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!
Ford Ranger vs Mazda BT-50 Comparison
Ford Ranger
Mazda BT-50
2023 Ford
Ranger
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2023 Mazda
BT-50
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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
7.8
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Based on the Ford Ranger
Based on the Mazda BT-50 XTR (4x4) LE
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Mazda BT-50.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
584 to 880 km
76L
532 to 608 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
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5 year years/
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MSRP
$36,380 - $87,990
$35,370 - $73,945
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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
Jack Quick
Journalist
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Distinctive exterior styling
- Soft interior touch points
- Solid torque delivery
Misses
- Price premium over XTR spec
- Chrome accessories aren't for everyone
- Driver assist systems can get confused
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 (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
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)
Comparison
Reviews
8.3
2024 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X review
The Ford Ranger Wildtrak X has touched down to fill yet another niche in the booming dual-cab ute space in Australia.
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Scott Collie
7.8
2023 Mazda BT-50 LE review
The Mazda BT-50 LE is the brand's latest addition to the range. It's only available in one colour and has a raft of genuine accessories.
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Jack Quick
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2990 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 292kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5650 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 405Nm - 600Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.8 - 16.3 | 16.3 - 16.5 | |
