After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
Ford Ranger vs Mitsubishi Triton Comparison
Ford Ranger
Mitsubishi Triton
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
- Towing specs finally segment-matching
- Efficient bi-turbo diesel
- Long conditional warranty
- Infuriating driver attention monitor
- Idle stop-start is painfully laggy
- Transmission needs more gears
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 (+$700)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
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 Mitsubishi Triton is available in the following colours:
- White solid (GLX, GLX+, GLS)
- White Diamond prestige (GLS, GSR)
- Black Mica prestige (GLX+, GLS, GSR)
- Red solid (GLX+, GLS)
- Blade Silver metallic (GLX, GLX+, GLS)
- Graphite Grey metallic (all models)
- Impulse Blue metallic (GLX+, GLS)
- Yamabuki Orange prestige (GSR)
All models feature a black interior, though the GLX+ and GLS feature silver stitching and the GSR orange stitching.
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 Triton GLS has plenty of bling inside and out, though the calibration of some of its safety systems leave a lasting impression.
Jack Quick
Ready To Buy
Specs
Type | ||
BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1996 - 2990 | 2442 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 3.0L | 2.4L | |
Induction | ||
BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
125kW - 292kW | 133kW - 150kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3250 - 5650 | 3500 | |
Torque | ||
405Nm - 600Nm | 430Nm - 470Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1750 | 1500 - 2500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.8 - 16.3 | 15.5 |