Ute of the Year 2025: Full 12-Ute Mega Comparison Test (Ranger, Hilux, Tasman, Shark & More)

Looking for the best ute to buy in 2026? We test 12 of Australia’s most popular dual-cab 4x4s in a massive off-road, tow and touring comparison to find the ultimate winner. If you’re shopping for a new ute, this is the most complete test you’ll find.

Off Road Testing, Tow Testing and 4x4 Testing who will come out on top!?

Whether you're into towing, touring, off-roading or weekend adventuring, this is the video for you

THE 12 UTES ON TEST:

Ford Ranger Sport V6
Ford Ranger Sport FEV
Toyota HiLux SR5
Kia Tasman X-Pro
Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior
GWM Cannon Alpha HEV
Mitsubishi Triton GSR
Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain
Mazda BT-50 GT
KGM Musso Ultimate
LDV T60 / Teron
BYD Shark 6

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 – 00:20 - INTRO
00:20 – 00:40 - Meet the Testers
00:40 – 01:20 - UTES ON TEST (Hilux, Ranger, Tasman, Shark & More)
01:20 – 01:53 - BYD SHARK
01:53 - 02:35 - TERRON 9
02:35 - 04:07 - REDWorks Scout 40
04:07 - 06:27 - HILUX SR5
06:27 - 08:17 - CANNON ALPHA PHEV
08:17 - 09:05 - TOW PRO INSTALL
09:05 - 09:25 - OFFLINE CAMPERS
09:25 - 11:34 - MUSSO ULTIMATE
11:34 - 13:52 - RANGER SPORT PHEV
13:52 - 15:28 - BT-50 GT
15:28 - 18:04 - KIA TASMAN
18:04 - 18:15 - SCORE CHECK
18:15 - 20:24 - DMAX - X-TERRAIN
20:24 - 23:19 - TRITON GSR
23:19 - 26:38 - NAVARA PRO-4X WARRIOR
26:38 - 29:34 - RANGER SPORT V6
29:34 - 30:08 - WINNERS
30:08 - 39:37 - Why did they win?
39:37 - 39:58 - Credits

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