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!
Toyota HiLux vs Mazda BT-50 Comparison
Toyota HiLux
Mazda BT-50
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2024 Toyota
HiLux
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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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7.9
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Based on the Toyota HiLux SR5 48V + PREM. INTERIOR (4x4)
Based on the Mazda BT-50 SP (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant. We don’t have any awards for Mazda BT-50.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Dyno
Fuel Efficiency
80L
576 to 888 km
76L
532 to 608 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$26,475 - $75,310
$35,520 - $74,095
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CarExpert's Take
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
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
NA
- Mica Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
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
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
Comparison
Reviews
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
7.9
2025 Mazda BT-50 review
There's a mid-life update looming, but the Mazda BT-50 is a great-value ute right now, especially in premium SP trim.
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Josh Nevett
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2393 - 2755 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.8L, 2.7L, 2.4L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 165kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5200 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 550Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 4000 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.2 - 15.6 | 16.3 - 16.5 | |
