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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?

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

2023 Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+: Quick review
The 2023 Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+ blends comfort and capability.

2023 Isuzu D-MAX LS-M: Quick review
The 2023 Isuzu D-MAX SX: a reliable and affordable workhorse.

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

2023 Mitsubishi Triton GLX: Quick review
When it comes to practicality and bang-for-buck, the Triton GLX 9is an enticing package

Introducing Wheels Car of the Year 2023: The Contenders
Our top gong is back for ’23. Here’s who made the starting grid

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 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 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

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

Ford Ranger FX4 MAX vs Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain
Dual-cab weekend warriors head-to-head

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.

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

2019 Toyota Hilux Rugged X quick review
A carefully considered set of enhancements take the iconic Hilux further away from the beaten track

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

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.
