The ute. Over here, we rarely see one on the road, and if we do, it’s because somebody imported one for use on US roadways. However, over in the Land Down Under, the ute is incredibly popular. In essence, a ute is a combination of a pickup truck and a regular car. Think of the Chevrolet El Camino, but instead of it just being a single-model phenomenon, it’s a widespread preference that’s fulfilled by a number of automakers that operate within Australia.