Utes Starting Over $70K

While Ford's show pony Ranger Wildtrak and Raptor grab the headlines their hard‑working 4x2 siblings are quietly getting on with the job. We've put the Ranger XL 4x2 Double Cab to the fully‑loaded TradieGuide test to see how it stacks up under pressure.

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The Ram DT 1500 is one of the world's greatest utes. From the considered design and sophisticated engineering to its comfy and user‑friendly cabin, we're frankly hooked. The Australian‑remanufactured right‑hand drive conversion is first class. And the big Hemi V8 shines. But the base Big Horn that's under $20K less than our favoured Laramie grade is just too compromised in the name of price.

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The Sahara used to be top of the table in the LandCruiser line‑up ‑ but that's no longer the case.But that doesn't mean you sacrifice anything substantial when you opt for the Sahara over either of the two top higher‑spec Cruisers.In fact, if you're looking for luxury and refinement, as well as real off‑road ability, this loaded LandCruiser sets the bar very high.

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The new‑gen Volkswagen Amarok has been on sale for about a year now so it's time to give the entry‑level Core a run through to see exactly how tradie‑friendly it is compared with its rivals.

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There are utes, big utes and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LTZ Premium, a full‑size, full‑fat pick‑up from the USA locally remanufactured for right‑hand drive. It's been upgraded for 2024 with even more pulling power and creature comforts. Dave Morley reports back on its relative merits as a workhorse from the local launch drive.

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