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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
The Thunder Pro is the most capable BT-50 you can buy from a Mazda dealer, with much of the aftermarket work taken care of.
Mike Costello
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 |