Ute (vehicle)

This article is about usage of the term "ute" and coupé utility models produced in Australia. For the coupé utility body style in general, see coupé utility. For the Native American tribe, see Ute people.
2014 Holden VF Commodore ute (coupé utility)
2016 Toyota Hilux ute (pickup truck)

A ute (/juːt/ YOOT), originally an abbreviation for "utility" or "coupé utility", is a term used in Australia and New Zealand to describe vehicles with a tonneau behind the passenger compartment, that can be driven with a regular driver's licence.

Traditionally, the term referred to vehicles built on passenger car chassis and with the cargo tray integrated with the passenger body (coupé utility vehicles). However, present-day usage of the term "ute" in Australia and New Zealand has expanded to include any vehicle with an open cargo area at the rear,[1][2][3][4][5] which would be called a pickup truck in other countries.

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  2. ^ "Ute buyers guide". New Zealand Automobile Association. 2016-05-30. Archived from the original on 2018-11-14. Retrieved 2019-02-28.
  3. ^ "Why does ISIS have so many Toyota Hilux utes?". 1News. 2015-10-07. Archived from the original on 2018-11-13. Retrieved 2019-02-28.
  4. ^ Woods, Emily (2017-05-12). "Bumbling thieves smash brick wall, steal safe". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2019-02-28.
  5. ^ Hendery, Simon (2017-03-31). "Stolen WorkSafe ute causes mayhem across Hastings as it flees police". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2019-02-28.