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Isuzu D-Max vs Ford Ranger Comparison
Isuzu D-Max
Ford Ranger
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Strong, reliable diesel engine
- Comfortable interior, good tech
- Impressive ride quality
- No full-time 4WD
- Prices keep climbing
- A little rattly here and there
- Buyer-focused upgrades
- User-friendly tech
- Well priced relative to rival off-road specials
- No V6 option
- Limited production run
- Less settled on the road
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
A new Sunshine Orange mica exterior paint colour is offered exclusively on the X-Terrain following the discontinuation of Volcanic Amber metallic.
The 2024 D-Max range will be offered in nine 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)
Comparison
Reviews
The D-Max is a staple in the Australian ute market, and this year's updates have done well to bring it up to speed against the competition.
Max Davies
Want a ute that can go anywhere, but can't quite stretch to a Raptor? The new Ford Ranger Tremor promises just that, and delivers.
Josh Nevett
Ready To Buy
Specs
Type | ||
TURBO CDI | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1898 - 2999 | 1996 - 2990 | |
Size (L) | ||
3.0L, 1.9L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 140kW | 125kW - 292kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3600 | 3250 - 5650 | |
Torque | ||
350Nm - 450Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1600 - 1800 | 1750 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.9 - 16.3 | 15.8 - 16.3 |