Commercial Vehicles Starting Under $40K

The Ranger Wildtrak X was a popular option in the last generation version of Ford's popular dual cab ute, so, no surprise it's back for an encore performance as a special edition in the current generation model. Does its extra equipment make it a better workhorse and are the extra dollars required to acquire it justified? Contributing Journalist Mark Oastler provides the answers.

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Larger, stronger, roomier, safer and more comfortable, the sixth‑gen Triton for 2024 elevates Mitsubishi's mid‑size ute to fresh heights for the brand. And while its lack of V6 diesel and/or hybrid availability is disappointing, the all‑new chassis's Australian‑specific tune is a big step forward. We won't know how it behaves on‑road, but a stint off‑road shows how far this ute has come.

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Despite the emergence of new competitors in recent years, Toyota's HiAce van remains the go‑to workhorse for thousands of Aussie businesses. After a long gestation period rear barn doors are now offered as part of the package. Do they make a big difference?

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Nissan Australia scored a hit with its locally enhanced Navara Warrior PRO‑4X. Now it's offering a more affordable version that keeps all the hardcore stuff and trims away some of the fancy bits around the edges ‑ the Navara SL Warrior.

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Sure, top‑spec utes are great, but what if you don't have a pile of money so high you'd need a 4WD dual‑cab to climb over it? Volkswagen reckons its Core and Life models are the answer, offering the cheapest way into the Amarok range, and plenty of bang for your bucks. But which is best? We put the Amarok Core and Amarok Life to the test to find out.

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