After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
Ford Ranger vs Nissan Navara Comparison
Ford Ranger
Nissan Navara
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Superb V6 powertrain
- Great to drive
- Some great tech inclusions
- Expensive, and prices keep rising
- Back seat space a bit limited
- Tray roller cover eats into space
- Tweaked by Australian engineers
- Comfortable ride for a ute
- Tough looks
- Hefty price for Australian engineering
- Heavy steering at low speeds
- Archaic interior technology
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Canopy (+$4,500)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Tow Pack (+$1,900)
- Premium Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
Ford is giving its gen-two Ranger and Ranger Raptor a handful of colours including some brilliant bright colours for the alter, including one exclusive to the flagship ute.
However, if you like 50 shades of grey – or, in this case, three – you’ll still have some options that’ll suit.
The colour palette comprises the following:
- Absolute Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Luxe Yellow (Wildtrak only)
- Code Orange (Raptor only)
- Conquer Grey (Raptor only)
The 2024 Nissan Navara range is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Black Star
- Brilliant Silver
- Forged Copper
- Twilight Grey
- White Pearl
- Solid White
- Burning Red
- Stealth Grey
Every colour apart from Black Star and Solid White costs an additional $650.
Comparison
Reviews
The Ford Ranger WIldtrak V6 could be the sweet spot for those who want a ute that does the ‘dual purpose’ thing better than anything else.
Matt Campbell
The Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior features plenty of locally developed goodies, though it's age is start to shine through.
Jack Quick
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Specs
Type | ||
BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWIN TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1996 - 2990 | 2298 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 3.0L | 2.3L | |
Induction | ||
BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
125kW - 292kW | 120kW - 140kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3250 - 5650 | 3750 | |
Torque | ||
405Nm - 600Nm | 403Nm - 450Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1750 | 1500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.8 - 16.3 | 15.4 |