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Latest Ute News
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These Are Australia's Top 10 Best-Selling Cars in 2023
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Wheels mag July: Unwrapping the present – 70th anniversary issue (2 of 3)
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VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger
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2024 Mitsubishi Triton set for ‘new’ engine, prepares to enter the rally stage
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Recall roundup: Toyota, Jeep, Genesis, Mercedes, Ram, JLR, Ferrari & Ford
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Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster: first official image of dual-cab ute
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Mazda introduces new BT-50 accessory packs
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2024 Toyota HiLux hybrid: 48-volt mild-hybrid confirmed for Australia
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VIDEO: 2024 Mitsubishi Triton teased, July reveal confirmed
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Recalls: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Genesis GV60, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
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Ute Reviews
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Reviews
2023 Mazda BT-50 review: Full range detailed
The Mazda BT-50 is a popular midsize ute, available in single, extended and dual-cab forms. Learn more about the BT-50 range including price, interior, tray space, safety assists and performance.
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2023 Mitsubishi Triton GSR review
With the next-gen Triton imminent, does Mitsubishi’s flagship GSR still has something to offer?
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2023 VW Amarok Core and Life review: first drives
Entry-level 4x4 utes priced upwards of $50K might be a bit rich for some but the least-expensive Amaroks don’t feel like base model vehicles
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2023 Mitsubishi Triton GSR: Quick review
The Triton GSR range-topper blends robustness with enhanced on-road performance
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2023 Isuzu D-MAX LS-M: Quick review
The 2023 Isuzu D-MAX SX: a reliable and affordable workhorse.
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Ute Reviews
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2023 Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+: Quick review
The 2023 Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+ blends comfort and capability.
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2023 Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain: Quick review
The 2023 Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain is a robust blend of power and luxury
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2023 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+: Quick Review
The 2023 Triton GLX+ features an attractive suite of features that make it a serious contender in the mid-range ute segment
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2023 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R: Quick review
A compelling proposition in the mid-range ute segment
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2023 Isuzu D-MAX SX: Quick review
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2023 Mahindra PikUp S11 auto review
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2023 VW Amarok vs Ford Ranger comparison review
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2023 Mitsubishi Triton GLX: Quick review
Ute News
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News
Nissan Australia aiming to “be even bigger,” remain a top-10 brand
Nissan has struggled to recover lost ground in recent years – but it hopes new products and relaxed supply will see it re-enter the top 10 in Australia
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2024 Mitsubishi Triton imagined and spied testing; set for July debut
The sixth-generation Mitsubishi Triton will share its platform with the Nissan Navara
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VW goes after keyboard warriors with new Amarok ad
Volkswagen's latest TV commercial (remember those?) sees a keen employee track down online haters
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VFACTs May 2023: Hilux leads the way
Surging supply bolsters strong numbers across the board, but Toyota's Hilux jumps out in front
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Wheels mag June 2023: Legends! The 70th anniversary issue (1 of 3)
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VFACTS May 2023: Utes take top 3 spots, SUVs fuel record registrations
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2023 GWM Ute Cannon-XSR pricing: HiLux GR Sport, Navara Pro-4X rival arrives
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Mitsubishi wants your Holden with a $1000 trade-in bonus
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Ute FAQs
SINGLE CAB
Also called a Single-Cab-Chassis, the Single-cab is the quintessential tradie's ute that comprises two doors, two seats, and a tray out back for carrying tools and equipment. Single-cab utes typically come in two styles; a box-backed workman’s ute with an alloy flat or panel-sided tray suited for big lock-boxes and load carrying, or car-based iterations such as the iconic Ford and Holden utes, which have since ceased production.
DUAL CAB
As the name suggests, the dual-cabin ute has four doors and at least four seats, though most have five these days. It is also called a Double Cab. Because of the extra passenger row, the rear cargo area is shorter than other ute styles, and you'll see it's more car-like in the sense that bodywork surrounds the tray and the chassis isn't exposed. Payload and tow capacities are quite high as well (although typically less than Single-cabs), with some claiming to haul up to 3.5 tonnes.
EXTRA CAB
Also called a Super-cab, Space-cab or King-cab, this body style splits the difference between single and Dual-cab utes. Think of it as a one-and-a-half cab, and the extra room behind the first row of seats can be used as either seating or storage. Many Extra-cabs feature ‘suicide doors’, smaller entry doors that are hinged at the rear and open the cabin right out, and allowing goods and people in and out without needing to shift the front seats like your typical two-door, two-row car.
About Utes
The good ol' Aussie utility may be long gone, but the term “ute” lives on with the pick-up. Due to its off-road versatility and improvements in refinement, utes have found a wider audience who use it as 4x4 adventure tourers and family runabouts. Plus, they’re popular with tradies thanks to the rear tray.
The ute owes its immense popularity to the variety of body styles and drivetrains it can be specified with. With the two-seat Single Cab, two-seat cabin with added rear cargo space Extra Cab, and the five-seat four-door Double Cab configurations, plus the option of two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, there is a ute to suit nearly every purpose.