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2025 Ford Ranger Sport vs Toyota Hilux SR5: Spec battle!

Which of Australia’s leading dual-cabs is the best on-paper proposition?

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Kia Tasman ute: The much anticipated first drive

After a long, teasing ad campaign and a hefty contribution to its development by Kia Australia, we can finally hop inside the much anticipated Tasman ute for a drive.

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Battle of the Best Sellers: Wheels group ute test between Ford, Toyota, Mazda and Isuzu

Ford v Holden is dead. Now Australia’s top-selling vehicles are dual-cab utes. Mazda’s prettier new BT-50 can tussle with its Isuzu D-Max twin, but are good looks enough to beat Ford’s Ranger and Toyota’s new HiLux?

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Ford Ranger Wildtrak vs Toyota Hilux GR Sport: Spec Battle!

The Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux continue to duke it out for sales supremacy so here’s a breakdown of how two of the higher-spec variants compare.

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Isuzu D-Max: WhichCar’s Full Range Review

With a wide range of variants and a long list of talents, it’s easy to see why the Isuzu D-Max is so popular. Here’s our run-down of the full range.

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2024 VW Crafter Kampervan review

Volkswagen Australia has teamed up with RV specialists Jayco to create a local take on the big campervan theme – because we can’t get the Crafter Grand California for our market.

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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 LS-M: Quick review

The 2023 Isuzu D-MAX SX: a reliable and affordable workhorse.

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2023 VW Amarok vs Ford Ranger comparison review

Tubthumping: Can the all-new Volkswagen Amarok put the stoppers on the market-leading Ford Ranger? We test them on road and off

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2023 Mitsubishi Triton GLX: Quick review

When it comes to practicality and bang-for-buck, the Triton GLX 9is an enticing package

COTY

Introducing Wheels Car of the Year 2023: The Contenders

Our top gong is back for ’23. Here’s who made the starting grid

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2023 Ford Ranger review: Ford’s new ute is here at last!

Talk about a hard act to follow. Here’s what to expect from the new Ranger

2022 Isuzu D-MAX X-TERRAIN Volcanic Amber Metallic Australia MWilliams
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2022 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain review

Isuzu’s top of the line X-Terrain ute shows off with plenty of off-road focused design flair while retaining everyday liveability.

2022 Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+ Crew Cab Cobalt Blue Australia NDuff
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2022 Isuzu D-Max review: LS-U+ Crew Cab 4×4

Isuzu adds a premium touch to the D-Max line-up, with a new LS-U+ model offering a more discreet high-end alternative to the flashy X-Terrain

2021 Ford Ranger FX4 MAX Conquer Grey Australia MWilliams
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2022 Ford Ranger FX4 Max review

We put the Ranger FX4 Max to the test to establish whether it is Raptor-like or Raptor-lite

2021 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain review
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2021 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain review

If you’re thinking about a Ranger or HiLux, Isuzu’s new-generation flagship D-Max is here to make you think again

2021 Ford Ranger FX4 MAX vs 2021 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain
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Ford Ranger FX4 MAX vs Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain

Dual-cab weekend warriors head-to-head

Hilux double cab SR5 2021
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2021 Toyota HiLux review

The new-generation Toyota HiLux offers a quiet diesel engine and comes in more varieties than any other ute. In four-wheel drive form it is very good off-road.

2019 SsangYong Musso
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SsangYong Musso XLV 2019 review

SsangYong’s new long-wheelbase Musso dual-cab ute offers a segment topping tray length, the industry’s longest warranty and killer pricing

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2019 Toyota Hilux Rugged X quick review

A carefully considered set of enhancements take the iconic Hilux further away from the beaten track

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Wheels Dual-Cab Ute Megatest: Introduction

It’s X-class warfare as Mercedes-Benz bleaches the blue-collar dual-cab workhorse into a sparkling white show pony. But is it sufficiently thoroughbred to make eight rivals eat its dust?

2017 Nissan Navara
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2017 Nissan Navara Review

Nissan’s work-play weekend warrior gets some much-needed suspension attention and a line-up reshuffle. Will this be enough to claw back some tough truck cred in a ute market brimming with alternatives?

Tickford Ford Ranger quick review main
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Tickford Ford Ranger quick review

Can Tickford’s upgrades turn a diesel ute into a performance car?

Ford Ranger Wildtrak
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2016 Ford Ranger Video Review

Demand for dual cab utes is booming, and the Ford Ranger is proving to be one of Australia’s most popular. It’s got grunt up front, space for family in the back, and room for tools, or toys, in the tray. Let’s take a look at the rest of what’s on offer.