8.4
2023 Ford Ranger Sport Bi-Turbo review
Is it "settling" to opt for the Ford Ranger's bi-turbo diesel four-cylinder engine over the new V6, or is the smaller engine the one to pick?
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2021 Ford Ranger vs 2024 Toyota HiLux Comparison
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2021 Ford
Ranger
vs
2024 Toyota
HiLux
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
0.0
8.4
7.7
0.0
Based on the Ford Ranger SPORT 2.0 (4x4)
Based on the Toyota HiLux SR5 48V + PREM. INTERIOR (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. The Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Dyno
Fuel Efficiency
80L
520 to 712 km
80L
576 to 888 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
4 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$26,475 - $75,310
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic benchmark for the segment
- Slick in-car tech
- Excellent active safety and assist tech
Misses
- The V6 doesn't cost much more...
- There are more affordable utes
- Brakes could have a bit more bite
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Noticeably more efficient in the city
- Smooth idle stop-start operation
- Retains 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity
Misses
- Stop-start tech can be fickle
- Bouncy and firm unladen ride
- Ageing interior design
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
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
NA
Colours Available
The base Ranger XL and XLS are offered in:
- Aluminium Silver
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Shadow Black
The XLT adds Alabaster White to that palette, while the Wildtrak adds Saber Orange.
The Ranger Raptor is offered in:
- Conquer Grey
- Arctic White
- Ford Performance Blue
- Shadow Black
The following choice of colours is available across the Toyota Hilux range, although not all are available on all variants.
The WorkMate and SR are limited to Glacier white, Silver Sky, Graphite and Eclipse Black. The SR5 gains Crystal Pearl and Nebula Blue. While the Rogue and Rogue X gain Feverish Red, Saturn Blue and Oxide Bronze.
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
- Nebula Blue
- Feverish Red
- Oxide Bronze
Not all exterior paint colours are available across the range
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, ELECTRONIC F/INJ, TURBO CDI | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 3198 | 2393 - 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.2L, 2.2L | 2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 5, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 20 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 157kW | 110kW - 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 - 3750 | 3000 - 5200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 385Nm - 500Nm | 245Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1400 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.7 - 16 | 10.2 - 15.6 | |
