4X4 Utes in Australia
Ford Ranger
The current-generation Ford Ranger arrived in Australia in 2022, as part of an all-out Ford assault on the booming ute market.
Boasting class-leading levels of equipment, the revamped Ranger consists of a vast model line-up, with a variety of 4×2 and 4×4 models in either cab-chassis or pick-up form – and in single-cab, super-cab or double-cab configurations
The base-spec XL is the cheapest entry into the Ranger range, followed by the XLS, XLT, Sport and Wildtrak.
Toyota HiLux
The Toyota HiLux has been Australia’s most popular vehicle for many years now.
Sales show now sign of fading, either, despite the latest-generation model having been around since 2015.
The comprehensive Toyota Hilux range is headed by three key models: WorkMate, SR and SR5.
Each model contains various cabin configurations in either pick-up or cab-chassis styles (and 4×4 or 4×2), and you need a sophisticated flowchart to best analyse the mountain of options available.
Isuzu D-MAX
The Isuzu D-Max was initially launched in Australia back in 2008 and has been a consistently strong-selling ute and a firm favourite with both recreational four-wheel-drivers and tradies.
An all-new model in 2020 saw increases in power and safety features, as well as a freshly re-designed interior to bring the D-Max closer in specifications and features to market-leading rivals.
Mitsubishi Triton
The Japanese-bred Mitsubishi Triton ute is available in single-cab, club-cab, and double-cab configurations, in either cab-chassis or pick-up guise.
A vast 4×4 and 4×2 model line-up consists of the entry-level GLX, GLX+, GLX-R, GLS and the top-spec GSR. Premium models are equipped with a Super Select II full-time 4×4 system, while lower-spec variants get a more rudimentary Easy Select part-time 4WD system.
Mazda BT-50
The Mazda BT-50 ute has a long history. Mazda has been selling utes in Australia since 1964 with the release of the B Series light truck, later going on to sell 4×4 versions known as the B2600 and Mazda Bravo before creating the BT-50 badge.
Launched in 2020, the current Mazda BT-50 was co-developed in partnership with Isuzu and shares underpinnings and engines with the D-Max ute.
2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Safety
SPONSORED: In this fourth instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd explore the safety credentials of the popular BT-50 ute.
2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Accessories
SPONSORED: In this third instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd discuss the OE accessories available for the popular BT-50 ute.
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2022 Volkswagen Amarok W580X review: Tested on- and off-road
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2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Towing
SPONSORED: In this second instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd find out how the popular BT-50 ute fares with towing.
2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Off-roading
SPONSORED: In partnership with Mazda, we’re spending 50 days with the new-generation BT-50 ute. In this first instalment, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd explore the BT-50’s off-roading capabilities.
2022 Mazda BT-50 XS review
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Final build: 4X4 Australia’s D-MAX
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Follow the progress of 4X4 Australia’s 2020 D-MAX project vehicle
2022 Mazda BT-50 review: New SP and 1.9 XS models
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BAW Automotive’s 79 Series LandCruiser
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MSA 4×4 towing mirrors fitted to the 4X4 Australia D-MAX
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Companion 60-litre fridge added to the 4X4 Australia D-MAX
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Premcar waves its wand over the Navara PRO-4X and the result is a massive transformation.
Off-road review: 2022 LDV T60 Max Luxe
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2022 Ford Ranger Raptor X off-road review
Can a new set of stripes improve our favourite double-cab ute?
SsangYong’s facelifted Musso XLV tested off-road
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