Kondinin Group put some of the most popular 4WD diesel utes in Australia to the ultimate test. Engineers compared the Kia Tasman, Ford Ranger Super Duty, Isuzu D-MAX and Toyota HiLux on and off road, and tested fuel efficiency, braking distances, acceleration and more. The full results are in the Research Report: Diesels Duke It Out (March 2026).
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