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 Toyota HiLux Comparison
RAM 1500
Toyota HiLux
2024 RAM
1500
vs
2024 Toyota
HiLux
Select Variants...
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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7.7
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Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Based on the Toyota HiLux SR5 48V + PREM. INTERIOR (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingAwards
The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. The Toyota HiLux ROGUE (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 Dyno
Fuel Efficiency
87L - 121L
1061 to 1476 km
80L
576 to 888 km
Warranty
3 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$79,950 - $156,950
$26,475 - $75,310
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Noticeably more efficient in the city
- Smooth idle stop-start operation
- Retains 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity
Misses
- Stop-start tech can be fickle
- Bouncy and firm unladen ride
- Ageing interior design
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 | ||
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 following choice of colours is available across the Toyota Hilux range, although not all are available on all variants.
The WorkMate and SR are limited to Glacier white, Silver Sky, Graphite and Eclipse Black. The SR5 gains Crystal Pearl and Nebula Blue. While the Rogue and Rogue X gain Feverish Red, Saturn Blue and Oxide Bronze.
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
- Nebula Blue
- Feverish Red
- Oxide Bronze
Not all exterior paint colours are available across the range
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
7.7
2024 Toyota HiLux SR5 V-Active review
While it may have a silly name, the top-selling HiLux ute is now available with mild-hybrid tech that's claimed to improve fuel consumption.
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Jack Quick
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 5654 | 2393 - 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.7L | 2.8L, 2.7L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 291kW | 110kW - 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 3000 - 5200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 556Nm | 245Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3950 | 1400 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10.2 - 15.6 | |
