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Ford Ranger vs Isuzu D-Max Comparison
Ford Ranger
Isuzu D-Max
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Lovely V6 diesel
- Interior is still a benchmark
- Excellent unladen ride
- Expensive for a mid-range ute
- Features removed mid-year
- Touring Pack remains an option
- Strong, reliable diesel engine
- Comfortable interior, good tech
- Impressive ride quality
- No full-time 4WD
- Prices keep climbing
- A little rattly here and there
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)
- Mica 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)
A new Sunshine Orange mica exterior paint colour is offered exclusively on the X-Terrain following the discontinuation of Volcanic Amber metallic.
The 2024 D-Max range will be offered in nine 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)
Comparison
Reviews
More than two years on from launch, the Ford Ranger is still the dual-cab king in Australia. A drive in the XLT reminded us why.
Scott Collie
The D-Max is a staple in the Australian ute market, and this year's updates have done well to bring it up to speed against the competition.
Max Davies
Ready To Buy
Specs
Type | ||
TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1996 - 2990 | 1898 - 2999 | |
Size (L) | ||
3.0L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
125kW - 292kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3250 - 5650 | 3600 | |
Torque | ||
405Nm - 600Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1750 | 1600 - 1800 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.8 - 16.3 | 15.9 - 16.3 |