After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
Nissan Navara vs Ford Ranger Comparison
Nissan Navara
Ford Ranger
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Beefed-up looks
- Unique against the competition
- Australian DNA
- Heavy steering
- Old and uninviting interior
- Quite expensive for a ute
- 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
- Premium Paint (+$650)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
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.
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
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?
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 | ||
TWIN TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
2298 | 1996 - 2990 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.3L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
120kW - 140kW | 125kW - 292kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3750 | 3250 - 5650 | |
Torque | ||
403Nm - 450Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 | 1750 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.4 | 15.8 - 16.3 |