2019 Triton v Ranger v Hilux v Colorado v Amarok | Drive.com.au

You know there’s something in the air when Australia’s three best-selling vehicles are Utes.
Detailed dual-cab ute comparison test.
Warranty Standard
Triton 7 Years
Colorado 5 Years
Hilux 5 Years
Ranger 5 Years
Amarok 5 Years
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[@shiikurmununga4878]

I own a Toyota, yesterday i went to test drive a new 2019 Triton,i must say Triton is the best...thinking of owning a Triton.The 4wd super 2 selection is amazing

[@Byrxn]

I know right, most people only care what is the specs on the paper but in reality the worst on paper could be the best.

[@Splits-man]

Without question the Triton is the best bang for your buck. I’m just about to buy our second Triton GLS now. That’s right we’re a two Triton family and loving it.

[@mattryangirao8172]

Triton is very nice pick up . Triton is king of road😎😎😍

[@johnbiggins4864]

The manual gearbox 2.4 combined is awful.......

[@davidbarbour1761]

Just bought a Triton based on reviews, research and test drive....This review is contradictory in every sense....Triton, best VFM and has all the toys. Plus it's the only Ute when it first came out made me double take....Love it

[@Milaelder1]

David Barbour just a shame it’s gutless

[@MahBones]

@@Milaelder1 Makes about the same grunt on our work dyno as the 3.2 Rangers, ie: about 470nm. This is in manual though, haven't dynoed any auto 2.4 Tritons yet.

[@metalmaster76]

saw one parked up on a street near my place when walking the dog, genuinely made me stop and have a geez at it. not a bad looking piece of kit I'll tell you that for free. good truck. might get one

[@AlsAllAussieAdventures]

Just bought a 2019 Mitsubishi Triton GLS Premium and absolutely love it... its cheaper and comes with electric, leather, heated seats, rear air con, 360 degree camera, rear diff lock, super select ii 4wd system (which is awesome) it has to be the best value for money ute hands down, plus the 7 years warranty, 3 yrs capped price service, 4 yrs aus wide road side assist is the icing on the cake.

[@5lcalais1]

been looking at these, only downside for me is no manual in the gls premium :( so It'd be just the regular gls if I did go ahead with one eh I can live without leather seats lol

[@boyteebah3794]

i got to say, the triton is a better buy than a hilux but if you want the best bang for the buck, the great wall steed is the answer... just half the price of a triton

[@5lcalais1]

@@boyteebah3794 yeah but u get what u pay for with great walls, only 110kw 310nm td and only 2 t towing, I need a vehicle for towing purposes mostly I got 2220kgs to pull and that's not including all the extra stuff I need to carry too (got a track car I need to tow to and from events) I'd need minimum 3 ton capacity, the top 3 I like are ranger triton or Colorado, the triton peaked my interest being there 10-20k cheaper than a ranger and just as good for what I need, the top gls with everything I'd need is only 52k onroad the equivalent ranger is close to 70k lol even the xlt will be 63 and all u get is an extra 14kw 40nms and 400kg towing, an extra 20k for that is a rip off, on the used market yeah I'd go a ranger possibly but they have terrible resale by the looks of it a 2016 ranger is around 17-20k a 2016 triton is still 30-33k .

[@T3chnoJunk13]

Grats mate... ENJOY

[@AlsAllAussieAdventures]

@@T3chnoJunk13 Thanks mate! Very very happy so far, exceeding my expectations thats for sure.

[@sladeakira533]

We just bought the triton and love it.

[@unknownskyman2156]

Hey there I am considering the new Triton too.... Any problem with it so far?

[@lbax8897]

Following

[@athasitkhemphet5781]

@@unknownskyman2156 i just drove 75000 km on it gt mt specs btw on thailand terrain btw 4x2 going on farm no problem issue yet just sqeaky sound on rear suspension cuase rubber holder of rear leaf spring i guess if your drove 1 half year lamo no problem to me tho sorry for my english skill tho :D

[@orangejuicepony6881]

V6 Highline here with lift, 32s and recovery points. What a beast, fun to drive bloody hell does it go fast around corners. Faster than most passenger cars! And it all translates to the Fraser trip, reminds me of the turbo Forester I used to thrash up there.

[@DJTrumpMAGA]

Bought a Triton GSR last week. 10 year warranty and fixed price servicing. May not be the best ute, but the best value for money for sure. The Mivec 2.4 TD engine with 6sp Aisin gearbox PLUS super select 2 transfer case. You can’t beat that!

[@josecisne7997]

The Triton does have full time 4 wheel drive. The reviewer said the Amarok was the only one with full time 4 wheel drive.

[@anthonyramdin1037]

I know right. Clearly they don't know much about the triton. If the lux had full time 4wd these reviewers would blow it out of the water as if it's the greatest thing on Earth.

[@chrisandshazza01]

Geeezuz - pretty B grade guys, the all wheel drive in the super select Mitsubishi has been around since Christ was alive.

[@anthonyramdin1037]

@fukthegoog yeah some countries include mine get the crappy, low spec models. As for the traction control it's actually pretty awesome until wheels leave the ground. It's slow to sense wheel slip and slow in transferring power to wheels that have traction. And often times when it transfers power to the wheels with traction, it's not enough to get out of the situation. And honestly I don't think the triton has the most uncomfortable ride, I think the Hilux will take that honor because the suspension is way more stiff than the Triton's.

[@anthonyramdin1037]

@Mitch09 the triton has two 4wd systems. One is part time, one is full time. You probably have the part time 4wd system which is the easy select system. The super select 2 is the full time 4wd system.

[@anthonyramdin1037]

@fukthegoog yeah diff lockers are the way to go. Traction control is only good in certain situations but lockers are great for any situation. Just upsetting that in certain countries these companies offer low spec models without the locker. But if you have an lsd it should get you through any situation.

[@dooshdashcams2629]

Reliability totally glossed over. Welcome to Drive.com.au reviews.

[@sw86241996]

Good question is when I have the family car what sort of dual cab ute can be selected?? Haven't try new 2.0 bi trobo ranger, but definitely not Holden

[@kennethchong6752]

Hilux has the most uncomfortable ride of all. That's y I don't buy this comparison.

[@MotoDoki]

He said its ride comfort is better than triton.. i call BS

[@krisgilmore6844]

The triton and is still the same bucket of shit it always was and Toyota really didn't put much thought into the minelux very uncomfortable heavy on fuel and it looks like they screwed an iPad to the dash for a radio not to mention the poor seating

[@featherz3542]

I own a hilux (2016 sr5) for short rides is fine, but after 30 minutes it starts getting a little uncomfortable but it’s not that bad I’ve done 3 hours on constant and it’s fine for me. Fuel economy is probably its biggest down as the dpf is shocking... my mate bought the latest triton coming from a 2015 sr5 and his regretting his financial decision 😂 he was boasting about the new triton for the first month then started hating it.

[@dubious6718]

I have a 2015 SR5+ and have driven for 6 hours without getting uncomfortable

[@featherz3542]

Dubious people hate on the hilux because they don’t own one... but I do admit the ranger and the Amarok are just as good it’s basically personal preference at this point.

[@paulobpaul]

"Best family ute" unless of course you have an accident then it's the worst option given our has ZERO rear airbags. That should automatically disqualify it from any "best family" comparisons

[@orangejuicepony6881]

Mitchy Paul it didn’t need ten in 2009 to get its 5-star rating, the Ranger PX didn’t have them either and it failed. The PX2 addressed this issue and added them and still scored the same as the Amarok for side impact. What you do t understand is safety is structural integrity and size first and airbags second. You are 1% safer in the Ranger. Good luck to you and your recommendations if you are T-bones at 80kmh because you are in for a rude shock.

[@orangejuicepony6881]

Further to this neither the Ranger or ANY Ute has ever been tested for rear passenger safety. It is pure speculation to conclude the affect of rear seat passengers. It has never been tested. The only Ute to be tested on rear passsengers is the new X-Class as it came after 2017 when the ANCAP changed its requirements. You can download the reports from their website. Interesting both Amarok and Ranger scored the same on 60kmh side impact.

[@Bamwich]

yeah, not to pile on but this is a really stupid comment.

[@metalmaster76]

@@orangejuicepony6881 I agree with this setiment! most aussies are driving around in clapped out beaters from the early 2000's - they might have had half decent safety ratings in 1999, but is the average 04 camry or whatver the fuck shitheap going to score a 5 star in 2019 - neigh chance.

[@orangejuicepony6881]

metalmaster76 exactly. Bit of perspective is required when shopping. The Amarok is not unsafe by any measure. But could be even safer with additional features but you can say that about any car and 4wd still today.

[@RinaldoCaptain]

Nice video guys. Most double cab utes are sold in the 2wd / 4x2 variant what I don't get is why no motoring journalists do off-road tests of the more popular variant. Can you guys do a video of each of these utes in a 4x2 variant on a off-road course or even just a video to show case how capable a 4x2 ute with diff-lock can be?

[@Revival85]

how is that cheap for the triton? i got my wildtrak brand new with tech pack for 55k drive away

[@mgrimes]

great review style.

[@dkdmdj]

Been driving Triton 3.2 since 2010,.. getting my second triton 2.4 mivec..

[@andrewgardner8638]

You recommend the Amarok as the best for a family but yet it has no rear airbags?

[@peterbrowning1251]

Now low range either.

[@titaniumquarrion9838]

@@peterbrowning1251 For the family you cannot beat Triton. It has the most leg room front and back and the most comfortable (reclined more) rear seats and full airbag suit.

[@Aerhgad1]

@@peterbrowning1251 Doesn't need it, I've never needed it in mine, first gear is almost the same ratio as low range

[@Johnhrop]

My standard Rok did almost everything my mates lifted hilux did... it needs a little lift and better tyres as my bash plates took a hiding.

[@GS-zo4pr]

Yeah no rear airbags....!!?? Also can’t order as an optional xtra ...!?

[@WeekendWarriorX]

Just bought Triton and it comes with 5 years warranty or 200k ...that give peace of mind for me.

[@sergioayon46]

Would love a review like this ones but here in USA with all the competitive small trucks!!!!. No one does it here!!!

[@dj-two-timing-timmy]

A power button to give it a bit more sparkle...how about you actually look up what it actually does and provide a more informative review than this puff piece you have dished up.

[@Andrew-1974]

DJ 2 timing timmy.... I have an sr5, I have a sparkle button too. It was a joke mate, take it easy

[@ablet85]

He is giving it the attention it deserves.

[@orangejuicepony6881]

It just makes the throttle more sensative. Should called throttle remap.

[@outdoors5352]

I think people are sometimes mislead by resale value. If a Hilux costs say $7k more new than another brand, then you would expect $7k more resale value when 5 years old.

[@titaniumquarrion9838]

Correct mate. Ranger and Hilux now have cult like groupie followers. They drank the kool-aid...

[@mattcurry9220]

This is the problem with using a % as the guide to resale. If you buy something 10k cheaper you can have a lot lower resale % and still be a lot better off in $'s term at resale time.

[@orangejuicepony6881]

We sell our 10 year old Hiluxs with 400k on them for $15k. Couldn’t give away anything else.

[@jaredschroeder]

I’m sure at least one family have bought a Merc dual cab

[@unchainednz5205]

What about isuzu dmax ? Im looking at getting one some time next year

[@JoshuaCorin]

Can't really recommend the Amarok as a family car when it doesn't have rear airbags.

[@kingisback1995]

That's how much you know about cars.

[@LauDuKai]

The Amarok has No rear seat airbags. I'm not willing to place My family in danger of a side impact to the head. The real question is.. why aren't there rear seat airbags? VW certainly has the technical knowledge, just look at how good the no low range auto is off road.

[@boyteebah3794]

amaroks spend more time in the dealer’s shop than on the road... very unreliable...

[@Johnhrop]

My Rok hasn’t. Needs a lift though because the bash plates keep getting hammered.

[@shawsie5780]

Picking up my V6 Amarok highline next week, factory remapped ECU from VW 240kw 750nm and still covered by warranty

[@kingisback1995]

@Tim What's that a bid deal, a ford ranger smashed in a highway lucky no one was on the back seat cause they would be all dead, did your fancy airbag would help them to survive yeah mate.A SUV was smashed totally it was a massive accident. Because you don't like a VW don't find a drop water in the Ocean.

[@shawsie5780]

Tim id rather be dead then be a veg eating through a straw, maybe I should cancel my Amarok for a Toyota Yaris with rear airbags

[@shawsie5780]

Tim I know, 2012 I bought a BT50 which I had for 3 yrs, shit box went through 3 of those 3.2ltr motors, blown turbo hose, broken seats etc, 2016 I bought a unbreakable SR5 which had a new tail shaft put in it, throttle body shit it’s self, rear drum brakes got replaced, Front brakes have been machined three times, water pump shit it’s self, both had 60k kms on them, Im doing the rounds until I find one the works, airbags are the least of my problems as I’m a plumber that stores tools on the back seat

[@shawsie5780]

Tim no link, bloke I contract through is good mates with the the GM at a VW dealership in Sydney, service manager there plugs his computer in and flashes the ECU, they had one on a dyno which had 190 kw at the wheels and 240kw crank apparently perfect for towing my 2 ton excavator, I could walk quicker the my hilux could tow, Vijay is correct personally I think all the utes are unreliable pigs but I roll mine over after the warranty ends so it doesn’t worry me

[@shawsie5780]

Tim as they say it's not what you know it's who you know, not in a million years would I have it remapped with out a contact

[@brendankelly8606]

So where is the DMAX

[@OFFICIAL_VIDEO_AWARDS]

I have to disagree with almost every review. Especially the Triton. And apparently most other car journalists too since they say almost the opposite of this guy. He has good delivery though.

[@joslyrasitrasitrabeh7825]

Mitsubishi the best winner very popular in Papua, the Dakar rally champion very good in handling system advance technology very fast heavy duty best for highway and cross country long journey

[@Xyb3rTeCh]

2019 and the video quality is still sub par. Are you using bad lenses and camera equipment? I suggest investing on 4K cameras like from Sony or Panasonic.

[@wesleyr9006]

Brilliant !! Thumping the Facts with no Punches Pulled. Good on ya for seeing the Value on each of the UTE's .... especially the AMAROK V6. In a World where everyone is HILUX-"Zonked" when asked why -the reply is;"... don't Know mate - Just because ..." To Which my Sense of Humor takes a "deep swig" while pretending to Walk away. Being in an Automotive Professional (Aftermarket Science) 1.) I do not tolerate Manufactures BS .... That said. that is very reason I decided to go into Business Taking the "Hash" They made of it & Turning into something my Clients truly enjoy regardless of the Application 2.) The AMAROK is a True Diamond in the Rough .... Those willing to look past the ...nevermind I can drone on & on about the AMAROK's Technical Prowess which will a big fat zero .... even after "beer-number-I-have-lost-count" Not being the Australian Market where the UTE You have tested here are truly Beautifully Spec'ed in Comparison The TRITON like You said; " One set of Good Springs & Shocks away from a Good ride..." Well ? that's what we went & did. Boy o Boy !! Is It a Different Beast !!!! Thanks again for the Awesome-NO-BS Review Need more Reviews like Yours Keep it Up & Take Care

[@jimsmith742]

I have a 2016 Triton, I do a lot of 4wding and I love the car BUT!!!! the warranty and after sales service here in Frankston in Melbourne is absolutely horrendous, I took it to some tracks that were a little bit more than just a dirt rd and went through a large puddle that was only about 800 ml deep and got some mud in the alternator bearing, I took it in to be fixed under warranty and was told quite firmly that it wouldn't be covered by any warranty because I took it off road and went deeper than 600 ml in water!!!!!!!, since then I dont have a warranty on a car a week after I brought it. so I guess buyer beware of the warranty pitfalls.....

[@gavinwolfe3238]

I just went and drove all of the utes on the market and really I think the top 2 now are the PX3 Ranger and Mitsi Triton. I honestly thought the Triton is nicer to drive than an Amarok or Merc X class they are that good now. We ended up going for a new Ranger, but our other vehicle is a Mitsi Pajero Sport (basically a really fancy Triton wagon), which I think easily leads the 4x4 SUV class apart from styling maybe.

[@dhern2613]

I thought the Challenger is a fancy Triton wagon

[@gavinwolfe3238]

Trigger Time Challenger is the old name that I don’t think is used anywhere now. Pajero Sport is the new name since 2015.

[@michaellane2529]

You forgot to mention Amaroks totally insane servicing costs. Triton for me.

[@samscott8727]

Yeah not really, I own one and services cost me the same as my brother who has a triton. And also I don't have to fix my gearbox every 100km when third gear pops out

[@timofey24]

Just bought amarok with 3year free servicing. None of the others do that

[@popey2710]

Why is it IMPOSSIBLE to find a review on the utes for us working men? Alloy tray and not the "pretty crap" I want plastic not cloth. You put down the hose out floor but this is what we need. Only people who drive a sr5 are people who don't USE them. What about the single cab? These are never reviewed.

[@Pofdmanaxe]

Popey squirrel just but a real truck all of these trucks suck balls dude get a ram 3500 or ford 350. You would never buy these for work they can’t do anything!

[@bethoughtprovoking]

Jake B, it all depends on the kind of work you do. If you need greater towing or hauling capacity, then you need a more powerful vehicle. That said, these mid-sized pickups are versatile and offer decent performance. The Hilux’s reliability and capability is legendary; speaking with Newsweek, Andrew Exum, a former U.S. Army Ranger and fellow at the Center for a New American Security, said of the Hilux that, “It kicks the hell out of the Humvee.” Qualitatively, the Hilux outperforms anything Ram or Ford can ever produce. But, according to real-world specs, the Hilux is not so little: it can haul a load somewhere in the whereabouts of 2300lbs, and can tow close to 8000 lbs. That easily covers many small businesses needs. Rams, unfortunately, don’t even make the reliability charts; they’re plagued - and always have been - with too many problems. The same goes for the Fords after the year 2000. American truck manufacturers are more interested in making profit by offering blandishments rather than making solid workhorses. You need a reliable heavy-duty truck? Get a Hino. Outperforms anything American by a mile!

[@popey2710]

@@bethoughtprovoking this is why I'm picking up the isuzu dmax either today or tomorrow. It's got the same motor as the 4ton truck.

[@bethoughtprovoking]

Popey squirrel Thumbs up, dude!

[@leoesposito8762]

Ok great. .so what would you say come in at second place?

[@AceOfSpadesPRO01]

Leo Esposito it’s almost like they did that last bit in order, so ranger 2nd Colorado 3rd?

[@ceramiartdental2809]

You never mention after sales service. Based on that, Triton and Hi Lux are the only two left standing!

[@edward2030]

Omg, was that filmed on Oran park?! lol

[@stendecstretcher4983]

Thankyou for your honest intelligent review. You put me off buying a Ute not as desirable as I thought.

[@HammerRocks]

Question is, which one of these will you pick if you're serious about off-roading?

[@landau46t]

Hammer Rocks Hilux!

[@brendankelly8606]

Dmax

[@anthonyramdin1037]

Triton

[@Nathaniel2256Studios]

I've been in all four trucks before and I have to say, the Amarok is the only ute I properly liked. The Triton is a very good budget ute, but personally, I don't think it fits our needs. The Hilux feels too much like a work ute rather than a comfort ute, but it is definitely a tough ute. The Ranger felt sluggish and poorly-built, also, the reliability of them makes me dislike them. The Amarok takes power, comfort, and quality to a whole new level for a ute, a fabulous thing.

[@JosOneeek]

Amarok V6 + chip and downpipe = the best double cab 🔥

[@happydays577]

Owned both the Ranger and the Colorado and I must say that I am so happy that I sold the Ranger and bought the Colorado, especially for the general tough look and the quality seems to better with GM than Ford. No issues and the Colorado seems to be built to last! Would like to try the Hilux but I recent paying more just because most people like it!

[@antoniocabral7423]

what about the nissan navara???

[@Caleb__main]

I have a 2019 triton and I am living with it. So I dont understand what you mean by you dont think anyone can live with it

[@jimmyhendrix3457]

How do you have a 2019 Triton your legit like 12 year old wtf

[@Caleb__main]

@@jimmyhendrix3457 my dad

[@paul-bunce]

tritons are great and are supposed to have stiff suspension for 4x4

[@djp4nfa]

To be fair....Amarok and the Colorado haven’t had an “all new” model since the inception of the current model. Next gen amarok will be next level

[@MrTimstaaa]

Next gen Amarok will be next gen problems.

[@Aerhgad1]

@@MrTimstaaa You can say that with any car these days, no matter the brand or model. Overall the past Amarok's have had far less issues then most of the other brands, but it does cost slightly more. Guess you get what you pay for

[@DJTrumpMAGA]

Amarok will always be the worst selling ute in Australia and there is a reason.

[@jianlim2636]

Good job for a non ford sponsored review

[@kingisback1995]

It doesn't suit you, you only like to hear that some other SUV wins but not VW. I'm sorry not this time maybe on 2020 but maybe.

[@Sabumnim666]

Toyota sponsored obviously fits you

[@bbardy3924]

Well 50k plus cheap for dual cab ute. I dont think its so cheap considering have to spend another 10k on these cars to make them comfortable for work or camping. i dont know why they can have some comfortable seats in a 50k car, Also hilux have the lowest towing capacity of the group ?

[@megawatideoktovia9352]

Mitsubishi is the greatest the best and awesome very good driving in highway and cross country , the king of Dakar rally champion

[@awkh21]

He just conveniently said that Amarok is the only truck with full time 4-wheel drive. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. FYI, the new Triton’s has Super Select 4WD 2, able to operate almost like a premium full-time 4WD. capable of driving in 4H mode even on normal roads - the only pick-up truck in the market with such capability.

[@T1000.Android]

Buying a Dual Cab ute is easy. Pick the one that you like to look at because ultimately they are very similar in all departments. They all have plenty of power off road even at 130kw for the hilux (and producing good torque lower in the rev range). If you want a fast car don't buy a dual cab diesel ute as power is great but far from the most important factor. $2500 gets you great after market suspension and another $1500 on some good off-roading rubber and around $1500 for a differential locker and you are done. But ultimately the Hilux is the worst for price, Triton is the best for price.

[@lilnips]

Why is the Hilux that bad on value for money?

[@alexfrankl7861]

@@lilnips spec for spec the Hilux was over 8k dearer then my D Max , wheeled it straight into ARB and then later threw wheels and tyres at . it .

[@bethoughtprovoking]

Tyson Collier, look at it this way : which of all these trucks will sell for more ten years down the road? The extra money spent on a Hilux comes back in resale value. Do the math, and think ahead! I sold my 8-year old Hilux for over half of its initial value and got the 2018 model. Great vehicle; no DPF problems, no other issues.

[@alexfrankl7861]

@@lilnips spec for spec its 10k more then D Max and 13k more then Triton , that's when I purchased my last D Max and the previous D Max dual cab in 09 cost the same as a base model single cab Hilux and that's fact , over the 10 years the D Max absolutely creamed the Hilux for reliability , resale the same .

[@alexfrankl7861]

@@bethoughtprovoking pay 10k more for the same spec vehicle and go figure you'll get that back at resale , you can throw a blanket over the top four on resale .

[@wazzzappening4848]

I will still test drive the Volkswagen V6 but a VF SSV Redline 6.2 LS3V8 Wagon I think will win my decision.

[@caradvice]

Good Choice! ;)

[@wazzzappening4848]

@Mr. Cairo New yes,not many. Second hand low K's great buys a plenty.

[@brettieh]

Douche!

[@jamesmay3863]

Some people you just can’t get the bogan out of them no matter what.

[@wazzzappening4848]

@@jamesmay3863 Thank goodness for that. Like Sarah Hanson Young & Penny Wong can't get the bogan out of Fraser Anning and the nationalistic patriots being the vast silent and growing majority. Ha Ha

[@madmick3794]

So what is the highest speced Triton that keeps the manual?

[@garamanth]

On the Mitsubishi Australia website, it appears the only spec you can't get in manual in is the top GLS Premium. The GLS and GLX+ both come in manual, but only the GLS and GLS Premium get Super Select II 4WD. The GLX+ gets the Easy Select part time 4WD system.

[@Welchy88]

Id just love one video of these in soft beach sand. People wanting a 4x4 ute don't care if it drives like a commodore in the city, show me how she does on soft beach sand so I can pick what to buy.

[@mistersonnen848]

No Nivara?

[@naythechocolatehead]

Who’s paying you? Triton kicks ass.

[@alexaescht]

I love Ponch! Fantastic comparo

[@elishaemanuel8512]

Mitsubishi number one very good pickup truck better driving performance better manuvering handling stablity ,better gearbox,better traction futuristic

[@MrPherty2]

2012 amarok came with rear diff lock as standard, dual zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors, Bluetooth, touchscreen and heated leather seats. If you want future tech in any vehicle before the rest of the world catches up, you go with Euro. Driven bt50, ranger, triton and Hilux; nothing comes close to the Amarok. Go try the sportline before making any decision on another vehicle

[@MrTimstaaa]

Your right about future tech which the euro's do have but they've got future tech problems too. That amarok will be turned into a matching kettle and toaster set long before that Hilux dies.

[@MrPherty2]

@@MrTimstaaa Hilux died when they moved from the 3.0L d4d to the 2.8L. There's Amaroks hitting 500'000km+ now without fail (plenty of forums with proof). You cant deny VW make solid diesel engines Buy a $58k new lux, its not the same as back when they made the ln105

[@MrTimstaaa]

@@MrPherty2 . I wouldn't go so far as to saying that. I've got a cousin who works for V/line who use hilux's to travel all over the country inspecting the rail roads. He tells me they've got 8 of them all pushing over 400,000 Kay's and not a single problem. These cars work day & night non stop on all types of terrain.

[@ohcamsrazor1966]

Accept if you value your kids safety , no rear airbags, and until recently if you wanted leather you had to pay $69000 in WA. I bought a Colorado LTZ and ticked all the options 55K. Big difference.

[@ln5747]

​@@ohcamsrazor1966I used to get driven around in the boot having a laugh looking out the back and with no seat belts, the kids will be just fine in a large Amarok pickup, unless you've got a seriously unhealthy obsession with risk.

[@aulbraealexanderzamora1948]

this guy is a hi lux fanatic

[@ubernoob103]

Fuck me, my man is so much more comfortable presenting on Chasing Cars.

[@vevohoeyo]

This guy just spun so much smack I hope no one ever buys a ute based off what this guy said. Do your own research and buy what suits your specific needs.

[@jfwfreo]

drive.com.au is part of Fairfax (now Channel 9) and is more interested in keeping the car makers who run ads across their many advertising platforms happy than about giving you genuine advice about the right car to buy. If you want genuine advice get it from someone who isn't in bed with the car makers (I happen to like the guy from Auto Expert since he isn't afraid to call out BS when he sees it but others may have other preferences as to where to get proper genuine information instead of car-company marketing BS)

[@SpaceMonkeyNZ20]

Next time they should get someone with a clue to do the review

[@kobegarzon2577]

The real pickup for the family is actually the Nissan NP300 Navara because it has very smooth suspension and a little bit lower chassis also the Mitsubishi triton is good for the family same reason because of the smooth suspension on the other hand if your planing to buy a pickup just to carry heavy loads the hilux is the best because it has bumpy suspension that will become smooth when loaded many items, but the best of all pickup in terms of off road is probably the ford raptor.

[@trade1713]

"You get a shitload of stuff for not much coin." And here we're talking about cars worth 50k+. There must be lots and lots of rich people here. Paying a mortgage of 400k, family gross earning 160k per year and struggling. That's without fancy new cars like those worth "not much coin". Young generations are screwed with cost of housing and those new cars.

[@tbertram88]

All these reveiws are about how much tech it has,seat warmers and cup holders Never talks about reliability

[@lbax8897]

Very true. A car is useless if it spends more time at the mechanic then with its owner.

[@stfuplsok]

Travsticles *reviews

[@stfuplsok]

@@lbax8897 *than

[@user-bi3ys3ho3d]

Volkswagen amarok is biggest engine but expansive to repair and maintenance better Mitsubishi Triton for speeding on highway long distance adventure

[@shreckm6470]

Ranger is still great value just picked up XLS with tech pack for $39500 drive away did look at Triton but that small motor scared me off as I will be doing a lot of towing .

[@jungipana6828]

Your asshole ranger has the smaller engine by the line up.hak hak hak....open up ur hood and check it out .mark my word ur ranger wont last at five year old ur clutch will b ur problem...

[@hendrikboshoff9162]

Do the same test when pooring down with rain. No one does it. Only 2 utes that can handle that, Amarok and Triton with AWD.

[@tyson1ize]

if you go onto the site australiancar.reviews problems and recalls, you will see the history of all these ute's and over the years Mitsubishi Triton's win hands down all the rest are littered with recalls and manufacturing problems that the manufacturers won't fix. Whist the Triton's do have a few minor recalls and one or two problems like engine overheating all the rest are literally littered with problems and faults, I personally (after hours and hours of research) wouldn't ever buy anything other than a Triton.

[@RJC6]

One of the most entertaining review I've watched. Aussie sense of humour wins me over.

[@timdrake7096]

RANGER OR TRITON for the win, Biased review when it comes to the hilux

[@angrynas9668]

@guy proulx With truck purchases too yes

[@gusthedog]

Ricky Dalisay yes, he is extremely biased to the hilux and not to the triton

[@angrynas9668]

@guy proulx Every year in the first day of January CIA publish its "submarine"jobs for people like you and me to know their "efforts to the free democratic word.Can you catch it now?

[@Andrew-1974]

fukthegoog.... what's the world moving on to? Australia certainly isn't, Hilux has been the best selling vehicle 3 years in a row, and looks like a 4th year coming up for 2019!! Not to mention its been the top selling 4x4 for decades bar 2017. So what is the world moving on to?

[@angrynas9668]

@guy proulx Try harder,they call it thinking.To make it easier for you,a war sponsor provides all of the weaponry

[@iswhatitis1754]

Each to they're own , buy what you want to NOT what others suggest. We all work for our money so we buy what we choose to. Yhis guys outlook on these cars is from his comments , we dont all think the same , we dont all act the same

[@timcook3019]

"To each their own"

[@Gazzacave]

No manual option on any of those and no offroad testing, what a spectacular fail of a test.

[@MrThuggery]

Not sure where you've been living lately but AUTOS for 4x4's is the best thing, manual are not a s good these days.

[@oatsey2383]

Did this guy take his official Toyota top off before filming the review?

[@rgilroy4]

But were is the bt50? Cheaper than a ranger with same top spec options

[@deborahesther8229]

Mitsubishi the best rally champion track winner king of highway

[@malcolmscott4150]

Hmmm - why compromise dynamics for a trendy family car when Mondeo or Commodore are a better drive yet can see appeal of them particularly V6 Amarok

[@RicoBanify]

People in the comments are upset. Keep in mind that this is a pleb assie review, so the brand that paid the most wins. Also for the people who know what im talking about. "*the guy with marbles in his mouth*"

[@hanskang5612]

No rear bags mean not a family vehicle. I wouldn't risk.

[@Jason-BMWM5]

How's the resale on the Hill going now knowing that Toyota lied to consumers about the DPF problem. Aren't Hilux, Misfortuna and Prado 2.8l powered owners entitled to a $10,500 rebate?

[@nhosein4209]

Can someone clear this up for me, is the Triton's ride quality really worst than the hilux?

[@anthonyramdin1037]

The triton rides far better than the hilux. The Hilux is stiff and will eventually cause back problems.

[@alexfrankl7861]

D Max matches the Hilux for resale and isn't a hand grenade ! This is obviously not a reliability contest

[@RuediMeili]

Up the dmax

[@jamesmay3863]

It’s also better off road, and faster on road 🤓

[@kishankish5438]

Why the hilux is so expensive? And its not so comfortable like the other 7utes, it also failed in some test, offroad its also not so good. Is it obly for the name? Not that i don't like the hilux, but u just ask a question!!!

[@AceOfSpadesPRO01]

Kishan Mahabier the hilux’s price tag is a joke Not worth a cent over 49k in my opinion Comes with the least kit out of all the utes, engines gutless

[@MarmiteTheDog]

Because knuckleheaded Aussies still think the Hilux is the best option for a ute even though 5 minutes in one clearly shows this to not be the case, and hasn't been since the 'new' Ranger was released in 2011.

[@kishankish5438]

@@AceOfSpadesPRO01 agree with you, but there still some stupid people all over the world who thinks the hilux is the best, and the other 7 are worthless!! The hilux is just a money making factor for toyota!!

[@kishankish5438]

@@MarmiteTheDog not just aussies, there are many people all over the world who think that the hilux is best.....if

[@MarmiteTheDog]

@@kishankish5438 True, but this is the Aussie market we are talking about and the fact that Knuckleheads make up a significant portion of the Aussie population.

[@randylay9078]

Volkswagen has a truck?

[@user-bi3ys3ho3d]

Mitsubishi number One futuristic advance Technology, Ford ranger second, Nissan navara also comfortable cabin,

[@mathieuhilario846]

voy por la ford o mazda bt-50

[@stephanburgess654]

The sen on the hilux looks like Toyota said shit we forgot the touch screen. Quick get me an iPad and stick it on.

[@michaelangelodeslate1212]

Triton Handling very good, performance very good

[@gavintwist7340]

Technically this argument is non in void .. you haven’t tested the off road capabilities and or loaded the utes up nor have you done a proper economic drive (reading lines or there “stats” don’t count). Nor did you have a drag.

[@glennmark9018]

In the Philippines this 2019 4wd Triton/Strada and the 2019 4wd Navara have no 'Rear diff lock' and the 2019 Hilux have no 'Reverse Camera' even its a top of the line.

[@mattcurry9220]

The reviewer lost me at the comments regarding the Colorado. I have just driven one for several hundred kilometers and it was not a positive experience. Driveline shudder, noisy, mismatching trim and an interior that a 3 year old could have designed better. Topped off with plastics and buttons that are better suited on a cheap Chinese toy. How the reviewer could say anything positive is beyond me.

[@djp4nfa]

That Hilux touchscreen though 🤮🤮🤮

[@ELSERGIO-bk8kb]

I miss a nissan np300

[@Bamwich]

it's a simple test really. which one has permanent all-wheel drive? done.

[@warcrabcyber9908]

The Triton looks the most appealing. Followed by the Hilux. The engine in the Triton is also very refined. It has mivec turbo diesel engine that Mitsubishi tunes very conservatively. It's also very reliable. Volkswagens are only good when they are new. They end up being more unreliable than even Ford in the long run. Vw needs to get their act together. Their newer engines are poorly made. I don't get why he criticized the stitching in the Hilux. It makes the interior look premium. I hope Ford built the engine properly , too much forced induction is not good for an engine In the long run. Having twin turbo with a lower displacement engine than the rest will lead to high maintenance.

[@pambansangpre7375]

Triton is best

[@pambansangpre7375]

Triton is good

[@johnlee2540]

Best Value for money , dmax +aisin

[@mvelobongumusa3701]

The isuzu dmax ???

[@tobychizz1290]

Wheres the Navara? The only other Ute with 360 view camera, coil suspension for family SUV comfort, leather interior and value for money...

[@tsakitx8190]

The handling in the nav is shit even with coils and now you can't load it cause it will squat

[@Entaran]

@@tsakitx8190 I've got one. You're flat out wrong. They fixed it after the first 12 months.

[@stephenvelden295]

I'll keep my V8 Holden ute thanks!

[@GeneralG1810]

Pfft new Holdens no thanks, if I wanted a Korean made car I'd buy a Hyundai

[@stephenvelden295]

@@GeneralG1810 I don't think they make V8 Holden Ute's in Korea. I drive Hiluxes at work and they're effing horrible.

[@GeneralG1810]

I know they're not made in Australia anymore, that was the biggest selling point of a Holden or Ford for me. Now I think why bother they moved the production to save costs and don't pass that saving on to the customer