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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You think the Ford Ranger Raptor's 'tuff', well think about the Ford F‑150 Raptor in the USA, with 335kW, a five‑link rear suspension and Fox Racing Shox all around. RAM did, and created the 1500 TRX to comprehensively out‑muscle it. T‑Rex tops Raptor, right? We've driven it, and loaded it up, on local soil. Read on to see how this monster performs.

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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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Sure, top‑spec utes are great, but what if you don't have a pile of money so high you'd need a 4WD dual‑cab to climb over it? Volkswagen reckons its Core and Life models are the answer, offering the cheapest way into the Amarok range, and plenty of bang for your bucks. But which is best? We put the Amarok Core and Amarok Life to the test to find out.

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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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