Utes

The updated Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 has been revealed alongside revisions for the North American version of the ute. Revisions to the off-road-focussed ZR2 model include a unique full-height black grille with Chevrolet lettering and a just a small offset “flow through” bow tie emblem, and red tow hooks.

Holden will offer seven years of free servicing to Colorado 4x4, Trailblazer and Acadia buyers, as it looks to boost sales coming into the end of 2019. The offer applies to cars delivered between October 1 and December 31, 2019, representing a saving of more than $3000 in the case of the Colorado ute and Trailblazer seven-seat SUV. Buyers of the Holden's rival to the Toyota Kluger, the seven-seat Acadia, stand to save more than $2150.

Nissan USA has teased the facelift for its full-sized Titan pickup, giving us another look at the next-generation Patrol's design language in the process. The teaser image, published above, shows the new truck will have squared-off daytime running lights with a 'C-shaped' signature derived from cars like the Qashqai. In the middle is a bluff grille, which has a larger interpretation of the brand's 'V-motion' design.

Ford has given its top-selling Ranger ute another series of tweaks and updates, a few months after it standardised autonomous emergency braking across the entire range. The 2020 model-year upgrades vary depending on which Ranger variant you're talking about, with all due to hit dealers in December. The big-fleet-focused XL grades can now be had with a $500 factory-fitted heavy duty suspension pack that improves ride and handling for those regularly carrying loads.

Nissan Australia has detailed the revised 2019 Navara ute range, headlined by the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality on select variants. The SL, ST and ST-X variants all get a new 8.0-inch ‘Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment’ system (AIVI) which features the aforementioned smartphone mirroring software along with a new interface, AM/FM radio, USB, AUX and Bluetooth connections.