MB Insurance have years of experience insuring US imported utility vehicles. These include the RAM 1500, 2500 and 3500, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-Series and Toyota Tundra. We can insure these vehicles for both private and business use.
In recent years there has been a rapid increase in the number of US Imported utilities gracing Australian roads. Many owners have seen the increased towing ability and load capacity of the US utilities as invaluable in comparison to smaller vehicles. This is particularly the case when towing a large caravan across long distances. Many owners also enjoy the strong performance of the six cylinder or V8 engines on offer.
RAM became the first of the US Imported utility models to sell through official channels in Australia in 2015. Previously badged as the Dodge RAM, the initial models available in Australia were the 2500 and the 3500. The smaller 1500 model became officially available in Australia in 2017. The RAM models have proven to be the biggest seller of all the US utility models nationally, with 17,721 sold new Australia between 2015 and 2022. There are numerous variants within the range including Express, Laramie, Warlock and the high performance TRX.
The Chevrolet Silverado was first manufactured in 1999 taking its name from the its predecessor - the C/Ks top level trim. The Silverado was first officially sold new in Australia in 2018. Available with either 6.6 litre diesel or 6.2 litre petrol engines, all Silverados offer excellent towing capacity. There are numerous variants available within the Silverado range including Custom Sport, Midnight Edition, ZR2 and LTZ Premium.
The Ford F-Series was first manufactured in 1948 and is the highest selling vehicle in the world. The Ford F-Series was sold new in Australia as either an F-100, F-150 or F-250 until 1993. The F-250 and F350 made a short return to the Australian market in 2001 through to 2006 with these vehicles manufactured in Fords Mexican plant. The F150 will again be available shortly through Ford dealers as either an XLT or Lariat and will be powered by the 3.5 Litre V6 Ecoboost engine.
The Toyota Tundra is the only one of the four featured US utility vehicles that hasn’t been officially sold new in Australia. Toyota has advised that the Tundra will be available from Toyota Dealerships in Australia from 2024. The Tundra is manufactured in San Antonio Texas and first came into production in 1999. The Tundra is available as either a V6 or V8, and body styles include single cab, crew cab and double cab. A TRD supercharged model is also manufactured.
Insurance for US Imported Utilities is not always easy to obtain in Australia, however at MB we would be happy to help. If you require insurance for your US Imported utility speak to your Insurance Broker or click here….
