After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
Isuzu D-Max vs Ford Ranger Comparison
Isuzu D-Max
Ford Ranger
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Particularly great front seats
- Punchy, efficient diesel; tows well
- Reasonable value and servicing costs
- 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
- 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
- Mica Paint (+$650)
- Canopy (+$4,500)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Tow Pack (+$1,900)
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)
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
Australia's third top-selling dual-cab ute, the Isuzu D-Max, is tested here in its flagship X-Terrain specification level.
Mike Costello
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 | ||
TURBO CDI | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1898 - 2999 | 1996 - 2990 | |
Size (L) | ||
3.0L, 1.9L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
Induction | ||
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 | ||
110kW - 140kW | 125kW - 292kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3600 | 3250 - 5650 | |
Torque | ||
350Nm - 450Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1600 - 1800 | 1750 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.9 - 16.3 | 15.8 - 16.3 |