheels Ute Megatest 9th
Rough ’n’ ready appeal pales when polished rivals are better at going bush too
Wheels Dual-Cab Ute Megatest: Introduction
It’s X-class warfare as Mercedes-Benz bleaches the blue-collar dual-cab workhorse into a sparkling white show pony. But is it sufficiently thoroughbred to make eight rivals eat its dust?
Ford Ranger Raptor review
‘Built To Be Punished’ screams the promo material, which sounds like a challenge. The Blue Oval’s desert stormer will have to be tougher than teak to make good on that claim here in Australia.
Readers’ 4x4s: Toyota wagon galore
Venerated Cruisers lock out this month's Readers' Rigs
2018 Ute Test: Results and verdict
Nine utes, but only one winner...
2018 Ute Test: Toyota Hilux SR+
Think of a dual-cab 4x4 and you probably think of Hilux. Most people certainly do.
2018 Ute Test: Mitsubishi Triton Exceed
With ongoing factory discounts, the Triton is the cheapest of the mainstream 4x4 dual cabs available in Australia.
2018 Ute Test: Mazda BT-50 GT
There’s a lot of Ford Ranger in Mazda’s BT-50, which by and large is a good thing.
2018 Ute Test: Isuzu D-Max LS-T
Isuzu’s D-Max is more stayer than sprinter, but isn’t that what utes are made for?
2018 Ute Test: Ford Ranger XLT
Ford’s PX Ranger is proof that Australia is the perfect place to design and develop a ute. Hopefully, there will be more of it.
2018 4x4 Dual-Cab Ute Test
Mercedes-Benz’s new X-Class has added a new edge to the dual-cab 4x4 market, but how does it shape up in this nine-way stoush?
Ford Ranger XLT vs Mercedes-Benz X-Class Progressive
Popular patriot bumps gloves with polished dual-cab newcomer