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 RAM 1500 Comparison
Toyota HiLux
RAM 1500
2023 Toyota
HiLux
vs
2023 RAM
1500
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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 8.3.
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7.9
8.2
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Based on the Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) 6 SPEAKER
Based on the RAM 1500
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. The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Dyno
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
Fuel Efficiency
80L
576 to 888 km
98L - 121L
1196 to 1476 km
Warranty
4 year - 5 year years/
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MSRP
$26,475 - $74,990
$79,950 - $156,950
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CarExpert's Take
Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Extensive chassis changes
- New stance hugely enhances stability
- Capable 4x4 system
Misses
- Dated interior
- Would hugely benefit from V6 or hybrid power
- Six-month service intervals
Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A supercharger whine louder than a teething six month old (ask me how I know)
- Excellent use of interior and storage space
- Accelerates like a vehicle a third of its size
Misses
- Steering feel could be better
- No DAB or satellite navigation following conversion
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto feel cramped on vertical screen
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 | ||
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
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
Comparison
Reviews
7.9
2023 Toyota HiLux Rogue review
Toyota has gone to town on mechanical changes beneath the skin of the HiLux Rogue – but does it make enough of a difference?
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Paul Maric
8.2
2022 Ram 1500 TRX review
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Paul Maric
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2393 - 2755 | 5654 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.8L, 2.7L | 5.7L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 150kW | 291kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5200 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 500Nm | 556Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 4000 | 3950 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.2 - 15.6 | 10.5 | |
