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!
RAM 1500 vs Mazda BT-50 Comparison
RAM 1500
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Mazda BT-50
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2025 RAM
1500
vs
2025 Mazda
BT-50
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the RAM 1500
Based on the Mazda BT-50 SP (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
98L - 125L
1196 to 1525 km
76L
532 to 608 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$119,950 - $249,950
$36,400 - $74,095
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CarExpert's Take
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Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
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
Colours Available
The 2023 Ram 1500, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior colours:
- Bright White
- Billet Silver metallic
- Granite Crystal metallic
- Hydro Blue pearl
- Patriot Blue pearl
- Diamond Black pearl
- Flame Red solid
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| SUPERCHARGER MULTI-POINT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 5654 - 6166 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 6.2L, 5.7L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 291kW - 523kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 - 6100 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 556Nm - 882Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3950 - 4800 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 90.9 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
