BIGGEST pickup drag race ends with Ranger Raptor vs RAM TRX - all utes go head to head!

[@CarExpertAus]

Which car surprised everybody the most? (Good or bad…)

[@tanmupps5997]

The dmax surprised me it tackled the v6 gladiator

[@tanmupps5997]

In what way sir

[@tyzon00800]

@Christopher Holden clearly you have the bucket jeep😂

[@kkruger5016]

@@jdoe120 bakkie! 🤔... 💪... 🥾

[@ArkiDeos]

Nissan Navara mate. The slowest Ute. Or maybe the Toyota. Next time, toyota vs nissan for the slowest rank. Lol.

[@CliveRose26]

As soon as the raptor won the 2nd race to be the fastest Ute, I instantly questioned how it would go against a trx, and low and behold, you lads had it in the video as well 👏

[@CarExpertAus]

I aim to please!

[@titanx04]

We knew how the Raptor would go against Trx but was surprising how close. The F150 Raptor in USA beat the trx.

[@seadoomania]

Only the raptor r that comes with 37;beats by a small margin the TRX

[@ranimbill9331]

A 1st , well done Paul. Break those boring barriers

[@726brendan]

@@titanx04 ausmv convert raptors here so they should of included it as well. There was a few f150 saleens converted here around 15yrs ago those things are absolute beasts!

[@aimanfitri0iv]

this happens to be the biggest drag race we ever seen (well at least not the biggest one but it's closer enough) and well done to the team as well

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for watching!

[@rexthesheep]

Loved the timing on the reveal of the RAM TRX. I was literally just thinking to myself "but that's not the high-performance Ram so of course the Ranger Raptor beat it." AND THEN.

[@CarExpertAus]

😄

[@unknown-ts6oo]

Well the trx goes against the f - 150 raptor R. would've been more fun if that too was included

[@jerrymyahzcat]

@@unknown-ts6oo it’s probably not available in Australia.

[@unknown-ts6oo]

@@jerrymyahzcat oh thanks for the info. I wasn't aware of that

[@jerrymyahzcat]

@@unknown-ts6oo yes, we are only just getting the F150 back again now in 2023. It’s not been here (in Australia) for a while - 16 years. They have to be converted to right-hand drive as Ford America don’t manufacturer them for RHD markets.

[@ronch550]

Paul's jolly attitude is contagious.. Love this dude.

[@7staredu]

Incredible work guys! The Ranger Raptor is absolutely amazing! Still the best in its class! Comparing it to the RAM TRX was a little unfair as the real competitor to that is the F150 Raptor with 700HP as well. So coming away from it all the Ranger Raptor beat its real competition and can be very proud! I love it!

[@seansmith198380]

I don't understand how u think its unfair. Putting a raptor which is twin turbo and light than a ram and silverado. And they are naturally aspirated. I think that's unfair.

[@The-fs5wn]

@@seansmith198380the TRX is supercharged and costs twice as much.

[@harion76]

Why is the Triton the only one racing with a bullbar? Wouldn't that effect the weight and drag?

[@markdubois4882]

Which gearing did the Laramie have? There's a huge difference in 0-60 and 1/4 times between the 3.21 and 3.92 gears.

[@bikingwithryan5968]

I feel like it didn’t have 3.92s. If it did I think it would be even with a he Chevy.

[@markdubois4882]

@@bikingwithryan5968 With the 3.92 gear, under 6 seconds to 60.

[@bikingwithryan5968]

@@markdubois4882 yes I agree. Our ram does 6.1 flat but that’s on some uneven road. We just got a pedal commander for it as well and holy crap. Feels like it was tuned with 40 more hp.

[@markdubois4882]

@@bikingwithryan5968 I did a drop in filter and a performance exhaust in mine...and I'm in the mid 5s.

[@bikingwithryan5968]

@@markdubois4882 yeah that’s pretty impressive. I think 6 seconds flat is the best ours will get right now but I think we might put a cold air intake and maybe a tune soon.

[@deathsaurer123]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 This channel is the hero we need

[@CarExpertAus]

🙏

[@asimoford4994]

Tiny problem...? This is the most anticipated drag race from Australia!

[@Will-gr8jl]

Would love to see the perspective from the RAM trx 1500, the engine sounds sick!

[@blueblood5297]

There's a TRX what comes into our work it sounds insane

[@brsnow225]

That’s a big question I was asking. The mix of 1/2 ton vs~1/3 ton trucks is pretty big. I know the midsize trucks are getting bigger and the full-size are getting even bigger, but your comparison spread across almost 600hp and awd optional

[@anthonyramdin1037]

Awesome video Paul!! I Was about to comment where was the trx but then it appeared. The trx needs to be brake boosted cause launch control doesn't work properly and it needs to be in baja mode for quickest acceleration. I've seen videos of the trx pulling 3.5seconds 0-100.

[@vindieter]

Thanks for the “bakkie” part in your title 🇿🇦

[@C9H0S]

Great race, this segment is a masterpiece.. well done team Car Experts. 🙂👍

[@simonr23]

Impressed by the mitsi and Isuzu engines!

[@oobibab9572]

Isuzu stood up to be the fastest diesel engine both in Thailand and Ph. With proper tuning it'll beat most of its competitors since their engines are detuned for practicality.

[@Kinetic-Images-Australia]

That was friggin awesome bloke... :) And the edit was spot on. Congrats to the editing team... you got me sold :) Raptor in Thailand in October here we come :)

[@johanjacobson1035]

Damn, that chevy took off in its last race. I mean that thing is HEAVY🤯

[@NZsarge1]

I’d go for the revised 2023 Silverado when they turn up and when the warranty expires pop a mild boost on it up to the 500hp mark, some better shocks, a mild brake upgrade and leave it there.

[@colincameron6263]

Ranger Wildtrak is the first diesel home so for most people that is the one that matters in the race to the pub after work.

[@AkronKid330]

We all knew raptor didn't stand a chance to TRX but love seeing how quick the Raptor really is! Would love to see it with a tune.

[@jeremybrown3748]

Put the Hennessy tune on the dodge, it’ll have 1000hp!!! The trx is an absolute beast ;)

[@samphasak1424]

It did it was only 1 second away

[@AkronKid330]

@jeremybrown3748 I saw a Hennessey TRX driving from Florida to Tennessee a couple of days ago. Hennessey 900. It was a beast!

[@paulwood3876]

Great to see an old fashioned drag race. Loved it thanks

[@tellyawhatmate]

Never thought Id see Bakkie on an Aussie channel! Love it

[@CarExpertAus]

For our SA friends!

[@thetad1242]

​@CarExpert we love it, you can stay.

[@danesln106]

Any chance of doing some comparisons/tow tests with the V6 Wildtrak and the LC300?

[@rexthesheep]

I shouted out loud when i saw this go live because I thought this was the big megatest. But that does mean it's even closer than ever now, right? Very excited for more ute content!

[@CarExpertAus]

Mega test is split across four videos, this is one of them :-) Next up is a dyno test, then we have a towing test and an off-road test.

[@rexthesheep]

@@CarExpertAus Ah, I see! Thank you!

[@ajla1642]

Fastest to be back at the dealership for repairs 🤣🤣🤣

[@darrenmorgan5849]

Would have been interesting to have the old model Amarok V6 included. Going by one of your previous videos against the V6 Ranger Wildtrak, the Walkinshaw 580S would have ended up around 5th or maybe close to the Ram 1500 Laramie? But the V6 Raptor is definitely punching above it weight against the trucks from the USA!👌😀

[@blueblood5297]

Also nearly a tonne lighter hahaha

[@jerrymyahzcat]

The V6 Raptor is so good because it’s a petrol not a diesel. And the V6 Raptor IS essentially a “truck” from the USA.

[@travishamann4214]

the new amarok would smoke all of these

[@jerrymyahzcat]

@@travishamann4214 We shall see.

[@nielsdebakker3283]

@@travishamann4214 the new one is the same truck as the ranger... (looks a bit different and different engines, same base)

[@Horuss12]

Love this and all your Ute reviews in particular- Would love to see a review of any of the Mahindra ute range!

[@CarExpertAus]

Trying to get our hands on one at the moment!

[@dansearle7024]

LOLLL! A Mahindra HAHAHAHA! Raptor vs the Mahindra would be like a mini cooper vs a lambo lol

[@danieljdk]

love this video！ well done Paul, ford raptor is the best looking one, drove a GWM, the cruise control is great, just like auto pilot.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

I like your shows format a lot. Do you have a USDM or Canada branch?

[@bradg5910]

Was something wrong with the Navara?. I'd expect much more for the figures the engine produces.

[@michaelroberts1155]

Has a Renault engine, that's why it's last!

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

What figures, 140Kw, that's nothing to write home about

[@bradg5910]

@@-PORK-CHOP-Its enough to see it faster than the Triton and Great Wall surely!. A 13 sec plus 0-100?. That pitiful!

[@alexandersupertramp1293]

Triton beats GWM in the race but is listed as slower. Please explain.

[@marcusdumitru]

This was so FUN! And complete, with the addition of the timing table at the end.

[@mechared3210]

The 4jj3 is probably the most underrated engine in its class. It basically eats every other 4 cylinder diesels and almost on par with the Ford v6 diesel. On a factory tune which we know is always for durability instead of power. The Dmax & bt50 are slighter lighter than every other ute tho.

[@kkruger5016]

Nope, you have it wrong, engine BMP calculation or brake mean efficiency shows differently.

[@mechared3210]

@@kkruger5016 source?

[@kkruger5016]

​@@mechared3210 It is not a source but a mathematical calculation, browse it.

[@Cyrilrama159]

Shit talk

[@tonderaidenzel7697]

Love this type of content. Good work 👏

[@CarExpertAus]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@crozby1012]

Great video, would’ve been nice to see the utes weight and power to weight ratio

[@vanderz1012]

Was surprised by the Silverado outrunning the smaller utes and e-torque Ram and also surprised by the Tritons performance. The Ram I thought would do well cause of it having e-torque

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

The Silverado uses the truck version of the LS small block called the L87. LS engines are famous for their fat flat torque that let's them punch above their weight. 90% of its torque is available at 2,000rpm and stays above 90% peak torque all the way to 5,000rpm

[@nithishh682]

Please do a large suv comparison with Kruger, Rexton,pathfinder etc…

[@satya.anandakrishnan]

Paul could you do a review of a base model Mahindra Pik Up? Wanna see how it compares to some other offerings that cost way more.

[@CarExpertAus]

Soon!

[@richpedley3022]

In the UK we only have a slow 2L diesel for the Rapture so I’m wondering if you have the European version ?

[@dansearle7024]

Pretty damn impressed with that Raptor!! I have ordered one in code orange, due for delivery in July, and I'm genuinely surprised at how well it performed against the TRX, considering the $150k price difference, but I'm also not surprised that the Raptor wiped the floor with everything else, including the prehistoric Toyota Hilux.... Thanks Paul (also, your reviews are one of the main reason I went with the Raptor ;)

[@azzseu3540]

Prehistoric is right because it’s still working, unlike rangers 😮

[@rsoul7282]

The Ranger Raptor seems excellent city and weekend ute, and I like the concept a lot, would be happy to have one. The Hilux Rogue is pretty much a workhorse with a nice bridle, a polished saddle and some chrome horse shoes, I don’t really understand why people would buy one.

[@azzseu3540]

@@rsoul7282 I agree I wouldn’t buy the rogue either, would rather the basic Hilux

[@lindokuhlebuthelezi6657]

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[@brandonar868]

The "Ranger" Raptor cannot not really be called a "Raptor". They're 2 completely different vehicles.

[@Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj]

That raptor is so good. The sound is awesome

[@orangejuicepony6881]

Absolutely love the GWM spanking the Navara, not surprised, not everything is as it seems!

[@ZeeLover123]

looked like a driver error tbh plus it was the only one in RWD mode and off-road tires? Why wasnt it in AWD like the rest? lol

[@shawsie5780]

My mechanic services a V6 diesel 2019 Amarok that's been tuned to 1000nm, would've loved to have seen it in this mix to see how it went

[@freewayninja4065]

You guys don't get the 4.0 V6 petrol Hilux in Australia?

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Great video! The RRPs would have been a helpful addition, though.

[@Silverback_GMT410]

Bad ass video! Love the content!! Man that Ranger Raptor is impressive, which I’m not surprised but it’s amazing to see how well it did against the TRX.

[@danielscurlock6048]

Great video! I am interested though, to see how badly the Rivian would beat the TRX Do they not have them yet in Australia?

[@CardizoneSemblance]

Rivian isn't sold in RHD markets yet

[@avuazahc1966]

0:28 Wooooooooooow gotta love seeing our South African number plate in ur vid. Of course it had to coz we building it right here 15km from my house, Pretoria, South Africa. Last month was doing a consulting job in a company situated in Johannesburg East that supplies Ford with steel plates to produce Amarok, Ranger, Navara and NP200

[@andilemashego8392]

Thank you for calling them a Bakkie. 👏

[@phildeacon9738]

Cool vid, love a ute drag race 🤣 Shame no holdens anymore, my trailblazer with walkinshaw chip does 8.2 using a draggy. Not sure how the use version goes but must be similar

[@zaxxx3781]

Does Australia not have the 4L V6 petrol hilux?

[@RajatKumar-pr1xx]

Man, Silverado is a thing of beauty.

[@Malc664]

The Silverado is a thing of beauty.

[@orlynlabay8425]

Would be nice if you put the GWM Cannon on Sport mode against the Triton,Navara & Dmax..

[@01Damian]

What's with the table at the end? In the video the BT50 beat the Hilux easily. But the table has the Hilux faster. The Hilux didn't muff the start that much did it? But thanks for the vid. Good fun.

[@CarExpertAus]

Good question - each car was timed independently so if the driver stuffed up the start it wouldn't affect the overall result.

[@JDMEVOVIGSR]

Exactly my thoughts. The table at the end wasn’t very representative to the drag race results.

[@Cdog79]

Triton beat GWM but poorer numbers apparently 🤷🏻

[@warcrabcyber9908]

I am confused with the results list , the triton clearly beat the gwm in the race, but yet it shows the gwm as faster in the results table. That does not make any sense. You actually see the gwm pulling off first but the triton caught it and passed it, so the gwm driver could not have botched the lunch that badly to end up losing.

[@CarExpertAus]

@@warcrabcyber9908 Each car was timed independently - what you see in the video may not be the result the GPS unit captured. It’s a much fairer way to do it because it removes drivers missing the start.

[@avonrastonar]

That was fun!!!! Love your work brother ✌🏾 Greetings from across the ditch

[@CarExpertAus]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

I would like to see a list of the 5 slowest, I am surprised Nissan actually fronted up this time

[@chrisparish4668]

Time has really change. So replace displacement or turbos?

[@peterc4509]

Should have also added cost of the utes to compare seeing you could get 2-2.5 Raptors for 1 TRX.

[@Watcherw1]

That raptor got smoked at the end and it was a wide win. "It wasn't as behind as I thought" Raptor smoked

[@villan_r6161]

Unfair disadvantage to the Triton having that heavy bull bar on there, mitigating it's better power to weight ratio it has, re run it without a bull bar and leave it in 2WD and it would be closer to the top of the pack

[@roarman75]

Great fun Paul. Thanks Paul.

[@derickmumbuna]

Awesome mega test team. Very exciting indeed.

[@JeffreyOaeib]

You guys forgot all about the VW Amarok 2023 I would love to see it compete against all the pickup trucks... I'll be waiting for the next video 😜

[@jaimusicxx]

Brilliant Stuff Paul; exactly what i like seeing - Great Video mate; loved it!

[@joelcarterramadge183]

Would have been interesting to see the 70 series too. I was very surprised at the full size American trucks, didn't realise petrol could be so quick in such heavy large vehicles!

[@CarExpertAus]

We tried to get one but could find one in time for the test.

[@joelcarterramadge183]

@@CarExpertAus I suspected that would be the case

[@rsoul7282]

The 70 series would be dead last, in any of the rounds. Those things are slow as hell, especially when stock.

[@longdongjohn6588]

A 79 would be dead last.

[@jimmymiddleton1307]

Bolt a blower on a 6.2 litre and most things will be quick tho 🤣

[@lengerer]

That TRX sounds beautiful 😍

[@josephpereira1390]

Great vid.. love to see this for every car segment

[@gregorygoodspeed8235]

Now in South Africa back in 2021 a similar type of race was done on salt flats with a number of different bakkies / utes. Now at the time the current Isuzu had not been launched in South Africa due to Covid. The Mazda Ute with the Isuzu engine had been launched though. The V6 Amarok took that race followed by the Mazda Ute, the 2L Bi-Turbo ranger was 3rd and Hilux 4th. The race was done a couple of times and the Mazda Ute kept coming 2nd behind the Amarok V6.

[@shaneevans7244]

Can you get the 150 raptor R in aus ? Isn’t that what you should be racing against the trx

[@lungaswazi9194]

The outgoing amarok would have been an interesting entrant. Likely the fastest diesel ute

[@andreasmfanafuthiyeleni447]

That Ranger Raptor sounds amazingly great

[@jamiefrangos9233]

Great fun for all of us watching !

[@AliRaza-bn7fl]

Looking handsome Paul . Love your videos . I didn’t expect Navara 4x twin turbo will be last in this list .

[@dragonz_breath4072]

Me neither mate

[@pariscooper5458]

Was expected they slow asf

[@kirovfactory]

have a look at some diesel tuning videos which exposed the factory at wheel power and torque of many utes. Navara is absolutely pathetic. Nissan either has transmission efficiency stuck in the 80s or just purely BSed about the figure

[@joshuaschroeder8027]

Which transmissions? Do they both have a 10-speed ?

[@JonathanLeeMortgagechoice]

Why use sport mode and not baja for the race in the raptor?

[@IMPACTSHOOTING]

Ranger Raptor R would be SICK!!!

[@zackacord7483]

Is the ranger raptor gonna be sold in the US?

[@CarExpertAus]

Yes. Launching this year!

[@_st4r_gazer_]

ute content is awesome! pls carry on with it guys!

[@marvinlopez5217]

Great video man! Great drag race! Love Your videos!

[@mihhailvinogradov7232]

Cool video!) Respect!

[@CarExpertAus]

🙏

[@giorgiokandanoleon1682]

Hey Paul, bit of topic, what watch are you wearing?

[@CarExpertAus]

It's a Seiko Astron :-D

[@symbian9921]

Wow made my day kudos to you guys!!! My feet was pressing down while watching omg👌

[@jackross2524]

Sand bagged the first final, left super soft in the ltz. More realistic second time round

[@metallicablackend484]

This was fu.king amazing. Thanks!

[@joshz7712]

For round 4.1 the raptor got the worst start and still won. Love it. I'm so anxious for mine to arrive. The TRX is in a different class of truck than the RR. The RR did better against the TRX than i thought. Then again the F150 Raptor only beats the RR by a car length, maybe a little less. For about 40k more, id thoroughly expect the TRX to win.

[@jakdabox]

Are they both in 4x4 and launch control?

[@rhoderzau]

Great video thanks! Reckon they'll ever release a platinum raptor? I want the raptor, wife wants the nicer seats of the platinum :/

[@CarExpertAus]

I hope so! It needs cooled seats.

[@rhoderzau]

@@CarExpertAus trying to decide whether to hold out. Big decision!

[@nicolasmatijasevich2351]

Should do it again with 2.5T Caravan on the back, that would be interesting. Maybe also include the 2500's

[@CarExpertAus]

Check back next week 😁

[@dale8535]

Where was the almighty 79 series 🤷‍♂️. Did it lift a wheel going over the gutter and get stuck. 😂

[@zuhaibrashid2416]

Raptor is punching above it's weight , like you Paul m also surprised with the last drag , thought ram would win with a big margin but Ford being Ford..

[@CarExpertAus]

Surprised me big time!

[@dor1tomcswagger69]

Quickest time to 60 for the TRX is 3.5 but its rare 3.7 is more common and here it did 4.4 😂 that TRX launched terribly

[@jackross2524]

Was nearly 2 seconds quicker to 100 and 1/4 mile. That is a huge difference if you were sitting in the car, the big open space just makes it look closer

[@helenavanheerden8455]

Why is the vw amarok v6 not included here as it's the fastest of the medium ute's?

[@CarExpertAus]

It’s no longer on sale.

[@helenavanheerden8455]

@CarExpert it's called new old stock. I could still buy one but I understand what you are saying. Still think you should have thrown it into the mix though.

[@kareembaba7498]

Paul lookin good with the fresh cut

[@CarExpertAus]

💅🏻

[@jethrohealy3277]

Is the 4.0L V6 Hilux not sold in Aus?

[@CarExpertAus]

Not for a few years now.

[@Br3ndo1891]

Amazing how much closer that race was when the raptor didn't jump the start 🤣

[@danielcollins7757]

The stats at the end show the hilux mid pack but it was clearly beaten by the D-Max which is sitting behind it?

[@garydocker7102]

Toyota must be slipping some cash there way 😂.

[@indysingh81]

I was pretty certain that the TRX would absolutely flog the Ranger Raptor, however it was much closer than anticipated! And for the price the Ranger Raptor is bonkers, and thanks for the video mate!

[@tomm7232]

Awesome race fellas! Should of gotten the LDV in there as well with its good power output in the segment. The hilux result was a surprise as well

[@MsCyrilbrains]

The triton appears light on paper and sprcs but a beast on road. I was impressed

[@josephpereira1390]

Would be good to see an off road race for the utes!