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!
Mazda BT-50 vs Nissan Navara Comparison
Mazda BT-50
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Nissan Navara
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2024 Mazda
BT-50
vs
2024 Nissan
Navara
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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.
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7.8
7.8
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Based on the Mazda BT-50 THUNDER (4x4)
Based on the Nissan Navara PRO-4X WARRIOR (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
76L
532 to 608 km
80L
576 to 648 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$35,520 - $74,095
$32,300 - $71,265
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tangible driving improvement
- Best seats in the business
- Trusty, efficient Isuzu diesel
Misses
- Price is getting up there
- Interior tech outclassed by Ranger
- Save cash by adding similar upgrades to a lower grade
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Beefed-up looks
- Unique against the competition
- Australian DNA
Misses
- Heavy steering
- Old and uninviting interior
- Quite expensive for a ute
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 (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
- Premium Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
Ice White is standard, while premium paint is an extra $695.
The full palette consists of:
- Red Volcano
- Concrete Grey
- Gun Blue
- Ingot Silver
- Rock Grey
- True Black
The 2024 Nissan Navara range is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Black Star
- Brilliant Silver
- Forged Copper
- Twilight Grey
- White Pearl
- Solid White
- Burning Red
- Stealth Grey
Every colour apart from Black Star and Solid White costs an additional $650.
Comparison
Reviews
7.8
2024 Mazda BT-50 GT Thunder Pro review
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.
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Mike Costello
7.8
2024 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior review
Nissan's flagship ute has a little Australian spice sprinkled in, but is it worth it when there's a new one around the corner?
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Max Davies
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TWIN TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 2298 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 120kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 403Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 - 16.5 | 15.4 | |
