4WD Dual Cab Ute Guide

4WD Utes, mostly dual cab Utes, have been growing in popularity over the last few years. This growth is seen mainly in the premium section of the segment.

We bring the latest news and reviews in the 4WD Ute market for our readers.

Mitsubishi Triton GLX 2wd single cab load 1
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Mitsubishi Triton GLX Single Cab 2WD trayback Review

August 12, 2015 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Mitsubishi Triton GLX Single Cab 2WD trayback Review

This is the 4th week we have has the Mitsubishi Triton 2WD single cab tray back Ute and so far it has done nothing but impress us with its driveability and practicality. On a recent trip to Nelson Bay with over a tonne on board the Triton performed without hiccup. That trip alone was enough to sell me on the Triton as a tradie Ute. [Read More]

Mitsubishi Triton GLX Single Cab Trayback Ute
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Mitsubishi Triton 2WD Cab Chassis Trayback Ute Review

July 15, 2015 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Mitsubishi Triton 2WD Cab Chassis Trayback Ute Review

We have for a few weeks the GLX single cab 5th generation 2WD Triton tray back ute to test. Launched earlier this year the often overlooked the 2WD versions provide invaluable capacity for trades people, rural and mine uses. The world of work and recreational utes is highly competitive and an important part of the Australian new car vehicle market with over 200,000 sold last year. [Read More]

Holden Colorado Z71
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Holden Colorado introduces Z71

June 16, 2015 Anthony Hood Comments Off on Holden Colorado introduces Z71

Holden has announced a new top of the popular Colorado pick-up range with the Colorado Z71 arriving in Holden Dealerships at the beginning of July. Based off the MY16 Colorado LTZ 4×4 Crew-Cab pick-up, Colorado Z71 adds a long list of impressive content, providing even more style [Read More]

2015 Nissan NP300 Navara
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Nissan launches the all new NP300 Navara Ute

June 1, 2015 Pete Wilson Comments Off on Nissan launches the all new NP300 Navara Ute

The Nissan Navara has been around for a while in various forms and the last model has been well and truly surpassed by the swathe of new releases from the likes of Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Holden, Ford and Mazda. Hopefully the NP300 Navara can restore the Nissan to top tier choice for ute buyers. [Read More]

2015 reveal of Toyota HiLux (SR5 double cab pre-production model shown).
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Preview of 2015 Toyota Hilux 8th Generation

May 21, 2015 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Preview of 2015 Toyota Hilux 8th Generation

Hilux in all its variants has been the third highest selling vehicle for the last 7years, has topped the monthly sales charts 13 times sold more than 11,500 more than the nearest competitor in 2014 and was the highest selling 4WD for the last 10 years and sold 40,000 units alone in 2014. To say it is important to Toyota Australia is an understatement. [Read More]

2016 Mitsubishi Triton
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2016 Mitsubishi Triton Launch Review

May 2, 2015 Rob Fraser Comments Off on 2016 Mitsubishi Triton Launch Review

The Mitsubishi Triton has always been an excellent robust honest ute that performed its duties without fuss. The all new 2016 Mitsubishi Triton is significantly better in some areas and an improvement in all other areas, even price [Read More]

Ford F350 6.7L V8 4WD Superduty Platinum
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Ford F350 4X4 Platinum 6.7L V8 Diesel Review

April 18, 2015 Anthony Hood Comments Off on Ford F350 4X4 Platinum 6.7L V8 Diesel Review

So let’s sum up my thoughts! The Ford F350 6.7L V8 Diesel Super Duty Platinum will seat five adults in comfort, is full of luxury features, will tow more than anything else on the market in this segment, has awesome power and torque, more than capable off the main roads, has huge cargo capacity and is super cool [Read More]

Mitsubishi Triton Warrior Ute 1
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Mitsubishi’s Triton GLX-R Warrior

December 17, 2014 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Mitsubishi’s Triton GLX-R Warrior

The limited edition Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R Warrior comes with a range of extra technology and comfort equipment including differential lock, Mitsubishi’s advanced Multi Communication System, 8 speaker audio system and MPSS power amplifier, black interior theme with leather seat trim and 6-way power adjustable driver’s seat [Read More]

Ford Falcon FG XR6 Turbo Ute
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Ford Falcon FG XR6 Turbo Ute

December 11, 2014 Anthony Hood Comments Off on Ford Falcon FG XR6 Turbo Ute

Falcon Ute customers benefit with cuts to the MLP for XR Series utes of between $1,380 and $3,750. Like the Falcon Sedan, the EcoLPi option on the Falcon Ute is $2,500 and is available on Cab Chassis, Styleside Box, XR6 Cab Chassis and XR6 Styleside Box models. [Read More]