Ben Zachariah
CarExpert's top five ute reviews of 2025
Utes are the second most popular new-vehicle type behind SUVs, and we tested plenty of new ones in 2025 – these were the best-read reviews.
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Nissan Navara vs Mitsubishi Triton
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2025 Nissan Navara - SL
2.3L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD
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2025 Mitsubishi Triton - GLX
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD
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Overview
Variant
SL
Variant
GLX
Body type
Cab Chassis
Body type
Cab Chassis
Engine size
2.3 L
Engine size
2.4 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.6 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.4 / 100 km
Power and torque
140kW / 450Nm
Power and torque
150kW / 470Nm
1053km
1014km
Warranty
10 years
Warranty
10 years
Doors
2
Doors
2
Seats
2
Seats
2
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
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Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 2
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 2
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 200
Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 195
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 2298
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Ys23ddtt
Engine (L): 2.3
Number of Cylinders: 4
Engine
Engine (cc): 2442
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: 4n16
Engine (L): 2.4
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
Main Capacity (L): 75
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.5
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 7.00
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 9.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 7.00
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1053
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 654
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 37
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 31
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 15.4
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 44
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 36
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.6
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 29
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 25
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1014
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 630
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 38
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 32
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 190
Maximum Power (kW): 140
Maximum Torque (Nm): 450
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3750
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 204
Maximum Power (kW): 150
Maximum Torque (Nm): 470
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.6
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.4
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Code: Hg-A"
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Code: R6m5a
Description: Manual
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Power Steering
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Power Steering
Type: Electric
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 31.1
Departure Angle: 29.2
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 30.4
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12600
Front Overhang (in): 34.8
Front Overhang (mm): 885
Front Track (in): 61.8
Front Track (mm): 1570
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 212
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 41.3
Overall Height (in): 69.5
Overall Height (mm): 1765
Overall Length (in): 201.6
Overall Length (mm): 5120
Overall Width (in): 72.8
Overall Width (mm): 1850
Rear Track (in): 61.8
Rear Track (mm): 1570
Wheelbase (in): 124.0
Wheelbase (mm): 3150
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12400
Front Overhang (in): 35.0
Front Overhang (mm): 890
Front Track (in): 61.8
Front Track (mm): 1570
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 9.0
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 228
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 40.7
Overall Height (in): 70.3
Overall Height (mm): 1785
Overall Width (in): 73.4
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 84.6
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2150
Overall Width (mm): 1865
Rear Track (in): 61.6
Rear Track (mm): 1565
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 43.3
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 13200
Wheelbase (in): 123.2
Wheelbase (mm): 3130
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Platform Code: F Alpha
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Underbody Protection
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Underbody Protection
Location: Engine
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Paint
External Colour: Silver
Type: Gloss
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1490
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3285
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Train Weight (kg): 5910
Gross Train Weight (lb): 13029
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2910
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6415
Payload Allowance (kg): 1256
Payload Allowance (lb): 2769
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1654
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3646
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1850
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4079
Tare Weight (kg): 1595
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 350
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1500
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Train Weight (kg): 6210
Gross Train Weight (lb): 13691
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3070
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6768
Payload Allowance (kg): 1305
Payload Allowance (lb): 2877
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1765
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3891
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1980
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4365
Tare Weight (kg): 1710
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 350
Audio System
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Audio System
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Voice Activating System
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Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Other
Navigational Systems
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Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: Full Map And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 60
Screen Size (in): 9.00
Traffic Info: yes
Parking Distance System
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Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 8
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
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Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
Activates Brakes: yes
Overtaking Sensor
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Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Includes Display: yes
Steering Vibration: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Crash Test Results
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Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 86.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 89.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20240401
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 74.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20301231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2024
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 70.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Triton Gls Double Cab
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Rear Outlet: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 20000
Distance (miles): 12427
Period (Months): 12
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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