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Message started by Bojack Horseman on Jul 22nd, 2020 at 11:36am

Title: Compact utes
Post by Bojack Horseman on Jul 22nd, 2020 at 11:36am
https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/motoring-news/ford-maverick-baby-ute-to-sit-under-ford-ranger/news-story/0312e27b8aa0c87ba5922bca4499ff09


I like the idea.

Title: Re: Compact utes
Post by Belgarion on Jul 22nd, 2020 at 12:22pm
Too small to be practical in Australia maybe?

Title: Re: Compact utes
Post by Bojack Horseman on Jul 22nd, 2020 at 12:31pm

Belgarion wrote on Jul 22nd, 2020 at 12:22pm:
Too small to be practical in Australia maybe?



I guess the issue probably is towing and capacity in the tray. Which counts out tradies. But for me, I don't need 1 tonne capacity in the back, I'm not planning on towing a caravan with it. I'd just like something say Forester size (maybe a bit bigger) with 4 seats, a tray in the back and some 4wd ability.

Title: Re: Compact utes
Post by Gordon on Jul 22nd, 2020 at 1:13pm
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Title: Re: Compact utes
Post by Bojack Horseman on Jul 22nd, 2020 at 1:19pm

Gordon wrote on Jul 22nd, 2020 at 1:13pm:
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Exactly, a modern day Brumby.

Title: Re: Compact utes
Post by Belgarion on Jul 23rd, 2020 at 8:59am

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Jul 22nd, 2020 at 12:31pm:

Belgarion wrote on Jul 22nd, 2020 at 12:22pm:
Too small to be practical in Australia maybe?



I guess the issue probably is towing and capacity in the tray. Which counts out tradies. But for me, I don't need 1 tonne capacity in the back, I'm not planning on towing a caravan with it. I'd just like something say Forester size (maybe a bit bigger) with 4 seats, a tray in the back and some 4wd ability.


A Forester like ute seems fine for your needs. I have an Outback, and if I drop the back seats I can fit anything I need to carry quite comfortably in the back. But I find that the back seats of a twin cab ute always seem cramped.

Title: Re: Compact utes
Post by Bojack Horseman on Jul 23rd, 2020 at 9:48am

Belgarion wrote on Jul 23rd, 2020 at 8:59am:

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Jul 22nd, 2020 at 12:31pm:

Belgarion wrote on Jul 22nd, 2020 at 12:22pm:
Too small to be practical in Australia maybe?



I guess the issue probably is towing and capacity in the tray. Which counts out tradies. But for me, I don't need 1 tonne capacity in the back, I'm not planning on towing a caravan with it. I'd just like something say Forester size (maybe a bit bigger) with 4 seats, a tray in the back and some 4wd ability.


A Forester like ute seems fine for your needs. I have an Outback, and if I drop the back seats I can fit anything I need to carry quite comfortably in the back. But I find that the back seats of a twin cab ute always seem cramped.



I carry a lot of dirty stuff so easier with a tray to just clean it out.

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