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!
Toyota HiLux vs Mazda BT-50 Comparison
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Mazda BT-50
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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 8.6.
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Based on the Toyota HiLux SR5 + PREMIUM INTERIOR (4x4)
Based on the Mazda BT-50 THUNDER (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant. We don’t have any awards for Mazda BT-50.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Dyno
Fuel Efficiency
80L
576 to 888 km
76L
532 to 608 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$26,475 - $75,310
$35,520 - $74,095
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Remains a solid all-rounder
- Off-road ability
- Strong aftermarket support
Misses
- Interior looks and feels old
- Six-month service intervals
- Updated model is right around the corner
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
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 (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
The following choice of colours is available across the Toyota Hilux range, although not all are available on all variants.
The WorkMate and SR are limited to Glacier white, Silver Sky, Graphite and Eclipse Black. The SR5 gains Crystal Pearl and Nebula Blue. While the Rogue and Rogue X gain Feverish Red, Saturn Blue and Oxide Bronze.
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
- Nebula Blue
- Feverish Red
- Oxide Bronze
Not all exterior paint colours are available across the range
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
7.7
2024 Toyota HiLux review
The Toyota HiLux is due for an update soon. We'd be waiting to see how the new model shapes up before signing for the SR5+ on test here.
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Scott Collie
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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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2393 - 2755 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 165kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5200 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 550Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 4000 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.2 - 15.6 | 16.3 - 16.5 | |
