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!
Toyota HiLux vs Mazda BT-50 Comparison
Toyota HiLux
Mazda BT-50
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Toyota HiLux GR Sport reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
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.
Based on the Toyota HiLux GR-SPORT (4x4)
Based on the Mazda BT-50 SP (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
80L
576 to 888 km
76L
532 to 608 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$26,475 - $74,310
$36,400 - $74,095
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Noticeably quicker than other HiLux turbo-diesels
- Wider track makes the ute feel more planted
- Australian design input
Misses
- Interior desperately needs a refresh
- Price keeps going up and up
- Short six-month/10,000km service intervals
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 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
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
2025 Toyota HiLux GR Sport review
The current Toyota HiLux is now a decade old, but the GR Sport flagship remains the best way to experience this ever-popular dual-cab 4x4 ute.
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Jack Quick
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2393 - 2755 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 165kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5200 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 550Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 4000 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
