8 Best Dual Cab Utes TORTURE TESTED - the 2 we’d NEVER buy...

Ute of the Year 2026: Australia’s ultimate dual-cab 4x4 comparison. Ranger vs Super Duty vs HiLux vs D-MAX vs Triton vs BT-50 vs Tasman vs Shark 6 — off-road, towing, touring & sand.

When you test a new dual cab, you usually get 40 minutes with it and a quick loop around the block. But what if you had 6 full days, with no limits on where you could go?

Well… that’s exactly what we’re doing.

We’ve rounded up eight of Australia’s most popular dual-cab 4x4 utes and put them through a real-world torture test across 1,000 kilometres to answer one question:

Which ute is the best buy in 2026?

Comment your picks before the verdict:
✅ Winner: ____
😮 Biggest surprise: ____
🚩 Red flag: ____

Ranger vs Super Duty vs HiLux vs D-MAX vs Triton vs BT-50 vs Tasman vs Shark 6 — off-road, towing, touring, and sand driving.

Chapters
00:00 Dual Cab Introduction
09:00 Off-road Test
41:00 Bushproofness (Underbody)
49:40 Towing Test
1:00:40 Sand Driving
1:06:23 Touring & Mods
1:09:51 Final Challenge
1:17:14 Final Verdict


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Shaun, Graham, Jock, & Jesse - formerly with 4WD Action - have been delivering the best off-road content in Australia for 20+ years. From epic car builds & 4x4 tips to exploring iconic spots like Fraser Island, Utah, The Kimberley, Colorado, The Rubicon Trail & The Simpson Desert, we create content for every off-roader. We've even hit the tracks with the legends from Donut Media! Whether you’re rocking a fully modified Toyota LandCruiser or just getting started with your HiLux or Ranger, we’ve got you covered for all things 4WD and adventure.

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