![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](https://images.carexpert.com.au/crop/466/310/app/uploads/2023/02/ute-megatest-hero.jpg)
After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
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 | ||
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.
The 2024 Nissan Navara range is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
Every colour apart from Black Star and Solid White costs an additional $650.
Australia's third top-selling dual-cab ute, the Isuzu D-Max, is tested here in its flagship X-Terrain specification level.
Mike Costello
The Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior features plenty of locally developed goodies, though it's age is start to shine through.
Jack Quick
Type | ||
TURBO CDI | TWIN TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1898 - 2999 | 2298 | |
Size (L) | ||
3.0L, 1.9L | 2.3L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 140kW | 120kW - 140kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3600 | 3750 | |
Torque | ||
350Nm - 450Nm | 403Nm - 450Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1600 - 1800 | 1500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.9 - 16.3 | 15.4 |