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So, unknowing Dattodevil, the Datsun "division" of Nissan, made Datsun cars, like the Holden "division" of General Motors make Holden. [I do not know what percentage of Nissan is owned by Renault.] But you knew that, & had to be a smart-arse anyway.
So, what's your point?

The word "ute" has evolved in exactly the same way as the word "sedan", or "coupe" The ability to grasp that has devolved in the minds of some users.

Unfamilia
You are probably right about the Suzuki, but for the life of me, i can't think what they were called.
{edit} PDS. Thanks for the Suzuki info.

It's obvious that the willing supression of intelligence, & the eagerness to belittle Australias only contribution to the Automotive design scene have pressed my buttons, & will continue to do so.

That many are unaware of the rich history of ute's is unfortunate, that many of these people actively wish to remain ignorant, when knowledge is readily available, apalls me. This is what i mean by "aquired ignorance"

It's amazing that no one would dare to call a coupe, a sedan, or other popular body design by a wrongfull name, but an entire, & rich category of vehicle types is conveniently lumped together under a single, easy to spell name, because many are either too lazy, or too stupid, to get it right.

A ute is a ute in it's own right, & all the bluster, & all the "opinion" that can be raised in opposition to that fact will not change this one simple truth, ... no matter what.