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 Toyota HiLux Comparison
Mazda BT-50
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Toyota HiLux
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2024 Mazda
BT-50
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2024 Toyota
HiLux
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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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7.8
7.7
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Based on the Mazda BT-50 THUNDER (4x4)
Based on the Toyota HiLux SR5 48V + PREM. INTERIOR (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Mazda BT-50. The Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Dyno
Fuel Efficiency
76L
532 to 608 km
80L
576 to 888 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$35,520 - $74,095
$26,475 - $75,310
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tangible driving improvement
- Best seats in the business
- Trusty, efficient Isuzu diesel
Misses
- Price is getting up there
- Interior tech outclassed by Ranger
- Save cash by adding similar upgrades to a lower grade
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
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
- Mica Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
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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
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
Comparison
Reviews
7.8
2024 Mazda BT-50 GT Thunder Pro review
The Thunder Pro is the most capable BT-50 you can buy from a Mazda dealer, with much of the aftermarket work taken care of.
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Mike Costello
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
| 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 | ||
| 16.3 - 16.5 | 10.2 - 15.6 | |
