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 Nissan Navara Comparison
RAM 1500
Nissan Navara
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2024 RAM
1500
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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8.0
7.8
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Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Based on the Nissan Navara PRO-4X WARRIOR (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 Nissan Navara.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
Fuel Efficiency
87L - 121L
1061 to 1476 km
80L
576 to 648 km
Warranty
3 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$79,950 - $156,950
$32,300 - $70,015
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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
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
NA
- Premium Paint (+$650)
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
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
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
7.8
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 | ||
| PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | TWIN TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 5654 | 2298 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.7L | 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 291kW | 120kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 3750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 556Nm | 403Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3950 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 15.4 | |
