After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
RAM 1500 vs Isuzu D-Max Comparison
RAM 1500
Isuzu D-Max
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2024 RAM
1500
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2024 Isuzu
D-Max
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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 8.4.
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8.0
8.1
0.0
Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Based on the Isuzu D-Max LS-U+ (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Towing
Awards
The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Isuzu D-Max.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
Fuel Efficiency
87L - 121L
1061 to 1476 km
76L
509 to 608 km
Warranty
3 year
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6 year
warranty
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MSRP
$79,950 - $156,950
$32,200 - $78,900
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, powerful engine
- Palatial interior space
- Quiet cabin…
Misses
- …marred by some odd noises
- No capped-price servicing, limited warranty
- Great towing capacity but mediocre payload
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong, reliable diesel engine
- Comfortable interior, good tech
- Impressive ride quality
Misses
- No full-time 4WD
- Prices keep climbing
- A little rattly here and there
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
NA
- Mica Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
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
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)
Comparison
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
Reviews
8
2024 Ram 1500 review
You pay a pretty penny for the Ram 1500, but you get a vehicle that's so much more spacious, luxurious and effortless than a 'regular' ute.
William Stopford
8.1
2025 Isuzu D-Max review
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
Type | ||
PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
5654 | 1898 - 2999 | |
Size (L) | ||
5.7L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
Induction | ||
V8 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
291kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5600 | 3600 | |
Torque | ||
556Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
3950 | 1600 - 1800 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 | 15.9 - 16.3 |