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
- Strong, reliable diesel engine
- Comfortable interior, good tech
- Impressive ride quality
- No full-time 4WD
- Prices keep climbing
- A little rattly here and there
- 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
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)
Comparison
Reviews
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
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
Ready To Buy
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, TWIN TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
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 |