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!
Ford Ranger vs Nissan Navara Comparison
Ford Ranger
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Nissan Navara
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2024 Ford
Ranger
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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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8.4
7.8
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Based on the Ford Ranger TREMOR
Based on the Nissan Navara PRO-4X WARRIOR (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Ford Ranger 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 Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
600 to 880 km
80L
576 to 648 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,880 - $90,440
$32,300 - $71,265
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Buyer-focused upgrades
- User-friendly tech
- Well priced relative to rival off-road specials
Misses
- No V6 option
- Limited production run
- Less settled on the road
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
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Premium Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
Ford is giving its gen-two Ranger and Ranger Raptor a handful of colours including some brilliant bright colours for the alter, including one exclusive to the flagship ute.
However, if you like 50 shades of grey – or, in this case, three – you’ll still have some options that’ll suit.
The colour palette comprises the following:
- Absolute Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Luxe Yellow (Wildtrak only)
- Code Orange (Raptor only)
- Conquer Grey (Raptor only)
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
8.4
2024 Ford Ranger Tremor review
Want a ute that can go anywhere, but can't quite stretch to a Raptor? The new Ford Ranger Tremor promises just that, and delivers.
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Josh Nevett
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWIN TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2990 | 2298 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 292kW | 120kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5650 | 3750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 405Nm - 600Nm | 403Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.8 - 16.3 | 15.4 | |
