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A ute, or ''utility vehicle,'' is a car-based pickup truck that combines a passenger car chassis with a cargo tray at the rear, historically developed in Australia for dual-purpose use. While the original definition specified a vehicle based on a 2-wheel-drive passenger car like the Ford Falcon or Holden Commodore, the term is now commonly used in Australia and New Zealand to refer to any light vehicle with a cargo tray, including modern, rugged, 4-wheel-drive ''pickup trucks''.
Key characteristics of a traditional ute
Vehicle base: Built on the chassis of a passenger car, often a sedan, creating a single body that includes both the cab and the rear cargo area.
Purpose: Originally designed for a dual purpose: to transport people comfortably in the sedan-like cab and to carry goods in the integrated tray.
Historical examples: The Ford Ranchero and Chevy El Camino in the U.S., and iconic Australian models like the Holden Ute, are classic examples of car-based utes.
Modern usage and evolution
Broader definition: In contemporary Australia and New Zealand, the term ''ute'' has expanded to include larger, more rugged vehicles that resemble American pickup trucks.
Distinct features: These modern utes often feature rugged components like four-wheel drive, taller suspension, and a separate chassis and body construction, distinguishing them from the original passenger-car-based models.
Examples: The Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux are mode

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