Best utes arriving in 2024

Best utes arriving in 2024

2 Jul 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

In 2024, some new, very big heavy hitters are having their time in the sun, from brands as established in this field as Toyota, Isuzu, Ford and Mitsubishi. Read more
"It will continue": Isuzu doubles-down on diesel for D-Max and MU-X as it says brand isn't going anywhere in the face of new emissions regulations

"It will continue": Isuzu doubles-down on diesel for D-Max and MU-X as it says brand isn't going anywhere in the face of new emissions regulations

28 Apr 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

Reports of Isuzu's departure from Australia appear to have been wide of the mark, with the brand not just vowing to stay in market on NVES is introduced, but forecasting a long future for its diesel ...Read more
2024 Isuzu D-Max price and features revealed: Big update for Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger rival with new look, tech and capability

2024 Isuzu D-Max price and features revealed: Big update for Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger rival with new look, tech and capability

26 Apr 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

The Isuzu D-Max has undergone a major model year update, with one to the country's most popular utes getting design, safety, technology and capability updates as it prepares for another battle with ...Read more
2024 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X allegedly suffering rapid front tyre wear due to steering geometry issues, with Mazda BT-50 'twin-under-the-skin' also called out

2024 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X allegedly suffering rapid front tyre wear due to steering geometry issues, with Mazda BT-50 'twin-under-the-skin' also called out

19 Apr 2024 by James Cleary

Some owners of the current generation Isuzu D-Max ute and MU-X SUV, as well as the closely-related Mazda BT-50, are reporting on-going issues with accelerated front tyre wear they say is caused by a ...Read more
Isuzu D-Max EV revealed! And it's coming to Australia, beating Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger to market with a fully electric ute!

Isuzu D-Max EV revealed! And it's coming to Australia, beating Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger to market with a fully electric ute!

20 Mar 2024 by Laura Berry

The fully-electric Isuzu D-Max BEV has been confirmed for Australia with a 3.5-tonne towing capacity. Read more
Show us the numbers! The truth about Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max's big sales

Show us the numbers! The truth about Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max's big sales

4 Feb 2024 by Laura Berry

More people bought the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max than any other vehicle last year - of did they? CarsGuide asked the car companies to provide the data on who bought their big sellers. Read more
Watch out, Toyota HiLux 48V? Isuzu D-Max dual-cab ute to gain 'mild-hybrid' 48V variant in coming years - report

Watch out, Toyota HiLux 48V? Isuzu D-Max dual-cab ute to gain 'mild-hybrid' 48V variant in coming years - report

10 Jan 2024 by Chris Thompson

Utes with 48V - or more commonly called 'mild-hybrid' - systems integrated into their drivetrains could become the norm until manufacturers get around to traditional hybrid or electric utes, with a ...Read more
Crisis? What crisis? Australia's new-car market booms in 2023 with biggest result ever as electric vehicle sales continue to soar

Crisis? What crisis? Australia's new-car market booms in 2023 with biggest result ever as electric vehicle sales continue to soar

4 Jan 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

Australia's new-car market boomed in 2023, with the result defying any talk of interest rates or a cost-of-living crisis, with a total 1,216,780 vehicles delivered during the year.It was massive ...Read more
Top 10 car reviews of 2023

Top 10 car reviews of 2023

30 Dec 2023 by James Cleary

EVs are on the rise, emerging brands from China are stealing a lot of the headlines and head-to-head comparison tests hit the mark for many, as reflected in the Top 10 most popular reviews we ...Read more
Emily Agar's top 5 cars of 2023: Isuzu D-Max to BMW X6 and everything in between

Emily Agar's top 5 cars of 2023: Isuzu D-Max to BMW X6 and everything in between

23 Dec 2023 by Emily Agar

I’ve road-tested 48 cars this year alone and I’ve seen the weird, the wonderful and everything in between. So, out of all of the cars I’ve been fortunate to be in, these were my ...Read more
Fire risk: 2021-2023 Isuzu D-Max ute recalled with more than 8000 units of the dual-cab affected by fuel hose fault

Fire risk: 2021-2023 Isuzu D-Max ute recalled with more than 8000 units of the dual-cab affected by fuel hose fault

29 Nov 2023 by Chris Thompson

Isuzu has published a recall for thousands of its D-Max utes after finding a fault with its fuel line that could lead to a potential fire risk. Read more
An Isuzu D-Max to rival the Ford Ranger Raptor? 'There is always potential' according to executive

An Isuzu D-Max to rival the Ford Ranger Raptor? 'There is always potential' according to executive

18 Nov 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Isuzu is open to building its own flagship D-Max ute designed to take on the Ford Ranger Raptor, though it doesn’t look like the Japanese brand has anything cooking at the moment. ...Read more
Could Isuzu Ute expand its offerings beyond just the D-Max and MU-X?

Could Isuzu Ute expand its offerings beyond just the D-Max and MU-X?

15 Nov 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Isuzu Ute Australia is doing a lot with a little, managing to be a top-10 player with just two models in its stable and holding off much bigger players like Nissan and Volkswagen in sales to the end ...Read more
Isuzu D-Max electric car to share tech with N Series truck, but diesel still expected to be more capable option

Isuzu D-Max electric car to share tech with N Series truck, but diesel still expected to be more capable option

7 Nov 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Isuzu's incoming electric D-Max pick-up will borrow heavily from the N Series truck EV, but the Japanese brand still believes the tailpipe emissions-free ute will have limited uses. Read more
Diesel's not done yet! Isuzu believes oil burners still have 'potential' while other brands quickly move to electric cars

Diesel's not done yet! Isuzu believes oil burners still have 'potential' while other brands quickly move to electric cars

5 Nov 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Isuzu will still offer diesel powertrains for models like D-Max, MU-X and the N Series light truck, at least in the medium term, as it believes the oil-burning powertrain still has a place in a ...Read more
Toyota losing ground: Mazda and Ford catching up to top brand as new-car market reaches one million in October for the first time

Toyota losing ground: Mazda and Ford catching up to top brand as new-car market reaches one million in October for the first time

3 Nov 2023 by Chris Thompson

As the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) reports new car sales in Australia having surpassed a million sales year-to-date by October for the first time, the gaps between the top brands ...Read more
Ford Ranger, Tesla Model Y, Isuzu D-Max, Volvo XC40: the one-hit wonders doing the big numbers

Ford Ranger, Tesla Model Y, Isuzu D-Max, Volvo XC40: the one-hit wonders doing the big numbers

14 Oct 2023 by Laura Berry

What do the Ford Ranger, Tesla Model Y, and Volvo XC40 have in common? Read more
Toyota HiLux Revo, Ford Ranger PHEV, LDV eT60 and now the Isuzu D-Max EV? Is this the next electric ute?

Toyota HiLux Revo, Ford Ranger PHEV, LDV eT60 and now the Isuzu D-Max EV? Is this the next electric ute?

10 Oct 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Isuzu Ute is working on an all-electric pick-up, likely the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux-rivalling D-Max ute, that could make its way to Australia in the next few years. Read more
2024 Isuzu D-Max update revealed, but when will refreshed Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival come to Australia?

2024 Isuzu D-Max update revealed, but when will refreshed Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival come to Australia?

9 Oct 2023 by Chris Thompson

One of the most popular models in Australia - of course, a ute - is likely headed for an update soon as the 2024 Isuzu D-Max has been revealed in its manufacturing home of Thailand. Read more
Don't want to wait for a Toyota HiLux or Ford Everest? Isuzu Ute on track for record-setting 2023 as freer supply of D-Max and MU-X open up

Don't want to wait for a Toyota HiLux or Ford Everest? Isuzu Ute on track for record-setting 2023 as freer supply of D-Max and MU-X open up

18 Sep 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) is headed for a banner 2023 as sales surpass 28,000 units after eight months of trading. Read more
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