2022 DUAL-CAB MEGATEST CONTENDERS

Ford Ranger V6 Sport

$66,690 (+ON-ROAD COSTS) New 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel joins the line-up from mid-spec XLT and above. We’ve chosen the new Sport grade. Big expectations here

GWM Cannon-X

$44,490 (DRIVEWAY) Ultra-sharp price and bristling with standard gear that’s not even available on some of its more established rivals. But is it good value?

Mazda BT-50 GT

$57,290 (+ON-ROAD COSTS) Twinned with Isuzu’s D-Max, the BT-50 is one of the freshest utes in this test thanks to recent updates following its 2020 launch

Nissan Navara Pro-4X

$58,730 (+ON-ROAD COSTS)

First went on sale back in 2015 but has steadily improved. In late-2021 Nissan gave it a bold new look and added some useful active safety gear

Isuzu D-Max LS-U

$59,000 (+ON-ROAD COSTS) Strong on safety and drive-assistance tech, now with recent update that brought keyless start and other upgrades to this LS-U on test

Mitsubishi Triton GLX+

$43,940 (+ON-ROAD COSTS)

Do you really need to spend $60K on a dual-cab? We’ve included a second Triton in more affordable GLX+ trim to answer exactly that

Ssangyong Musso XLV

$47,185 (DRIVEWAY) Updated for MY22, range-topping Ultimate XLV includes a 300mm longer tub and swaps the standard multi-link rear end for leaf springs

Ford Ranger XLT

$61,190 (+ON-ROAD COSTS) Ranger’s carryover 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel (154kW/500Nm) is still a handy unit, and is hooked to a revised, more decisive 10-speed auto

LDV T60 Max Luxe

$41,568 (DRIVEWAY)

Trumps the field for cheapest ute on test, and has been heavily updated for 2022 with a striking facelift and more powerful 2.0-litre turbo-diesel

Mitsubishi Triton GSR

$55,690 (+ON-ROAD COSTS) Here in top-spec GSR trim, Triton is one of the oldest contenders (an all-new model is due next year) but has had a minor MY22.5 update

Toyota HiLux SR5

$58,680 (+ON-ROAD COSTS) Often challenges Ranger at the top of the Aussie sales charts, but on paper the mid-spec HiLux seems to be outgunned. Let’s see