Best Utes
1.RAM 2500
8.3
1 badge available
$172,950 - $175,950*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
2.Volkswagen Crafter
7.9
3 badges available
$56,750 - $79,950*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
3.Ford Ranger
7.8
7 badges available
$36,880 - $89,190*MRLP
What we love
- -Punchy powertrain
- -Refined driving experience
- -Strong safety credentials
What we don't
- -Price tag comparable to flagships from rivals
- -Child seats are a pain to put in and out
- -Can feel large on inner-city streets
4.Volkswagen Amarok
7.8
4 badges available
$55,490 - $82,990*MRLP
What we love
- -High-quality and functional interior – including those brilliant seats
- -Specification sweet spot – almost everything you want and expect at this price level
- -Economical when touring
What we don't
- -Fiddly infotainment and heater controls
- -Doesn’t love cold mornings
- -No tonneau cover for $74K?
6.Isuzu D-MAX
7.7
6 badges available
$32,700 - $70,500*MRLP
What we love
- -Fresh new styling
- -Enhancements to the infotainment software
- -Easy to use volume and tuning dials added
What we don't
- -New touch-sensitive infotainment controls
- -Fidgety ride comfort over minor imperfections
- -Sizeable price jump on X-Terrain variant
7.Jeep Gladiator
7.6
2 badges available
$78,250 - $87,250*MRLP
What we love
- -Stands out from the crowd
- -Comfortable, practical, well-equipped
- -Strong drivetrain performance
What we don't
- -Big turning circle, harder to park
- -Thirst for fuel
- -Busy ride on knobbly tyres
8.SsangYong Musso
7.6
4 badges available
$40,000 - $49,500*MRLP
What we love
- -The combination of value, kit and warranty is hard to beat
- -Surprisingly refined and quiet diesel engine
- -Well-made and comfortable interior
What we don't
- -Lacking ground clearance for off-road driving
- -Also missing a bit of polish through the throttle and gearbox
- -Rear centre seatbelt is lap-only, some safety kit is missed in this spec
10.RAM 1500
7.5
6 badges available
$98,950 - $224,950*MRLP
What we love
- -Engine is powerful but surprisingly efficient
- -Cabin comfort and space are exceptional
- -Proper workhorse but also an excellent tourer
What we don't
- -Don't buy it if you live in the city
- -You'll whack your shin on the sidestep the first few times
- -Longer warranty would be ideal
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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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