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 RAM 1500 Comparison
Ford Ranger
RAM 1500
2023 Ford
Ranger
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2023 RAM
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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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8.2
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Based on the Ford Ranger
Based on the RAM 1500
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
Fuel Efficiency
80L
584 to 880 km
98L - 121L
1196 to 1476 km
Warranty
5 year years/
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MSRP
$36,380 - $87,990
$79,950 - $156,950
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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
Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A supercharger whine louder than a teething six month old (ask me how I know)
- Excellent use of interior and storage space
- Accelerates like a vehicle a third of its size
Misses
- Steering feel could be better
- No DAB or satellite navigation following conversion
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto feel cramped on vertical screen
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)
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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 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
Comparison
Reviews
8.3
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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
8.2
2022 Ram 1500 TRX review
A Ford Ranger Raptor isn't meaty enough for you? How about a 500kW+ supercharged V8 American ute?
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Paul Maric
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2990 | 5654 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 5.7L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 292kW | 291kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5650 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 405Nm - 600Nm | 556Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 3950 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.8 - 16.3 | 10.5 | |
