Isuzu D-Max vs Ford Ranger Comparison

Isuzu D-Max

Ford Ranger

2023 Isuzu
D-Max
vs
2023 Ford
Ranger
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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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8.1
8.3
0.0
Based on the Isuzu D-Max X-TERRAIN (4x4)
Based on the Ford Ranger
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyDriving the family
Long distance drivingLong distance driving
TowingTowing
Awards
We don’t have any awards for Isuzu D-Max. The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
76L
509 to 608 km
80L
584 to 880 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
6 year years/
warranty
5 year years/
warranty
MSRP
$32,200 - $67,500
$36,380 - $87,990
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CarExpert's Take

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
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

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

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

Colours Available

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)

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)

Specs

Type
TURBO CDITURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ
Size (cc)
1898 - 29991996 - 2990
Size (L)
3.0L, 1.9L2.0L, 3.0L
Induction
DIESEL TURBO 4DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
1616
Power
110kW - 140kW125kW - 292kW
Power RPM
36003250 - 5650
Torque
350Nm - 450Nm405Nm - 600Nm
Torque RPM
1600 - 18001750
Bore Stroke
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Compression Ratio
15.9 - 16.315.8 - 16.3

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