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Different Utes

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	Utes are raced in Australia, similar to the NASCAR Truck Series. The primary vehicles used are the Holden Ute and the Falcon Ute. The series is called V8 Utes Racing Series.		Utes are raced in Australia, similar to the NASCAR Truck Series. The primary vehicles used are the Holden Ute and the Falcon Ute. The series is called V8 Utes Racing Series.
	==Different Utes==		==Different 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 ~~â��~~ 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". These utes are similar to the American-style utility vehicle.	+	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 such as 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". These utes are similar to the American-style utility vehicle.
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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[coupe utility]]		* [[coupe utility]]

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	[[Image:2001holdenute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|2001 [[Holden]] Ute]]		[[Image:2001holdenute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|2001 [[Holden]] Ute]]
-	'''Ute''' (pronounced ''yoot'', rhyming with "boot") is the [[Australia\|Australian]] English word for utility vehicle (short for "utility"). Australian utility vehicles are different from those found in [[United States of America\|North America]]. Utes are similar to coupe utility vehicles found in North America. Current utes include the [[Holden]] Ute and the Ford Falcon Ute. Utes are usually derived from existing coupe or sedan, not from a pickup truck. Such as the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon respectively.	+	'''Ute''' (pronounced ''yoot'', rhyming with "boot") is the [[Australia\|Australian]] English word for utility vehicle (short for "utility"). Australian utility vehicles are different from those found in [[United States of America\|North America]]. Utes are similar to [[coupe utility]] vehicles found in North America. Current utes include the [[Holden]] Ute and the Ford Falcon Ute. Utes are usually derived from existing coupe or sedan, not from a pickup truck. Such as the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon respectively.
	==Explanation==		==Explanation==
	[[Image:Ford Falcon 1982 Ute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|1982 Ford Falcon Ute]]		[[Image:Ford Falcon 1982 Ute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|1982 Ford Falcon Ute]]

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	[[Image:2001holdenute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|2001 [[Holden]] Ute]]		[[Image:2001holdenute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|2001 [[Holden]] Ute]]
-	'''Ute''' (pronounced ''yoot'', rhyming with "boot") is the [[Australia\|Australian]] English word for utility vehicle (short for "utility"). Australian utility vehicles are different from those found in [[United States of America\|North America]]. Utes are similar to coupe utility vehicles found in North America. Current utes include the [[Holden]] Ute and the Ford Falcon Ute. Utes are usually derived from existing ~~coupÃ©~~ or sedan, not from a pickup truck. Such as the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon respectively.	+	'''Ute''' (pronounced ''yoot'', rhyming with "boot") is the [[Australia\|Australian]] English word for utility vehicle (short for "utility"). Australian utility vehicles are different from those found in [[United States of America\|North America]]. Utes are similar to coupe utility vehicles found in North America. Current utes include the [[Holden]] Ute and the Ford Falcon Ute. Utes are usually derived from existing coupe or sedan, not from a pickup truck. Such as the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon respectively.
	==Explanation==		==Explanation==
	[[Image:Ford Falcon 1982 Ute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|1982 Ford Falcon Ute]]		[[Image:Ford Falcon 1982 Ute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|1982 Ford Falcon Ute]]

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	[[Image:2001holdenute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|2001 [[Holden]] Ute]]		[[Image:2001holdenute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|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]]. Current utes include the [[Holden]] Ute and the Ford Falcon Ute. Utes are ~~similar to coupe utility vehicles found in North America~~.	+	'''Ute''' (pronounced ''yoot'', rhyming with "boot") is the [[Australia\|Australian]] English word for utility vehicle (short for "utility"). Australian utility vehicles are different from those found in [[United States of America\|North America]]. Utes are similar to coupe utility vehicles found in North America. Current utes include the [[Holden]] Ute and the Ford Falcon Ute. Utes are usually derived from existing coupÃ© or sedan, not from a pickup truck. Such as the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon respectively.
	==Explanation==		==Explanation==
	[[Image:Ford Falcon 1982 Ute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|1982 Ford Falcon 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.	+	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 an integrated open cargo area at the rear. Utes are 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 optimized 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 tires. Many young drivers customize their utes, resulting in many not willing to scratch the paintwork doing anything utilitarian. However, other drivers customize their utes in the opposite direction, complete with spotlights, over sized mud flaps, exhaust pipe flaps and UHF aerials.		The vehicle is optimized 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 tires. Many young drivers customize their utes, resulting in many not willing to scratch the paintwork doing anything utilitarian. However, other drivers customize their utes in the opposite direction, complete with spotlights, over sized mud flaps, exhaust pipe flaps and UHF aerials.
		+	==Racing==
		+	Utes are raced in Australia, similar to the NASCAR Truck Series. The primary vehicles used are the Holden Ute and the Falcon Ute. The series is called V8 Utes Racing Series.
	==Different Utes==		==Different 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". These utes are similar to the American-style utility vehicle.	+	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 â�� 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". These utes are similar to the American-style utility vehicle.
	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[coupe utility]]		* [[coupe utility]]
		+	==External Links==
		+	* http://www.v8utes.com.au/
	[[category: transportation]]		[[category: transportation]]

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	[[Image:2001holdenute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|2001 [[Holden]] Ute]]		[[Image:2001holdenute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|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]].	+	'''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]]. Current utes include the [[Holden]] Ute and the Ford Falcon Ute. Utes are similar to coupe utility vehicles found in North America.
	==Explanation==		==Explanation==
	[[Image:Ford Falcon 1982 Ute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|1982 Ford Falcon 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.		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 optimized 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 tires. Many young drivers customize their utes, resulting in many not willing to scratch the paintwork doing anything utilitarian. However, other drivers customize their utes in the opposite direction, complete with spotlights, over sized mud flaps, exhaust pipe flaps and UHF aerials.
-	==~~Differnt~~ Utes==	+	==Different 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".	+	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". These utes are similar to the American-style utility vehicle.
	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[coupe utility]]		* [[coupe utility]]
	[[category: transportation]]		[[category: transportation]]

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-	[[Image:2001holdenute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|~~40 [[~~2001 [[Holden]] Ute]]	+	[[Image:2001holdenute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|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]]	+	'''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==
	[[Image:Ford Falcon 1982 Ute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|1982 Ford Falcon Ute]]		[[Image:Ford Falcon 1982 Ute.JPG\|thumb\|150px\|1982 Ford Falcon Ute]]

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	'''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]]		'''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==

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-	'''Ute''' ~~(pronounced ''u-tah'')~~ is the Australian English word for utility vehicle.	+	[[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.

Admin at 02:42, 15 April 2008

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'''Ute''' (pronounced ''u-tah'') is the Australian English word for utility vehicle.
==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".
==See Also==
* [[coupe utility]]
[[category: transportation]]