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Ford Ranger XLT 3.2L 6 Speed Manual
4WD Utes

2012 Ford Ranger XLT 3.2L Dual Cab Ute – Review

April 4, 2012 Steve Lawson

The biggest news in Dual Cab Utes has been from Ford in the form of the all new Ford Ranger, which is actually completely new from bumper to bumper with not a single part carried over from the old Ranger. It’s simply Brilliant.
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Mazda BT50 XTR Hi Ride Stockton Beach 2012
4WD Utes

Mazda BT50 XTR Dual Cab Ute Review

February 12, 2012 Rob Fraser

The Mazda BT50 has redefined the dual cab Ute market along with its sibling the Ford Ranger. Having driven the auto version last year this is the first time I have had a chance to sample the 6 speed manual Dual Cab Utility XTR. […]

SsangYong Actyon Sports Ute 1image69532_b[1] 600
4WD Utes

SsangYong Actyon Sports Ute (or) Finding Religion Review

December 22, 2011 Steve Lawson

I’ve just spent a week at the wheel of a mid-spec bargain-basement SsangYong Actyon 4×4 D-Cab Sports Auto @ $34,990 (drive away) and I came away with mixed feelings, found the lord, upset fellow drivers and had some fun – well sort of. […]

Mazda BT-50 Dual Cab XT main photo
4WD Utes

Mazda changes our perception with the BT-50 Review

December 19, 2011 Anthony Hood

When you’re looking for a workhorse you don’t really think of Mazda. You know they are there but you don’t really take them seriously when compared to the big 3 […]

Ford Ranger 1image77317_b[1] 600
4WD Utes

Ford Ranger XLT–“one shot one kill”-A sniper’s motto?-Review

December 16, 2011 Steve Lawson

The Ranger Takes aim.
The all-new Ranger is the first commercial vehicle to be built under the One Ford strategy as part of a global product programme.
[…]

Mazda BT 50 XTR Dual Cab Ute external
4WD Utes

2012 Mazda BT-50 Launch Review

October 20, 2011 Anthony Hood

When you’re looking for a workhorse you don’t really think of Mazda. You know they are there but you don’t really take them seriously when compared to the big 3. Now things are about to change with the release of the new BT-50. […]

2011 Toyota HiLux SR5 Double Cab 4x4 petrol V6
4WD Utes

2012 Toyota Hilux Launch Review

September 9, 2011 Rob Fraser

Toyota has launched its 2012 model of the successful Hilux. The Toyota Hilux now has more models, more features, more safety, higher towing capacity and price reductions up to $5,600 on some models. […]

Nissan Navara STX 550 front end Photo1 600
4WD Utes

Nissan Navara ST-X 550 Review

July 30, 2011 Steve Lawson

Navara ST-X 550 – The new Nissan V6 turbo-diesel has a major performance advantage over its four cylinder turbo-diesel rivals, […]

2011 SsangYong Actyon 4X4 Ute External Side
4WD Utes

SsangYong Actyon 4X4 Ute Review

June 12, 2011 Steve Lawson

SsangYong Actyon 4X4 We review the SsangYong Actyon 4X4 Ute and find god at the same time. The Dual Can Ute is well priced for the tradie. […]

Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R 4WD Dual Cab Ute external front three quarters
4WD Utes

Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R 4WD Dual Cab Ute Review

January 24, 2011 Anthony Hood

The vehicle on test is a Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R dual cab turbo diesel fitted with the 5 speed sports auto, super select transfer case, rear diff lock and MMCS (Mitsubishi Multi Communication System).
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