Ute Reviews

Toyota HiLux 2024 review: GR Sport - off-road test

21 Sep 2023 by Tom White

The GR HiLux is mean, but in the new world of mean utes, is it mean enough? Read more

Toyota HiLux 2024 review: GR Sport - GVM test

15 Dec 2023 by Mark Oastler

Toyota's GR (Gazoo Racing) performance brand is spreading across the Japanese giant's line-up. Even the HiLux ute is getting in the act with a GR Sport variant designed to take the fight up to Ford ...Read more

Mitsubishi Triton 2024 review: Pre-production drive

8 Dec 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

Larger, stronger, roomier, safer and more comfortable, the sixth-gen Triton for 2024 elevates Mitsubishi's mid-size ute to fresh heights for the brand. And while its lack of V6 diesel and/or hybrid ...Read more

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series 2024 review

7 Dec 2023 by Stephen Ottley

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series is a staple of the Japanese brand's line-up. Largely unchanged in nearly 40 years on sale it has now undergone a fairly radical overhaul.A fresh look and a new ...Read more

Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 3

5 Dec 2023 by Mark Oastler

Towing a caravan is our final long-term test exercise for the 1.9-litre 4x2 version of the Isuzu D-Max, and it's performance, not to mention fuel-economy, raises questions about the worth of the 3.0L ...Read more

Ford Ranger 2024 review: Wildtrak X - GVM test

1 Nov 2023 by Mark Oastler

The Ranger Wildtrak X was a popular option in the last generation version of Ford's popular dual cab ute, so, no surprise it's back for an encore performance as a special edition in the current ...Read more

Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 2

26 Oct 2023 by Mark Oastler

Some surprises this month as the D-Max's 1.9-litre turbo diesel four punches above its weight in terms of load-lugging and composure under pressure, not to mention fuel economy. Read more

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2024 review: Overland - off-road test

23 Oct 2023 by Marcus Craft

The seven-seat Grand Cherokee has found favour with Jeep fans, and now the five-seater, in Overland spec, offers people a smaller option as a daily driver for around-town duties and weekend ...Read more

Ford F-150 2024 review - Tradie test

10 Oct 2023 by David Morley

It's big and bold, but is it beautiful? Ford Australia has brought the full-size F-150 pick-up to Australia in two grades and two wheelbase lengths in a bid to expand a market niche already ...Read more

Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: 4x2 SX Crew Cab Chassis (1.9L) High Ride long-term | Part 1

25 Sep 2023 by Mark Oastler

The current-generation Isuzu D-Max has been a sales success, with buyers flocking to showrooms for the Toyota HiLux rival. But while many are opting for higher-spec 4x4 versions, there also exists ...Read more

GWM Ute Cannon 2024 review: XSR - off-road test

19 Sep 2023 by Marcus Craft

The 2024 GWM Cannon XSR is the carmaker's top-spec ute.This special edition, off-road-focussed vehicle has a range of visual and mechanical extras, including all-terrain tyres, front differential ...Read more

Ford Ranger 2024 review: Wildtrak X

14 Sep 2023 by David Morley

Ford's current Ranger ute has been a solid sales success since it arrived in mid-2022 and the new Wildtrak X grade takes existing components and puts them together in a off-road-capable, touring- ...Read more

Rivian R1T 2024 review

9 Sep 2023 by Stephen Ottley

It's an all-new, all-electric carmaker - but it's not Tesla. Rivian is following a similar path but has chosen to focus on more adventurous models, specifically the R1T ute.CarsGuide.com.au scored an ...Read more

Ford Maverick 2024 review

1 Sep 2023 by Stephen Ottley

The Ford Maverick is a smash hit in the USA. So we headed to America to find out why, driving the 'baby Ranger' in a rare Australian review.The Maverick XLT combines elements of the Escape and Bronco ...Read more

GWM Ute 2024 review: Cannon Vanta

29 Aug 2023 by Emily Agar

The GWM Ute Cannon Vanta looks solid and seems to have all of the goods on paper but how does it perform in real life? Does it have beauty as well as brawn? Read more

Chevrolet Silverado 2024 review: ZR2 - GVM test

24 Aug 2023 by Mark Oastler

Once an exotic oddity, now a more common sight on Aussie roads, full-size American pick-up trucks have the tough looks and luxo spec, but can they cut it when it comes to hard work? Mark Oastler ...Read more

Isuzu D-Max 2024 review: LS-U

23 Aug 2023 by Tom White

It's well documented how Isuzu's rugged D-Max can handle mud, dirt, and sand, but what about snow? Read more

Ford Ranger 2024 review: Platinum

15 Aug 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

The Ranger Platinum highlights Ford's ambitions, pushing its best seller upmarket with lots of chrome, Matrix LED headlights, classy wheels and a fancier interior, giving it unique showroom appeal. ...Read more

Ford F-150 2024 review

10 Aug 2023 by Stephen Ottley

This is a big moment for Ford. Literally. The F-150 is returning to our shores to taker on a bunch of massive American trucks, but Ford is also conscious of not eating into sales of its top-selling ...Read more

Mahindra PikUp 2024 review: S11

9 Aug 2023 by Mark Oastler

Mahindra's evergreen Pik-Up dual cab ute is a tough, budget-friendly workhorse, particularly popular in rural areas. And now for the first time since its arrival back in 2007 it's available with an ...Read more

Ute Reviews

Toyota HiLux 2024 review: GR Sport - off-road test

Toyota HiLux 2024 review: GR Sport - GVM test