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Best Utes
1.RAM 2500
8.3
2 badges available
$172,950 - $180,950*MRLP
What we love
- -Unparalleled towing performance
- -Cabin space and comfort are exceptional
- -Updated tech and infotainment
What we don't
- -Right-side column shifter feels out of place
- -Price means it's out of range for some buyers who could really use it
- -Brakes need some footwork to pull up quickly
1 badge available
$166,500 - $166,500*MRLP
What we love
- -Effortless V8 diesel engine
- -Cabin quality and comfort
- -Sensational long-haul highway touring ability
What we don't
- -Capped-price servicing please
- -Turning circle is a whopper
- -Longer warranty would be a bonus
3.Volkswagen Crafter
7.9
5 badges available
$59,750 - $176,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Good loaded performance
- -Loads of interior comfort and practicality
- -Flexibility through the various options
What we don't
- -Low gearing yields high revs on the highway
- -Some additional standard inclusions would be nice
- -Rear-view camera should definitely be standard
4.Volkswagen Amarok
7.8
4 badges available
$55,490 - $82,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Four-cylinder motor provides ample motivation and response
- -Classy cabin sets the Amarok apart from the Ranger twin
- -Steering and refinement still some of the best in the segment
What we don't
- -Infotainment and some controls not as easily used as the Ranger
- -Controls of the camera and parking sensors don't suit off-road useage
- -Some off-road driving modes are limited to low-range only
5.Chevrolet Silverado
7.7
2 badges available
$130,500 - $141,500*MRLP
What we love
- -It's got a V8!
- -Serious off-road and towing chops
- -Gargantuan interior space
What we don't
- -Poor visibility
- -Right-hand-drive conversion quality
- -Basic infotainment system
6.GWM Cannon Alpha
7.7
5 badges available
$49,990 - $66,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Off-road ability doesn't take a backward step
- -Big seven-year warranty (and eight years for the battery)
- -Impressively specced and comfortable second row
What we don't
- -Can be heavy on fuel compared to a diesel ute
- -Less payload than the BYD Shark 6 and Ranger PHEV
- -Imperfect spare wheel solution
7.Ford Ranger
7.6
9 badges available
$36,880 - $90,440*MRLP
What we love
- -Still feels like a Ranger to sit in and drive
- -Even though it's heavier, the PHEV Ranger feels solid off-road
- -Doesn't have the same packaging constraints as the GWM
What we don't
- -It's the most expensive PHEV ute by far, with the smallest battery and lowest EV range
- -Out-punched by the Shark 6 for straight-line performance
- -Unless you need the onboard power, diesel is still the best choice
8.Isuzu D-MAX
7.6
7 badges available
$32,700 - $78,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Suspension modifications don't upset on-road demeanour
- -Aggressive all-terrains give good off-road grip
- -Locking rear differential and Rough Terrain Mode are great for traction
What we don't
- -Doesn't go the same lengths as the Navara Warrior or Ranger Tremor
- -Only a minor suspension lift for extra clearance
- -Side step design invites damage and reduces clearance
9.Mazda BT-50
7.5
5 badges available
$36,400 - $71,500*MRLP
What we love
- -Plenty of torque on tap early in the rev range
- -Improved safety systems work better in daily driving
- -Interior space and presentation hit the right mark
What we don't
- -Infotainment still has room for improvement
- -Noise and refinement starting to fall behind competitors
- -Load-focused ride can cause the back end to skip around
10.Mitsubishi Triton
7.5
5 badges available
$43,690 - $63,840*MRLP
What we love
- -Vast improvements in infotainment and tech
- -New engine has plenty of mid-range oomph
- -Comfortable seats and spacious cabin
What we don't
- -Noisy, shaky, slow engine start/stop
- -Misses out on lane-centring and stop-and-go for cruise control
- -Driver monitoring system still annoying
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* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.
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