For a brief period in the 2000s, Chevy offered its midsize Colorado with a V8 engine. It's quite a street truck.

They may be polarising but for some, the sheer size and grunt of the truck-sized ute is not only desired, but essential.

When considering a ute purchase, the clincher is towing capacity for many buyers. Here's our pick of the best on the market including the winner of Best Dual-Cab Ute 2025: Towing.