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!
RAM 1500 vs Jeep Gladiator Comparison
RAM 1500
Jeep Gladiator
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2024 RAM
1500
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2024 Jeep
Gladiator
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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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Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Based on the Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Off-roading
Work
Transporting thingsAwards
The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. The Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Offroad
Fuel Efficiency
87L - 121L
1061 to 1476 km
83L
1029 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$79,950 - $156,950
$78,250 - $87,250
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cheaper than a Wrangler...
- Unstoppable on the rough stuff
- Looks tough
Misses
- ... but still hella expensive
- Poor safety performance in ANCAP tests
- Off the pace in payload, towing capacity
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
NA
- Lifestyle Adventure Group (+$2,950)
- Premium Paint (+$895)
Colours Available
The 2023 Ram 1500, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior colours:
- Bright White
- Billet Silver metallic
- Granite Crystal metallic
- Hydro Blue pearl
- Patriot Blue pearl
- Diamond Black pearl
- Flame Red solid
Comparison
Reviews
8
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
7
2023 Jeep Gladiator review
The Jeep Gladiator might be a warrior off the beaten track, but it falls short in a number of areas against segment favourites.
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James Wong
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 5654 | 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.7L | 3.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 291kW | 209kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 556Nm | 347Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3950 | 4100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 11.03 | |
