Another Ute of the Year: Isuzu D-Max

Down under, Australian 4WD Action magazine recently named the Isuzu D-Max the 2009 'Ute' of the year. Yes, for those North Americans reading this: Isuzu still makes 4x4s. And darn good ones it seems.

A Ute (pronounced yute) is essentially a 4 door pickup with some additional off-road utility build in. They are all the rage in Australia, and are the workhorses of the outback and the city dwellers 4x4 of choice for urban posing, hauling, and weekend exploring.

Congrats to Isuzu. Many worldwide lament the end of production of the venerable Trooper / Bighorn to this day, so it's good to see the Isuzu D-Max continuing the tradition of excellent Isuzu 4x4s.