2018 UTE MEGA TEST REVIEW: HiLux v Ranger v D-MAX v Amarok v Triton v Navara v Colorado v BT-50

[@jacksonrainger7520]

Something up with the sound on this?

[@UnAverageSteve]

You guys need to start looking at long term reliability and running cost. Nobody owns a ute/bakkie just for 3 days. Here in South Africa most of them don't even make 100k km without having problems.

[@psy06]

thats how cars are designed now. throw away garbage. forces you to upgrade sooner

[@garybloom7445]

awesome.....you said Bakkie.....!!!............Rangers in general have a crap resale value in South Africa. They look good, but long term, they become a liability.

[@psy06]

and thats exactly what i've done. got myself a nice clean gu coil cab.

[@ericklochner8770]

Lots of 2.0 liter Amaroks here have over 200 000 kms, with very little problems, and the 3.0 V6 has proven itself in other VW's and Audi's. If you maintain it well enough it is very reliable, the 3.0 Isuzu has proven it can easily go to 300 000 kms and beyond. The 3.2 Rangers does seem to have a few problems though. The new Hilux and Triton is still unproven since they are only a year or 2 old.

[@lakalaka9436]

And the Ranger will just break, simple!

[@weilong8218]

First of all,there Ute are tough. If you use it more often with family go Nissan . It’s the most suv like. If you use it to its death,go damx.Proven engine proven gearbox. If you use it to work and little bit of family, go Hilux. If you use it to catch eyeball,and the power it deliver but will sell it after it’s warranty go ford ranger. If you like the power of ranger ,but worried about the small issues. Go Mazda (not a fan of zoom zoom face) If you have budge issue go triton.super select 4wd is great by the way. If you use it for ……… No ,no Holden.

[@DenisKz]

Yes, I saw what you did there.

[@leunhey2745]

you nailed it

[@hangglider100]

Interesting test. I tried the most. My No. 1 is still Amarok. Amazing engine and gear! 100% climb performance @full load! No rear Airbags - okay that is not good. But remember Amarok is certified for max 100 kg roofweight at a high speed - others have max.50-80 kg @ lower speeds. So you get an optional airbag in the rear, but your roof could be crushed much easier...Amarok is rocksolid. Pricetag... I ordered the V 6 with 204 hp with auto and many nice add-ons like rear diff.lock, etc. and I bought it from a german dealer brandnew for 42.400.- Euros. Okay you have to wait for about four months...😊 Thanks guys! Frank

[@HotHeadCJ]

Triton - adequately capable, affordable, less maintenance, most efficient, can carry and tow at the same time without being overloaded. Best bang for buck

[@MiniLuv-1984]

That'd be my call too DAJ - d-max would win if it wasn't for the outrageous price. Come on Isuzu, you'r flogging a 10 year old design, time to write off the R&D and give us some real value.

[@bugerkng1]

Rubbish, cant even get the 4WD mode and steering well together. Try negotiating tight muddy corners with this rubbish

[@MiniLuv-1984]

First I've heard of that bugerkng1. Does yours have problems, or is are they design flaws?

[@bugerkng1]

You need to actually drive one first in the same conditions. Find muddy road, Engage 4H in your triton, find a sharp bend, turn without doing a three point turn. Now do that in a Hilux or a Ranger

[@Brawlerr88]

I own a triton and they are mint asf

[@Danger_mouse]

A point not mentioned in the test on the Amarok is that the engine is torque limited to only 200Nm in reverse gear to protect its transmission from failure. A very important point for people who intend to tow the maximum rated load or drive in deep sand. The vehicle is able to reach the stall point of the converter and refuse to reverse. I had to tow a friend out of sand on Fraser Island when he got bogged going forward and then couldn make the wheels turn in reverse. Short of an un-warrented ECU remap, there is no VW 'cure' for the issue.

[@rodriguez3939]

Dangermouse v6 or 4?

[@Danger_mouse]

Michael Dean All autos, 4 & 6cyl. Search KZbin for Amarok Transmission flash tune .

[@rickalbest6956]

do you know the restrictions on the transmitions of the other brands tested.... geeeez car manufactures commonly do this to protect there gearbox. i think you nees to write a letter to ZF (the best gear box manufacturer in the world. used by all of the top performance car manufacturers for heavy duty off road use.) and tell them you would like to replace there head technical engineer. because you know better.......🤔

[@Danger_mouse]

Rick Albest Ha ha ha. You're hilarious. I'm not the one offering a 4wd that is incapable of reversing in soft sand or backing a boat up a sloping driveway. All the other brands in the test above can do this with ease. VWs choice of transmission supplier and lack of low range leaves them out of the race as a tow vehicle or serious 4wd tourer. Fantastic to make 550Nm, but that will take you places going forwards that 200,Nm can not come back from in reverse. Think about that before jumping on the keyboard.

[@bravoboy1234]

Dangermouse.....fuckn hilarious mate "that will take you places going forwards that 200Nm can not come back from in reverse" well said.

[@bmwdaywhatyouwant7679]

Here's my ranking: 1. Nissan Navara, maybe I'm biased because I bought one, but it was excellent value for money and comfortable. Rear room was very cosy for my family. 2. Toyota Hilux, bold reliability, bold design, bold reputation, but boring interior design. Very tough it cannot go wrong. 3. Mitsubishi Triton, GREAT value for money, but design can be ugly depending on how you spec your ute/pickup. 4. Volkswagen Amarok, solid German feel, very road friendly, but very fragile and delicate. If something goes wrong, prepare to pay a fortune repairing it. 5. Holden... lost identity, badge and character doesn't say much, but nice design. 6. Isuzu D max... basic, but gets the work done. Many gardeners fancy them. 7. Mazda BT, it's a Ranger. 8. Ford Ranger... unreliable, bad dealers, bad customer service, excuse me but I had a horrible experience with Ford... avoid them

[@adamkilam]

Ranger is unreliable? I thought they're quite reliable

[@Luca-xh2fq]

Adam Malik yeah ok

[@bmwdaywhatyouwant7679]

I bought a new Nissan Navara here in Belgium, and I love it! Great kit and gears on board, plus great deal, and vast choice of Nissan dealers. The other pickups are rather scarce. Although the Toyota Hilux and VW Amarok are just as amazing, the Hilux is not as cosy as the Navara and there aren't many available dealers. Whilst the Amarok boasts strong presence in Belgium, it's not at truck-like or rugged feel as the Navara. Looks like the most fragile and delicate out of the bunch. The Mitsibishi Trition (L200) is only famous wherever their dealers are, elsewhere they're not that spoken of. The Ford ranger is pretty known here in Belgium, but they're not very reliable as the Japanese rivals.

[@bikerman6907]

Congrats on your new Navara! Looked at a Navara Delta Edtion before i bought my current truck, but the front seats are mounted way to high! for my 196 cm body, ie. Terrible seating position.. I live in Norway and bought a 2018 Isuzu Dmax Arctic Truck AT35 back in January, very happy with it, only missing out on the adjustable steering rack... Had a 2015 Hilux d4d 3.0 sr5 Arctic Truck AT37 before and the Isuzu is much faster, and way more nible n better to drive. Where i Live, the Navara unfortunately falls through in the 2nd hand market with poor resale value..

[@bmwdaywhatyouwant7679]

@@bikerman6907 Thank you! Yeah I can understand that the Navara historically suffered compared to the Hilux. The previous generation Navara (2004-2014) had severe quality and reliability issues. But now I can tell the Nissan has stepped up its game with the Navara, which is why I chose it! Now the truth about the Navara is that it's built to accommodate road use. In this day and age, it's almost become a fashion to drive a pick up truck. the Navara and Ford Ranger would be best at this, although the Navara prioritizes reliability and functionality, whilst the Ranger prioritizes appeal and being big at everything (big 3.2 engine, high power, slightly bigger in every dimension, etc...).

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Interesting review in australia and appreciated. I live 50% of my time in Thailand where most of them are manufactured. I needed a vehicle in Thailand for going to the supermarket; taking equipment and chemicals to the farm and going for the occasional 500 km to the seaside or Bangkok (5 of us). I was buying this pick up truck to use for at least 10 years. The Thai girlfriend that drives is only 5 ft ( 1.54m) so the driver's seat would have to be able to go up high to see out and steering column adjustment would be useful. The VW Amorac would not be contemplated in Thailand, there is 200% import tax as not manufactured in Thailand. I had heard that there had been problems with the Ford Engine; so that crossed off the Ford and Mazda (same engines). The Nissan has coil rear springs and was informed not so good for carrying weight and anyway Nissan is owned by Renault and I would never buy a French vehicle. I just don't like the appearance of the Mitsubishi Triton but swear by Mitsubishi engines having had 3 Mitsubishi vans in the UK. I actually never contemplated the Isuzu for some reason but would consider it now as simple and strong engine. Toyota have the largest network of garages in Thailand and the most popular pick up truck in Thailand. Toyota engines seem to me the strongest and most reliable. I have been in a taxi in Bangkok that had done 1 million kms. I read (and watched on TopGear) that the Toyota Hilux is indistructable. Toyota has a high second hand value; hence I bought new as couldn't justify what was being asked for a two year old vehicle. I therefore bought the Toyota Hilux Double Cab but only with the 2.4 Diesel engine and only 2 wheel drive (PreRunner) as that is the most common configuration in Thailand. I went for 6 gear manual as I always think that you have more control with manual and less problems mechanically. I have had it only eight months ( 5,000 kms) and no problems and can confirm Toyota service in Thailand is great. My choice now would be (1) Toyota Hilux, (2) Isuzu Max, (3) Ford Ranger, (4 ) Mazda.

[@jhon76836]

As Isuzu Dmax ls - m 2017 owner I think it’s a great Ute, awesome one fuel 76 dollars to fill and great value for money also good room in the back seat and front seats, great engine and awesome off road. But there’s a few things I don’t like 1. The seats are hopeless on long Journeys 2. Not much after market stuff for the Ute 3. The under sling rear tire gets caught up 4. The interior is starting to fall apart in some areas 5. And sometimes it will do strange and wonderful things while driving 6.The vinyl scratching and gets chewed up easy 7. There no reach adjustment on the steering wheel 8. Interior scratches really easy. In saying this I’m just being Nit picky, it’s a really good Ute also good strong driveshafts and engine, gear box 6 speed man really cheap to run also with services,really economical to run in my opinion.

[@dratempest610]

One for all all for one : Hi ,what’s your fuel economy figures like , cheers

[@jhon76836]

Dra Tempest I get 890 to the tank

[@dratempest610]

That’s good for a larger Diesel engine , and yes the manual transmissions are cheaper on fuel for sure , I have a 3.2 Mazda and it’s up there also on fuel economy but I’ve never had any of the issues that the ranger seems to have, and I’m looking forward to the upcoming Isuzu/Mazda partnership.

[@jhon76836]

Dra Tempest I am kind looking forward to that but I am undecided if I would buy another Isuzu

[@chenderson4969]

One for all all for one what do you mean it does weird things on the road occasionally?

[@Estradas1000]

Also no one mentioned oil consumption at Holden Colorado, and the lack of response from the brand.

[@KegRaider]

wasnt that a 2013-2014 thing? havent seen that on the new ones. Toyota DPF issues are quite the topic of late.

[@Starky457]

got a triton and absolutely love it lots of car for the money ill keep my triton and save my 20k for the other utes.

[@augustobarrantes4533]

Ben Stark same! Triton is a great truck at a reasonable price, im more than happy with mine

[@girshboy]

@@augustobarrantes4533 Triton is the proven champion.

[@JamesyMusial14]

Good comparison video, but it really only compares the features. A big factor in deciding which Ute to buy is reliability. Join any of the Ford ranger Facebook groups and you’ll be quickly scared away. Ranger/BT50 have a concerning amount of major engine issues, some wildtrak owners only getting 20,000kms before the engine gives up. Although the Dmax didn’t score too well in this comparison, it’s the ute to buy if you actually want your $50,000 to last you some time.

[@dratempest610]

Jamesy YzTwoStrokeMx : my 50 must be a good one then lol done 30k gets 8.9 litres/100km so I can’t complain.

[@midin1432]

Did you guys piss the audio guy?

[@rickybob1211]

In the Philippines ...Navara most comfortable ride 4x2 , multi link suspension, rear view and drone camera , super cool aircon, Price :USD 22,000

[@simonhendriksjade]

Give me the Isuzu any day of the week absolutely strong and Isuzu diesel engines never fail in my opinion my friend has a 2000 Isuzu diesel it's got 600000 km and 3 clutches done and that's it oh and 3 lots of suspensions

[@plotwist2734]

Isuzu

[@greengreensio]

Why is the bt50 last and the ford 1st? Theyre pretty much the same ute

[@NotFireOnSky]

Well said

[@FickleHead]

But they aren't? Weren't you listening

[@glenfooter9030]

Clearly didn’t listen

[@titaniumquarrion9838]

@Pablo Rages Same truck different styling externally. If they "fell different" it's in yoru head not grounded in reality....

[@petejohnson1724]

because its Mazda and these rather well off toffs were all impressed with the money and not what you got for your money

[@nurullah5845]

No one mentioned that Ford ranger has a design fault allegedly that collects grass underneath and catches on fire and Ford have not come up with a solution yet.

[@mixalis6168]

Ok...

[@pmg8504]

Have You Have You, Burnt Alive Lately!!! Fords new Ranger commercial campaign.

[@motorsportfreak1]

www.leisurewheels.co.za/4x4-news/4x4-fire-risks-word-toyota/

[@motorsportfreak1]

mr4x4.com.au/4x4s-grass-fire-risks-need-know/

[@foogly238]

Don't buy a ford, problem solved

[@stonemasonnnn]

Hi guys great review. Yes the Amarok dose not have rear passenger airbags but it has one safety feature that is always overlooked. It is the only Ute with constant all wheel drive. This when driving on slippery roads alone should be a major feather in its cap but is never mentioned, let alone towing in the wet.

[@lukepato76]

So does the triton Select 4WD

[@aotmikasa8220]

I think all of the utes featured here can be put in to all wheel drive for wet conditions. Constant all wheel drive nearly killed me once in a Suzuki grand vitara, its bad for dry conditions in a swerve and correct situation it just grabs the road and feels like you are steering a tank out of the shit fight of a situation some else puts you in. I had ALOT of rear drive utes asses try to sneak their way up the front out of a wet corner but never ever have i felt in danger like i did that day in the Grand Vitara during optimum driving conditions, it was literally the first and only time I was shaken and left thinking "how the fuck did that happen? How the fuck am I not dead?" in a vehicle.

[@TheLualgaro]

I own a 2018 Chevy Colorado and have no regrets, tested Amarok, Ranger, Hilux and Mazda before choosing.

[@turatii]

All of these came to my hand. Mark my words, reliability and TCO, only one is the boss: Isuzu. Toyota is near. The rest, good for one ride, nightmare for longterm ownership. D-Max is a monster for pick-up professionals.

[@defunct6852]

what the actual fu*k happend to the audio track? did you drop the camera and destroy the mic? Senseriely my left ear had a good time thought.

[@daniellejohnson1803]

Nice review on the wild track ranger but what would you say about the other lower models of ranger compared to a anorak or the other contenders ?

[@seyoungkim4694]

I Looked at two utes. hilux n dmax. ended up going with the dmax for simplicity, larger displacement 3l and proven reliable engine. like all cars has it's cons too i.e. weak paint work and cv joints. What put me off with the hilux is the issues with the dpf.

[@沙拉维-x5t]

I heard that Isuzu and Mazda have cooperated to develop the next generation pickup truck, which must be the strongest generation dmax

[@reefer2917]

Mazda is with ford, Isuzu is with holden/GM, too opposites!! Mazda and Isuzu is like ford and holden merging, NEVER gonna happen!

[@bikerman6907]

@@reefer2917 untill the new Isuzu/Mazda pick up truck which releases in 2020😄😄

[@reddwarf63]

Cant wait til the 3rd generation comes out, nt sure whether to get dmax or bt50 next yr, as its the same truck

[@thepcjunkie]

@@reefer2917 well its happened. you need to do some research mate.

[@PowCarsandCoffee]

@@reefer2917 Here to remind you of your ill placed facts here.

[@jeffstryker1454]

Why did the BT-50 finished last when the Ranger finished 1st and they are similar vehicle, I understand that it’s not as good as its Ranger cousin but it should at least be 3rd or 4th.

[@99277450]

Ford is amircan rubbish company in auto factory ever.

[@bretskipper665]

It is a marketing strategy..they are not a profesional observers

[@DStead2239]

@@99277450 Ford is American in America only..

[@08Farfar]

I agree and it makes this review fee a littlel like amature hour. The Ranger and the BT-50 have the same base, engine, gear box and basically share just about everything even down to being assembled in the same factory for the Asian market (Unless Australia have their own assembly plant for one or the other). The biggest differences are mostly esthetics and which dealership you feel you will get the best service with. Putting one as the top pick and the other as last only speaks volumes about their ignorance. The Hilux in terms of reliability is and resell value is great otherwise the Ranger and BT-50 are nice Utes to own and will perform great both as a daily driver and in the rough, at least if you get the bigger 3.2 L engine.

[@rwd323]

Do you actually think the electric steering in the ranger has better feel than the hydraulic in the bt50?

[@Drivecomau]

Yes.

[@bradleyaustin2369]

At the end of the day, they are still just a duel cab ute. None of them offer the comfort of a wagon. For the price of them, they are near the price of a Prado and I would much prefer to buy a Prado which is similar money and much more comfortable. And yes, I've had a duel cab ute before. It's just my opinion so please don't give me a hard time for my thoughts if they differ from others, thanks.

[@DazLethlean]

Whilst I appreciate the detail and volume of time these gentlemen have spent in providing us all with this review, its reasonable to state that VFM (Value For Money), service prices (fixed or variable), and customer relationships with the dealership's, ultimately persuade us to purchase the 4WD of our choice. The question we all ask ourselves, how serious do we 4WD, or is the purchase for family?

[@gavin310872]

So when are we going to see the LDV T60 line up?

[@gavin310872]

And the Foton tunland 2018.

[@andrewh86sd]

Why do Australian trucks (Utes?) all have headache bars in the bed, behind the rear window? They are very uncommon in the US.

[@markfen2837]

Andrew Hernandez Its mainly just for show a nice bit of stainless to polish and maybe put some 4 x2 or your surfboard on.

[@andrewh86sd]

@@markfen2837 interesting, I figured maybe it had some mysterious functional purpose. In the states people usually use Thule racks for surfboards and sports gear, and industrial racks for lumber.

[@mugga9034]

Why was the Photon Tunland not included? And no I do not own a tunland nor would I buy one just curious as to why it was left out.

[@xiaojack2952]

why everybody donot talk about Amarok has a perpetual AWD? When we driver ute at mountain road(not off road) or wet road, the Amarok AWD is much much better than other 4WD.

[@leithraymant8007]

How can Ranger be 1st, and BT50 last? They’re nearly the same vehicle. $mells funny to me.

[@countdracool1348]

Leith Raymant you definitely right...

[@williammanwell]

The Ranger Wildtrack will never losse any offroad test........................................................ Built for this

[@FulgentFave]

The BT50 is old and rarely has been updated

[@SebVictor]

I like these videos, I am highly grateful for these reviews. I have one question. In the span of 5 years, which of these Yutes lasts the longest without major repairs on or after a long trip or plural? I want to buy a Yute but honestly there are so many choices. Mainly, I want a long lasting Yute without all the major options that is not too high of a budget, CarAdvice can you help me make an educated choice on these offerings please.

[@jattboy2043]

Isuzu brother, i drive it in Himalayas, district Kaza in Himachal, 1 lakh done in 5 yrs,the engine is just bulletproof

[@johjohnson]

LDV T60 not included in the review? Would be interested in how it compares. Dont think it will come first but would be interested in how it compares to the Triton.

[@bigozimak]

One tends to see a lot of Rangers and I think the reason for it's popularity is the fact that it looks like a proper tough truck, especially the wildtrack. Obviously it must also be a good vehicle since it wins a lot of these comparisons.. Yep, they got the styling right from the get go, unlike that hideous BT 50.

[@dratempest610]

Michael Aleksovski : “opinions are like assholes everyone has one”

[@brycepalombo3543]

Please elaborate on how much money was paid to get any of these utes to the claimed fuel economy 7lt for the np300.... got one has never been near it hilux have one for a work Ute no way in hell it gets close to that even down a hill with a tail wind turned off

[@dratempest610]

Bryce Pal : isn’t it funny how the larger capacity engines are more fuel efficient in the real world than the smaller over stressed capacity engines .

[@alejandroarranz3997]

Mate try a dmax. Real world figures of low-mid 8’s against a claimed 7.7-8.1L. And you’ll never have ONE problem with a 4JJ1 motor. Just lacking a little tech is all

[@brycepalombo3543]

its just a joke when you can get most European diesels down as low as 5L/100km yet here we are paying for excess diesel burning for more safe emissions?? doesnt make sense if you burn less you emit less lol my last ute was the superchaged 5.0 ford coyote whilst it wasnt great in the city (avg 16L) but on the highway in stock form was getting 10L after a tune bigger wheels was close to 500rwhp and still got 8.6L yet my np300 same road struggles to get 10L with a quarter of the power and near the same weight

[@brycepalombo3543]

thats the next one i will get after the np dies which i dont think will be much over 150000kms

[@fookuantang8379]

I have my Ranger for two year done 30k plus i very happy for it ,Didn't give me any Problem

[@onoff314]

Sat in the back of mates 2014 Hilux for a 200KM road trip and my word that car without a heavy load in the back is just horrendously uncomfortable. They only sell due to the name now

[@joelmammachen]

Onoff314 Aaaah . Looking for magic carpet ride in a Ute designed to haul stuff.

[@onoff314]

Not a magic carpet ride mate just a non back breaking ride in a 1 hour drive. Forgive me that nearly every other vehicle that can tow just as much or more can manage that ;)

[@stimo1076]

Onoff314 I didn’t buy one for that very reason absolutely rubbish ride went the Amarok never looked back upgraded from the 2lt to V6, it’s fantastic

[@14880evilmonkey]

p m if you want to hit the hardcore tracks, wouldn't you want a solid front diff? Ie 79 or wrangler?

[@ameerhamid89]

The problem I have with the rear seats on any ute is that they're too upright due to the lack of space in the cabin. I know firsthand there's not alot of padding in the back of the rear seats of the 7th Gen Hilux, I'm not sure if they've fixed this in the latest version.

[@smarticus6384]

Maybe dumb question but am I safe to assume these are all body on frame vehicles?

[@petecook8509]

what do you get if you don't want to go off-road? If you want a ute for taking the dog to the park or the bike to the skate park?

[@Travsticles88]

A review of how many cup holders seat warmers and gadgets it has

[@jeffstryker1454]

I’d still buy a Hilux just being known for reliability and parts are easy to find, but if I was on a budget I’d get the Triton because I’ve been in one and was quite impressed.

[@bilawalkhawaja6843]

So, if you guys want to buy a mid-size pick up truck, you can almost have 8 different options to choose from? Feeling sad from Pakistan, where we have to either buy a D-MAX or a HILUX.

[@all-rounder8401]

Be happy. They're the best of the lot. The others have some serious reliability issues. From SA and those brands can clock over 500 000 kms with ease. So be happy your country sells best of the bunch

[@kbling2946]

I watch a lot of car reviews worldwide and I have to say you guys at Car Advice are really at the top of your game. It’s a shame you didn’t have your own TV show doing car reviews etc 👏🏽

[@wesbeaty2218]

Interesting that the Colorado lack of diff lock is always mentioned as a major failing without acknowledging has a brilliant LSD that works full time, unlike the part time diff locks. On a greasy road the LSD is much better that the single spinners.

[@baileyyoung]

Wes Beaty agreed 110%

[@stevenangelobuque6965]

isuzu dmax number 1!

[@OmarOmar-wd5cq]

Steven Angelo Buque hell Yeah💕💕

[@mikldude9376]

No proper low range in the vw , no rear air bags how does it get 2nd ?

[@petejohnson1724]

I would also like them to take each vehicle into a dealership with a similar problem and see what after service you got. did they argue about it or fix it lend another vehicle etc

[@rsoul7282]

5:35 pretty much sums these guys up, the dude has a flanno on as this is what he thinks the buyer of this vehicle considers regular attire, and yet he is still clad in his obnoxious hipster hat. You might as well get the country women’s association to review these vehicles, will be much tougher and more worthy than you tarts.

[@rsoul7282]

Rebekah R why don’t you look online mate, I live in Australia.

[@rsoul7282]

Rebekah R actually, I have been to Austria, and it is a lovely place, beautiful countryside, nice people, good food. Not sure where you are going with this Russia thing, perhaps you are a bit confused.

[@rsoul7282]

Rebekah R no worries, hopefully they make you a decent cake, possibly a knitted jumper if you are really lucky. Have a good one.

[@McNuggs-]

LMAO Spot on mate.

[@aotmikasa8220]

NICE! I love your review of their review haha! So good! :D

[@acesupersurfer]

I dont know ford well before ut this time fx4 is really looks nice and big and comfort drive.. sit inside of all truck amd drive and can easy to know differences

[@nzmak3220]

i owned hilux 2.5g 2015 and hilux 2.8le 2018, no major complaints. but i like 2.5g 2015 more. direct feel of power transfer. and no reluctant feeling to dive into the bushes rich roads..

[@arunkpillai1099]

Nice review. Was thinking of getting a DMAX. Now need to do a re-think.

[@ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars]

Always look at servicing costs and intervals, plus insurance, tyres, fuel tank size and also brand aftersales reputation, ie. which carmaker/dealer will look after you the best and who do you trust the most.

[@TheBetterBrothers]

As they mentioned, it struggled at this price point, but it the lower models may do better. I'd pick a Colorado LS over a Ranger XLS for instance.

[@gamag792]

Arun K if you plan to do a lot of km, tow or keep the ute for a while. Stay with the Dmax, most of the others can't match the durability. It does everything you need well, just not outstanding at anything except fuel economy, reliability and durability.

[@arunkpillai1099]

Thanks. Some models not available here so I guess I need to do some extensive test drives.

[@arunkpillai1099]

Thanks gil freitas. I have heard the same comments about the DMAX in the market. Seeing them do serious mileage without any major issues. In the tough terrain here performance is exceptional.

[@travsformation1]

Does anyone have any experience with any of these offroad carrying a considerable high load? I'm planning on mountaing a 700kg camper cell on the back of one for offroad touring, and have yet to find a high-load offroad comparison. My current top contender is the Ranger, for its power and load capacity + low range, but clearance isn't its best asset, as is the entry angle. Anyone with experience have any suggestions? Cheers!

[@silknfeathers]

Was up in the Flinders on some pretty rough tracks on the weekend. My povo pack Ranger handled the off road better than the 'Rugged X" Hilux. Who are these guys?

[@tonygersbach8827]

Have a drive out in the sticks, the only dealerships you see are toyota, holden, ford, mitsu and sometimes Isuzu. What does that tell you?

[@yasminebalennn7532]

I’m here for the Holden Colorado

[@mmorgz6622]

i do agree. especially with the placement of the triton. not a fan. my mother has one and its quite uncomfortable and hard horrible seats, and feels every little bump in the road

[@anbu999]

We all know the Mitsubishi is the winner. It goes where other vehicles goes and stuck where other stuck at a fraction of the price. Content creator got to create content though

[@8700s14]

Agree completely, I don't see how the price difference is justified by anyone other than 'money no object' types.

[@SuperJohn12354]

Its the only one out of them that doesn't have a serious fault, looks ugly but at least the engine works unlike a diesel hillux or create a grass fire that can kill you like he ford ranger

[@vaskodimoski5690]

If you take to long draining your rangers engine oil or bt50 you will end up blowing your motor as the pump is not self priming which is crazy design fault in 2019 Make sure you don't drain to long or new motor and not covered under warranty if your local mechanic don't know about it

[@bretskipper665]

True

[@anthonyramdin1037]

This is not a fair review. These guys are a bunch of ranger, hilux and amarok fan boys period. The Triton is a serious off roader capable of going anywhere, even further than the hilux! I've seen it already. I have a Triton and a Prado and I'm telling you that Triton goes anywhere. It's really capable even when it's stock. I've taken the previous model up a 40 degree muddy slope with deep ruts in low range with no lockers and it just walked up that slop with absolutely no problems. And the Firestone destination at tires were 60-70% worn.

[@robbo8566]

weres the great wall ute?????

[@skullandcrossbones65]

at the scrap yard cos the panel beaters cant get replacement parts. If you dent them then they get written off (make sure you are fully insured).

[@MrSupraDuper]

As mentioned below. Nobody mentioned the ranger design faults. After 120k you might be back to ford for a new engine. The amarok will hurt your wallet worse off when maintenance is not kept up. The winner is the hilux. Simple yet bulletproof.

[@surfman0115]

MrSupraDuper I agree about the ranger and the vw but not so sure on the hilux. If I had a dollar for every new homicide that blows huge amounts of blue smoke, I'd be able to afford one

[@reelmm3311]

Agree hilux any day

[@b3nz0r12]

Toyota is not without its faults either...dpf issues on the 2.8 are common.

[@vevohoeyo]

MrSupraDuper the new hilux is shit mate they blow blue smoke are gutless and have as many if not more issues than the rest

[@illernpiller]

Benjamin Signor not common really If you consider how many are sold.

[@MrDirtBikess]

The main purpose of a Ute is that I be a work horse mainly Ye they are becoming a family Ute but they winge about the suspension being to stiff well it’s a tradies Ute champion there not going to put soft springs in them so when they have 800+ kg in the back they sit on the floor shit like this annoys me

[@connor708]

Will be interesting when the new Bt-50 comes to Aus next month

[@remsterk]

Which ute has the most supportive and comfortable seats?

[@mini_steve]

Great review, but I do find 2 points missing about the top 2. No rear airbags in Amarok, and still the issue with the Ranger's dpf. Those reasons should knock them off the top step to be fair.

[@RR-tl1up]

Lack of rear airbags in the Amarok is in there twice - 5:55 and 9:24 ...but the ute is so solid. To add to what someone else mentioned, 2011 onwards ANCAP rating (5 star) shows less injury for the rear occupan,t as the compartment retained it's shape. This is compared to not only the Ranger, but the Triton, HiLux and Navara (same year) which were all fitted with rear airbags! Still, just put them in there I say eh... One would hope, with close to 60K Rangers being recalled last year that they would be sure to have rectified the dpf with the 2018 models. Ditto with the Mazda BT-50. Still, I would pick the HiLux overall, but I'm totally bias after previously owning one for 15 years :)

[@mini_steve]

One might have a beer or two when deciding to comment (yep, me). Rear air bag isn't an issue really when it comes down to final decision, but that bloody Ranger is still being manufactured and sold with a known (potentially fatal) fault so I don't know why it always scores so bloody high.

[@russelljackson4101]

And what about servicing and parts value

[@Sidrcride]

Need to talk about reliability.

[@marke9036]

You mean quality and resale value too. In addition, don't forget technology. Fun fact: one of these companies have more market cap than all other major automakers combined.

[@gutadin5]

Reliability = Isuzu Dmax and Hilux

[@girshboy]

@@gutadin5 Triton as well

[@petea2721]

So why is it that all the mine sites use the hilux.

[@berndlayer461]

Even before I watched the whole test I already knew the Ford was going to win. Designed by Ford Australia, it has and will always win any test it takes part in in Australia. They will never choose anything else.

[@Tooomasbiwden]

Can someone do a ute test on vehicle's with over 250000kms .

[@greengreensio]

Mechanical wise, which one is the best.

[@briananddianehardy8598]

I think that while it was a great review. The one thing that should’ve been mentioned is the servicing costs and schedules as this can sway which vehicle a person buys.

[@Rider_of_the_Storm650]

here in India don't have much option but I have d max & I am very satisfied with the performance and dealer as well as service..

[@adrianbennett9117]

I own a 2016 Hilux man dual cab, and its the best by far. Ranger has to many electrical problems, tritons break in half and lack performance. Hilux has 5 star ANCAAP rating, my utes use for what its built for, and still out performs the others.

[@klannedoklan]

But it has only 3 stars in the EURO NCAP test

[@dartanion0075]

Happy with my td42 patrol.had it for 16 years never let me down.topend,Kimberly,a nd the rest.

[@RTR_RRoomes73]

I have a 2012 Amarok, just when it was released in Jamaica and I will be getting another. It's absolutely a good bargain. They need to hurry with the rear air bags.

[@carstereo2493]

Having owned a few hiluxes over a decade or so, I ve come to the conclusion that the hilux is unbearably uncomfortable (extremely stiff suspension) especially for 6.5 feet plus people like myself. Practically unusable rear seats for similar sized blokes and marginally unstable than other utes whilst unladen. On the other hand, its got exceptionally high resale value, unbeatable reliability and a plethora of aftermarket parts to customise it to your liking. I'd still prefer it over a ranger though, haven't tried the amarok yet.

[@aotmikasa8220]

If I owned a Hilux, I would use the rear seats as storage for my virginity and nothing more.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

I live in Thailand and was looking for a Pick Up Truck. I spent hours researching which one I would buy. I did not need a 4 WD as 90% would be on tarmac roads and the other 10% on dirt tracks to the farm. I had read that the Ford engine has had problems. I did not like the design of the Mitsubishi Tritron. I did not know much about the Isuzu at the time. I was sold on Toyota due to teh reliability of Toyota engines and on the hilux from watching Top Gear where they made out they could not kill it. I opted for the Toyota Double Cab 4x2 PreRunner with the 2.4 diesel engine with 6 speed manual. I have had the pick up truck one year now and absolutely no problems. Living in Asia now, I would probably only buy a Toyota or Honda vehicle now.

[@duplessis2006]

sun/moon roof not an option or popular down under?

[@KegRaider]

Skin cancer magnets for us unfortunately :(

[@ajax8m]

Ford Danger good for cracking EGR coolers and blowing engines.

[@jordannathan2543]

I had the same problem with my ranger. Now getting a Colorado

[@redbitter1232]

good old hilux . HA. DPF filter shits itself , 6 to 8 grand to replace it.

[@BluTrollPro]

red bitter123 except everyone and their dog rips it out for 200 bucks when it fails

[@madmaxracing5788]

Or just cut it out and the car runs better and makes more power

[@rmh6668]

Toyota Hilux is number 1 for me

[@deborahesther8229]

Second is Volkswagen, third Nissan , Ford also good but highest maintenance

[@anthonywarwick3116]

I own a new v6 Amarok Highline with option of heated leather seats. Much cheaper price than the top of range ultimate and more sensible wheels and sports bar. Beautiful to drive every day. It’s replacing and combining the roles of both an Audi A4 Quattro and an older Mazda BT 50 ute. Just wish it had a few things like the rear airbags although we don’t have kids we do drive with our dog inside. Plus it could do with folding door mirrors and would love a remote lockable tray. I added a tow bar which should be standard. Plus added a lockable tray cover. Shame these are not packaged better as VW doesn’t haggle on the accessories

[@deadeyenic6833]

Toyota land cruiser 79? why is that never here

[@Drivecomau]

How is that a lifestyle ute?

[@deadeyenic6833]

never said it was a lifestyle ute but it can still be one

[@seaeagletwo4672]

CarAdvice was trying to conduct a test on lifestyle Utes and had picked the 8 most popular/mainstream models. Also the Toyota would fall behind in every category except off-road compared to these Utes and as I had mentioned before, since it's a lifestyle Ute test, it would be thrashed (I believe)

[@Hazardbone]

DeadEyeNic because they're proper utes and would crush these plastic pieces of shit

[@surfman0115]

Depends what your lifestyle is

[@fredwebb8217]

When are we going to see the Sportscat vs Raptor and high end utes

[@livenloud6697]

No 79duel cab?

[@generaltan]

What do you mean when you say "plus on road cost"?

[@trainingtheworld5093]

GeneralTan the price of the car + registration + dealer delivery fees + insurance.

[@Nathaniel2256Studios]

My Rankings 1. Volkswagen Amarok 2. Mitsubishi Triton 3. Holden Colorado 4. Isuzu D-MAX 5. Toyota Hilux 6. Ford Ranger 7. Mazda BT-50 8. Nissan Navara

[@madjid0235]

i like triton

[@ansett7687]

Funny how probably apart from the engine it really hasn't had an update to suspension or mechanical and it's the oldest. Just shows how it set the benchmark on its release

[@joelmammachen]

That SR5 vehicle on test is pretty is early production unit I think. The new SR5's and TRD edition Hilux have a retuned suspension for better ride

[@mixedhuntingsouthafrica1921]

Why don’t they ever test the v6 Hilux , it has 175kw but 280nm , It will tear up the Amarok v6

[@reefmorgan4891]

To get tritons into 4x4 high you need to be in drive and moving only takes 5 seconds or so

[@Danger_mouse]

Reef Morgan I think it was low range they had issues selecting. You would need to be stopped for that and in neutral....

[@reefmorgan4891]

Dangermouse still only takes 10 seconds or so

[@lukepato76]

Never had any issues with my triton

[@TheBassManimal]

It's because these women dont know how to use the 4x4 system, look at them. It takes no more than 10 seconds to be in 4LLC and max 5 seconds for 4H. Not to mention Triton offers 4H full time like Amarok but with option for 2wd. And also 4HLC!! That's pretty impressive for 10k less

[@mikldude9376]

Reef Morgan and what if 5 feet in front of you is a 40 foot bog hole ?

[@thetoolmasterph4848]

Perception is different from reality. I will go pick isuzu dmax, toyota hilux or mitsubishi triton. We own a triton and 160,000 km odo and still running like new. The only parts we replace is the timing belt, fuel filter and air filter. And we got isuzu dmax 2004 model and 420,000 km odo and still running.

[@m1t2a1]

I wonder how they would compare against an F150 or a Silverado.

[@nikieshaxbisram4365]

Those are American trucks. Wouldn't stand a chance

[@Axel_sms]

i own a base 2.7 old hilux here in ksa its one of the unloved of my cars no matter what i do it does not DOES NOT DIE i have crashed in the curb i have pulled the hand brake hard to drift on 130kmh but no i doesnot let me down audio quality is crap

[@Axel_sms]

but my trailblazer is my loved one i never push it to limits 4.2 i6 2006 lt facelifted one

[@ErkkieHaipinge]

Wait... you want an ute you can abuse?

[@aaronstorer6797]

The tests used in the review would be a good guide for the majority of buyers that do a mix of different stuff with there utes. If you sol purpose is extreme off roading a stock high-line dual cab is not the vehicle for you. It would have been the icing on the cake if they also included some night driving and gave a score for the headlights both high and low beam and the lighting of the instruments as its hard to get a test drive at night.