After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
RAM 1500 vs Toyota HiLux Comparison
RAM 1500
Toyota HiLux
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Smooth, powerful engine
- Palatial interior space
- Quiet cabin…
- …marred by some odd noises
- No capped-price servicing, limited warranty
- Great towing capacity but mediocre payload
- Remains a solid all-rounder
- Off-road ability
- Strong aftermarket support
- Interior looks and feels old
- Six-month service intervals
- Updated model is right around the corner
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 | ||
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 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
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.
William Stopford
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
Type | ||
PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
5654 | 2393 - 2755 | |
Size (L) | ||
5.7L | 2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | |
Induction | ||
V8 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
291kW | 110kW - 165kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5600 | 3000 - 5200 | |
Torque | ||
556Nm | 245Nm - 550Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
3950 | 1400 - 4000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 | 10.2 - 15.6 |