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!
Mazda BT-50 vs Jeep Gladiator Comparison
Mazda BT-50
Jeep Gladiator
2024 Mazda
BT-50
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2024 Jeep
Gladiator
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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 8.6.
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7.8
7.0
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Based on the Mazda BT-50 THUNDER (4x4)
Based on the Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Off-roading
Transporting thingsAwards
We don’t have any awards for Mazda BT-50. The Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Offroad
Fuel Efficiency
76L
532 to 608 km
83L
1029 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$35,520 - $74,095
$78,250 - $87,250
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tangible driving improvement
- Best seats in the business
- Trusty, efficient Isuzu diesel
Misses
- Price is getting up there
- Interior tech outclassed by Ranger
- Save cash by adding similar upgrades to a lower grade
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cheaper than a Wrangler...
- Unstoppable on the rough stuff
- Looks tough
Misses
- ... but still hella expensive
- Poor safety performance in ANCAP tests
- Off the pace in payload, towing capacity
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 (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
- Lifestyle Adventure Group (+$2,950)
- Premium Paint (+$895)
Colours Available
Ice White is standard, while premium paint is an extra $695.
The full palette consists of:
- Red Volcano
- Concrete Grey
- Gun Blue
- Ingot Silver
- Rock Grey
- True Black
Comparison
Reviews
7.8
2024 Mazda BT-50 GT Thunder Pro review
The Thunder Pro is the most capable BT-50 you can buy from a Mazda dealer, with much of the aftermarket work taken care of.
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Mike Costello
7
2023 Jeep Gladiator review
The Jeep Gladiator might be a warrior off the beaten track, but it falls short in a number of areas against segment favourites.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 3.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 209kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 347Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 4100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 - 16.5 | 11.03 | |
