Ford Ranger v Isuzu D-Max v Mazda BT-50 | Best Dual Cab Ute | Drive Car of the Year 2021
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Utes are being transformed into family cars for Australians with a sense of adventure. Here’s how the best contenders compared in our annual Drive Car of the Year test.
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00:00 Introduction
01:04 Pricing & Specification
04:34 Interiors
08:04 Handling & Performance
11:27 Conclusion
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ISUZU D MAX Remains to be my preferd choice, I have used single cab for the last 6yrs with minimal repairs
I bought a a 2nd hand 2005 isuzu dmax here in the Philippines and it still powerful and everything still works like the power windows front and back. No smoke coming out of the muffler and the body and chassis has only very little surface rust. We checked everything and no problem so far. Will keep an eye out for any problems but the thing is a tank. I dont know about you guys but if I have to trust a brand after this experience I would give it to Isuzu.
Dmax from Isuzu catches me to say yes😊
ISUZU D" Max . The Diesel KING!...
Noisy King
@@sealoftheliving4998 Want a quiet car? Buy a sedan. 😂😂
@@Thetruckcode yep, or basically a petrol 😁
I test drive the new one last week, very quiet
Finally bought myself X-Terrain..... 7 years warranty with unlimited mileage here in Malaysia.
Thanks for the great Review
This is a 2 vs 1 😂
Also, one of switched sides 🤣
My love Isuzu dmax
Japan Isuzu No.1❤️
Thailand Isuzu No.1 เช่นกันครับ
I don't care about utes, but I must confess the new Isuzu D-Max is a great choice.
Yep d max all the time
No it's not. How do I know? Because I have one and it's shit.
Ranger all the day👍
@@JDMEVOVIGSR have you got an X-Terrain? What sort of issues have you had?
@@JDMEVOVIGSR issues?
Noticed that the Ranger has the usual Engine warning light on when the camera pans to it!
👉🏻 Isuzu 👈🏻 💯💪🏻
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Yes right
Isuzu dmax best pick up truck 2021
Lol wait until Ranger arrives it just old and dmax is updated
Just bought the Mazda BT in tray version as I work for a living and needed a work vehicle, not a show pony. Companies with a long history of telling the customer to bugger off if they have post-sale issues were discarded from my choice. That meant Ford, Nissan and VW were excluded. Chinese, Indian utes weren't considered for obvious reasons (if you need to ask, you have no idea) and Ssangyong was also discarded due to financial weakness of the brand and lack of a decent dealership network. That left Isuzu, Mazda and Toyota. All three had supply issues however Mazda was slightly better in that regard than Toyota and a lot better than Isuzu. What clinched it for Mazda was the better specced work vehicle, unlimited warranty, better service intervals than Toyota and having a very good local dealer.
All car makers have “post-sales” issues with not honouring warranty issues if they can get away with it.
@@mrnicktoyou Some, like Stellantis, GM, Ford and Jaguar-Rover have many many more issues than the likes of Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Subaru and Toyota.
@@garyquinlan4075 don’t get me wrong, I have owned enough Fords to know I will never buy one again. But, in my research for a second hand car recently, I came to the conclusion that every car has issues and every brand will put their profit ahead of the customer. Hell, even Hyundai with AWD issues with their Santa Fe, or the na 4 cylinder engine failing and them doing nothing about it.
I still bought a Santa Fe btw.
This is exactly how everyone should evaluate car purchase. Check how good is the local dealer for said brand and the availability of parts should you need replacements in the future. Not just bandwagon on based on sales and reviews of the hot new car with Baja mode that you might never even need.
All the pick-ups are beautiful.
would have really like to have seen the other utes as well in this comparison. Was looking forward to it when you announced the channel changes and had all the utes in the background.
Check out the review by 4WD 24/7 ... 2021.
Hi Michael, you may have already seen it but here is our off-road mega test where we filmed the channel announcement th-cam.com/video/wxy4jBnKMX4/w-d-xo.html
That view of the Toyota and the background 👌👌🔥🔥🔥
I Love DMAX 🥰💯💨
I want d max
Same
Dmax dmax dmax 🔥🔥
Gotta love the Isuzu D bag!!!
I Will pick the more refined engine in the Dmax that passes euro6 emission standards without the need of Adblue.. I have a feeling it will be a more important choice in 2022
Love the content keep it up
Mazda gt 6 speed manual love it and great off road carnt wait to rip the tub off and make a sweet tray. Wish that the top of the line came in a cab chassis option leather seats for tradies easy to clean
My heart wants the base model 4wd dmax
Well said Drive car of the year, Japanese car, They just don't Die on Durability
Is the D Max Active Safety too intrusive? Was all set to get one then starting reading about ‘steering wheels being turned’ and ‘brakes coming on’ and ‘alarms & chimes never stopping’ - and having to re turn it all off every time u start the car.
As a platform I’m starting to consider a mid spec Hilux (2” lift, bar work, snorkel etc).
Thoughts??
Not at all. Picket up my LS-U last week and was thinking the same. I found it to be no worries including towing over 3 tonne on the weekend with everything 'on'. Even when testing the lane assist in an area with no traffic I didn't find it really intrusive at all, you really did have to be well over in your lane for it to cut in. The only adjustment I made was to the emergency brake assist where I adjusted it to 'near' rather than the default intermediate setting. This one does not change after a power down either as you are not turning the system off only adjusting the sensitivity.
Not sure if there is a good reason to compare the D-Max and the BT-50... Just use the D-Max and use the third spot to put another car!!!
I want the ranger!
10 speed gearbox is going to break down at any moment lol
Sounds good on paper i.e. the power and torque figures, but it's coming out of a tiny 2 litre engine pumped up with two turbo chargers, that means it is a very highly stressed piece of machinery, and the reason it has the ten speed box is because it is constantly looking for another gear due to it's relatively narrow power band. I cannot see these things going the distance.
@@james6969 lol not kiddo still better than boring junk Hilux and ranger Is old now wait for next one
@@eternallearner8185 own one then talk just don't do theories or calculations here
@@hotrod7603 I think you should have one of those two litre screamers, be a good pairing.
Ranger is for me! It’s a legacy .
Mountain bikes ❤️
4JJ3 with Aisin transmission. durability
Yes DmAx Isuzu is the best 💕😍💕😍💕
I've done 50000k's in mine as of last weekend. It's a base model with wheels, bar and winch. I tow a lot and it seems to be holding up well. The biggest problem with all model in the range is the safety system. The lane keeping assist is horrendous when on rural roads and the fact that most insurance companies wont cover you if you are towing and don't turn these systems off is a farce. Isuzu needs a kick in the pants for not telling customers this little bit of info as heaps are buying these to tow. I called all the large insurance companies and talked to there claims department and all but one said if the manual says to turn these systems off when towing and you don't - you won't be covered in the case of an accident!!! All well and good but everytime you turn the key you have to cycle through a menu system that has been designed by a 5 year old. 23 button presses later you are ok to tow!!! Turn the key off and it resets (to get ANCAP ratings???). Seriously Isuzu! GO YOUR OWN WAY (once you work out how to!).
Just saw this now, so it is an Isuzu you were referring to. Have to agree about some of the electro-dickerey that many cars have today, a quicker method of disabling these distractions would be welcome to me.
I also have a base model D-max and the safety systems are a joke. It's not even just an issue with towing, but you cannot even fit front racks to the ute as it interferes with the forward facing cameras! I have had the lane keep assist try and drag the steering wheel out of my hand and into the path of oncoming cars and cyclists. The autonomous emergency braking system has even locked the brakes up for absolutely no reason on numerous occasions! I have had to block the cameras to permanently disable the safety systems as they're downright dangerous. I hate the engine too... it's gutless, has massive turbo lag and the throttle lag is like something I have ever experienced. How these motoring journalists can vote the D-max at number 1 is beyond me.
@@eternallearner8185 Its a base model D-Max. Vinyl floors are a must when you have a farm 😀. All the tech is the same on all models though. Larger info screen on the top models but nothing else. Good value really.
@@JDMEVOVIGSR automatic right?
@@patlophamotse5836 I have a 6 speed manual. Avoid it.
Can you do a drag race
I prefer dmax boondock . But I want a Hilux conquest.
Does D'Max share the same Chassis with Mazda BT-50? Suspensions and other stuffs too
Yes. Same engine too
Yes, Mazda copied everything
Ford Ranger 🔥💪🏼
I owned 11 holdens in my life and two weeks ago finally swapped from my Colorado to a Ranger. The Colorado was the most reliable car I have ever owned only requiring a single hose and a door switched replacing in 270+kms, the Ranger was back to the dealer within 5 days with a huge oil leak, then the 2nd week (this week) it had a coolant leak,. They fixed it and then told me there was another leak and also said the engine needs replacing. After spending $55k I am now stuck with a shitty loan car that I cannot fit any parts to so I can do my job. Ford Customer service I believe is an Indian call center, unless they only hire Indian workers and give them scripts to read. I am so depressed about this.
That is sad.. It doesn't make sense to send the call centre to India when keeping high customer satisfaction levels
@@Simon-wz8en I think they are Indians here not in India after more experience. First 5 people I talked to were so I made the assumption and was wrong
It would be a long wait because of COVID. All makes are hard to get.
Well, the judges just said that the big piece of decision making is the price. However, let's say regardless the price, I am quite sure that the judges will immediately pick Ford Ranger Wildtrack.
The Isuzu DMAX was the winner!😀👍🏼
Izusu d maaaaaxxxxx
Try them at MOAB.
Can you guys do a wildtrak vs raptor comparison?
wow D-Max
El MAZDA Bt50 tiene bloqueo de diferencial trasero
All these utes are good but the pricing is ridiculous.
Exactly
They are climbing a bit out of control
Obviuosly DMaX is the best
the ranger is still fighting
even its old
Aussie engineered and I'm proud of owning one 🇦🇺
@@nelakaly5332 true ausie engineering is the best when it comes in total off roading..and ranger is one of the ausie team
ford ranger 2nd best selling pickup in australia and the best selling in the philippines
@@Kyxmyxbest seller in Australia in 4x4 configuration its ranger ..
DmaX is great because it is Isuzu
I will be in the market for a new ute within 12 months, living in the country tend to view the topic a little different to city "tradie boys", I need a ute as everyday driver in the bush as well as regular trips to Sydney 600k each way, and I want a car that will run well way past the warranty and still be good for years and years with an established reputation of doing so, not to mention a good dealership network that won't have dramas trying to sort or service the vehicle and easy for me to service after warranty. Clear winner is the Isuzu/Mazda. Up until recently it would have been Hi Lux hands down but I'm hearing too many first hand stories of drama.
so your meaning that the updated hilux is full of drama and the d max/bt50 is fine?
@@james6969 Essentially... yes.
@@eternallearner8185 wow so the new d max engine is living up to its reliblty thats impressive
@@james6969 Glad that you agree with me!
@@james6969 lol
I tested all these utes and the ranger I felt was very overrated, dash looks cheap and auto was jerky and busy for I am buying hilux it felt more stable and comfortable on road and power was very good but dmax is vary nice. If anyone is in the market try to test all three
did you test the 10 speed becuase it spams gears all the time the hilux is easily a improment over the pre facelift the d max is easily proably the most relible out of the 3
@@kimmarshall6047 so your meaning the ranger transmission failurs becuase thats the most likley thing
Hi lux would have tipped over around the cones.
I too have tested all of these cars and the hilux. The interior of the Ford may look cheap, but it is by far the sturdiest. Out of all the cars, I chose the Ford and that's what I bought.
I didnt research every aspect of every vehicle. I sat and drove all of them and went with the one I like the look and feel of the most.
There will always be a nay sayier with his 2 cents worth. Get what you feel comfortable in, at the end of the day you have to drive it.
@@vailingshadow5030 Well said, yes it's a personal choice indeed.
I'll go with ford ranger.
Fix Or Repair Daily 🤣
@@alejoaganon3577 what boring junk Toyota's or your kid mind lol
Good luck with your AdBlue shortage
@@wickedleeloopy2115 for my ranger it does not require adblue. so no worries
Funny how you claim how popular they are, just go to a dealer and try to buy one yet in the initial talk you mention how they have a lower pricing for drive away to sharpen the sell. This alone gives me the indication of a hurried sell, The other issue I have is this claim of reliability being out standing yet there are many faults, weak ball joints, weak tie rod ends, many turbo failures, early differential failures, cracking inner guards, leaking rear main seals, there are many more and this engine is still a 4JJ from 2002.
I almost bought one but I did not find it any where near as impressive as your panel and damn it is so noisy when you put your foot down.
Ranger is way ahead of the pack
So what im hearing is Hilux is the best 🤔
The Toyota Hilux.
The best long term ownership pick up truck.
Define “long term” here.
@@xmahlangeni 10 year ownership.
@@johntheaccountant5594 so it's 2011 model ... try 2015 and up toooo many problems plus Toyota class action lawsuit "Greece was great once upon a time " if you know what I mean
@@nelakaly5332 Tell me the manufacturer of a good car; it certainly isn't any European car anymore. The Greeks never even built a chariot, let alone a car...............LOL
@@johntheaccountant5594 you didn't get it (about Greece) but enjoy your *long term * Ute
What about the ranger raptor?
Didn’t give one reason why the dmax one wtf?
Well TF BT50 are the same as DMAX.
Triton?
Hilux?
Come on... The quality of drive Ranger is more similar to regular car. D-MAX is more "trucky" and much less comfortable. So there is no match to Ranger which works on tarmac and off-road.
No Hilux? That's is so strange
HILUX??
Isuzu
For me only MAZDA BT50
It's bassicaly a d max tho but hey at least it's the bassicaly the same that's good becuase then it will be reilble
Fc ISUZU
Hilux should of been in the top 3
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Well Ford seems cool but long waiting period 😂😂
Ford is at lease 15k more than Dmax, i just order one for 63k btw.
I was forced to down grade from a 2016 ranger xlt to a 2021 Mazda bt-50 XT it’s absolute garbage in comparison to the ranger from a driver of both ranger wins hands down
reliable offroad driving? haha u need long long time to test reliability!
Navara Pro 4x looks the best
Ranger
Ranger’s impressive gearbox ? You gotta be kidding me
So wrong
Fjb
No Triton?
Wtf the amaroks set the bar low for safety
Loading children 😂
🤣🤣🤣
Wonder why have a 10 year old vehicle against the newset ? No point at all.
Ford Ranger
Yes ranger
Me wondering why on earth they put a Mazda amongst the top yuts in Australia
A Mazda over a Toyota!
Because it’s a D Max underneath. A great vehicle with the Mazda dealer network.
Ranger....
Its clear somehow Australians have been sucked into thinking these trucks from American style consumers are the way to spend your money .when in reality they are a major waste of metal ...a medium size car on steroids .....yesterday I had to help another housewife get out of a parking area that's several times I have had to assist people trying to park these steroid vehicles reversing cameras are useless when the vehicle is too big ....trays are too small rear seats really get used they are like ..." Oh my tradie neighbour got one guess I have too as well ...! So stupid ....a neighbour in my street sold his bt50 bought a tray back Toyota With double the space in back 30percent better on fuel ... and a Mazda 3 for his wife so much happier .....these tests are ok but far from practical ..trendy but useless. take the vehicles into town park them out surfboards and bikes in back go to underground carparks get the wife's to drive and park them in a real street instead of a racetrack ...test commentators are paid and given vehicles to test if they told the truth they don't get anymore cars .... hilarious......
Yesssssssss the d max won let's go take that ford ranger
Yeah exactly 👍🏽
New Ranger comes out early next year and will set a new standard that will take another 10 years for the rest to catch up
@@mikesuahtla9826 well lets hope that it does not have bi turbo option and make the engine less stress
At mecagodzilla. The biturbo is one options the other is a 6 cylinder. Do write off the biturbo it has been a huge success so far. The 10 SF peed auto takes all the stress off the engine. Ford have spent big money on developing this package yo combat the inevitable carbon restrictions that are going to be placed on hi capacity engines
@@mikesuahtla9826 lmao that's true
This video is sponsored by Isuzu. Imagine 2 vs 1. For me Ford is the Best
shut up get ready to break down mate in the ford ranger esspicly using 2l bi turbo get a 3.2l mate
No Triton??? Shame
You have left the best one out. These are just yuppie toys. Of no working use. Kiwi
It's a bit of a ridiculous test as Isuzu build the Mazda, so it's a clone. The whole of Australia knows the top seller in this segment is the Toyota Hilux followed closely by the Ford Ranger. So why not include the top seller and the Mitsubishi Triton in the test also. Talk about selective comparisons only comparing the least popular in this segment. Car advice has really gone downhill in the past few months reviewing and testing vehicles that the Australian public buy in very small numbers you just have to look at the top 30 vehicles sold in 2020 even with a pandemic to realise this.
trition eqauls underrated tbh 3 or mabye second in the most relibile but the d max is almost unbeatble in terms of reilbelibty
@@james6969 Are you having a stroke?
@@1250GSX wtf no
also its impossbile for me to have a stroke becuase im a mecha
@@james6969 you try and decipher your comment then. A stroke is a fair assumption. Either that or an aneurysm
So many butt hurt Toyota fan boys on here
No hilux?
4:15
And you didn't drag race them because....?
Because they aren’t sports cars fool
@@liamwindsor5854 😂😂😂
crappy review by not even including Toyota Hilux Rogue and comparing the SR5 model which is not even the top spec, D-max is top spec and ranger and Bt50 are not.!!!!
I'll happily settle for a Hilux any day, as none of these queens can rival it's reliability and proven engineering quality !....however congratulations to these so called 'finalists' for winning the beauty contest !
" Reliability " yeah dpf filter issues and much more it's not the reliabilty like older ones any more "Engineering" lol nice joke do you know meaning of this and it looks like a joke nothing special
@@hotrod7603 lol the 2021 hilux does not have dpf probelms anymore
@@james6969 do did ranger faces any reliabilty issues just tell me any owner faced it
@@hotrod7603 plenty of ford rangers have had egr problems and a couple of people i know who used them as work utes spent weeks without it while ford tried to refix the issues and in the end just ripped it out.
@@kaylebayers3376 please sir mention me the owner so I can't talk with him
Toyota hilux invincible x 😭😭😭
Oil leak king kkk
Ford is over priced rust bucket and you don’t get anything in the vehicle,