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alltorque Dual-cab dilemma David Gilchrist dreams of throwing a swag into the back of a ute and setting off for the Outback, but which ute to take? In the north-west of Western Australia, the untamed beauty of the vast Kimberley region takes many forms, from rugged gorges and deserts to waterfalls. Each sings its own song. Like many others, I dream of throwing a swag into the back of a ute and heading to this remote and wonderful wilderness to follow these ancient songlines. But there's the rub: Which ute to take? To make the choice, I look over a dual-cab Volkswagen Amarok and a double-cab Mitsubishi Triton to see if either can cut the mustard when it comes to waltzing my Matilda around the Outback. Unfortunately, my proving ground isn't quite as extraordinary as the Kimberley, so I make do with hitting bush tracks somewhere north of Brisbane. Work, fish or Sunday Church The Volkswagen Amarok Highline test vehicle looks ready to roll over some rough country, with styling that is sure to bring out the machismo. 40 It has a similar edgy look to the Ford Ranger but is a more comfortable ride. If you're thinking of heading out to work or going fishing with your mates somewhere along a muddy waterhole, the dual-cab Amarok has everything going for it. The design is fresh and modern and there's enough rear-seat room for even your beefiest mate. What's more, the Amarok has enough room in the tray for you to throw in a pig on the way to market on Friday, carry the tackle for fishing on Saturday and deliver devotees to Church on Sunday. The eight-speed automatic gearbox moves through the gears with effortless ease, blending beautifully with the TDI420 (132kW) engine and providing gear ratios ready to handle most off-road work, almost eliminating the need for a low range. The short first gear is fine for pulling away off-road or when towing a boat, trailer or caravan. But here's the thing: With a tow capacity of