Utes a big business in Australia, but despite being mechanically identical to the popular selling Isuzu D-Max, Mazda’s BT-50 doesn’t sell as strongly. VALUE The previous Mazda BT-50 was developed with Ford but this time the Japanese brand has used Isuzu’s dependable ute platform, sharing most mechanical elements such asContinue Reading
The Ford Ranger covers a vast price range – one we’ve put to the ultimate outback test. We spent a few days testing either end of the Ranger 4WD line-up to work out which is best for rough road work. Our experiment took place in and around Alice Springs inContinue Reading
Four-wheel drive utes have become seriously expensive in recent years, but a new wave of cut-price options should have tradies thinking twice about their next purchase. VALUE The Musso undercuts big name utes such as the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger on price. All models are dual-cab four-wheel drives withContinue Reading
Aussie ute shoppers now have a new tough ute to choose from. GWM – formerly known as Great Wall Motors – has revealed its new range-topping Cannon XSR ute. The off-road focused ute is priced at $52,990 drive-away, which is $9000 more than the variant below. Despite the relatively highContinue Reading
An update to the large American pick-up truck has brought a fresh design, more tech and a new ZR2 version focused on traversing rocky trails and soft sand. The entry-level Trail Boss is gone, leaving the more aggressive ZR2 to fill the gap for those wanting to venture off-road. DesignContinue Reading
Cashed-up Aussies think nothing of dropping $60,000+ on Japanese dual cab utes but can a Chinese alternative offer similar for less? VALUE Demand’s high, supply’s short and prices have surged in dual cab ute world. There’s a vacuum for more affordable alternatives, and GWM’s slid its Cannon into the voidContinue Reading