[galixia]

Saw this article and thought I'd  share.  What do you all think of the proposed Hyundai ute?

Hyundai's Ranger Raptor rival: New Korean ute could get a go-fast N version - Car News | CarsGuide

[CraigB]

This concept car was mentioned on here a year or two ago, its a smart looking ute and would certainly shake up Toyota’s domination in this class.

They’re calling it the Santa Cruz as mentioned on Hyundai Australia Santa Cruz

Their Le Fil Rouge is quite sexy  Le Fil Rouge

The concept car pictured looks just like a radio controlled car I used to have.

[mickd]

Cheers

[CraigB]

Looks like a Stadium truck Hyundai’s ute is definitely more pleasing on the eyes than what KIA has planned Kia ute confirmed! "Work has begun" on new dual-cab to tackle the Toyota HiLux - Car News | CarsGuide

I can see the KIA as the work horse and Hyundai will be the Sport Utility.

[mickd]

Early days for both makes. Dual cab seems like a no brainer to me.
Saw somewhere the other day, most will be using a shared platform soon anyway. 

[CraigB]

Early days for both makes. Dual cab seems like a no brainer to me.

I suppose the Santa Cruz is dual cab as well with two hidden rear doors.

[Dazzler]

Thanks for sharing.  I like it. Nice to see a ute with a bit of style. But slow getting it to happen. 

[nzenigma]

Early days for both makes. Dual cab seems like a no brainer to me.
Saw somewhere the other day, most will be using a shared platform soon anyway.

I was looking at the Mercedes Benz 'Navara' in NZ. Given the Nissan's reputation, it seems like a 'why bother ?' product.

Same feeling about this HY dual cab. Bloody useless . Built to carry one bail of hay in the tray and two legless children on the rear seat.

[CraigB]

Same feeling about this HY dual cab. Bloody useless . Built to carry one bail of hay in the tray and two legless children on the rear seat.

Kiwi’s! always something to do with farms and inbreeding That’s two legless children and a bail of hay more than you’d fit in a BMW cabriolet

[Dazzler]

Same feeling about this HY dual cab. Bloody useless . Built to carry one bail of hay in the tray and two legless children on the rear seat.

Kiwi’s! always something to do with farms and inbreeding That’s two legless children and a bail of hay more than you’d fit in a BMW cabriolet

 

[nzenigma]

Kiwi’s!  That’s two legless children and a bail of hay 

Across the ditch we start drinking whiskey at about 5 years of age>   

[josh1990]

Saw this pop up in my news feed, and I will say if they look like this and are attractively priced - I will have one. Hyundai's new dual-cab ute confirmed: Here are the five things you need to know about Korea's Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival - Car News | CarsGuide. Much better looking than the santa cruz concept (for me at least).

[CraigB]

That looks massive not built for looks that’s for sure, but it is a proper dual cab.

The KIA option looked better in that range I reckon though it all depends on their capabilities when it comes to work horses.

I still prefer the Santa Cruz for a sport ute if it ever came too fruition I can see myself doing the Penrite oil ad with it

[Dazzler]

  I prefer the Santa Cruz to the other styles. The lead time is too long... they are missing the boat and a lot of sales! 

[nzenigma]

The talk about major Ute sales in Oz has to be measured against Our love of diesel power.

The Hilux Diesel remains top seller, ( also in our 'grey' export market  ).

Even though the Nissan Navara diesel was/is an unreliable pile of crap, Ozzie tradies buy  millions of them.

The reporters seem to conflate Mazda Bt50 and Ford Ranger. Essentially the same vehicle, although the Ford with the 5 cylinder diesel seems most popular with a pretty good rap.

The tough Hilux will be hard to beat, even at a lower price.

[mickd]

My favorite motoring expert's thoughts re Aussie utes.
Love the Navara comments