Utes under $30k
While tradies might be faced with slim pickings in the utes under $30k category at the moment, the space is expected to grow in years to come – especially if utes in general continue to explode in popularity as they currently are.
Most offerings will be cab-chassis models with limited dual-cab utes available. You’ll be limited in terms of specification and engine options with choices lacking a few must-haves, and most options will be from emerging Chinese car brands, but there’s still supremely capable metal hiding in the utes under $30k segment.
Reviews
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Reviews
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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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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The top six off-road expedition vehicles
Not all 4x4s are suited to long-distance, remote-area expeditions, so the 4X4 Australia team share their six top choices
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The 10 greatest 4x4s of all time
Some 4x4s have made more of an impact on the world than others, but just which ones have made the biggest difference? We ask our team of 4x4 experts
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Busted knuckles: DIY-built Toyota HiLux LN106
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Entry-level 2023 Ford Ranger XL off-road review
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2023 Mitsubishi Triton GLX: Quick review
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Top-end Toyota N80 Hilux SR5
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4x4 Comparisons
2023 Ford Ranger vs Toyota HiLux comparison review: Off-road & on-road
Australia's favourite 4X4s go head-to-head
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4x4 Comparisons
2023 Ford Ranger vs 2022 Toyota HiLux: Specs compared
The 2023 Ford Ranger is shaping up to be one of the hottest 4x4 releases of the year, so how does the current generation Toyota Hilux stack up to the new kid on the block?
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Custom 4x4s
Weekend warrior: 2015 Ford Ranger
Wild Ranger is designed to work hard and play harder
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First drive: 2023 Ford Ranger V6 prototype
Our first drive of Ford’s new V6 diesel Ranger suggests the new model is going to be a ripper!
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2015 Toyota Hilux long-term review
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Tidy Jeep Cherokee leads Readers' Rigs in March 2021
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Stretched PXII Ranger built for work and play
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No Bux Lux: Custom 2006 Toyota Hilux SR