Australia’s love affair with dual-cab utes is about to get a whole lot stronger, with some familiar names receiving new updates in the next couple of years.
You don’t have to be a car enthusiast to know that dual-cab utes have taken Australia by storm. Whether it’s going on school runs, heading to the work site or going out bush, the versatility of utes has made the body style one of Australia’s most popular.
Over the first five months of 2025, 96,159 new utes found their way into Australian driveways, led by the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux taking out first and second positions on the sales charts once again, accruing 22,018 and 20,072 deliveries, respectively.
While the two dual-cab titans compete for the top sales position in the country, the dual-cab market is set to get a lot more competitive with new challengers on the horizon.
Whether it’s facelifts, new generations of current favourites, or entirely new nameplates to the market, here are the new dual-cab utes confirmed – or all but confirmed – to arrive in Australia in the next few years.
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BYD Shark 6 off-road hero and cab-chassis
Following the success of the BYD Shark 6 – the first plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute in Australia – a key executive has confirmed that BYD has plans to double down on more Shark 6 variants.
Sajid Hasan, BYD Australia’s head of product, told Drive, “Cab-chassis is definitely in the plans, and offerings that are more tailored to suit fleets and heavy-duty workhorse usage, and more off-road usage… every direction you can think of, we’re working on it”.
While the Chinese marque is yet to confirm what an off-road-focused Shark 6 would look like officially, it would compete with the likes of the Ford Ranger Raptor, Nissan Navara Warrior, Toyota HiLux GR Sport and Isuzu D-Max Blade.
The BYD Shark 6 is currently available in one ‘Premium’ variant, with prices starting from $57,900 before on-road costs. Powering the Shark 6 is a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and two electric motors.
The Chinese marque claims the BYD Shark 6 PHEV dual-cab ute has maximum outputs of 321kW/350Nm, while its braked towing capacity sits at 2500kg.
Chery ute
Chery is about to bring a product assault to Australia’s new car market, with the Chinese marque confirming it will offer a dual-cab ute as it looks to rival the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.
As previously reported by Drive, despite launching a dual-cab ute dubbed Himla at the 2025 Shanghai motor show in April, it’s understood Chery Australia will not bring the Himla and instead opt for a separate, unspecified dual-cab model.
Patent images of the unnamed Chery ute were leaked online in May 2025, showing boxier styling and a step in the car’s rear bumper, similar to the Ford Ranger and Tasman.
Though the local arm is yet to officially confirm the name of the new dual-cab ute, the Chinese marque could use the Rely nameplate, either as its own brand like Chery’s Omoda and Jaecoo divisions, or as a new dedicated model that diversifies its current SUV-only line-up in Australia.
Deepal E07 SUV-ute
Deepal will not stop its Australian model rollout at the recently launched S07 electric SUV, recently opening the order books on its battery-powered E07, a mash-up between an SUV and ute, with hints of the Tesla Cybertruck in its styling.
The Deepal E07 is available in two trims, a rear-wheel-drive base model priced from $64,900 before on-road costs, and an all-wheel-drive variant priced from $73,900.
The Chinese car maker claims a maximum range of 642km on the RWD variant, and 626km on the AWD model, though these figures are based on the less strict NEDC testing cycle compared to the more common, and tougher WLTP metric used by most electric-car brands.
A key Deepal executive has, however, said a genuine, ladder-frame dual-cab ute could be on the cards for the brand as it has enough products in its global portfolio to satisfy Australian demand.
Cormac Cafolla, Deepal Australia’s General Manager, previously told Drive: “The strength of the Changan and Deepal brands is that they’ve got a multitude of products that could suit the Australian market”.
“If we feel that the product, the product proposition is right for Australia, of course, we’ll be in conversation with them to bring it.”
Overseas, Deepal offers a mid-size ute dubbed the Hunter K50, which would be a good fit for Australia given it is in the one-tonne ute format that accounts for approximately 20 per cent of all new vehicles sold locally.
Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid and Super Duty
Ford has been busy bulking out the Ranger line-up, with the Blue Oval brand introducing two new model families in the Ranger plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and Super Duty.
As previously reported by Drive, the Ford Ranger Super Duty is a beefed-up, heavy-duty variant of the US marque’s most popular model in Australia, with the new model line due in local showrooms in early 2026, pending any delays.
Ford claims the Ranger Super Duty has a class-leading braked towing capacity of 4500kg and a 8000kg gross combination mass.
The diesel-powered Ford Ranger Super Duty will start from around the $100,000 drive-away mark, with the dual-cab chassis priced from $89,990 plus on-road costs, and single- or extra-cab versions available for a few thousand dollars less.
Pricing for the Ranger Super Duty dual-cab pick-up – which features a tub instead of a bare chassis – is yet to be confirmed.
The Ford Ranger Super Duty is powered by an updated 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 engine with claimed maximum outputs of 154kW/600Nm, and a requirement for AdBlue exhaust additive.
Arriving sooner is the Ford Ranger PHEV, due in showrooms imminently.
The plug-in hybrid Ranger is available in four trims – XLT, Sport, Wildtrak and Stormtrak – with the entry-level XLT starting from $71,990 before on-road costs, $3150 more expensive than its V6 diesel counterpart (from $68,840).
The Ford Ranger PHEV is powered by a 2.3-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine that’s mated to a single electric motor and an 11.8kWh battery.
The Blue Oval claims combined outputs of 207kW/697Nm, while its battery pack is claimed to reach up to 49km of range in electric mode based on European WLTP testing.
If you want to know the Ford Ranger PHEV’s full price and specifications, visit Drive’s previous coverage here.
Foton Tunland
Oversized utes are starting to become a permanent addition to Australian roads. The revived Foton brand is looking to join the market with two five-seater models dubbed the Tunland V7 and Tunland V9.
Both Foton Tunland full-sized dual-cab utes are due in Australian showrooms by the end of September 2025, and are set to rival the likes of the GWM Cannon Alpha.
While the Foton Tunland pair share common underpinnings, the V7 takes styling cues from the Ford F-150’s face, while the V9 takes inspiration from the Ram 1500.
While Australian distributor Inchcape – which also distributes brands such as Subaru, Peugeot and Deepal in Australia – remains tight-lipped on pricing, it’s understood both utes will utilise a 120kW/450Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The powertrain will also feature a 48-volt mild hybrid system – similar to what is found in the Toyota HiLux – to reduce fuel consumption. Foton claims a braked towing capacity of 3500kg, the segment standard.
Geely Riddara
Chinese car makers are looking to satisfy Australia’s dual-cab appetite, and Geely is looking to carve out its own lane.
The Riddara RD6 is a battery-powered dual-cab pick-up from the Chinese car giant – sold as Radar in China – which may be in local showrooms by the end of 2025, pending any delays.
It is built on car-derived underpinnings, as opposed to the heavy-duty ladder-frame platforms found under most dual-cab pick-ups.
In overseas markets, entry-level electric models are powered by a single 200kW/385Nm rear electric motor connected to a 63kWh or 73kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, with NEDC lab testing equating to claimed driving ranges of 373km and 461km, respectively.
A 315kW/595Nm dual-motor all-wheel-drive variant is also available overseas, and can be purchased with 73kWh LFP or 86kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries that enable claimed NEDC driving ranges of 424km and 455km, respectively.
Isuzu D-Max EV
While Toyota and Ford are rolling out hybrid technology in their dual-cab utes, Isuzu is taking a different approach by introducing an electric variant of its D-Max dual-cab ute.
In April 2025, the Japanese marque unveiled a right-hand-drive, battery-powered ute in the UK, planned to join the D-Max diesel ute family there as early as 2026.
Isuzu Ute Australia is yet to formally confirm arrival timing for the electric ute, but it is tipped to arrive here next year.
The road-going version of the Isuzu D-Max EV is powered by two electric motors – one located on each axle – with the Japanese marque claiming combined outputs of 140kW.
The electric dual-cab ute utilises a 66.9kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which Isuzu claims delivers a maximum range of 263km based on European WLTP testing.
The 2026 Isuzu D-Max EV has a claimed tow rating of 3500kg – the dual-cab class standard – and a one-tonne payload.
JAC T9 Hunter plug-in hybrid
Chinese car maker JAC is one of the newest entrants to the Australian automotive market, and it’s one of the latest brands to throw its hat into the dual-cab plug-in hybrid ring.
The T9 Hunter PHEV was revealed at the 2025 Melbourne Motor Show in April 2025, followed by the debut of an ‘Australian Edition’ of the PHEV ute at the Greater Bay Auto Show in China in June 2025.
As previously reported by Drive, the debut of the ‘Australian Edition’ JAC T9 Hunter PHEV marked the first time the dual-cab ute was previewed in right-hand drive, ahead of its Australian arrival early next year.
Powering the JAC T9 PHEV is a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine matched with two electric motors for combined outputs of 385kW/1000Nm, outmuscling the popular BYD Shark 6 by 64kW/350Nm.
Much of the BYD Shark 6’s early success was spearheaded by the final weeks of the fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption on plug-in hybrids. Ahmed Mahmoud, JAC Australia’s Managing Director, said the brand isn’t concerned about no longer having the tax exemption to boost demand.
“The novated market without that [FBT] exemption is still quite significant in Australia, so it’s definitely one of those areas that we’re watching,” Mahmoud said.
“As you know, it has to be under a one-tonne payload, so that’s something we’re definitely talking about. I think as a combined unit, we’ve got the right package [with the T9 Hunter PHEV].”
LDV Terron 9 and eTerron 9
LDV is adding a new dual-cab ute to its Australian line-up, with the diesel-powered Terron 9 and electric eTerron 9 due to arrive in local showrooms in mid-2025.
Australian pricing and specifications will be announced closer to each model’s launch date.
As previously reported by Drive, government documents have the LDV Terron 9 will be powered by a 164kW 2.5-litre single-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
LDV claims a 3500kg braked towing capacity – up 500kg from the three tonnes of the diesel T60 dual-cab ute – while its ground clearance is rated at 220 millimetres.
The eTerron 9 will be powered by a single 200kW rear electric motor, or dual motors developing 325kW, combined with a 102kWh battery for a claimed WLTP driving range of 430km.
While the LDV eT60 – the first electric dual-cab ute to launch in Australia – was a slow seller due to its high price and limited range, a key executive said the brand has “high expectations” for the new eTerron 9.
“This is a completely different vehicle, inside and out,” Dinesh Chinnappa, LDV Australia’s General Manager, previously said in a media statement.
“We are proud that the LDV eT60 ute was the first electric ute in Australian showrooms, but we are also proud to demonstrate just how far electric ute technology has progressed with this all-new model.”
KGM Musso EV
While the dual-cab market is increasingly rolling out hybrids, South Korean car maker KGM – previously known as KGM SsangYong – is committing to electric powertrains, with a battery-powered Musso variant unveiled in February 2025.
A KGM Australia spokesperson said the Musso EV is expected to arrive in Australia in the first quarter of 2026 (January to March), with pricing yet to be confirmed.
When asked if it is concerned about the shift to hybrids in the dual-cab market, a spokesperson for KGM’s local division told Drive, “Musso EV offers KGM Australia the opportunity to lead into the ‘lifestyle’ electric ute space”.
Though its local arm remains tight-lipped on Australian timing, KGM launched a right-hand-drive version in the UK this year.
Branded as a “mid-size pick-up for urban drivers”, the entry-level electric KGM Musso offers a single 142kW electric motor and an 80.6kWh battery, with the South Korean marque claiming a maximum driving range of 400km based on lab testing.
MG U9
MG is another Chinese car maker planning to join the dual-cab market, with the diesel-powered 2026 MG U9 due in Australian showrooms in late 2025, ahead of a plug-in hybrid variant coming in 2026.
It is a rebranded version of sister brand LDV’s Terron 9, and will utilise the same 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine, ladder-frame chassis and body panels.
The first Australia-bound models will arrive in a dual-cab pick-up form only, with no cab-chassis option. While MG Australia has not yet confirmed local pricing, the U9 is expected to occupy the affordable end of the dual-cab market, alongside Chinese compatriots GWM and LDV.
Giles Belcher, MG Motor Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer, said the brand remains “committed” to offering the “best value in the segment based on the product and technological things in the car”.
“That’ll be the same with the ute. We will make sure it represents the best value in the segments that we believe, so that’s not going to change,” Belcher previously told Drive.
New Nissan Navara
Nissan is working on a new generation of its long-running Navara ute, expected in Australia at the end of this year, or sometime next year.
Images of the next-generation Nissan Navara – which will share its underpinnings with the latest Mitsubishi Triton – were shown to Nissan Australia dealers behind closed doors in February 2025, Drive reported at the time.
Attendees told Drive the Navara – the first new model in 10 years – is suitably distinguishable from its Mitsubishi twin.
While the brand has remained tight-lipped on what the new Navara line-up will look like, the Japanese marque confirmed the flagship off-road Warrior nameplate will return on the next-generation ute.
Though official pricing and specifications have yet to be officially confirmed by Nissan, the next-generation dual-cab ute is likely to be powered by the same 2.4-litre twin-turbo diesel four-cylinder engine found in the latest Mitsubishi Triton.
Kia Tasman
Kia’s most highly anticipated new model of 2025, the Tasman dual-cab ute, is due to arrive in Australian showrooms next month.
As reported by Drive, Kia’s first dual-cab ute range opens with the Tasman S 4×2 priced from $42,990 before on-road costs and extends to the Tasman X-Pro 4×4, which can be added to your garage for $74,990 plus on-road costs.
Kia is offering drive-away pricing on the Tasman, with the base-spec Tasman S 4×2 dual-cab ute available for $46,490 drive-away in most Australian states and territories, except Western Australia. Single-cab and dual-cab chassis models are due later on.
Close to 2000 Tasman orders have been placed by Australian consumers since pricing was announced earlier this year.
Roland Rivero, Kia Australia’s head of product, previously told Drive the brand aims to capture “around 10 per cent” of the ute market, equivalent to about 20,000 deliveries per annum.
“For this calendar year, we’re looking at about half of that because we’ve only got half a year’s worth [of time to sell], but as an ongoing rate, 20,000 a year,” he added.
However, Rivero said not to expect a manual transmission on the Kia Tasman range in Australia despite its availability overseas, due to its incompatibility with the latest safety features.
“The problem with the manual is the ability to get all the ADAS [advanced safety features] to function with it. And that would preclude it from an ANCAP [safety] rating. So at this stage, we’re not certifying a manual.
“There is a manual developed globally, but it won’t be coming to Australia.”
New Toyota HiLux
The Toyota HiLux was Australia’s top-selling new vehicle from 2016 to 2022 – before losing the top spot to the Ford Ranger – and Toyota is working on a new model that has the potential to claw back lost ground.
As previously reported by Drive, spy photos of the next-generation HiLux captured in Thailand – where Australia-bound models are built – have revealed the ‘new’ model may just be a heavy update of the current model on sale since 2015, on familiar underpinnings.
Among the cosmetic changes visible are new front and rear ends inspired by other new Toyotas, revised wheel arches, and a smaller grille.
Reports out of Thailand suggest the 2026 HiLux will be revealed before the end of 2025.
If history is a guide, expect the HiLux to arrive in Australian showrooms around two to three months after its Thai launch, which would suggest a local introduction by the middle of 2026. Toyota Australia is yet to formally confirm arrival timing.
For everything we know so far about the next-generation HiLux, visit Drive’s previous coverage here.
Volkswagen Amarok Walkinshaw
The new Volkswagen Amarok is set to get more Australian in the next year, with the German marque collaborating with iconic Australian engineering firm Walkinshaw on a flagship version of the ute.
Nathan Johnson, director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Australia, recently told Drive, “It’ll still be H2 [second half] of next year [in terms of launch], but we’ll definitely release more information in the coming months. More teasers.”
The key executive did not state whether the first model in the second-generation Amarok Walkinshaw range – after the success of the 2020 to 2022 original – would be a road-focused or off-road-biased model.
“I think we have a good relationship with Walkinshaw. There’s a lot of potential on the table. We’re assessing a lot of different opportunities with them moving forward.
“We’re finalising designs and equipment features over the next couple of weeks, so we’re in a really good position for that car.”
For the full breakdown of everything we know so far about the Walkinshaw Volkswagen Amarok, visit Drive‘s most recent coverage here.
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