2023 Ute of the Year revealed: Ranger vs HiLux vs RAM vs Silverado vs Triton vs BT-50 vs D-Max vs Cannon vs Navara vs Musso vs Gladiator
After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
Isuzu D-Max vs Mazda BT-50 Comparison
Isuzu D-Max
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2024 Isuzu
D-Max
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BT-50
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.1
7.8
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Based on the Isuzu D-Max X-TERRAIN (4x4)
Based on the Mazda BT-50 THUNDER (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
76L
509 to 608 km
76L
532 to 608 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$32,200 - $67,500
$35,520 - $74,095
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Particularly great front seats
- Punchy, efficient diesel; tows well
- Reasonable value and servicing costs
Misses
- Styling elements all form, no function
- Can't match Ranger's V6, full-time 4x4
- Pulling down the sunvisor knocks the rear-view mirror out of alignment
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tangible driving improvement
- Best seats in the business
- Trusty, efficient Isuzu diesel
Misses
- Price is getting up there
- Interior tech outclassed by Ranger
- Save cash by adding similar upgrades to a lower grade
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
- Mica Paint (+$650)
- Mica Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
The 2023 D-Max range will be offered in eight colours. All except Mineral White come at a $500 premium.
- Mineral White
- Basalt Black mica
- Neptune Blue mica (new)
- Mercury Silver metallic
- Obsidian Grey mica
- Granite Grey metallic (new, X-Terrain only)
- Moonstone White pearl (new; LS-U, LS-U+ and X-Terrain only)
- Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
- Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain only)
- Mineral White
- Basalt Black mica
- Cobalt Blue mica
- Mercury Silver metallic
- Obsidian Grey metallic
- Marble White pearl (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
- Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
- Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain)
Ice White is standard, while premium paint is an extra $695.
The full palette consists of:
- Red Volcano
- Concrete Grey
- Gun Blue
- Ingot Silver
- Rock Grey
- True Black
Comparison
Reviews
8.1
2023 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain review
Australia's third top-selling dual-cab ute, the Isuzu D-Max, is tested here in its flagship X-Terrain specification level.
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Mike Costello
7.8
2024 Mazda BT-50 GT Thunder Pro review
The Thunder Pro is the most capable BT-50 you can buy from a Mazda dealer, with much of the aftermarket work taken care of.
Mike Costello
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.9 - 16.3 | 16.3 - 16.5 | |
