Ute
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| - | '''Ute''' | + | [[2001holdenute.JPG|thumb|150px|40 [[2001 [[Holden]] Ute]] |
| + | '''Ute''' is the [[Australia|Australian]] English word for utility vehicle (short for "utility"). Australian utility vehicles differ from those found in [[United States of America|North America]] | ||
==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
| - | In Australia, two common forms of ute exist. The type of vehicle commonly referred to as a "ute" is a two or three seater version depending on the seating style (buckets or bench seat) similar to a coupe, but featuring a ute-type integrated tray back, comparable to the El Camino or Ranchero. This body style is formally called a [[coupe utility]]. A typical modern-day example would be the Holden SS Ute. | + | [[Image:Ford Falcon 1982 Ute.JPG|thumb|150px|1982 Ford Falcon Ute]] |
| + | In [[Australia]], two common forms of ute exist. The type of vehicle commonly referred to as a "ute" is a two or three seater version depending on the seating style (buckets or bench seat) similar to a coupe, but featuring a ute-type integrated tray back, comparable to the El Camino or Ranchero. This body style is formally called a [[coupe utility]]. A typical modern-day example would be the Holden SS Ute. | ||
The vehicle is optimised for carrying loads in rural Australia where the roads tend to be very flat, although in other environments the vehicles have somewhat questionable value as most feature very low ground clearance and conventional road tyres. Many young drivers customise their utes, resulting in many not willing to scratch the paintwork doing anything utilitarian. However, other drivers customise their utes in the B&S style complete with roobars, spotlights, oversized mudflaps, exhaust pipe flaps and UHF aerials. | The vehicle is optimised for carrying loads in rural Australia where the roads tend to be very flat, although in other environments the vehicles have somewhat questionable value as most feature very low ground clearance and conventional road tyres. Many young drivers customise their utes, resulting in many not willing to scratch the paintwork doing anything utilitarian. However, other drivers customise their utes in the B&S style complete with roobars, spotlights, oversized mudflaps, exhaust pipe flaps and UHF aerials. | ||
Revision as of 02:50, 15 April 2008
[[2001holdenute.JPG|thumb|150px|40 [[2001 Holden Ute]] Ute is the Australian English word for utility vehicle (short for "utility"). Australian utility vehicles differ from those found in North America
Explanation
In Australia, two common forms of ute exist. The type of vehicle commonly referred to as a "ute" is a two or three seater version depending on the seating style (buckets or bench seat) similar to a coupe, but featuring a ute-type integrated tray back, comparable to the El Camino or Ranchero. This body style is formally called a coupe utility. A typical modern-day example would be the Holden SS Ute.
The vehicle is optimised for carrying loads in rural Australia where the roads tend to be very flat, although in other environments the vehicles have somewhat questionable value as most feature very low ground clearance and conventional road tyres. Many young drivers customise their utes, resulting in many not willing to scratch the paintwork doing anything utilitarian. However, other drivers customise their utes in the B&S style complete with roobars, spotlights, oversized mudflaps, exhaust pipe flaps and UHF aerials.
Differnt Utes
The other type of vehicle is commonly Japanese-built, such as the Holden Rodeo or the Toyota Hilux. These come in a variety of forms – two and four-wheel drive, single or dual cab, ect. These kinds of vehicles are also common in New Zealand, where they are also referred to as "utes".
