What is the best Aussie ute?

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As ever, the Amarok is one of the best utes to drive, on road and off, and also provides the best interior and tray space. Yet the 2021 Volkswagen Amarok has lost significant ground by not keeping up with advances in safety, convenience and tech features, and its cost of ownership is relatively high.

What was the best 4×4 in 2015?

Winner: Toyota HiLux SR5 The new, eighth-generation HiLux is a significant improvement over the old model that, despite some updates, had been showing its age for a long time. A new 2.8L 4cyl turbo-diesel engine delivers better performance and lower fuel consumption. It delivers 450Nm of torque, a gain of 25%.

Can you still buy a ute in Australia?

Best Ute by Price, Size & Category in Aus. A ute is a commercial vehicle with an open tray at the rear. Abbreviated from ‘utility’, utes are traditionally built for tradies, but are now often bought as off-road adventure machines and even family cars.

What is the cheapest 4×4 ute in Australia?

Australia’s most affordable 4×4 utes Mitsubishi’s Triton GLX tops the 4×4 category as the most-affordable model at $1340.98 a month, again followed by the Isuzu D-Max on $1465.68.

What is the best 4×4 ute in Australia?

Ford Ranger Australia’s best 4×4 dual cab ute

Winner: Ford Ranger XLT 3.2.
2nd Place: VW Amarok TDI420 Core.
3rd Place: Toyota HiLux SR5.

What is the most reliable 4×4 ute?

Ford Ranger XLT 3.2.
VW Amarok TDI420 Core.
Toyota HiLux SR5.
Mercedes Benz X-Class.
Mitsubishi Triton.
Mazda BT-50.
Nissan Navara.
Holden Colorado.

Why do Aussies love utes?

There are many features that the Ute offers such as its duality for being able to take on the cityscape and double up as a vehicle able to take on the rugged outback landscape. It offers comfort and ample spacing that has caused it to increase in popularity for Aussies.

Why is the Holden Ute banned in America?

Not long ago, Holden used the chicken tax as an excuse for why it’s been unable to export Utes to America. TTAC commenters soon produced plenty of evidence showing that Australian cars and “light commercial vehicles” (i.e. pickups and Utes) can be brought to America duty free. So that excuse is out.

Which ute is most reliable?

Here are our top five most practical utes.

Ford Ranger XLT dual-cab 4×4.
Mazda BT-50 XTR Dual Cab.
Isuzu D-Max LS-T.
HiLux SR5 dual cab.

What is the most economical ute in Australia?

Top five most fuel-efficient utes

Ford Ranger.
Toyota HiLux.
Isuzu D-Max.
Mitsubishi Triton.
Ford Ranger 2017.
Isuzu D-Max 2017.
Mitsubishi Triton 2017.
Toyota HiLux 2017.

What ute has the most reliable engine?

Here’s how the Ford Ranger took the top spot:

Ford Ranger XLT 3.2.
VW Amarok TDI420 Core.
Toyota HiLux SR5.
Mercedes Benz X-Class.
Mitsubishi Triton.
Mazda BT-50.
Nissan Navara.
Holden Colorado.

Is Triton better than HiLux?

According to car valuers, the HiLux retains a higher resale price than the Triton. More HiLuxes have a rear diff lock. Essential for keeping going in sticky mud and slippery off-road conditions, only WorkMate HiLuxes lack a rear diff locker, whereas only the top-spec Triton dual cab gets one.

What are the most reliable utes in Australia?

Is it worth buying a ute?

There’s so much you can do with a ute, and it really makes sense to buy one for yourself. Whether for work or play, these vehicles can do just about anything. It’s easy to see for yourself. It’s so much easier to do everything you need with a heavy-duty rear-wheel vehicle.

Can you import a Holden Ute to the US?

General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] came close to importing the Holden Commodore Ute (short for utility) as a Pontiac G8 Sport Truck late last decade but was hampered by CAFE regulations and its own bankruptcy.

Which ute has the best engine?

The Toyota HiLux has long been the number one ute in Australia, which means it’s under attack from all angles. It was most recently updated in 2020 with a more powerful 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, as well as HiLux retuned spring rates, shock absorbers and suspension bushes, and revised cabin mounts.

What’s the best 4×4 ute in Australia?

How much does a Holden Ute 2015 cost?

The Holden UTE 2015 prices range from $19,900 for the basic trim level Ute UTE (base) to $68,988 for the top of the range Ute UTE SS-V Redline. The Holden UTE 2015 is available in Regular Unleaded Petrol. Engine sizes and transmissions vary from the Ute 3.6L 6 SP Automatic to the Ute 6.2L 6 SP Manual. Interested in a Holden UTE?

Are there any 4×4 Utes in 2015 and beyond?

4X4 utes in 2015 and beyond (October 2015)… The last few years have been big for 4×4 utes, and the rate of development shows no signs of slowing. What’s here now, and what’s on the way?

Which Ute will have the biggest impact on the market this year?

Finally, there’s the new Toyota Hilux. Given its market-place popularity, this is really the ‘biggie’ and the ute that’s most likely to have the biggest impact on the market. Carried over essentially unchanged this year are the three other mainstream utes: the Holden Colorado, the Isuzu D-Max and the Volkswagen Amarok.

Do people still use Ute’s?

Some still do use their utes in the old fashioned way, to cart things, but many are now bought as large sportscars with extraordinarily large boots. Utes, such as the Holden SV6 Ute that spent time in our driveway last week, are increasingly popular with ‘the boys’ and sometimes girls as well.