Utes are persevering with to extend in reputation in Australia, and native patrons are more and more leaning in direction of pricier, extra worthwhile 4×4 pickup and cab-chassis fashions.
In line with the newest VFACTS new automobile gross sales knowledge, a complete of 249,762 utes have been bought in Australia throughout 2023, which is a rise of 9.2 per cent from the earlier 12 months.
Wanting ahead to 2024, there are fairly plenty of new or up to date utes which can be confirmed to be launching in Australia. The next is a breakdown of every new ute set to reach this 12 months.
If you want to learn all the brand new automobiles arriving in Australia all through 2024 and past, try our new automobile calendar.
BYD plug-in hybrid ute – second half of 2024
BYD’s native distributor EVDirect has confirmed its forthcoming and as-yet unnamed ute shall be launching in Australia within the second half of 2024.
A camouflaged left-hand drive analysis prototype was just lately spied on an Australian freeway.
The BYD ute will launch first as a plug-in hybrid in Australia, utilizing the corporate’s Twin Motor Intelligence (DM-i) know-how.
BYD hasn’t detailed the plug-in hybrid powertrain at this stage, although earlier studies have indicated it is going to include a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine mated with two electrical motors for a complete system output of 365kW.
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Chevrolet Silverado HD – early 2024
The up to date Chevrolet Silverado HD is because of arrive domestically in early 2024. Native pricing and specs haven’t been confirmed at this stage.
Within the US this replace introduced extra energy to the 6.6-litre Duramax turbo-diesel V8 engine, which is the one engine provided domestically. It now produces 350kW and 1332Nm, up 18kW and 88Nm on the outgoing mannequin.
There have additionally been modifications made inside, with the vast majority of US-specification variants receiving a brand new 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
Fashions with the up to date inside additionally get a centre console with a repositioned wi-fi cellphone charger, whereas different modifications embrace new audio management knobs, local weather vents and controls for the second row, extra hidden storage areas, and leather-wrapped and actual wooden accents on sure fashions.
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Ford F-150 facelift – second half of 2024
Ford solely simply started buyer deliveries of its US-built and domestically remanufactured F-150, however an replace is already on the horizon. It’s due domestically within the second half of 2024.
On the surface the up to date F-150 has a restyled grille, bumpers and lighting components. There are additionally extra three-dimensional tail gentle components.
Accessible on the up to date F-150 within the US is the Professional Entry Tailgate, that’s basically a swing gate built-in into the common fold-down tailgate that may open all the best way out to 100 levels.
Inside, your complete F-150 vary now comes with a 12-inch digital instrument cluster and 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system as normal. There’s additionally an out there head-up show.
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GWM Shanhai Cannon – anticipated first quarter of 2024
CarExpert understands the GWM Shanhai Cannon is ready to reach in Australia within the first quarter of 2024. It had beforehand been reported to reach late in 2023.
Slotting above the GWM Ute, with which it shares its platform, the Shanhai Cannon has extra upscale appointments plus a spread of distinctive powertrains.
It’s set to supply the primary hybrid powertrain within the ute section in Australia, which encompasses a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine mated with an electrical motor, a nine-speed computerized transmission and an on-demand four-wheel drive system.
Additionally anticipated to be provided in Australia is a 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel teamed with a 48V mild-hybrid system, nine-speed computerized transmission, on-demand four-wheel drive, and out there electronically locking entrance and rear differentials.
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Ineos Quartermaster – first/second quarter of 2024
The Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster pickup is ready to reach in Australia throughout the first or second quarter of 2024, adopted by a cab-chassis model later in 2024.
Primarily based on the Grenadier wagon, the dual-cab Quartermaster pickup is 545mm longer general – 305mm longer within the wheelbase alone.
The Grenadier Quartermaster pickup’s tub measures 1564mm lengthy and 1619mm extensive, making certain it will possibly match an ordinary Euro pallet. The Grenadier’s 3500kg braked towing capability carries over, whereas payload is rated at 832kg.
Energy comes from the identical 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol and diesel engines because the Grenadier wagon, sourced from BMW. Additionally acquainted is the ZF-sourced eight-speed computerized transmission, Brembo brakes, and five-link entrance and rear suspension with stable beam axles sourced from Carraro.
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JAC T9 – February 2024
Australian car importer and distributor BLK Auto introduced in December 2022 it might deliver the Chinese language-built JAC T9 dual-cab ute to Australia.
The turbo-diesel ute was initially set to launch domestically in June final 12 months, although this was pushed again to February 2024.
Along with a beforehand introduced electrical variant, now due in June 2024, a hybrid model will observe later in 2024.
The Chinese language-made ute shall be bought domestically at 30 sellers. 50 items shall be out there initially on the February 2024 launch, with an additional 300 examples arriving in March.
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Jeep Gladiator replace – third quarter of 2024
Jeep Australia has confirmed an replace to the Gladiator ute is because of arrive domestically within the third quarter of 2024.
Just like the replace to the associated Wrangler, due right here within the second quarter of 2024, the up to date Gladiator could be distinguished by its new seven-slot grille that’s shallower than earlier than. The metal mast radio antenna has additionally been changed by a “trail-ready stealth” unit built-in into the windscreen.
Inside there’s a softer, extra luxurious dashboard that includes distinction stitching. The sprint has additionally been redesigned to accommodate a 12.3-inch touchscreen, up from the present automobile’s 8.4-inch show.
As earlier than the Gladiator is powered by the 3.6-litre Pentastar V6, which continues to be rated at 213kW and 353Nm in North American trim. It’s linked to all 4 wheels through a six-speed guide or eight-speed computerized transmission.
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LDV electrical ute – 2024
LDV confirmed in September final 12 months it is going to launch a new-generation electrical ute – a manufacturing model of the Maxus GST idea – in 2024.
Extra particulars will come throughout the second quarter of 2024, however LDV – or Maxus because it’s recognized in most markets – desires to supply 600km of vary plus off-road capacity for the manufacturing ute.
The manufacturing mannequin may also spawn a combustion-powered variant, however this hasn’t been confirmed for Australia.
LDV says it has discovered classes from the eT60 and intends for the brand new electrical ute to be extra fascinating to personal patrons.
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Mitsubishi Triton – February 2024
A brand new-generation model of the Mitsubishi Triton is ready to reach domestically in February 2024. Cab-chassis fashions will arrive later within the second half of 2024.
All variants at launch are powered by a brand new 2.4-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine which produces 150kW of energy and 470Nm of torque.
The Triton now additionally boasts a 3500kg braked towing capability, up 400kg on the outdated mannequin and on par with rivals just like the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.
Mitsubishi claims the Triton has a segment-first inclusion of entrance cross-traffic alert and driver monitoring, whereas that is the primary technology of Triton to function a centre airbag and reverse autonomous emergency braking (AEB).
MORE: 2024 Mitsubishi Triton value and specs
Toyota HiLux with 48V Expertise – first half of 2024
Toyota Australia has confirmed 48V mild-hybrid know-how is coming to the HiLux within the first half of 2024.
The system will mixed the prevailing 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine and six-speed computerized transmission, with a 48V battery, small electrical motor generator, and different parts.
It is going to be normal on all dual-cab 4×4 SR5 and Rogue fashions, and non-obligatory on the dual-cab 4×4 SR.
Toyota guarantees an roughly 10 per cent gasoline economic system enchancment for “sure HiLux fashions” in comparison with the prevailing 2.8-litre san electrification, in addition to improved drivability and lowered noise, vibration and harshness.
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