COMPARISON: 2017 Dual-cab Ute Mega Test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- There are work utes - you know, the single-cab budget-focused models aimed at tradies specifically - and there are lifestyle utes, those that cost $60,000 to $70,000 that are more often seen with a dude in a suit driving them rather than a bloke in overalls. In fact, we drove those types of utes in our eight ute mega test a while ago, and we've even done an extra-cab lifestyle ute comparison, too.
But this time around we wanted to get down and dirty with a few more affordable models, the workhorses aimed more at coin-conscious consumers who will use their utes as, well, utes first and foremost. A proper Monday to Friday vehicle, not so much a lifestyle weekender, but with a dual-cab body to ensure that there’s space in the back if you need it.
So, here it is - our budget dual-cab ute mega test.
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I love how you guys always jizz all over the amarok, and yes, it is a very nice town ute, and they are good off road, however, in terms of reliability, not so sparkling, we had amaroks as fleet vehicles in demanding conditions, as well as hilux and landcruiser, and they wilted under the pressure. Chassis corrosion, engine failures, and this was not over a very long period. VW make a fine car, but in terms of a bush ute, no, and that goes down to the 'core' of its engineering.
The Colorado is just such a comfortable Ute to drive, a '15 LTZ 4×4 was by far the nicest vehicle I have driven more than once. Had one for a couple weeks while I was looking after a farm, and had the canopy completely full of vege scraps probably 350+ kilo, plus tools for my day job, and it didn't even notice it
And it had great traction going up a slick grass hill every day, that when even slightly dewy, my Mazda 3 will get stuck, and I didn't even have to put the Ute in 4WD.
And going In rural roads and into a bumpy cow paddock, it was super smooth. Plus it hardly jolted when going over curbs into the grounds of a hospital that i was working in(that my car bottomed out on the curb)
Mitsubishi Triton the best,more easy to maintain, cheapest maintenance, handling very good on cornering, Mitsubishi long lasting still very good to use 20-30 years, Rally Dakar highway 🏆
I drove all of them and I have to say the Amarok V 6 is outstanding. You even can't compare it - it is just a class of its own. Plus no fiddeling around with low gear switches. Plus it is a permanent 4wheel drive. Test it and be honest! It is great! I drove a VW T 4 syncro for 12 years - no issues...and sold it for 7000.- less than I bought it! The value stays high...
the dmax is the best
it can't be that I'm the only on cringing with the fact the win went to the oldest model here, the win went to the one manufactured that was exposed for cheating emissions & the win went to the one ute that does not have passenger airbags.
I would like to suggest to your test a few things that it seems most reviewers simply don't bother with such as:
-dealer/service network - how about we FINALLY start to expose bad behavior of the dealers toward their costumer as ownership experience ? (ex collect data from costumers NOT about the car but about their experience after purchasing, that should bring some reward to those manufactures of which insist on training their dealer network and bring some exposure to those manufactures who just want your money then throw u away)
-how thick is the paint, how much doe resist to scratching?
-panels integrity (does it dent easily)?
-interior materials such as the plastics scratch easy? cloth seats rip? etc etc
Smallest dealer network , Isuzu , the fact they have made such an impact on the Aussie roads is a testament to its reliability and toughness .
Toyota would have to have the largest dealer network in Aus so it would stand to reason they manage to shift a few . buy the time the D Max is run-in the hilux would be up for injectors 😂
it is a resanoble comparison but i think you should use same type of spec vehicles so you are not putting a bottom spec vehicle for one manufacturer againts highter spec vehicle from another manufacturer
Nathan Cormack the issue is cost personally i dont know anyone that would buy a lower end model based off it costing more than a higher end model from another brand
Why no Mazda BT50? Always gets forgotten. It's by far the most underrated ute.
Very true Brad , for the money spent and the grunt one gets from the 3.2 engine it's hard to over look, but so many do
Its just so ugly. Thats why they dont sell
Mazda is better value than Ranger, no argument there! But it seems the testers have trouble testing cars they have to cover with paper bags due to ugliness. Easier to test Ranger and apply the result to Mazda.
It wasn't the best looking ute before the facelift, I agree. But, the new headlights and grill make a massive difference in my opinion. Looks/styling is obviously very subjective tho.
Its dated. The interior feels old and it has the worst infotainment system there is. The only thing it shares with the Ford is the engine. The Ranger is way better. Inside and out.
I own MN Triton with few modification. Since AT tyre and suspension updated and tune chip plug, it can easy load one tone without any drama. I did maximum 1.2 tone once but short distance.
But I ask many local mechanics which brand is better. They all said toyota. Not like bullet proof advertising shit but less problem than another brand for sure.
If I really need to get new ute , probably Triton as well. Exceed model 45k drive way price with rear diff lock, great traction control system. Top up $3500 extra for suspension, chip and tyre upgrade you can get a very capable ute.
so, a dmax for me then
isuzu diesel is the best
you are correct no timing belt
Yep if you want all the fault prone suv crap, which is going to keep you stuck at dealer workshops for days then get the other Ford or VW junk, otherwise the tough dmax is what cockroaches will be driving after the next nuclear apocalypse.
I don't know many long term Amarok owners who were happy with their ownership experience! They are fantastic under test drive conditions, but when you actually use one for 'proper work' they just don't cut the mustard.
Then dealing with VW after-sales, joy!
Isuzu the best of all for durability and reliability!!! Proven and tested for 30 years.
The Amarok is easily the best driving Ute out of this lot. When can we see a detailed review of the V6 Sportline, and have VW Oz made a call on When this airbag omission will be sorted?
brilliant stuff guys - great review - informative and honest - well done!! I got my new Z71 Colorado a few weeks ago and it is a brilliant truck! i dont think any of these Utes would disappoint.The only thing that gets me is that there is no mention that the Hilux does not pass the rollover test (or moose test - sure overseas testing but could still happen on any Australian country road) so there is now way i would be putting my family in Hilux or the Amarok. Thanks for a great Vdieo
If you want reliability and high re sale value stick to hilux or dmax. Having owned a 2016 sr5 hilux and spending a lot of time behind the wheel of my friends 2017 dmax, I can tell you first hand that you cannot fault both vehicles. They are both very reliable and comfortable. Yes, the ride will always be harder than a car because its a ute, however both are really nice and both have more than enough power and torque for off roading and towing. The reality is you can get into a dual cab 4x4 dmax (SX model) for $39k driveway which is very cheap for a reliable ute both for families or tradies. The dmax interior isn't as shiny as the sr5's however, this shouldn't be a problem if you are buying a ute, as you are buying a ute, not a premiun suv, you should re check your expectations if this bothers you. The best advice I can give is to stay away from bullshit reviews such as this one and go and test drive the vehicles for your self first hand, even ask various mechanics for their opinion, mechanics can be very honest when it comes to giving advice on problematic vehicles, unfortunately the same cannot be said for when they are working on your own car to a certain degree. In my opinion you cannot go past the dmax or hilux purely based on reliability, performance, functionality and re sale value, however at the end of the day its your money.
Thanks for this review. People can now decide what color of Hilux they are gonna buy.
Only 3 I would consider would be the Toyota Mazda and Dmax the rest ,well they are just weekend bling warriors 💍
Where's the nissan navara
Because they're rubbish.
Yep. they are shit
I own a 1999 Nissan Navara 2.5 TD Intercooler with 340 000 km and it is still running smoothly. Definetely not a rubbish pick up
They lost their way with the D40 onwards. Your ute was one of the good ones.
it broke down already
Had all these at work and taken them out on the weekends here in the NT, the Isuzu is the only one id buy.
Thank you for making a decision easy;)
test drove all top models when buying my ute, wildtrak was best by far, drive it everyday love it
Where is the navara
They addressed that in the podcast. Nissan wouldn't give them one.
Ears painted on mate?
Kartik Naidu nissan don't feature because they're so shit
Kartik Naidu navara is in the class above these along with the patrol and the toyota landy
Work horse only hilux n dmax, we're in forest timber business and know better
Why arent you driving an sr5 hilux? Its not really a fair comparison
None of the utes are in top guise!
Have you seen the price of an SR5?
glennmcc64 yeah and there just a load of rubbish year after year it's always facelifted without any major design improvements..
Zane Hutchison the hilux in no longer the segment leader in the ute market, it is outdated, overpriced and isn't capable enough like the other utes such as the Isuzu d-max..
well said mate where is the sr5 why would they use the sr ? lol
No matter what your test shows the Amaroc would be probably my last choice for Ute Hilux is always first!
there are some mistakes that i found in this video. why u don't use ford ranger with XLT Type or WildTrack Type? and where is navara and Mazda BT 50?
Why did Drive just did a review with a Ranger that had the Sync 3 with Navigation??
do make a comparison between d max and hilux... plz
D'max is ofc BETTER HILIUX TEND TO ROLL A LOTT AHHAHA
Can you do a comparision of all the top models next, sr5, wildtrack etc.
H Maccas yeah I agree. 👍🏼
what about the ldv t 60 what do you think of theses utes the 2022 or 2023 should i get one or should i go for a ford ranger 2019 or 2018 would love to hear what you think or any others you think
This is not a "MEGA TEST". I love your videos guys but c'mon, this is the best growing segment and in some people minds a #1 choice car for daily and recreational use, and most probably they will buy the full version, the utility version. You missed the Navara which is a great competitor, and OF COURSE the big change in the Amarok which is the 3.0 L V6. I would highly recommend you to remake the video with full versions. Gotta say it again, your videos are awesome. it is just a positive feedback!
All these comparisons are hit and miss really because in one comparison it is said the Ranger is best and the Amarok not. Then you watch some other comparison and it might be the other way round.
Even though I do own an Amarok and absolutely love it, (AND having owned and driven a Hilux and a Ranger for work) I am being open minded when the time comes to upgrade/replace it due to it not having airbags in the rear.
It also misses out on standard equipment the Ranger XLT comes with, but it still looks and feels good sitting behind the wheel where you spend most of your time, which is also important to me.
Just interesting though that it did initially score 5 stars for safety without those airbags but have been downgraded here in AUS due to new standards. So my question is, how safe is/was it then when it did have 5 stars? Are the airbags the only thing to consider when it comes to safety or are we overlooking something here? Just a thought....
Josh Louw well said.. I'm considering upgrading to an amarok and I dont think no rear airbags will be a deal breaker. I bet it's still as safe if not more so than most out there anyway..
Very enjoyable video. ...I like the Amarok. ...hopefully they will upgrade on the points lacking for the next year/s.
I thought the colorados wading depth is 800mm why does it say 600mm in the article im confused which is right?
airbags '' i rode around in a HT Holden Ute it didn't have airbags :) i reckon the rok won this fair and square
I have the V9x and I'm loving it. First time I've held on to a UTE for 5 yrs. Hope Nissan can bring in some decent power with the new range
Thanks fellows, good test. Pity the video isn't longer with more of each ute in each section. I raise the question, in spite of the fact the Amarok doesn't have rear airbags it still achieves a 5 star safety rating. In the tests I have seen, this includes rear seat passengers. Does this then warrant dropping it to the bottom of the field in that area?
I drive different utes at work, and have owned quite a few different brands. Before buying our Amarok auto, I checked the service costs against our current vehicle at the time. It was about 30% LESS than the other vehicle ( a common and popular brand). I totally agree with your comments regarding it off road. We have towed a camper through places others had issues without a trailer. Amazing to drive off road.
you need to start taking into consideration reliability because the amarok is not a reliable car so not a worthy winner.
Amarok is easily the most unreliable and expensive for ongoing costs over all, more expensive in every category, from parts, to servicing, to insurance. fuel. Their a great car if you can keep it on the road or if you can afford.
ranger is the best.
Finally, i found the video that help me.. good comparison.
Navara needs to be in the test
Dylan Bellchambers even the chevrolet colorado is not their
This is an Australian test, Australia does not have Chevrolet.
Dylan Bellchambers it broke down on the way
Nedzkie_Gamer the holden colorado is a Chevy
Dylan Bellchambers would probably snap in half
sir can ihave an advice.it is ok to use fwd on rough road hill..becuase we want to buy car. but only available is fwd..so it is ok to use.?
can you make a video sir.
Can someone explain why the Amarok has no rear airbags in 2017?
also explain why the Hilux cant pass the so called moose test ! ????
yes buddy the moose or rollover test is just as important and the Hilux fails really bad!
2017 hilux passed that test checkmate NO troll
Cost retrofitting them, possible on next model.
Wait......they pass all tests overseas but it's an issue in a country that's in the arsehole of the world and has little to no car industry. WOW!
Why did you guys test a workmate instead of SR in this comparison
I feel like this comparo is very mismatched. You have base models vs top models so of course there is going to be dramatic differences is spec and performance. If you had of based the test on equal models not price then i think the results would be less polarising and unfair
Could you also compare on mileage basis? which one gives the best mileage?
It Would be complete if they included the navara.
Series 2 car was only launched this week - it wasn't available for the mega test.
Mitsubishi is the best winner the champion, second is Volkswagen,third Ford, fourth Nissan, fifth is Toyota,,
where is the Nissan & Mazda in this video?
+Jamaal Clarke neither were available to us, unfortunately. We detail that aspect in the written review.
May I ask why the ranger payload test was led down by break performance?
Most Ausie reviewers rate the Triton as not so good for off - road, however, if you find pickup off roading action, its mostly Hilux and Tritons, specially on the rally harsh places like indonesia, malasya and thailand, where there is a lot of muddy mountains.
Great video. What happened to the Mazda and the Nissan?
No NP300 navara?. These Ute's are not 50k they look like base trim models except for the GLS triton which can be had for 40k.
Most of the people here complaining about the Amarok has never even set a foot in a Amarok. For that matter not even any UTE. All the car brands got their problems. But all of you complaining about the Amarok. Do yourself a favour and go test drive one.
Have any of these vehicles reliability issues?
Holden Colorado is the beast
how long b4 the isuzu engine gets loud like d older version
How is the Nissan navara
Looks like the BT-50 didnt make any mention
stupid comments about workhorses. this test covered a lot more than just workhorses. people have different needs from their bakkies now and each vehicle has different strengths. glad to see the dmax and triton getting some points
WHERE IS THE NP300? or it cant be on this test because of his suspension ;D
Amarok lol, enjoy everything ass about face in the cab, indicators on wrong side, bonnet release, had one on my job and the suspension was very rough. The constant 4x4 was pretty good though, I'm now back with my land cruiser ute o there is a god 💖
It would be nice if you wrote the fuel consumption chart comparing each in the article.
Isuzu D - Max Recommended
why is the isuzu almost always last ?
The Amarok. Its not available in my country and never seen people bought one. I wih u can rate them from 1st place to fifth overall. Nice video anyways.
you forgot the Pro bt50 mazada why
it's out of the topic but is Hyundai Creta a good and worth car?
and Paul why don't you continue ur autovlogs please don't stop..!!
Holden Colorado should;ve been exported to South Africa Ford Ranger designed & engineered in Australia isnt it build in Sourh Africa ?
The Ranger is built in South Africa, but the vehicle sold in Australia are sourced from Thailand.
i'm a little surprised that australia doesn't get full sized pickup trucks
In the article about this test why didn't you categorized the Ute's with their price affordability payload interior etc
At the end...
Like the previous article about the previous ute tests...its still a nice comparison though...
Keep up the good work guys
I have owned all of these utes except the holden that isnt sold in the uk the amarok and the isuzu are so much better than the rest
why didn't you took the 3.2 Ranger XTL
you can kill the hilux just swerve to miss a roo and flip on your roof .just got to do 60km
You guys really like filming out at Lithgow, seen places around Lithgow in a lot of your videos
Isuzu D-Max is the car I’d pick
10 to 15 years later and there will only be 1 hilux still running like new.
I'll always love the hilux. If you traveling whole day and trottle it up to 3k rpm, you will realize how good the hilux is.
Excellent review. However you kissed out the Nissan Navara.
Where is the Navara? Also, can you do a separate review for the Colorado
Colorado Z71 review coming. Series 2 Navara was not available for the test.
can you pls do it again but with the top spec variants.
Mitsubishi are the best you just don’t know how to check cars.
-Mitsubishi Owner
Ford Ranger (Mazda BT 50)
There are quite a few contraditions to other reviews they have done on the pick up trucks, plus how can you have a relevant pick up range review without a Nissan Navara? the previous all rounder and bench mark.
As for day to day workhorses, I work in construction and forestry so drive on and off road, plus do quite a bit of towing as well, I have had 2 previous Nissan Navara double cabs, both have done 150K miles in about 4-5 years, the first truck went on to cover 235K miles in 10 years with only limited brakedown based on the usual suspects - tyres, brakes, exhuast and so on. I have now been driving a Ford Ranger Limited double cab for 2 years and this is dong very well also, slightly more civilised on the road than the Nissan but doesn't seem quite so rugged as the Nissan.
Using BF Goodrich AT tyres works wonders off road and they have good milage as well.
Would I have a VW - NO! way too expensive to buy and run.
VW - too expensive to buy and run
Toyota - good rugged truck but lacks on road manners and some modern gizmos
Mitsubishi - way too small inside unless you are under 5'8" tall and rather dull interior
Holden - as with all GM vehicles cheaply built and will fall to pieces quickly
Izusu D Max - very good basic allround truck just lacks a bit of equipment
Ford Ranger - extremely good all round truck and good at everything it needs to do - will it last as well as a Nissan?
how abt Nissan navara and Mazda?
Could you please do a ford ranger vs toyota hilux vs holden colorado comparison
Who cares about the bells and whistles we want to know which one is gonna keep going
why not Mazda bt50!! come on guys
Where is bt50
Being designed in Australia makes a car perfect for every type of road in Oz? What kind of logic is this?
I really don't trust 'magazine based' car reviews these days. There's just far too much advertising money involved. To me the independent youtube channel reviews seem much less biased and trustworthy, and more based on the ownership experience.
The ranger should have won in the payload test!
It still has the biggest payload.
all these cars are no way near the 50K segment. Also where's the Nissan Navara?
I don't really get it. Why D-max performs better on towing with only 380 newton meters of torque compared to a 430 nm triton? Can someone explain to me
the dmax breaths alot better with the 3.0 engine, also the triton has a lot of rear overhang which makes it not as effective as keeping a heaving load stable and comfortable for the operator
why arent you driving an ford ranger wildtrak? its not really a. good. comparison -_-
do a review on the 2015 ford ranger xl with the 2.2L engine
I thought Isuzu Made the 2.8 Duramax Diesel for the Colorado?
Nope, unfortunately GM makes that particular motor. Which is what killed the colorado imo. The Colorado is just a isuzu chassis with a GM engine which is plagued with issues. The isuzu Dmax with their own 4jj1 turbo diesel makes for a far superior vehicle.
tug of war mega test
i wanna see which would win in a drag race.. the fastest ute on d road