After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
Nissan Navara vs Ford Ranger Comparison
Nissan Navara
Ford Ranger
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Tweaked by Australian engineers
- Comfortable ride for a ute
- Tough looks
- Hefty price for Australian engineering
- Heavy steering at low speeds
- Archaic interior technology
- 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
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
- Premium Paint (+$650)
- Canopy (+$4,500)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Tow Pack (+$1,900)
Colours Available
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.
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)
Comparison
Reviews
The Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior features plenty of locally developed goodies, though it's age is start to shine through.
Jack Quick
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
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Specs
Type | ||
TWIN TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
2298 | 1996 - 2990 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.3L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
120kW - 140kW | 125kW - 292kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3750 | 3250 - 5650 | |
Torque | ||
403Nm - 450Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 | 1750 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.4 | 15.8 - 16.3 |