2019 Best 4x2 Work Ute | Toyota HiLux v Mitsubishi Triton v Ford Ranger

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[@jasonrose77]

Questions I ask myself when buying a new ute. 1. How many of previous models can I find that have done over 400,000 ks? 2. How much does it cost to service over the life of the vehicle? 3. Will it take the beating I'm going to give it? Questions my wife asks 1. What colours does it come in? 2. Are the seats comfy? 3. What about pockets, hooks, etc? Questions I never ask 1. How quick does it pull up? Answer.....stop tailgating and watch the road. 2. How does it handle around corners? Answer.....it's a ute, not a sports car. So pretty average at best. It's like asking what's the best flavoured poo. At what time are you hammering so fast around a corner that you're more concerned about the ride feel than losing your load? 3. Does it handle better with a load on? Answer.....of course it does, it's a work ute. They are all designed to do that. Questions I ask after watching this review 1. Who is this review for? 2. Who paid? 3. Is there some kind of time limit for the video? Why not just review them all and do a thorough job of it?

[@diamondhands8505]

So which Ute did you end up going with?

[@YourFrienjamin]

Saying what we're all thinking and too lazy to say.

[@stendecstretcher4983]

Just bought a new Triton Turbo Diesel Auto single cab for $25500. 7 year warranty capped price servicing and road side assist bargain.

[@jaygadsdon2096]

stendec Stretcher woulda got it cheaper nowadays with the virus

[@Tom-os4hy]

@@jaygadsdon2096 wrong

[@mikey380sx]

@@Tom-os4hy Yep. There’s only one 2wd diesel single cab listed where I live at the moment. It is 35k, you could have got the 4wd version for that pre COVID

[@paula-yr7pp]

dam I am looking at buying 1 now and they want 36k now

[@AlsAllAussieAdventures]

The new MR Triton is a machine, from there work horses, to their dual cabs, they are an awesome ute and very underated... they have some really nice benefits over the other utes on certain models.

[@JDMEVOVIGSR]

Which Mitsubishi dealership do you work for?

[@AlsAllAussieAdventures]

@@JDMEVOVIGSR i dont have any affiliation with mitsu, however i own a 2019 gls premium and have been super impressed with it 👍👍. Great vehicle.

[@OFFICIAL_VIDEO_AWARDS]

Agree mate

[@AlsAllAussieAdventures]

@Kaecilius show me one engine over heating....... thanks

[@stendecstretcher4983]

I agree just bought a diesel no DPF issues like some others.

[@timfordfalconxf7714]

Why do i LOVE the RWD Single ( or base duel ) Cab utes, Love them.

[@bkw6329]

Nice and simple

[@bigvee401]

3:54 that's a tight squeeze behind that wheel big man, all 145 kg

[@humbertorubi4947]

I’m going to tell you what’s the best work truck. It my brother’s ‘86 Nissan 720 with its Z24i engine. Fast, powerful, super reliable, real 4x4 system, fools proof torsion bars front suspension and good fuel consumption. We work on construction and frequently we put more than a ton and a half in the bed without problems. Also use it to tow heavy cement mixers from places where the platforms can’t access and always first try turn on. This and the old Toyota’s R22 are the best.

[@levro7367]

🤣

[@evermore8888]

I've just test driven them all and bought the HiLux Hi-Ride TD; each vehicle had its positives but honestly the Toyota just has the right combination for me.

[@lostinspace699]

you got robed ,,,

[@stendecstretcher4983]

I agree just buy a Toyota.

[@stendecstretcher4983]

lost in space you mean robbed

[@doctorboy5892]

But this guy just spent days discovering that the Hillux is a dangerous piece of shit when unladen. Then you go and say you brought one. Do you always drive around with a massive weight in the back of it?

[@evermore8888]

@@doctorboy5892 Any and every flat bed/open tray ute will get twitchy if you drive like a dick... :))

[@vaztion]

Very disappointing, why you guys don’t compare apples to apples? The Mazda sourced gasoline engine in the Ford Ranger and the 2.7 in the HiLux, are way better engines than that timing belt propelled Mitsu,...

[@victorymitsubishi1713]

Great video, and you are right - with a "ton in the tray", the Triton is exceptional!

[@sierracharlie7293]

Good Stuff.

[@nathanscale]

How do the older models compare to each other? Late 90s early 2000s

[@trainingtheworld5093]

The worst ute I ever drove was a petrol Triton. Absolutely gutless and it struggled to carry a load. The handling without a load was unpredictable.

[@jimmyhendrix3457]

Yeah was probably and auto back in 2010

[@wax333]

@@jimmyhendrix3457 and proberly had over 1ton on board with a trailer behind trying to keep 110kph up an incline

[@stendecstretcher4983]

When was that?

[@trainingtheworld5093]

stendec Stretcher excuses excuses..

[@Jay-fp8iy]

I drove the base model petrol triton dual cab 4x2 for years. Gutless, couldn't tow shit, but was dependable enough. Air con stuffed up after a little and they wanted $2k to replace the whole system. Would probs buy a TD next time but not a bad ute all up. Did I mention it was the most gutless thing I have ever driven even without a load?

[@BigBenAus]

How does the D-Max compare to these?

[@OFFICIAL_VIDEO_AWARDS]

Like a horse and carriage id say. I think they stopped reviewing them because it's like a 2012 car in 2019.

[@HanShiongSiah]

Can U guys do a ute comparison for utes less then $30k+gst D/A for small business tax benefits depression please. Best bang for bucks

[@II_4_R_Z_II]

Han Shiong Siah without a doubt the Chinese utes are best bang for buck

[@redbitter1232]

What about the diesel triton

[@7upevo]

Hilux all the way

[@petermahoney636]

Going back to 1991 2005 mh mk tritons they wore hard and for reliability and unbreakable if you look at the Mazda and couriers bad gear boxes Nissan's head gaskets and the rodeos heads blowing hilux no problems. So the past speaks .Underrated

[@douglaswinkler1194]

Triton vr ford courier gl ??

[@jamieshields9521]

Interesting that Mitsubishi Triton won it’s just shame that it’s not fuel efficient like rest. My D40 does better in fuel but Toyota is shocker to drive like my back, been fatigue n no better in fuel then driving my VS V6 Commodore ute. It sad not see Ford Falcon ute as it set benchmark for all utes.

[@jaguar3248]

Tritons look the part both inside and out but provided you are prepared to move the gear stick yourself, and accept your in a ute and not a V8 Holden, the 2.4 Hilux Ute is way ahead of Tritons gutless wonders.

[@pickupmr.3978]

Honestly I ve never seen the autralia comment section that praise any new truck. Toy overrated Triton and ranger have reliability problem,... etc Yet australia consume the second most truck in the world. Damn weird

[@JDMEVOVIGSR]

194Nm from the Triton lol I'll take the 4 x 2 BT-50 with the 3.2L 5 speed and 470Nm for not much more, thanks!

[@stickers8447]

Not much more?? What, $10k isn’t much?

[@JDMEVOVIGSR]

@@stickers8447 I do not know where you get your pricing from? The Triton is cheap and nasty, and at $25k + O.R.C is not much cheaper than the BT-50 at $30k + O.R.C (I was quoted earlier this month) which is much more competent all round. The Triton wouldn't even get up a hill with 1 tonne on the back.

[@stickers8447]

Brad triton is $22,490 + ORC. No one in the history of buying tritons has paid retail, so I’d say you’re getting that on road easily for $22k, if you got quoted $30k + ORC, there is the difference

[@JDMEVOVIGSR]

@@stickers8447 Nobody buys a ute without a tray, so $25k it is. My quote of $30k for the BT-50 included a $2.5k alloy tray. Comparing apples with apples, there is only ~ $5k in it. If things are a little tight with overheads in business, then there may not be an option but chose a Triton (or Hilux). With interest rates as low as they currently are, you'd have rocks in your head to go with Triton. We upgraded to BT-50's from Hilux 2.7L petrol workmates and its the best thing we ever did. I might add that the Triton looks like a hat full of assholes.

[@stickers8447]

Brad ok, you find me someone who paid that price and I’ll show you a joker. While we’re on the subject, you’re buying a bt over a ranger even though the ranger is much better inside... interesting. Btw, that Mazda has its critics in the looks department too..

[@paula-yr7pp]

Dam I just bought a new triton in 2023 and it cost 37k

[@LTLT900]

I just paid $37,000 for mine too. Pick it up on Monday.

[@paula-yr7pp]

@@LTLT900 did you get the colour you wanted ?

[@LTLT900]

@@paula-yr7pp yes I got white.

[@LTLT900]

Yes I got a white one

[@callumfreebairn8082]

why do you need to trust the triton?

[@LV-FOURTWENTYSIX]

50hp wet nitrous kit for the track....

[@rikuverahoveka1123]

2024 triton?

[@madjid0235]

it's mitsu

[@RogerM88]

Every year when new truck come to the market..."Now the Triton is the best choice...The Navara is the truck of the year...The Amarok is now the best truck ever...The Ranger is the best choice...The D-Max is the new best truck in the market.........after 7 years...Hilux the best.

[@trianggaindralukmana2184]

nope, i take toyota for durable 8.5 inch axle, aissin transmission H series, and durability. even this 2GD engine isnt as reliable as 2KD prev engine

[@MegaSavage86]

I watched another video the other day that said the Triton was the worst and the Hilux won

[@bigvee401]

My old 1997 honda accord 2.2 puts out 103 kw and 195 nm, that's more that the mitzy, lol what a joke

[@macdonaldjohnstonfan]

Reviews like this just show the lack of credibility that you guys have, it seems that every year you have to have a new winner as you don't want to look like your favouring anyone. What about the Dmax, ditch the Triton, given the Hilux and Ranger where diesels why did you even put the petrol Triton in there? No one buys utes like these without trays either, last time I looked the workmate Hilux price included a tray, yet the other 2 the tray is extra. The Triton looks crap, it's cheap and underpowered yet still one, I just don't understand you clowns, you had the Dmax, Navara and Amarok all with diesel engines you could have thrown into the review. The workmate Hilux still sells like there is no tomorrow so clearly Toyota are doing something right.

[@doctorboy5892]

What? We are talking about work utes not 4x4's where the tray is so high you can't load anything onto it (I am 194cm tall). 4x4 is terrible to drive around laden as the centre of gravity is so high. Look around mate. All the 4x4 utes driving around have trays that are EMPTY. They also have fairy men behind the wheel.

[@bosse641]

The new Mitsu is so ugly. The outgoing one was so much better looking. Disappointed.

[@wax333]

unless youve seen it in the flesh it does look ugly its more modern

[@CT-vm4gf]

The Ford and Toyota look outdated by 10 years at least.

[@madjid0235]

It,s mitsubishi

[@davecroden9793]

Please lose the music. It’s dated, annoying and doesn’t actually add a single thing

[@kmuinde]

That triton is extremely ugly in base model

[@aquaboy1650]

Kennedy Muinde Just like the others*

[@jasonkyo11]

The triton is like wearing a Corporate suit with just a boxer short and slipper 😂😂😂

[@oops7171]

They are all ugly but the hilux is more better looking

[@stendecstretcher4983]

Who cares

[@jaq5918]

Sponsored by Mitsubishi lol

[@Romeoforster-rd2yq]

It's junk in the world of construction that need to carry n pull a lot of weight so it's just for looks not a real work truck a

[@chastheplayer8367]

Dream on..lol toyota shits over all…

[@joskjj3625]

Mitsubishi unreliable

[@chrishanlon8297]

This review is rubbish. Fat journalists doing comparisons at Wakefield Park? Totally irrelevant for working tradesman. Only buy a turbo diesel if you do a weekly highway run. Short runs in diesels result in turbo & expensive DPF repairs over time. Petrol Triton dies up hills, build quality is poor and Mitsubishi is notorious for bad after sales service. Hilux has jiggly unsettled ride and hard to live with empty or fully loaded. All these utes are ordinary jack of all trades vehicles and do nothing well.

[@redbitter1232]

What about the diesel triton