![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](https://images.carexpert.com.au/crop/466/310/app/uploads/2023/02/ute-megatest-hero.jpg)
After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
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 | ||
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.
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:
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Josh Nevett
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 | |
Cylinders | ||
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 |