![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 | ||
A new Sunshine Orange mica exterior paint colour is offered exclusively on the X-Terrain following the discontinuation of Volcanic Amber metallic.
The 2024 D-Max range will be offered in nine colours. All except Mineral White come at a $500 premium.
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
Australia's third top-selling dual-cab ute, the Isuzu D-Max, is tested here in its flagship X-Terrain specification level.
Mike Costello
The Toyota HiLux is due for an update soon. We'd be waiting to see how the new model shapes up before signing for the SR5+ on test here.
Scott Collie
Type | ||
TURBO CDI | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1898 - 2999 | 2393 - 2755 | |
Size (L) | ||
3.0L, 1.9L | 2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 140kW | 110kW - 165kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3600 | 3000 - 5200 | |
Torque | ||
350Nm - 450Nm | 245Nm - 550Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1600 - 1800 | 1400 - 4000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.9 - 16.3 | 10.2 - 15.6 |