2023 Ute of the Year revealed: Ranger vs HiLux vs RAM vs Silverado vs Triton vs BT-50 vs D-Max vs Cannon vs Navara vs Musso vs Gladiator
After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
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 | ||
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.
Ice White is standard, while premium paint is an extra $695.
The full palette consists of:
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
There's a mid-life update looming, but the Mazda BT-50 is a great-value ute right now, especially in premium SP trim.
Josh Nevett
Type | ||
TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1898 - 2999 | 1898 - 2999 | |
Size (L) | ||
3.0L, 1.9L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 140kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3600 | 3600 | |
Torque | ||
350Nm - 450Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1600 - 1800 | 1600 - 1800 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.9 - 16.3 | 16.3 - 16.5 |