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Year: 2017

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Dual Cab 4WD Ute Comparison Holden Colorado LTZ Isuzu D Max LST and Mitsubishi Triton Exceed

May 9, 2017 Rob Fraser

I thought I would do an article comparing three of the best dual cab Ute on the market today. The recently released Euro 5 compliant Isuzu D Max update, the multiple award winning Mitsubishi Triton Exceed and the surprisingly sophisticated Holden Colorado LTZ. […]

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Mitsubishi Triton Exceed 4WD Dual Cab Ute Review

April 30, 2017 Rob Fraser

The Triton has a dual range Super Select 4WD II system, which offers four driving modes including locked 4WD mode, driving through a smooth 5 speed automatic transmission. […]

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4WD Utes

Nissan updates its Navara Range with the series 2 Navara

March 30, 2017 Rob Fraser

With more than 80 years’ experience designing, developing and building vehicles in this important light-commercial category, Nissan utes are synonymous with endurance and capability. […]

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4WD Utes

Mercedes-Benz Concept X-Class hits Australian soil for the first time

March 30, 2017 Rob Fraser

The Concept X-Class powerful adventurer touched down in Melbourne for the first time earlier this week. It’s a sign that preparations are underway for the highly anticpated release of the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class in 2018 […]

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2017 Toyota HiLux TRD Special Edition Launch

March 30, 2017 Rob Fraser

Toyota has released a special edition version of its hugely successful HiLux SR5 , the TRD specification. I had the opportunity to drive the special edition at the release today at the specially created test track at the technology park at Eveleigh. […]

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Toyota HiLux Tonka Truck Concept

March 29, 2017 Rob Fraser

The HiLux Tonka Concept is highly modified, similar to many rock climbing vehicles, is awesome in design and implementation, looks really cool and would sell like hotcakes if Toyota ever decided to produce it. […]

Mitsubishi Triton GLS 4WD
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Mitsubishi Triton GLS 4WD Dual Cab Ute at Gloucester Tops

March 19, 2017 Rob Fraser

Triton GLS – I have had the opportunity to drive the Mitsubishi Triton GLS AT 4WD Dual Cab Ute for about three weeks over a variety of circumstances and uses and it continues to impress. […]

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Isuzu upgrades the 2017 D-MAX for Euro 5 compliance

February 17, 2017 Rob Fraser

Isuzu continues to challenge the top Utes with the 2017 Euro 5 compliant upgrade earlier this month. The Isuzu D MAX has been gifted a raft of improvements to assist it with continued sales success. […]

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4WD Utes

Mercedes-Benz G-Professional Cab Chassis Ute

January 30, 2017 Rob Fraser

Mercedes-Benz Australia has announced the G-Professional Cab Chassis is now available to purchase. Built at the same facility as the renowned G-Class off-roader and leveraging the decades of continuous improvement of the mighty “G-wagen’s” off-road capability. […]

Mazda BT 50 Single CC 4X2 Ute
2WD Utes

2016 Mazda BT 50 2.2L XT 4X2 Single Cab Chassis Ute Review

January 1, 2017 Rob Fraser

Last week we had the Mazda BT50 version of this ubiquitous uniquely Australian vehicle. As is the case when we have such a vehicle it gets a fair workout shifting gear around and often moving heavy loads such as pavers, sand etc. […]

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