I think you should include price, standard accessories and maintenance plans/cost of maintenance into the test as it has an effect al to which would be a good compromise. Every ute has strong an weak points, you just choose a compromise that works for you.
Love it! Well done guys! Interesting how the Amarok got 2nd place just because it does not have airbags in the rear! LOL! Think that says a lot since it is the oldest among them. Like the look of the Ranger though.
Ranger with its electronic power steering best 4X4 ute in 2015? LOOOLLL!! If I want an electric feeling car I will buy a Prius. Maybe Toyota can claim top stop next year by releasing a prius 4X4 Ute.
Great review, Toyota would be well advised to retire the Hilux brand in Asia (as the new model is average at best and still over the top expensive) and release the Tacoma, especially now the mining industry in Australia cant keep propping up their over all sales numbers............just a thought.
I don't think it's fair to put wildtrak in this comparison because the displacement is different. Wildtrak is 3.2 while the others are below that number. Yet wildtrak is more expensive than the others.
Dude, I know your Australian but please be a proper English man and make use of grammar from high school and not invent your own. Thank you. Oh, if I wanted to buy a pick up I'd go for the most fuel efficient one with a budget of course. 20mpg or 30kpg would be great. But I can't find any forums that actually gives out proper specs and not propaganda to buy their brand.
Good review guys. The hilux isn't a bad car its just that the best thing about it is the badge. The other cars rely on actually being good not just an old worn out reputation due too smart advertising.
safe choice dmax hilux and triton want more power but not a long term engine go for ford ranger mazda bt50 and navarra too much power make engine stressful great power comes with great responsibility
Great video but you needed to spend a little more time on the results. You didn't say anything about the Triton apart from the price and the rear lid. The Colorado and BT50 also only had one line. Also when doing comparisons, price is important.
hilux has been riding on its fan base and name for 10 years now ford moved on now hilux is playing catch up.. over in nz Ranger stole top selling ute by far!! aussie will be next it just takes a bigger nation longer to change the ingrained hilux is best theory..
Best comparison out there, really good job, especially at staying unbiased. Enjoyed reading the article as well! And it takes a lot for a South African to give such praise to Australians! ;) But I really enjoy all of your reviews!
+Andreas Naudé Auto Expert has a channel on RUclips and he does a great comparison on this category. Definitely worth watching for a very unbiased comparison.
After reading the comments, I think Saudis and Australians share the same concept for Toyota Hilux, which is the top selling small size pick up truck here in Saudi Arabia. In my opinion, yes it has the least options and tech, mainly in the safety department, but it is the most reliable truck in this category with high reselling price as used truck, reasonably cheap parts and easy maintenance. When people buy a small truck, they usually focus on the practical part more than options and other stuff.
+Dean van der Merwe I disagree. Watching these videos are part of the research. It sets up bullet points for us before we go out and compare them ourselves. Rather than testing 8 brands out there (each car with different trims, engine, and gearbox), these reviews help shrinks down our option so we are more focused on comparing the best of the bunch.
Im not saying don't watch these reviews, Im saying don't pay any attention to the advertising campaigns. Its reviews like this that led me to making my final decision not a flashy TV or magazine advert.
I trust the best and the greatest is Mitsubishi Triton because it very good in driving handling and cornering , the champion of Dakar rally so Mitsubishi is very tough and heavy duty for long distance like cross country and going fast at highway
Nice video. Next time you guys are in the US it would be interesting to see a quick review of the newest US midsize trucks (Colorado and Tacoma) to see what you think.
"D-Max 8.1L/100km 10.9L/100km 35 per cent over" Funny that I own 2 Dmax's 3L, owned 3 Rangers T6, Old Hilux and Amarok. While the Isuzu has a harsh ride and alot of engine noise.... it sure have better fuel consumption than quoted in your test!!! Maybe your calculator has issues.
Ford is the winner! even if they tested here is just the XLT not the WILDTRAK. The Hilux is also good but what I dislike is they didn't change the looks which is old classic style. And the Hilux has only 700mm water wading compared to the others which has 800.
Mitsubishi triton the champion got many tittle ,toyota hilux get only one but mitsubishi no longer participate in dakar rally then toyota can win, ford also very good driving performance handling, Volkswagen amarok also good but it expansive maintenance hard Wear and tear , Nissan navara also comfortable better for speed, isuzu D-MAX fuel economy, Toyota high torque for pulling and offroad
Wtf ranger is an absolute sack... definitely worst on the list... and I have a massive checklist, ranger is an absolute cheap piece of shit, & what tech... it's interior is the worst out of them all & more out dated than a 2005 hilux. Throttle response is hideous, lacks power, lack accessories, instrument cluster is sad & the entire centre console is very cheap with a cheap disfuncional head unit. Mash the throttle intermittently & your gearbox will have a fit & not know what you want. Put your foot flat to overtake someone & It won't jump back a gear nor will it overtake anything... very slow... dry disappointing. In no way is this a bias call what so ever, I was in love with the ford Ranger so much and I really wanted to buy one, until I test drove everything above three times in the last month deciding what ute to buy. Ranger isn't even push start lol it's a peasant key... Hands down the Np300 Stx wins, power, luxury, fuel economy, safety, as a work rig and as a daily driver it by far wins... Hilux is the same except it's price, it's front bar & it's lack of tray depth aesthetically but, then again the np300 stx has a loss with coil springs not holding big weight. You want real feedback from the mechanic that's looking for a ute in the real world... then I'll say don't buy a ranger, so ridiculously over rated & yes that includes a wildtrack. Minimal bang for buck and lacks modern day refinement & luxuries, A basic 99 Camry has better features.
These modern big dual cab utes are a useless yuppies vehicle made for insecure people who want to feel big and trying to look tough. You can't even fit anything of length in them. They are all show. I recall picking up a 9 ft kayak with my falcon wagon and sliding it straight in while a bloke beside me with a Colorado was scratching his arse not knowing what to do with his kayak. Dual cabs are a waste of money for frightened insecure yuppies.!!! Better off with a single cab Ute!!
Rangers would make good trucks weekend warriors who don't push their vehicles to their limits. There's a reason why overlanders still prefer their trustworthy Toyotas. Personally, if looks were out of the picture, I would have rated the Isuzu to be the best truck of the lot. With a reliable engine and probably the nest low range torque amongst the lot, it's definitely the most practical in real world use.
+marcustya88 You are Joking, right. 380Nm of torque and a 5 speed auto transmission. Its barely a middle of the pack runner. It can tow 3500kg on a braked trailer, so thats nice otherwise there are much better options available. If you think of it objectively, wouldn't you want more features, more power, more torque for the same amount of money? I know I would...
6 speed actually! Which is amazing. But if it breaks down in the middle of a third world country while you're on an overlanding trip, bless you. So really , depends on what you use it for. Also, you should check out Isuzu's flat torque curve and great fuel efficiency combined with it's lower weight- guarantee for a top performing truck. If you're rtruly looking for a pick up truck and not a pick up car, that is.
+marcustya88 Its a good job then that Im not planning any long overland trips in third world countries. I live in a 1st world country where if anything went wrong, the roadside assistance would be there in a few hours at worst. I have seen the flat torque curve and it concerns me. It seems a little artificial to me, as if it has been restricted in some way. Maybe to ensure the inferior design of the chassis or the transmission doesn't fail under the extra torque that the power plant can produce. Don't believe the hype.
+marcustya88 And on the fuel efficiency, its pushing out less power and torque so of course its going to be more fuel efficient. Also, Ive just been to the Australian and New Zealand Isuzu websites and I can't find mention of a 6 speed transmission anywhere. Please show me where it does and I will stand corrected.
It would be nice to do a comparison vid between both the ranger & hilux @ around 100,000klm to really show which is the most reliable 4wd here.......then we can talk. My guess is the unbreakable most reliable best depreciation valued vehicle THE KING HILUX will always end up on top. 👍
+gt simp That could happen to anyone, driving any car and probably happens to many people every year. Its definitely not a good reason to buy a Hilux. I hope it works out well for you.
I think I like my Px MK1 ranger better than the new facelift MK2, anyone considering spending 50k plus on a twin cab should vigorously test and research them,don't always believe the hype! Ranger won me over,BT50 close 2nd
+miloraca Im with you. I did considerable research on Utes before I pulled the trigger and the only reason I got the BT-50 was they gave me a better deal financially.
Dra Tempest Amarok is built in Argentina , Navara in Spain, all the rest in Thailand, yes hilux fanboys,it is as well! The lowest bidder wins these days,unfortunately, would be nice if Australia built the ranger it designed, and Japan the BT50
1 Toyota Hilux Revo 2 Isuzu D-max 3.1 Ford Ranger 3.2 Mitsubishi Triton 3.3 Nissan Navara NP 300 4.1 Mazda BT-50 PRO 4.2 Chevrolet Cororado z71 5 TATA New Xenon Max Cab/ New Super Ace City Giant 6 Suzuki Carry 8 DFSK 9 Volkswagen Amarok
+Jamnong Kingmala You have got you list all fucked up Bro. Is your info coming from your heart or by doing some real research like comparing the vehicles and doing test drives and speaking to other people. To me it looks like your list goes according to the utes which look the prettiest. Which criteria are you using to put the BT-50 behind the hilux, isuzu, triton and Navara. Those can all shuffle down below the Bt-50 and Ranger. I think you have the Amarok in the right place but who really cares, your shortlist should only have 2 vehicles on it, right. Ford and Mazda. They are at the top of the pile at the moment. I hope the others can do something to improve.
+Dean van der Merwe madam!! Please experts rated car. I answered myself, right? I listed That does not mean that all cars are ranked according to the ranking that really. You too seriously It means that the rating. Thailand's domestic sales of pickup trucks. The accumulated sales throughout the year with Vogue !! Please refer to the PDE www.toyota.co.th
Sales figures are a representation of how successful the marketing campaigns are. Toyota has simply spent more money on advertising the Hilux over the years and thats why its number1 in sales in a lot of countries. Recently people have begun to educate themselves more before spending the big bucks on a new truck and they are starting to realise that what was once the best is not so anymore. You will see Hilux slowly slide down the rankings.
and now you will have a bad reliability and resale. Granted Ford's driving experience can't be beaten. But you arnt buying a luxury family sedan. It's a work horse. I think sales figures don't lie. Toyota H, out sells the competition here by miles. And we all know why.
+alfstubedin Toyota Hilux is the third best selling car in Australia currently. That's amongst the all categories. And Thai made cars are in number 2 after Japanese.
+No Way Sales figures are a result of the depth of the marketing departments pockets. When common sense begins to prevail, people will begin to see that the world of Utes is passing them by. They were the best of the best and created a fantastic product which earned and deserved the King of the Hill badge but the competition has taken note and started to do something about it. Hills is simply resting on its laurels. Only 5 speed in auto and manual, are you kidding and they released this after everyone else had their new offerings out. If that is not arrogance, then I don't know what is. You talk about resale value, that one thing alone will effect the resale value drastically. Who in their right mind is going to buy a 2016 5 speed ute with less power, less torque and less towing capacity than half the other vehicles on this review, in 2 or 3 years from now. No, forget about that, who in their right mind is going to do that, NOW and then pay more for the privilege. In my humble opinion, buying one of these vehicle is going to be one of the most expensive items most people are going to buy so why not get the biggest bang for your money.
+No Way The Ford ranger is the most sold vehicle in New Zealand. The Hilux is 3rd. I think we all know why. Most ute drivers today also want a comfortable experience, and many just use them as lifestyle vehicles rather than for work. Expect to see Australia follow the same trend as New Zealand. At the moment all signs point to the Ranger outselling the Hilux in Aus.
Has anyone actually watched the Euro crash test videos. Firstly, children in the rear often fall under the rear airbag height so are rendered useless regarding rear airbags to protect children. Secondly, the Amarok stood up if not better than other UTE's regarding front, rear and side impacts. The rear children did not bounce around or have major jolting compared to others in its class. In my view a safer UTE by far. And the children and airbag is the excuse given for the no. 2 spot?????? No mention on servicing, repair costs, part availability, warrantee, long term use and costs with real world milage...... WOW!!!! Which company paid the most money for this review then :) ?
+sauberbeast No sponsor necessary. Its the best for a reason. If you remove emotion from your decision making process and compare of measurable criteria. There is no argument.
Dean - let's see how emotionless you are when your ranger turbo throws a cooling line and cooks the engine? Or when the gearbox decides to shit itself in the middle of no mans land? Or when you unknowingly drain the oil for longer than 10 minutes and destroy the engine on startup? The ranger is pretty, but she is poorly tested and guaranteed to let you down - go do your research.
+sauberbeast There are no guarantees in life, including a guarantee to let you down. There are plenty of Ranger drivers who have been doing do for years without issue. There are just as many driving other brands who are just as happy. The opposite is also true where there are drivers who have horror stories about their vehicles, be it the Ranger, Hilux Amarok or any of the others in this review. I understand that a lot about buying a ute is personal taste and a lot of buyers do so without actually comparing one over the other. I have done a lot of research because I don't want to have to do it again because I made a mistake. In my journey to select a ute I drove lots of them spoke to mechanics, read endless amounts of blogs and reviews and in the end my opinion was that the Ranger was the best vehicle at the time. The Mazda BT-50 was a very close 2nd and then the Holden Colorado. The Holden was dismissed due to the uncertainty of the brand in our region.
+sauberbeast In the end Mazda offered me a better deal and I couldn't justify the marginal difference for the price difference. I'm happy with my Mazda but I still think the Ranger is better.
How would any of these vehicles go if you're out the back of nowhere (west of the great divide) and the engine light came on then the car died? Who would answer the phone, provide support and have an adequate dealer network? Only Toyota offers the reliability and support that anyone buying a ute for $55k is entitled to. The rest of the details are good but not essential. I don't really care that my ute drives like an SUV or has the most torque, I just want it to take me and my family out bush and get us back.
I didn't here them say that the hilux is the only 4x4 there with reinforced back doors for safety. And that the resale value is much better to. hilux for life. 08 hilux 255 000km of tough driving and when I say tough I mean it and she is still going strong, hate to see her go but I just love the new 16 hilux.
Great video guys...well done. I have been a loyal Toyota fan 4 ever I am on my fourth Hilux Invicible Auto and ready to change...I never thought I would drive anything else but I cant stand the look of the new Hilux..what have they been doing at Toyota for 10 years to come up with this? Lazy? I dont like the style it is no change from the old and it is uglier...how have they managed this? I have a Ranger Wildtrak on trial for a week and from what I have heard it is so much better...never had a Ford but this just might be their time.
+Joel Mammachen How right you are....I have just had the Wildtrack 3.2 for a weeks trial and it breaks me to say this vehicle is far superior to the new Hilux it is a more refined engine it is a better ride it is more comfortable it is a better ride with a ton in the back it tows better pulling our 2.8 ton mini digger..it breaks my heart to move away from Hilux but that is what I have done I have ordered the new Ford Ranger Wildtrack in white with every extra available £38.700 will it be as good in 4 years? as the Hilux time will tell.
this video has no impartiality at all.... no arguments, no real tests shown.... This is my list 1) Mitsubishi L200 2)Toyota Hilux 3) Ford Ranger 4) VW Amarok
so the utterly expensive Ford is winner for ONE year.. ok.. the others have upgraded..and get this.. they're affordable! so let's see how long they last their.. and their.. *cough*.. transmissions.. *cough*..
ute comparisons are good but every one of these fail to show what will happen mechanically in the next 5 years. example my 07 pathfinder within 2 years the radiator leaked into the transmission. then if somthing goes wrong will the dealership fix it. i was lucky nissan fix mine under warranty. this needs to be included in these comparison test its not all about whats good or bad on the ute its about reliability too over 5 years.
@adventures with Tourette's. How is the colorado doing now? I am interested in a 2nd hand 2016 Colorado high country. I am very interested in reliability feedback.
Great review!! Objective and serious... I work in the oil industry in South Argentina.... If you want to find crappie roads and tough conditions you should come around... Companies used to buy only Hilux here for reliability, now ranger is almost even in market share... I drive my hilux SR 3.0 on a daily basis and sometimes my bosses wildtrack... Ford really nailed it this time!! Will buy the new ranger this year
Good job, gents. Nice to see an objective, fact-based review with a decisive ranking and clear winner, with none of this "they're all good trucks, the best one for you depends on what your needs are" cop-out crapola. Thanks.
Awks. That was our draft outro to the video - so kinda glad we changed it :) Seriously though, thank you for the feedback and glad you enjoyed the comparo.
+Greg J For a completely unbiased and fact based review of this segment of vehicles, go and check out Autoexpert tv on youtube. He cuts out all the bullshit and gets right down to the nuts and bolts of the issue. If I want car advice, he's my go to guy.
Dean van der Merwe hmmm more shit propaganda probably sourced from a butt hurt Hilux driver. I have had mine for 3 years and have never had to put a drop of oil in it other then servicing. I think you are confusing that problem with the first release of the diesel V8 Landcruisers. 'Research' any Dual Cab available on the market today and they will all have some sort of issues.
+Ansett76 All vehicles have some sort of issue somewhere. I think you are just lucky you haven't been cursed with the problem. It is a known problem with Amarok, Im definitely not confused. I wouldn't buy a Hilux either. In my opinion the top 3 vehicles in the double cab sector is Ranger, BT-50 and Colorado. Just my 5c worth.
Dean van der Merwe well, its funny that since buying the Amarok I seem to get approached by other Amarok drivers (seems to be a regular thing) not one has had anything but praise. Most state they will only ever buy Amarok again. Amarok drives better then any of those and will get to the same places, on much less fuel.
Great battle between the different double cabs but disappointed that there were no comparisons with regards to fuel consumption and the fact that toyota has produced a smaller engine as compared to its predecessor and is a force to be reckoned with.
+No Way Where are you getting your information from. Paid advertising from Toyota is not a reliable source of unbiased info. The reliability of Hilux is a legend created by Toyota to sell more vehicles and it seems you have taken their bait Hook, Line and Sinker. Wake up and do some research. The Hilux is a tired old Girl and the new breed of Ute has taken over and running away.
Durability and reliability: Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-max
I think you should include price, standard accessories and maintenance plans/cost of maintenance into the test as it has an effect al to which would be a good compromise. Every ute has strong an weak points, you just choose a compromise that works for you.
the ranger was NZs best selling car last year. will be interested to see what happens this year
Love it! Well done guys! Interesting how the Amarok got 2nd place just because it does not have airbags in the rear! LOL! Think that says a lot since it is the oldest among them. Like the look of the Ranger though.
They should do a 4 cylinder turbo comparison. Why compare a 5 cylinder into a 4 cylinder?
5 cylinder = +++ insurance, +++ registration fee.
Ranger with its electronic power steering best 4X4 ute in 2015? LOOOLLL!! If I want an electric feeling car I will buy a Prius. Maybe Toyota can claim top stop next year by releasing a prius 4X4 Ute.
Great review, Toyota would be well advised to retire the Hilux brand in Asia (as the new model is average at best and still over the top expensive) and release the Tacoma, especially now the mining industry in Australia cant keep propping up their over all sales numbers............just a thought.
Would be a diffrent story after 100k miles would be less than half of those pickups still running
why not the wild track instead of xlt for the ford
Ford ranger and mazda bt 50 are the same LOL... no mention of that!!!!
Given the Ford reliability issues, the mighty Rok won then!
most of these items should be sold without the 4WD running gear and 4WD as an option because most will never go off road.
i like isuzu is the best
how about you use the Ford ranger wildtrak
I don't think it's fair to put wildtrak in this comparison because the displacement is different. Wildtrak is 3.2 while the others are below that number. Yet wildtrak is more expensive than the others.
but still the Ford ranger XLT won
Ford baby!!!!!!!!
hilux
It's funny to read all the hilux and Toyota die hards having a cry 😥😭😪
Say what you will, Hilux is still the top selling ute in the country
Dude, I know your Australian but please be a proper English man and make use of grammar from high school and not invent your own. Thank you.
Oh, if I wanted to buy a pick up I'd go for the most fuel efficient one with a budget of course. 20mpg or 30kpg would be great. But I can't find any forums that actually gives out proper specs and not propaganda to buy their brand.
We'll see you cry when your beloved ute(non Toyota) breaks down somewhere in the middle of nowhere.
Good review guys. The hilux isn't a bad car its just that the best thing about it is the badge. The other cars rely on actually being good not just an old worn out reputation due too smart advertising.
safe choice dmax hilux and triton want more power but not a long term engine go for ford ranger mazda bt50 and navarra too much power make engine stressful great power comes with great responsibility
Australias best ute for 2015 ford ranger ?
I doubt it mate...
did you count reliability and resell value as well or not?
the said the criteria mate, y u making your own criteria?
+Giovannie Doldolea because they didn't add that criteria and his criteria is pretty important aswell
+moesha pempengco not really when you change cars every 3-6 years, unless your a poor guy who's gonna wanna own his car for the rest of his life.
okay so what is your choice for best 2015 ute? I trust you did a thorough test on all of them? Or are you like a fanboy that goes with the hype?
+Giovannie Doldolea cyst ncmcadhxbancvmamvzvn
Great video but you needed to spend a little more time on the results. You didn't say anything about the Triton apart from the price and the rear lid. The Colorado and BT50 also only had one line. Also when doing comparisons, price is important.
hilux has been riding on its fan base and name for 10 years now ford moved on now hilux is playing catch up.. over in nz Ranger stole top selling ute by far!! aussie will be next it just takes a bigger nation longer to change the ingrained hilux is best theory..
Best comparison out there, really good job, especially at staying unbiased. Enjoyed reading the article as well!
And it takes a lot for a South African to give such praise to Australians! ;) But I really enjoy all of your reviews!
Thanks Andreas!
+Andreas Naudé Auto Expert has a channel on RUclips and he does a great comparison on this category. Definitely worth watching for a very unbiased comparison.
Nice vid. Would have loved to see a drag race of all eight of them though and a hill climb from a dead stop mid hill. Well done guys.
i realize it's kind of off topic but does anybody know of a good website to stream newly released series online ?
Ford coming behind but it's expensive to maintenance and Volkswagen third
After reading the comments, I think Saudis and Australians share the same concept for Toyota Hilux, which is the top selling small size pick up truck here in Saudi Arabia.
In my opinion, yes it has the least options and tech, mainly in the safety department, but it is the most reliable truck in this category with high reselling price as used truck, reasonably cheap parts and easy maintenance.
When people buy a small truck, they usually focus on the practical part more than options and other stuff.
hilux and dmax
How can they say the Ranger is number 1 when the Bt-50 is essentially the same vehicle. Its got FoMoCo all over it.
Holy crap, this was a productive video
We thought a bit of a 'behind the scenes' look would help tell the story
can never believe any car review, you don't know the deal these guys do before a video. just go out an compare yourself.
+Hunter Johno Im with you there, do lots of research and don't believe any of the advertising campaigns. They are all bullshit.
+Dean van der Merwe I disagree. Watching these videos are part of the research. It sets up bullet points for us before we go out and compare them ourselves. Rather than testing 8 brands out there (each car with different trims, engine, and gearbox), these reviews help shrinks down our option so we are more focused on comparing the best of the bunch.
Im not saying don't watch these reviews, Im saying don't pay any attention to the advertising campaigns. Its reviews like this that led me to making my final decision not a flashy TV or magazine advert.
I trust the best and the greatest is Mitsubishi Triton because it very good in driving handling and cornering , the champion of Dakar rally so Mitsubishi is very tough and heavy duty for long distance like cross country and going fast at highway
THIS VIDEO IS AWESOME!!! Informative and entertaining, not too short, not too long, covering every important aspect of the cars... Good job!
Thanks!
Mitsubishi the winner king rally Dakar championship
Nice video. Next time you guys are in the US it would be interesting to see a quick review of the newest US midsize trucks (Colorado and Tacoma) to see what you think.
"D-Max 8.1L/100km 10.9L/100km 35 per cent over" Funny that I own 2 Dmax's 3L, owned 3 Rangers T6, Old Hilux and Amarok. While the Isuzu has a harsh ride and alot of engine noise.... it sure have better fuel consumption than quoted in your test!!! Maybe your calculator has issues.
+Jacques Shepperson ,wow really-why so many?
Ford is the winner! even if they tested here is just the XLT not the WILDTRAK. The Hilux is also good but what I dislike is they didn't change the looks which is old classic style. And the Hilux has only 700mm water wading compared to the others which has 800.
I currently have a 2013 Ranger Limited & i love it. My next vehicle will again be the new ranger.....
Just bought the new Ranger Wildtrak, it will be arriving in about 2 months time and watching these videos man I just can't wait!
Mitsubishi triton the champion got many tittle ,toyota hilux get only one but mitsubishi no longer participate in dakar rally then toyota can win, ford also very good driving performance handling, Volkswagen amarok also good but it expansive maintenance hard Wear and tear , Nissan navara also comfortable better for speed, isuzu D-MAX fuel economy, Toyota high torque for pulling and offroad
Mitsubishi Triton top best, Ford ranger second,
Best comparo I've seen of this kind. Many thanks to all involved.
+Jaffar Abdul Baqi - Thanks!
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+CarAdvice.com.au This is the best comparison I ever seen so far. I am a racer, I would like to know what is the top speed of these Utes
+Duque Martins Around 180 - 190 km/h or so.
+José Jaime Quiroz Aparicio WTF
Wtf ranger is an absolute sack... definitely worst on the list... and I have a massive checklist, ranger is an absolute cheap piece of shit, & what tech... it's interior is the worst out of them all & more out dated than a 2005 hilux.
Throttle response is hideous, lacks power, lack accessories, instrument cluster is sad & the entire centre console is very cheap with a cheap disfuncional head unit.
Mash the throttle intermittently & your gearbox will have a fit & not know what you want.
Put your foot flat to overtake someone & It won't jump back a gear nor will it overtake anything... very slow... dry disappointing.
In no way is this a bias call what so ever, I was in love with the ford Ranger so much and I really wanted to buy one, until I test drove everything above three times in the last month deciding what ute to buy.
Ranger isn't even push start lol it's a peasant key...
Hands down the Np300 Stx wins, power, luxury, fuel economy, safety, as a work rig and as a daily driver it by far wins...
Hilux is the same except it's price, it's front bar & it's lack of tray depth aesthetically but, then again the np300 stx has a loss with coil springs not holding big weight.
You want real feedback from the mechanic that's looking for a ute in the real world... then I'll say don't buy a ranger, so ridiculously over rated & yes that includes a wildtrack. Minimal bang for buck and lacks modern day refinement & luxuries, A basic 99 Camry has better features.
I like Mitsubishi Triton, Ford ranger, Nissan navara, Isuzu D-MAX fuel economy, Mitsubishi is the greatest champion not Toyota
of course its always been the ford ranger. ford was busy designing their f series pick up they let the toyota play for a while.
Love my d23 series navara, comfortable drive!!but can't beat the d40
These modern big dual cab utes are a useless yuppies vehicle made for insecure people who want to feel big and trying to look tough. You can't even fit anything of length in them. They are all show. I recall picking up a 9 ft kayak with my falcon wagon and sliding it straight in while a bloke beside me with a Colorado was scratching his arse not knowing what to do with his kayak. Dual cabs are a waste of money for frightened insecure yuppies.!!! Better off with a single cab Ute!!
seriously Amarok better then the hilux.
My pick is the VW Amarok for its styling, V6 engine, interior, big tub, and ride comfort.
Rangers would make good trucks weekend warriors who don't push their vehicles to their limits. There's a reason why overlanders still prefer their trustworthy Toyotas. Personally, if looks were out of the picture, I would have rated the Isuzu to be the best truck of the lot. With a reliable engine and probably the nest low range torque amongst the lot, it's definitely the most practical in real world use.
+marcustya88 You are Joking, right. 380Nm of torque and a 5 speed auto transmission. Its barely a middle of the pack runner. It can tow 3500kg on a braked trailer, so thats nice otherwise there are much better options available. If you think of it objectively, wouldn't you want more features, more power, more torque for the same amount of money? I know I would...
6 speed actually! Which is amazing. But if it breaks down in the middle of a third world country while you're on an overlanding trip, bless you. So really , depends on what you use it for. Also, you should check out Isuzu's flat torque curve and great fuel efficiency combined with it's lower weight- guarantee for a top performing truck. If you're rtruly looking for a pick up truck and not a pick up car, that is.
+marcustya88 Its a good job then that Im not planning any long overland trips in third world countries. I live in a 1st world country where if anything went wrong, the roadside assistance would be there in a few hours at worst. I have seen the flat torque curve and it concerns me. It seems a little artificial to me, as if it has been restricted in some way. Maybe to ensure the inferior design of the chassis or the transmission doesn't fail under the extra torque that the power plant can produce. Don't believe the hype.
+marcustya88 And on the fuel efficiency, its pushing out less power and torque so of course its going to be more fuel efficient. Also, Ive just been to the Australian and New Zealand Isuzu websites and I can't find mention of a 6 speed transmission anywhere. Please show me where it does and I will stand corrected.
Dean van der Merwe oh you're right bout the 5 speed gear. I miread. Thought you were referring to the Ranger.
It would be nice to do a comparison vid between both the ranger & hilux @ around 100,000klm to really show which is the most reliable 4wd here.......then we can talk. My guess is the unbreakable most reliable best depreciation valued vehicle THE KING HILUX will always end up on top. 👍
yes, hilux all the way:)!!
+Armand Kyle Tupino You guys are having a laugh. They days of the Hilux are over. You are living in the past. The King is dead.
if you going to do a review... atleast tells us from the winner to the last n why..
I have the new ranger and tried all before I went with it. best bang for buck
mazda the perfect company of sports cars
my nissan 4+4 blew up 400ks from anywhere in 44 degree heat, went and bought a Toyota. I know that will never happen again.
+gt simp That could happen to anyone, driving any car and probably happens to many people every year. Its definitely not a good reason to buy a Hilux. I hope it works out well for you.
Had a nissan pulsar do that 250 kms outta perth lol
i would like them too do this with the 2.2 ranger see what the outcome would be, than at least they all would be 4 cylinders.
This is how you do a pickup truck comparison.
America sucks and Im and American.lol
the oldest truck on comparisson takes the second place , better than hilux , I am impressed ..........
navara is the best
INSANE BRUTE
Strongly agreed
INSANE Xterra you spelt "Toyota" wrong
I think I like my Px MK1 ranger better than the new facelift MK2, anyone considering spending 50k plus on a twin cab should vigorously test and research them,don't always believe the hype! Ranger won me over,BT50 close 2nd
+miloraca Im with you. I did considerable research on Utes before I pulled the trigger and the only reason I got the BT-50 was they gave me a better deal financially.
miloraca For money agreed the bt50 is a great ute ,only thing that could be better is for Mazda Japan to build them !
Dra Tempest Amarok is built in Argentina , Navara in Spain, all the rest in Thailand, yes hilux fanboys,it is as well! The lowest bidder wins these days,unfortunately, would be nice if Australia built the ranger it designed, and Japan the BT50
I just bought a New Hilux SR5 in Olympia red color
Congrats on your new smoke machine. Has it shit itself yet?
1 Toyota Hilux Revo
2 Isuzu D-max
3.1 Ford Ranger
3.2 Mitsubishi Triton
3.3 Nissan Navara NP 300
4.1 Mazda BT-50 PRO
4.2 Chevrolet Cororado z71
5 TATA New Xenon Max Cab/ New Super Ace City Giant
6 Suzuki Carry
8 DFSK
9 Volkswagen Amarok
+Jamnong Kingmala You have got you list all fucked up Bro. Is your info coming from your heart or by doing some real research like comparing the vehicles and doing test drives and speaking to other people. To me it looks like your list goes according to the utes which look the prettiest. Which criteria are you using to put the BT-50 behind the hilux, isuzu, triton and Navara. Those can all shuffle down below the Bt-50 and Ranger. I think you have the Amarok in the right place but who really cares, your shortlist should only have 2 vehicles on it, right. Ford and Mazda. They are at the top of the pile at the moment. I hope the others can do something to improve.
+Dean van der Merwe
madam!! Please experts rated car. I answered myself, right? I listed That does not mean that all cars are ranked according to the ranking that really. You too seriously It means that the rating. Thailand's domestic sales of pickup trucks. The accumulated sales throughout the year with Vogue !! Please refer to the PDE www.toyota.co.th
Sales figures are a representation of how successful the marketing campaigns are. Toyota has simply spent more money on advertising the Hilux over the years and thats why its number1 in sales in a lot of countries. Recently people have begun to educate themselves more before spending the big bucks on a new truck and they are starting to realise that what was once the best is not so anymore. You will see Hilux slowly slide down the rankings.
Been waiting all year for the all new Hilux. Went for a test drive and then went and drove the new ranger. Traded my hilux in on a ranger.
and now you will have a bad reliability and resale. Granted Ford's driving experience can't be beaten. But you arnt buying a luxury family sedan. It's a work horse.
I think sales figures don't lie. Toyota H, out sells the competition here by miles. And we all know why.
+No Way because they're both made cheaply in thailand?
+alfstubedin Toyota Hilux is the third best selling car in Australia currently. That's amongst the all categories.
And Thai made cars are in number 2 after Japanese.
+No Way Sales figures are a result of the depth of the marketing departments pockets. When common sense begins to prevail, people will begin to see that the world of Utes is passing them by. They were the best of the best and created a fantastic product which earned and deserved the King of the Hill badge but the competition has taken note and started to do something about it. Hills is simply resting on its laurels. Only 5 speed in auto and manual, are you kidding and they released this after everyone else had their new offerings out. If that is not arrogance, then I don't know what is. You talk about resale value, that one thing alone will effect the resale value drastically. Who in their right mind is going to buy a 2016 5 speed ute with less power, less torque and less towing capacity than half the other vehicles on this review, in 2 or 3 years from now. No, forget about that, who in their right mind is going to do that, NOW and then pay more for the privilege. In my humble opinion, buying one of these vehicle is going to be one of the most expensive items most people are going to buy so why not get the biggest bang for your money.
+No Way The Ford ranger is the most sold vehicle in New Zealand. The Hilux is 3rd. I think we all know why. Most ute drivers today also want a comfortable experience, and many just use them as lifestyle vehicles rather than for work. Expect to see Australia follow the same trend as New Zealand. At the moment all signs point to the Ranger outselling the Hilux in Aus.
Has anyone actually watched the Euro crash test videos. Firstly, children in the rear often fall under the rear airbag height so are rendered useless regarding rear airbags to protect children. Secondly, the Amarok stood up if not better than other UTE's regarding front, rear and side impacts. The rear children did not bounce around or have major jolting compared to others in its class. In my view a safer UTE by far. And the children and airbag is the excuse given for the no. 2 spot?????? No mention on servicing, repair costs, part availability, warrantee, long term use and costs with real world milage...... WOW!!!! Which company paid the most money for this review then :) ?
"Proudly sponsored by Ford."
+sauberbeast No sponsor necessary. Its the best for a reason. If you remove emotion from your decision making process and compare of measurable criteria. There is no argument.
Dean - let's see how emotionless you are when your ranger turbo throws a cooling line and cooks the engine? Or when the gearbox decides to shit itself in the middle of no mans land? Or when you unknowingly drain the oil for longer than 10 minutes and destroy the engine on startup? The ranger is pretty, but she is poorly tested and guaranteed to let you down - go do your research.
+sauberbeast There are no guarantees in life, including a guarantee to let you down. There are plenty of Ranger drivers who have been doing do for years without issue. There are just as many driving other brands who are just as happy. The opposite is also true where there are drivers who have horror stories about their vehicles, be it the Ranger, Hilux Amarok or any of the others in this review. I understand that a lot about buying a ute is personal taste and a lot of buyers do so without actually comparing one over the other. I have done a lot of research because I don't want to have to do it again because I made a mistake. In my journey to select a ute I drove lots of them spoke to mechanics, read endless amounts of blogs and reviews and in the end my opinion was that the Ranger was the best vehicle at the time. The Mazda BT-50 was a very close 2nd and then the Holden Colorado. The Holden was dismissed due to the uncertainty of the brand in our region.
+sauberbeast In the end Mazda offered me a better deal and I couldn't justify the marginal difference for the price difference. I'm happy with my Mazda but I still think the Ranger is better.
Dean van der Merwe so ranger has no long term issues?
How would any of these vehicles go if you're out the back of nowhere (west of the great divide) and the engine light came on then the car died? Who would answer the phone, provide support and have an adequate dealer network? Only Toyota offers the reliability and support that anyone buying a ute for $55k is entitled to. The rest of the details are good but not essential. I don't really care that my ute drives like an SUV or has the most torque, I just want it to take me and my family out bush and get us back.
I didn't here them say that the hilux is the only 4x4 there with reinforced back doors for safety. And that the resale value is much better to. hilux for life. 08 hilux 255 000km of tough driving and when I say tough I mean it and she is still going strong, hate to see her go but I just love the new 16 hilux.
Great video guys...well done. I have been a loyal Toyota fan 4 ever I am on my fourth Hilux Invicible Auto and ready to change...I never thought I would drive anything else but I cant stand the look of the new Hilux..what have they been doing at Toyota for 10 years to come up with this? Lazy? I dont like the style it is no change from the old and it is uglier...how have they managed this?
I have a Ranger Wildtrak on trial for a week and from what I have heard it is so much better...never had a Ford but this just might be their time.
+Joel Mammachen How right you are....I have just had the Wildtrack 3.2 for a weeks trial and it breaks me to say this vehicle is far superior to the new Hilux it is a more refined engine it is a better ride it is more comfortable it is a better ride with a ton in the back it tows better pulling our 2.8 ton mini digger..it breaks my heart to move away from Hilux but that is what I have done I have ordered the new Ford Ranger Wildtrack in white with every extra available £38.700 will it be as good in 4 years? as the Hilux time will tell.
I reckon that started happening when they started building the Hilux’s in Thailand.
this video has no impartiality at all.... no arguments, no real tests shown....
This is my list
1) Mitsubishi L200
2)Toyota Hilux
3) Ford Ranger
4) VW Amarok
The ranger is the most sold vehicle in New Zealand. Aussies are stuck in the past with the hilux
Harry P yeah nah!
Toyota still has lots of parts in third world countries like mine.
so the utterly expensive Ford is winner for ONE year.. ok.. the others have upgraded..and get this.. they're affordable! so let's see how long they last their.. and their.. *cough*.. transmissions.. *cough*..
ute comparisons are good but every one of these fail to show what will happen mechanically in the next 5 years. example my 07 pathfinder within 2 years the radiator leaked into the transmission. then if somthing goes wrong will the dealership fix it. i was lucky nissan fix mine under warranty. this needs to be included in these comparison test its not all about whats good or bad on the ute its about reliability too over 5 years.
our Colorado tows amazing and has rear air bags and good leg space and is comfortable towing and not towing.
@adventures with Tourette's. How is the colorado doing now? I am interested in a 2nd hand 2016 Colorado high country. I am very interested in reliability feedback.
Great review!! Objective and serious... I work in the oil industry in South Argentina.... If you want to find crappie roads and tough conditions you should come around... Companies used to buy only Hilux here for reliability, now ranger is almost even in market share... I drive my hilux SR 3.0 on a daily basis and sometimes my bosses wildtrack... Ford really nailed it this time!! Will buy the new ranger this year
Good job, gents. Nice to see an objective, fact-based review with a decisive ranking and clear winner, with none of this "they're all good trucks, the best one for you depends on what your needs are" cop-out crapola. Thanks.
Awks. That was our draft outro to the video - so kinda glad we changed it :)
Seriously though, thank you for the feedback and glad you enjoyed the comparo.
+Greg J For a completely unbiased and fact based review of this segment of vehicles, go and check out Autoexpert tv on youtube. He cuts out all the bullshit and gets right down to the nuts and bolts of the issue. If I want car advice, he's my go to guy.
navara is the best on offroad 😀😀😀Diflock same patrol duble gear babyyyyyyyyy
still toyota sells 10 hilux while the rest of competition struggle with selling one lol
yea ranger is shit and others hilux is still tough
Richard Joash Tan good luck with reliability , you will need it a lot and very frequently lol
Bullshit o.k. y not hilux fuck you
+Kartik Naidu the new hilux looks like a tug boat with its new front end
+Giovannie Doldolea shut fuck up
wow that`s what i call a very good presenter...very nice CARADVICE i like it shout out from the philippines...
A lot of utes here... so what happened to 3rd 4th 5th etc best? Guess I'll have to head off to your site then since you were too lazy to tell us here.
like the coffee table lols
Really enjoyed it! Thumbs up guys :)
haha.. reading viewers comments, cant make everyone happy, really..
good comparison. looking forward for a ford ranger 4x4..
If you are prepared to pay an extra 10K for all of the others than be my guest. I'm after value for money and you cant go past the Triton for that.
HILUX's downpayment is 200,thousand .thats the highest down payment of cars
but who is the best amarok or mazda bt 50
+Rychandelo Bodak The Amarok is a dog arse shitbox.
+Dean van der Merwe and thats a definitive answer probably sourced from a Weeties box.
Dean van der Merwe hmmm more shit propaganda probably sourced from a butt hurt Hilux driver.
I have had mine for 3 years and have never had to put a drop of oil in it other then servicing.
I think you are confusing that problem with the first release of the diesel V8 Landcruisers.
'Research' any Dual Cab available on the market today and they will all have some sort of issues.
+Ansett76 All vehicles have some sort of issue somewhere. I think you are just lucky you haven't been cursed with the problem. It is a known problem with Amarok, Im definitely not confused. I wouldn't buy a Hilux either. In my opinion the top 3 vehicles in the double cab sector is Ranger, BT-50 and Colorado. Just my 5c worth.
Dean van der Merwe well, its funny that since buying the Amarok I seem to get approached by other Amarok drivers (seems to be a regular thing) not one has had anything but praise. Most state they will only ever buy Amarok again.
Amarok drives better then any of those and will get to the same places, on much less fuel.
Great battle between the different double cabs but disappointed that there were no comparisons with regards to fuel consumption and the fact that toyota has produced a smaller engine as compared to its predecessor and is a force to be reckoned with.
PERFECT! Exactly what buyers would want to know. Loved how thorough it was. Thank you
really don't get all the hate here. top 2 utes r the ranger and hilux for ever.
+saheel mohammed You got 1 right, the other is an underpowered, overpriced shitbox.
But ranger engine is the same as the bt-50 and they are also the fully plastic and cheapest made but still so expensive.
Hilux lovers go to : hiluxproductreview...read it and give me your "reliability" answer ..
I love how they use the top spec Colorado.
Ranger. Designed in Australia, best on test.
Cheers for the good review CarAdvice! :D
Thanks!
I wonder if someone on this planet can chek exactly the reliability for these cars,can they deliver 5or10 years free of problems;
Toyota H is the one you're looking for.
+No Way Where are you getting your information from. Paid advertising from Toyota is not a reliable source of unbiased info. The reliability of Hilux is a legend created by Toyota to sell more vehicles and it seems you have taken their bait Hook, Line and Sinker. Wake up and do some research. The Hilux is a tired old Girl and the new breed of Ute has taken over and running away.
I wonder how far gm are from a new Colorado....
Take note toyota boytjies, not even the new Hilux can beat older vehicles.
Hilux or landcruiser 79 all day everyday
lol l love toyotas
Love ya toyotas hey.ha ha,there not the best.
Steven Stjohn why
Not talking about landcruiseres talking about hilux believe
How fucking gay mate grow some balls and buy a real ute
navara all the way
I still like the Hilux "cough" Reliability.
+Mikey I can't work out if you are joking.
+Mikey the only "unbreakable" hilux was the gen one the rest are okay but this years is crap
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