Tag Archives: ute

SsangYong confirms four-model lineup for Aussie comeback

After two years away from the Australian market, SsangYong has confirmed it will begin selling cars here again from this November, with four models on offer at launch.  The company’s initial range will comprise of three different SUVs and a dual-cab ute – all fighting in highly competitive market segments …

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Mazda BT-50 gains comprehensive update for 2018

Mazda has released the new look BT-50 exclusive to Australia. With major front-end design changes and added equipment across grades, the 2018 facelift is the second and most comprehensive update to the locally designed and developed Mazda BT-50 since its launch in 2011. The new 2018 Mazda BT-50 boasts a …

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Pricing and Specification: Toyota HiLux Rogue, Rugged and Rugged X

Toyota’s three new top-end 4×4 HiLux models take Australia’s best-selling vehicle in 2017 to a greater level of strength and style. With the Rugged X and Rugged set to satisfy those who hanker for serious off-road adventure and the Rogue complementing its double-cab practicality with a more refined sense of …

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Would you like BMW to build this luxury ute?

With the Mercedes-Benz X-Class getting seriously warm reception all over the world, BMW Australia is reportedly pleading with its headquarters in Germany to produce a rival. Speaking to CarAdvice recently, BMW Australia boss, Marc Werner said the luxury car maker simply cannot ignore the demand for utes, or pickup trucks, …

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2018 Ford Ranger Raptor unleashed

The first-ever Ranger Raptor, Ford’s latest off-road, performance pick-up truck, blasted out from behind its camouflage during a reveal event in Thailand today. Designed by Ford Performance team for the enthusiast off-roader, the Ranger Raptor is the second Ford pick up to adopt the Raptor nameplate after the flagship F-150. …

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Toyota HiLux range expands to Rogue, Rugged and Rugged X

Australia’s best-selling vehicle, Toyota HiLux, will ramp up its strength, capability and attitude to even greater levels with the introduction of a trio of new models during the second quarter of this year. The three dramatically styled new 4×4 variants – the HiLux Rogue, Rugged and Rugged X – will …

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Mercedes-Benz X-Class Pricing and Specification confirmed

Australian pricing and specification for the highly anticipated Mercedes-Benz X-Class luxury ute has now been announced. Launching in April 2018, the first ever X-Class will be initially offered in 13 variants and a choice of two turbocharged four-cylinder engines. The 2.3-litre high-torque common-rail turbo diesel is available with a choice of …

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Next-generation Holden Commodore Ute. Anyone?

There has been a ute variant of the Holden Commodore with each generation but that’s about to change when the next-generation Commodore arrives in 2018. When our homegrown Commodore bows out, so too does the last ever Commodore ute. As a tribute, rendering artist Theophilus Chin, has whipped up this …

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Holden readying louder, more powerful special-edition Commodore Ute

Holden is reportedly putting the finishing touches to the first of three special-edition Utes to be rolled out leading up to next year’s production deadline for the Commodore. The limited-edition ute is understood to be a bespoke-badged version of a Holden Commodore VFII SS-V Redline with a more aggressive aerodynamic …

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V8 Volkswagen Amarok, anyone?

MTM has announced it will be unveiling its Volkswagen Amarok V8 Desert Edition at the Geneva Motor Show. Developed jointly with DIRKS, the V8-powered ute features a two-toned matte paintwork with wheel arch extensions housing a set of 20-inch BBS alloy wheels shod with Cooper off-road tyres. Its sinister look …

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Toyota HiLux scores safety and convenience technology

 Toyota has enhanced its popular HiLux ute by decking out the Double Cab variants with new safety and convenience technology. The latest update enables all 4×4 HiLux variants to achieve a maximum 5-star ANCAP safety rating, thanks to the standard fitment of stability and traction control, brake assist and …

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