The BYD Shark 6 is the third Chinese ute trying to compete with Ranger, Hilux and Triton. It promises affordability and more power than a Ranger Raptor. But can the Shark 6 really be a better dual-cab ute?
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Mazda’s CX-70 is a large five-seat SUV with generous legroom, loads of equipment and a supremely comfortable ride. It’s one of four new additions to the brand’s prestige model onslaught, but for a fraction the price of a premium German SUV.
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If you need an affordable and extremely good value dual-cab diesel ute with all the features and good-enough performance for a wide range of work, the SsangYong Musso offers insane bang for your buck. But there’s a big caveat to your long-term ownership…
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Kia Sportage is an excellent-value medium SUV that can handle both family duties in the suburbs and regional holiday travel. This affordable, reliable and well-equipped five-seater is very comfortable, safe to drive every day on Aussie roads - and now comes in hybrid.
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The Kia Cerato is a better-value proposition than most SUVs, which could save you thousands while offering greater space, similar features and reliability as good as any Toyota Corolla or Mazda 3. There’s even an affordable-performance version.
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The Mazda CX-80 is yet another seven-seat family SUV that flies in the face of premium-priced German luxury. It offers prestige and power, with a big helping of practicality. But can it represent good value against its rivals?
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The soft-roading Subaru Forester packs a punch, and is one of the safest, most practical and capable SUVs on sale today. It’s also a great value, nicely driving and popular five-seater.
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The 2026 Ranger Super Duty promises bigger towing and an even bigger price. But exactly what will that mean for you in terms of value, the ownership experience and general functionality?
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The CX-60 combines performance, batteries and SUV-luxury to beat Lexus, Mercedes and BMW while Mazda refuses to go fully electric in favour of big inline six-cylinder engines. If your family needs lots of legroom, a big boot, and grunt, the CX-60 needs to go on your shortlist.
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The Ford Ranger is the most popular vehicle in this country because it has grunt, great towing ability, a capable drive system, and a host of clever design features. But there are a couple of negatives to consider before dropping your cash on one.
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The all-new Kia Tasman 4X4 dual-cab ute is finally coming to Australia in mid-2025. The covers are off, too. Here’s everything we know so far
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The Triton is a 4x4 ute that offers excellent value, benchmark towing capacity and off-road capability that puts more expensive utes to shame. Here’s what you need to know about Mitsubishi’s tougher, smarter, comfier pick-up.
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The D-Max promises reliability and grunt for towing, touring and off-road adventures. But here are the definitive, balanced reasons an Isuzu D-Max is a paradoxically good idea and also a potentially regrettable one…
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If you have lots of kids, including twins or even triplets on the way, the Kia Carnival is the best possible family vehicle for you. It’s a smart, luxurious and highly practical workhorse that also offers excellent value.
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Toyota is an Aussie religion that says you’ll (probably) buy a Kluger when shopping for a big three-row family SUV. But is devout popularity and resale value an objective reason to make this choice? Let’s find out…
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The Subaru Outback has a growling turbocharged engine, a five-seat SUV wagon body and lots of clever, practical equipment. For adventurous families, it will also tow, haul and drive beautifully - at a modest price.
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The Ford F-150 is popular in the United States for a reason, it’s not just a cultural icon and a comfortable truck, it’s highly functional. There’s a reason American pick-ups are gaining traction in Australia.
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The Mazda BT-50 is more than just an Isuzu D-MAX clone. It can tow, carry and transport with relative ease, but it’s also great value and offers a premium interior - for a ute.
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The new Santa Fe adds a hybrid powertrain to what has been one of Australia’s best-selling seven-seat SUVs. It offers premium European-style refinement and equipment you’d expect from prestige brands, keeping its value proposition and family appeal.
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A notionally small SUV like Eclipse Cross offers sharp pricing and good tech levels, but with the comfort and space typical of a medium SUV. If you don’t need the seven-seat Outlander, consider this better-value five-seater instead.
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