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 Mitsubishi Triton Comparison
RAM 1500
Mitsubishi Triton
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2024 RAM
1500
vs
2024 Mitsubishi
Triton
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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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8.0
7.9
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Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Based on the Mitsubishi Triton GLS (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingAwards
The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Mitsubishi Triton.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
Fuel Efficiency
87L - 121L
1061 to 1476 km
75L
563 to 645 km
Warranty
3 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$79,950 - $156,950
$30,740 - $63,840
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, powerful engine
- Palatial interior space
- Quiet cabin…
Misses
- …marred by some odd noises
- No capped-price servicing, limited warranty
- Great towing capacity but mediocre payload
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Towing specs finally segment-matching
- Efficient bi-turbo diesel
- Long conditional warranty
Misses
- Infuriating driver attention monitor
- Idle stop-start is painfully laggy
- Transmission needs more gears
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
NA
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
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
The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton is available in the following colours:
- White solid (GLX, GLX+, GLS)
- White Diamond prestige (GLS, GSR)
- Black Mica prestige (GLX+, GLS, GSR)
- Red solid (GLX+, GLS)
- Blade Silver metallic (GLX, GLX+, GLS)
- Graphite Grey metallic (all models)
- Impulse Blue metallic (GLX+, GLS)
- Yamabuki Orange prestige (GSR)
All models feature a black interior, though the GLX+ and GLS feature silver stitching and the GSR orange stitching.
Comparison
Reviews
8
2024 Ram 1500 review
You pay a pretty penny for the Ram 1500, but you get a vehicle that's so much more spacious, luxurious and effortless than a 'regular' ute.
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William Stopford
7.9
2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLS review
The Triton GLS has plenty of bling inside and out, though the calibration of some of its safety systems leave a lasting impression.
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Jack Quick
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 5654 | 2442 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.7L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 291kW | 133kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 556Nm | 430Nm - 470Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3950 | 1500 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 15.5 | |
