Ford Ranger vs Isuzu D-Max Comparison

Ford Ranger

Isuzu D-Max

2023 Ford
Ranger
vs
2023 Isuzu
D-Max
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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 8.3.
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8.3
8.1
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Based on the Ford Ranger
Based on the Isuzu D-Max X-TERRAIN (4x4)
Best suitable for...
WorkWork
Driving the familyDriving the family
Long distance drivingLong distance driving
Awards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Isuzu D-Max.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
584 to 880 km
76L
509 to 608 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
warranty
6 year years/
warranty
MSRP
$36,380 - $87,990
$32,200 - $67,500
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CarExpert's Take

Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
  • Cyber Orange looks tough
  • Clever rear racking system is genuinely useful
  • Meaningful suspension upgrades for a reasonable price
Misses
  • Interior upgrades are limited
  • 2.0-litre power only
  • Suspension upgrades come at a cost in town
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
  • Particularly great front seats
  • Punchy, efficient diesel; tows well
  • Reasonable value and servicing costs
Misses
  • Styling elements all form, no function
  • Can't match Ranger's V6, full-time 4x4
  • Pulling down the sunvisor knocks the rear-view mirror out of alignment

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

  • Prestige Paint (+$700)
  • Mica Paint (+$650)

Colours Available

Ford is giving its gen-two Ranger and Ranger Raptor a handful of colours including some brilliant bright colours for the alter, including one exclusive to the flagship ute.

However, if you like 50 shades of grey – or, in this case, three – you’ll still have some options that’ll suit.

The colour palette comprises the following:

  • Absolute Black
  • Aluminium
  • Arctic White
  • Blue Lightning
  • Meteor Grey
  • Sedona Orange
  • Luxe Yellow (Wildtrak only)
  • Code Orange (Raptor only)
  • Conquer Grey (Raptor only)

The 2023 D-Max range will be offered in eight colours. All except Mineral White come at a $500 premium.

  • Mineral White
  • Basalt Black mica
  • Neptune Blue mica (new)
  • Mercury Silver metallic
  • Obsidian Grey mica
  • Granite Grey metallic (new, X-Terrain only)
  • Moonstone White pearl (new; LS-U, LS-U+ and X-Terrain only)
  • Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
  • Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain only)
  • Mineral White
  • Basalt Black mica
  • Cobalt Blue mica
  • Mercury Silver metallic
  • Obsidian Grey metallic
  • Marble White pearl (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
  • Magnetic Red mica (LS-U, LS-U+, X-Terrain)
  • Volcanic Amber metallic (X-Terrain)

Specs

Type
TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJTURBO CDI
Size (cc)
1996 - 29901898 - 2999
Size (L)
2.0L, 3.0L3.0L, 1.9L
Induction
DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6DIESEL TURBO 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
1616
Power
125kW - 292kW110kW - 140kW
Power RPM
3250 - 56503600
Torque
405Nm - 600Nm350Nm - 450Nm
Torque RPM
17501600 - 1800
Bore Stroke
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Compression Ratio
15.8 - 16.315.9 - 16.3

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