A dual-cab ute has sat on the high of the Australian gross sales charts for nearly a decade, the Toyota HiLux taking the primary spot in 2016 and holding onto it till the Ford Ranger nabbed it in 2023 and 2024.
Three of one of the best sellers final 12 months have been twin cabs, with the Isuzu D-Max ending fourth behind the Ford and Toyota – with the Toyota RAV4 SUV splitting them in third place.
The perennial favourites are below risk from a raft of recent gamers together with the Kia Tasman – the automaker’s first ute – and Chinese language producers whose planning departments have seen Australia’s urge for food for rugged dual-cabs capable of deal with the on a regular basis stuff, too.
Right here’s what utes are coming for the rest of 2025 in some of the hotly contested markets on the planet.
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Deepal E07: third quarter of 2025
Bored with ready for the Tesla Cybertruck? The 2025 Deepal E07 often is the next-best factor for these wanting an electrical ute capable of stand other than the gang.
Based mostly on the automaker’s S07 SUV, the Deepal E07 shouldn’t be about to tow a HiLux out of a muddy bathroom, nevertheless it’s not meant to both.
Its SUV-meets-dual cab design sees a swooping roofline and excessive shouldered tray space with a 252kW/365Nm single-motor rear-wheel drive entry-model with 642km (NEDC) vary priced from $64,900 plus on-roads.
A 440kW/645Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive range-topper with 626km vary – and a 0-100km/h declare of three.9 seconds – is priced from $73,900.
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MORE: Every part Deepal E07
Ford F-150: second half of 2025
After a number of delays, the up to date F-150 is on sale within the US since 2023 is lastly scheduled to reach in Ford Australia showrooms within the second half of 2025.
Which means a 2024 mannequin 12 months – you learn that appropriately – bringing minor exterior tweaks together with new headlights, grille and wheel designs and cabin adjustments seeing a 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
It’s anticipated to stay provided right here in XLT and Lariat grades in each short- and long-wheelbase dual-cab our bodies, with the identical 298kW/678Nm twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine throughout the lineup.
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MORE: Every part Ford F-150
Ford Ranger PHEV: mid-2025
The BYD Shark 6 and the Cannon Alpha Valley gained the race for bragging rights as the primary plug-in hybrid (PHEV) utes in Australian showrooms, however the 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV brings a plug-in powertrain to Australia’s top-selling ute.
A petroleum 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and 10-speed auto are backed by an 11.8kWh battery for 49km of claimed electric-powered driving on the NEDC cycle and a mixed 2.9L/100km gas determine.
The Ranger PHEV boasts full-time four-wheel drive, has a payload of 8080-973kg and a 3500kg braked tow score – which means solely the 2026 Ranger Tremendous Obligation can tow extra.
4 Ranger PHEV mannequin grades kick off with the XLT at $71,990 earlier than on-road prices – a $3150 premium over the V6 XLT – by way of to the top-spec Stormtrak at $86,990.
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MORE: Every part Ford Ranger
Foton Tunland V Collection: second half of 2025
They’re again: the Foton V Collection returns to Australia in 2025 after a five-year hiatus with the styling mimicking the Ford F-150 within the V7 and the Ram 1500 within the V9.
Imported by Inchcape – who additionally usher in Subaru and Peugeot – the V Collection pair share the identical dimensions to be bigger than a Ford Ranger however smaller than a Ford F-150.
Native spec is but to be confirmed, however abroad the V7 and V9 use a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel with 120kW/450Nm, an eight-speed auto, and leaf-spring rear suspension within the V7 and coil springs within the V9.
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MORE: Every part Foton Tunland
Jeep Gladiator facelift: fourth quarter of 2025
The V6-powered Jeep Gladiator is about for a facelift – after a number of delays – with minor exterior adjustments together with new alloy wheels, new paint decisions and an built-in antenna.
Inside, there’s wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a brand new backlit touchscreen and curtain airbags (now mandated by US legislation).
Native spec is but to be confirmed, however no adjustments have been made to the 213kW/353kW 3.6-litre V6.
MORE: Every part Jeep Gladiator
Kia Tasman: July 2025
The Tasman has already made an impression for the sheer grandeur of its advertising marketing campaign – and for its polarising exterior design.
But the Tasman is a severe risk to the established order with native testing fine-tuning the tip bundle and the 3500kg braked towing capability and one-tonne payload anticipated on this phase.
With the dual-cab in showrooms in July, a cab/chassis model lands in August and a single-cab entry stage Tasman by the tip of 2025.
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MORE: Every part Kia Tasman
LDV eTerron 9: second half of 2025
Full native specs of the battery-electric model of the LDV Terron 9 haven’t been revealed however abroad, the place it’s offered below the ‘Maxus’ model, it’s out there with 200kW single- and 325kW dual-motor powertrains.
A 102.2kWh lithium iron phosphate battery comes with a 430km WLTP vary – greater than the eT60 at present offered right here – with DC charging bringing as much as 80 per cent cost in 42 minutes.
Pricing is but to be introduced, nevertheless it ought to be lower than the eT60’s $93k ask earlier than on-roads.
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LDV Terron 9: second quarter of 2025
The Terron 9 – twinned with the MG U9 – arrives in Australia after an area testing program of the dual-cab ute’s driver help methods.
The general bundle is larger than the present T60 twin cab – and at 5500mm is longer than the Ford Ranger – with numbers up in each manner by way of energy and functionality.
The two.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine has 164kW – 14kW greater than a Toyota HiLux – and though a torque determine hasn’t been revealed for our market, the Terron 9 comes with the compulsory 3500kg braked tow score.
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MG U9: second half of 2025
MG Australia isn’t exaggerating when it says the arrival of the MG U9 – its first dual-cab ute – is a ‘turning level’, because the model wrestles with Companion because the best-selling Chinese language automaker in Australia.
Full particulars are but to be revealed, however the U9 is a twin to the LDV Terron 9 and shares the identical 164kW 2.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine and – you guessed it – 3500km tow score, backed by a 10-year guarantee.
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Mitsubishi Triton cab/chassis: June 2025
After launching early final 12 months in dual-cab ute guise, the new-generation Triton vary is increasing mid-year to incorporate not solely single-cab/chassis and Membership Cab fashions, but in addition long-awaited dual-cab/chassis fashions.
This sees the Triton lineup develop to 18 variants, with the dual-cab/chassis physique fashion alone out there in GLX, GLX+, GLS and GSR trim ranges.
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