An example of this is a Ute I drove recently the FOTON Tunland V7 2WD. This is a dual cab Ute with a tub.

The Tunland is a new entrant to the market. It sits between the normal sized Utes like a HiLux or Navara and the large American pickup trucks.

It does however have the Pickup truck feel about it in design. I like the big bold grill with vertically stacked LED headlights. They provide excellent illumination by the way.

Interior space and ambience is SUV like. Normal Ute buyers will be surprised by just how much room there is. Front seats are synthetic leather trim and provide a good balance of comfort and support.

The tub is large at 1577mm long and 1650 mm wide. Between the wheel arches there is 1240mm, enough to fit a pallet.

Tub depth is 530mm which is both good and bad. It allows for huge capacity but causes some access issues from the side.

Payload is a handy 1116 kg.

Power comes from a 2.0 L 48V mild hybrid diesel engine. There is 120kW of power and 450Nm of torque from 1500rpm available. This droves the rear wheels through a ZF 8 Sp AT.

Let’s look at the price. At just under $40,000 plus the usual costs its stunning value for money.

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FOTON Tunland V7 – Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the FOTON Tunland V7 could look at :  Mitsubishi Triton, GWM Cannon, Isuzu D-Max 2.2L , Toyota HiLux , Nissan Navara SX, LDV T60, KGM Musso 

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Toyota has come late to the party with the Tundra but there are two models available. The Limited and the Platinum.

First impressions is that the Tundra has a subtle sleek design. It doesn’t look as big as it is. Lots of people walking past gave me the thumbs up for the styling.

Inside it has all the space you expect from this size pickup.

Bit there is something different about it. It immediately feels familiar, and it just fits right. Like a favourite pair of jeans. The front seats are especially comfortable and have perhaps the best seat heaters available.

The central screen is large and has excellent resolution. There are a couple of things that carry over from the LD to RHD conversion. The central locking works on the passenger door, the A/C syncs from the left-hand control and Apple CarPlay controls are on the far-left side of the screen.

It obviously has plenty of performance from its 3.5L V6 Twin Turbo hybrid petrol engine. But again, the smoothness in delivery feels different. It also has better ride and handling than I expected.

So overall I’ve become a big fan of the Tundra. Priced from $155.900 plus the usual costs it is expensive though.

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What is good?

• Subtle exterior styling
• Towing capability
• Interior layout, space

What is not so good

• Actually a little light on Torque
• Expensive
• No TPMS or fog lights

Toyota Tundra Limited buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the Tundra Limited could look at: Ford F150 , RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 

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Its big, powerful, and bold and so much fun to drive. Alongside that its immensely practical as a towing and work truck.

Well Chevrolet have updated the model for 2025.

This includes:

• Updated exterior styling with
• More colours
• Blacked out front and rear bumpers and rated red recovery hooks.
• And stunning 20-inch-high gloss black alloys.

Inside

Its huge with

• leather-appointed seating that’s heated and ventilated in the front and heated in the rear!
• electric front seats
• A heated leather steering wheel,
• a powered sunroof

A sizeable 25.7 inches of screens cover both the infotainment and driver information, while Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a seven-speaker Bose® Premium Sound System provide the driving soundtrack.

What also is music to the ears is the exhaust rumble from the .6-litre Duramax Turbo Diesel V8 engine, producing a total 350kW of power and 1322Nm of torque.

Priced from $166,500 plus the usual costs its actually excellent value.

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Some other Articles

• Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Heavy Duty Launch review
• Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD first drive
• RAM Trucks Australia’s all-new RAM 2500 has officially arrived
• RAM 2500 Yellowstone Special Edition
• RAM 2500 Sport 4WD PickUp 2019 Review

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There are two models for 2025. The Laramie Sport and the upmarket Limited.

There are still vehicles available from the previous model across dealerships if you definitely want the 5.7L Hemi V8.

However, the new 3.0L turbo straight six engine has more power and torque and better economy. Just not the delicious V8 burble.

MY25 Ram 1500 has two versions of the new engine. The standard output has outputs of 313kW and 635Nm. This is 7.6 per cent more power and 14.2 per cent more torque than the 5.7-litre Hemi V8.

The second version, a high output version in the Limited produces 403kW and 707Nm. That is substantially more than the V8.

Both models also receive a lengthy list of comfort and styling upgrades. These include power tailgates, 14.4-inch infotainment screen, along with a 10.25-inch passenger screen.

There are also some important safety upgrades as well.

Pricing for the 2025 Laramie Sport starts at $141,950. The Limited starts at $159,950. Both are plus the usual costs.

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Some Other RAM articles

• RAM Trucks kills the 5.7l HEMI V8
• TRX Final Edition
• TRX Fastest mass-produced truck in the world
• RAM 1500 TRX driven 2024 Review
• RAM TRX 6.2L Supercharged V8 2024 Review
• We drive the RAM 1500 Big Horn Pickup truck 2024 review

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The first model, the Limited will be available from November 2024 with a premium version available mid-2025.

The Tundra joins the RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F150 as the local market embraces the larger American Pickup style Utes.

Walkinshaw Automotive Group is the specialist doing the conversion. They also do a number of other local conversion vehicles. Its not just a swap from left to right hand drive, more a complete reengineering process.

Both versions sit on the same platform that underpins the LC 300 series. The Tundra’s engine is a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 i-FORCE MAX powertrain. This generates 326kW of power and 790Nm of torque and drives through a 10-speed automatic transmission.

A part-time 4WD system with a dual-range transfer case drives the Tundra and it and offers a huge 4.5-tonne braked towing capacity¹.

Like all the medium sized Pickup trucks the Tundra will bring both space and luxury to buyers.

Regular listeners will know that I am a huge fan of these trucks and I’m looking forward to spending a lot of time in the Tundra

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1 Towing capacity subject to regulatory requirements, and vehicle & equipment design limitations.  

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This is the more adventurous version of the two models offered and we drove the LTZ the week before.

is Aimed at the off-road enthusiast, The Silverado ZR2 looks the part. With raised suspension, big mud terrain tyres and for its size impressive approach and departure angles.

At its heart is the impressive 6.2L V8 Hemi pumping out 313kW of power and peak torque of 624Nm. This is combined with a 10 Sp AT with external cooler and a two-speed transfer case with push button controls to select between two- and four-wheel drive.

The ZR2 has both front and rear diff locks that are manually selected.

One interesting feature is that the rear diff lock can be selected in 2WD and I did just that when I dug it deep in sand, on purpose, in 2WD.

Sitting in the Silverado ZR2 is every bit as comfortable and luxurious as a Toyota LandCruiser GR Sport. And that’s an interesting comparison as the Silverado ZR2 comes in some $6500 cheaper.

It has more internal room, more tow capacity, more payload and as much luxury and comfort, maybe even more.

This is why I love American Pickup trucks so much.

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Also look at:

The mid-size pickup truck market is growing recently.

RAM 1500 is the obvious choice. However, Harrison F Trucks do an excellent F150 conversion. Toyota Tundra and Nissan Titan may be coming soon.

Ford is introducing the factory backed F150 early next year.

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The 1500 LTZ Premium is designed for buyers that may be looking at one of the full-size 4WD wagons.

Inside it dwarfs any large 4WD or SUV with enough room for my 190cm frame to sit in the back seat and my knees don’t touch the back of the front seat.

It has the luxury of a premium SUV as well.

With a long wheelbase and large tub, its actually well proportioned. It also looks smaller than it is. It does feel big in suburban car parks though.

Performance comes from a  6.2L V8 pumping out 313kW of power and peak torque of 624Nm. While those figures are impressive, there is a lot to haul around. The engine management system will shut down cylinders when not needed to maximise fuel economy. Apparently, it will go down to 2 cylinders when appropriate.

Its thirsty around town but will cruise happily on the freeway. Most people who buy these Pickup trucks usually are wanting to tow something heavy. That’s where they excel.

The Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium is priced from $130,500 plus the usual costs and you get a lot for that money.

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Also look at:

The mid-size pickup truck market is growing recently.

RAM 1500 is the obvious choice. However, Harrison F Trucks do an excellent F150 conversion. Toyota Tundra and Nissan Titan may be coming soon.

Ford is introducing the factory backed F150 early next year.

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Its BIG.

The story can be told by the numbers. And those numbers are BIG.

Let’s start with the size, its nearly 6.4m long with a wheelbase of a bit over 4.0 metres. It stands a touch over 2.0m tall and 2.2m wide. That doesn’t include the mirrors.

The turning circle is a massive at 16.1 m.

This usually means that underground carparks are a BIG NO. Even in suburban shopping centre car parks you find yourself heading for the far corner to have some room.

The engine is a whopping 6.6L V8 Turbo diesel. This has available some 350kW of power and 1,322, yes you heard that right 1,322 Nm of torque. It comes with a 10 speed AT and is capable of towing 4500kg.

The cargo bed is over 2 metres long and 1.8m metres wide. The payload can be optioned up to a massive 1386kg with a GVM of 5148kg.

Inside its like a luxury SUV with more room than almost anything else on the market.

Yes, the Chevrolet Silverado HD LTZ is big, but I absolutely love it

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Instead of the Silverado HD LTZ, buyers could also look at:

Larger Pickup trucks are rare in Australia.

Buyers could look at RAM 2500, Ford F250. Or move to 4X4 Trucks like the Hino 300 4X4, or Fuso Canter 4X4. Or Isuzu NLR Series  

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Powered by a 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 petrol engine, the TRX is unique amongst Pickup Trucks.

Yet, production has ceased in the USA. The Australian distributor has secured just 130 examples of this super truck.

The TRX weighs some 3000kg and will go from 0-100kmh in as little as 4.5 seconds.

Available in three new and unique colours – Delmonico Red, Night Edge Blue, and Harvest Sunrise. The Ram 1500 TRX® Final Edition allows for even greater personalisation. And features a unique combination of technology, graphics, performance, and exterior appearance.

Having driven the TRX, all I can say is I love it. If I could afford it, I would definitely buy this last piece of automotive history.

Sadly, I don’t think we will ever see it’s like again.

The RAM TRX® Final Edition is priced from $249,950 RRP.

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The RAM TRX® Final Edition offers high-performance truck buyers one last chance to own a piece of automotive history.

With overseas production of this generation TRX® – powered by the 6.2-litre supercharged HEMI® V8 engine – concluded at the end of 2023, just 130 examples of the TRX® Final Edition have been made available in Australia.

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