Isuzu D-Max vs Ford Ranger Comparison

    Isuzu D-Max

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    2024 Isuzu
    D-Max
    vs
    2024 Ford
    Ranger
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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
    8.1
    8.4
    0.0
    Based on the Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ (4x4)
    Based on the Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 (4x4)
    Best suitable for...
    WorkWork
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Awards
    We don’t have any awards for Isuzu D-Max. The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
    '23
    Ute of the Year
    Best Ute Overall
    Fuel Efficiency
    76L
    509 to 608 km
    80L
    600 to 880 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $32,200 - $78,900
    $36,880 - $90,440
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    CarExpert's Take

    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Strong, reliable diesel engine
    • Comfortable interior, good tech
    • Impressive ride quality
    Misses
    • No full-time 4WD
    • Prices keep climbing
    • A little rattly here and there
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Lovely V6 diesel
    • Interior is still a benchmark
    • Excellent unladen ride
    Misses
    • Expensive for a mid-range ute
    • Features removed mid-year
    • Touring Pack remains an option

    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

    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)

    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)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO CDIBI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1898 - 29991996 - 2990
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 1.9L2.0L, 3.0L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO 4BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    110kW - 140kW125kW - 292kW
    Power RPM
    36003250 - 5650
    Torque
    350Nm - 450Nm405Nm - 600Nm
    Torque RPM
    1600 - 18001750
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    15.9 - 16.315.8 - 16.3

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