noun. A small vehicle based on the same platform as a family car but with a unibody construction and a built-in open tray area for carrying goods; similar but not identical to a pick-up truck.

"Turnbull admitted Rudd now had no need to answer claims that he helped a car dealer friend who lent him a utility vehicle - or "ute" - for use in his constituency."

bakkie  duel cab  panel van  pick-up truck  pickup truck