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2024 Ram 1500 review
You pay a pretty penny for the Ram 1500, but you get a vehicle that's so much more spacious, luxurious and effortless than a 'regular' ute.
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William Stopford
2022 RAM 1500 vs 2024 Mazda BT-50 Comparison
RAM 1500
Mazda BT-50
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2022 RAM
1500
vs
2024 Mazda
BT-50
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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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8.0
7.9
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Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Based on the Mazda BT-50 SP (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Mazda BT-50.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
Fuel Efficiency
98L - 121L
1196 to 1476 km
76L
532 to 608 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$79,950 - $108,950
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, powerful engine
- Palatial interior space
- Quiet cabin…
Misses
- …marred by some odd noises
- No capped-price servicing, limited warranty
- Great towing capacity but mediocre payload
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives like an SUV
- Well-calibrated ADAS
- Premium cabin materials
Misses
- Expensive with options
- Rivals have more grunt
- Infotainment upgrade isn't worth $5000
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
- Metallic Paint (+$950)
- Mica Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PORT MPFI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 5654 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.7L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 291kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 556Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3950 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 16.3 - 16.5 | |
