Best Utes
1.RAM 2500
8.3
1 badge available
$172,950 - $175,950*MRLP
What we love
- -Unparalleled towing performanceÂ
- -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
3.Chevrolet Silverado
8.0
3 badges available
$128,000 - $163,000*MRLP
What we love
- -Engineered to tow, and does it smartly
- -Spacious and luxurious interior
- -Covers country miles easily and in comfort
What we don't
- -Infotainment falling behind the times
- -Active safety kit no match for smaller utes
- -Size makes it a handful around town
4.Ford Ranger
8.0
8 badges available
$36,380 - $87,990*MRLP
What we love
- -A useful step up on the Wildtrak
- -Has some clever and useful off-road tech
- -Extra ground clearance and the V6's 4WD system are welcome
What we don't
- -Jouncy ride remains despite suspension upgrade
- -Hard cargo cover reduces load-carrying capabilities
- -Higher ride height means a higher cabin to get into
Winner - Best Off Road Dual Cab Ute
Drive Car of the Year 2022
Finalist - Best Dual Cab Ute
Drive Car of the Year 2022
Overall Winner
Drive Car of the Year 2023
Winner - Best Dual-Cab Ute
Drive Car of the Year 2023
Winner - Best Off-Road Dual-Cab Ute
Drive Car of the Year 2023
Winner - Best Off-Road Dual-Cab Ute
Drive Car of the Year 2023
5.Volkswagen Crafter
7.9
4 badges available
$56,750 - $91,490*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
6.Ford F150
7.7
2 badges available
$106,950 - $140,945*MRLP
What we love
- -Interior space and comfort
- -Doesn't feel huge on the road
- -Capability and practicality
What we don't
- -Steering is too light
- -Big price jump for the Lariat
- -Facelifted model already revealed overseas
7.Mazda BT-50
7.7
7 badges available
$35,370 - $73,945*MRLP
What we love
- -Excellent second-row comfort
- -Great driving manners
- -Respectable fuel efficiency
What we don't
- -Clattery engine
- -Agricultural automatic transmission
- -Interfering active safety
8.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
9.Volkswagen Amarok
7.6
4 badges available
$50,990 - $79,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Worth more than $4000 more than the lowly Core
- -Amarok Life's safety spec is competitive
- -Easy to drive, agile and manoeuvrable
What we don't
- -Manual air-conditioning on a $64,000 vehicle
- -Jouncy ride and lack of underthigh support
- -Second-row seats and tub are poorly equipped
10.Isuzu D-MAX
7.5
6 badges available
$32,200 - $67,500*MRLP
What we love
What we don't
Drive's Best Cars
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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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