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!
Mazda BT-50 vs Chevrolet Silverado Comparison
Mazda BT-50
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Chevrolet Silverado
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Mazda BT-50 reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Mazda BT-50 SP (4x4)
Based on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
76L
532 to 608 km
91L
1165 km
Warranty
5 year
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3 year
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warranty
MSRP
$36,400 - $74,095
$128,000 - $141,500
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sonorous, effortless V8
- Spacious, modern cabin
- Surprising fuel efficiency
Misses
- No capped-price servicing
- Short warranty
- A bit more ponderous than an F-150
Colours Available
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
Very Good
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
Very Good
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is refreshingly old-school in some ways, but with all the latest technology you'd expect in a full-sized pickup.
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William Stopford
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 6162 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 6.2L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 313kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 624Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 4100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
