4WD Dual Cab Ute Guide

4WD Utes, mostly dual cab Utes, have been growing in popularity over the last few years. This growth is seen mainly in the premium section of the segment.

We bring the latest news and reviews in the 4WD Ute market for our readers.

2015 reveal of Toyota HiLux (SR5 double cab pre-production model shown).
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Preview of 2015 Toyota Hilux 8th Generation

May 21, 2015 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Preview of 2015 Toyota Hilux 8th Generation

Hilux in all its variants has been the third highest selling vehicle for the last 7years, has topped the monthly sales charts 13 times sold more than 11,500 more than the nearest competitor in 2014 and was the highest selling 4WD for the last 10 years and sold 40,000 units alone in 2014. To say it is important to Toyota Australia is an understatement. [Read More]

2016 Mitsubishi Triton
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2016 Mitsubishi Triton Launch Review

May 2, 2015 Rob Fraser Comments Off on 2016 Mitsubishi Triton Launch Review

The Mitsubishi Triton has always been an excellent robust honest ute that performed its duties without fuss. The all new 2016 Mitsubishi Triton is significantly better in some areas and an improvement in all other areas, even price [Read More]

Ford F350 6.7L V8 4WD Superduty Platinum
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Ford F350 4X4 Platinum 6.7L V8 Diesel Review

April 18, 2015 Anthony Hood Comments Off on Ford F350 4X4 Platinum 6.7L V8 Diesel Review

So let’s sum up my thoughts! The Ford F350 6.7L V8 Diesel Super Duty Platinum will seat five adults in comfort, is full of luxury features, will tow more than anything else on the market in this segment, has awesome power and torque, more than capable off the main roads, has huge cargo capacity and is super cool [Read More]

Mitsubishi Triton Warrior Ute 1
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Mitsubishi’s Triton GLX-R Warrior

December 17, 2014 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Mitsubishi’s Triton GLX-R Warrior

The limited edition Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R Warrior comes with a range of extra technology and comfort equipment including differential lock, Mitsubishi’s advanced Multi Communication System, 8 speaker audio system and MPSS power amplifier, black interior theme with leather seat trim and 6-way power adjustable driver’s seat [Read More]

Ford Falcon FG XR6 Turbo Ute
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Ford Falcon FG XR6 Turbo Ute

December 11, 2014 Anthony Hood Comments Off on Ford Falcon FG XR6 Turbo Ute

Falcon Ute customers benefit with cuts to the MLP for XR Series utes of between $1,380 and $3,750. Like the Falcon Sedan, the EcoLPi option on the Falcon Ute is $2,500 and is available on Cab Chassis, Styleside Box, XR6 Cab Chassis and XR6 Styleside Box models. [Read More]

Dual Cab Ute weekend4 utes
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2014 Dual Cab Ute Weekend Radio Interview

May 5, 2014 Rob Fraser Comments Off on 2014 Dual Cab Ute Weekend Radio Interview

We took four dual cab utes away for a weekend of sand and firetail driving. Dual Cab Utes included the Toyota Hilux SR5, Mitsubishi Triton Warrior, Ford Ranger XLT and the Isuzu D Max LS Terrain. All diesel, all auto and all 4×4 dual cab. [Read More]

Restored Bandt ute. With permission Bandt family exterior 600
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Ford Celebrates Aussie Ute’s 80th Anniversary

March 1, 2014 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Ford Celebrates Aussie Ute’s 80th Anniversary

The story of the first Ford ute is a key part of Ford’s rich heritage that has seen the development of such iconic vehicles as the F-Series. The iconic ute, which led to the development of vehicles such as the F-Series and Ranger and propelled the company to years of truck leadership. [Read More]