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WAIT IS NEARLY OVER FOR THE NEW MITSUBISHI TRITON

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Mitsubishi Australia has announced additional details of its new sixth-generation Triton utility due to arrive here in February 2024. Larger than before, the sixth generation Triton has been completely redesigned for the first time in nine years and comes with a more powerful and cleaner engine, a new ladder frame, upgraded interior and extra tech and safety feature. Not surprisingly, these improvements come at a cost with price rises of between $3250 and $7600 before on-road costs. As before there are four equipment levels: GLX, GLX+, GLS and GSR available… Read more

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SSANGYONG MUSSO ULTIMATE 4X4 DUAL CAB UTE

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Well, hello. We’d almost forgotten about the other Korean – you know, SsangYong. After some financial woes, restructure and change of ownership, SsangYong is back in business selling cars, with two SUVs and a 4×4 dual cab ute to offer. Originally launched here in 2004, Musso was available as both a ute and SUV, the former called the Musso Sports, which attracted buyers with a bargain price and Mercedes- sourced turbo-diesel. These days ute and SUV have parted company, but it’s the Musso 4×4 dual cab ute that we are… Read more

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THE ISUZU GENIE DOES HIS THING TO THE MAX

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It seems that like the Genie of the Lamp a customer’s wish is Isuzu Ute’s command, for a new model has elbowed its way into the top echelons of its rugged pick-up truck ranks. The Japanese manufacturer has slotted the D-Max LS-U+ in between the well- presented LS-U double cab lifestyle ute and flagship of the updated third generation for those who want a touch of luxury without the ‘shouty’ styling of the X-Terrain. The new D-Max LS-U+ Crew Cab 4×4 Ute features similar equipment to the MY22 LS- U… Read more

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JEEP GLADIATOR RUBICON

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Jeep’s Gladiator was inevitable, as sure as four doors follow two. Launched here in 2020, it’s a tough-looking, dual cab, five-seat utility with storied off- road credentials. Gladiator is a competitor for Toyota’s Hilux Rogue, Ford Ranger Raptor and other range-toppers, and comes with a sizeable price tag to match. Although tradies have an affinity for flashy 4×4 dual cab utes, oddly you don’t see many driving a Gladiator. In fact, you don’t see many of them full stop. Maybe they are more interested in the look than taking their… Read more