Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo v 2024 Toyota HiLux Rogue MHEV: Spec battle

Utes proceed to be a few of the best-selling automobiles in Australia, with greater than 205,000 items delivered over the course of 2023.

4-wheel drive ute gross sales had been second to solely the mid-sized SUV phase final 12 months. And amongst all these spectacular numbers, the ute phase is dominated by two key gamers in Australia.

These are the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, each tried and examined dual-cab stalwarts within the ute/pickup truck world with lots to supply when it comes to versatility and performance.

There are a plethora of variants for each automobiles, starting from low cost 4×2 cab-chassis fashions to large, highly effective and costly monsters. We’ve picked fashionable high-end variations of every that match up on paper.

We’re evaluating the Ford Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo and the 2024 Toyota HiLux Rogue MHEV.

They’re equally priced, related on paper, however there are key variations that we’ll break down right here.

NOTE: The photographs all through this story are collated from our earlier opinions of the 2 automobiles.

Pricing

Each fashions are a couple of rungs down from the height of their respective line-ups, and there’s solely a distinction of round $2000 between the 2.

The Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo obtained a $250 value enhance on June 1 this 12 months, whereas the HiLux Rogue obtained a mild-hybrid powertrain for 2024 and is $770 dearer than the earlier 12 months’s diesel-only providing.

The Wildtrak could be optioned with a V6 engine for a further $4000, which brings an additional 30kW of energy and 100Nm of torque.

Drivetrains and Effectivity

There are a few completely different engines throughout every ute line-up, however these two are provided with turbocharged four-cylinder diesel powerplants.

The notable distinction is Toyota’s inclusion of the V-Lively mild-hybrid system, which provides a motor generator, 48V battery, and DC/DC converter to its 2.8-litre turbo-diesel.

It doesn’t change energy output in comparison with the outgoing non-MHEV engine, and the Ranger has barely extra to provide. It additionally has 4 extra gears.

Each have four-wheel drive which may’t be operated on sealed surfaces, an 80-litre gasoline tank, and a braked towing capability of 3500kg.

Dimensions

Each automobiles are equally sized, although the Toyota has a wheelbase that’s round 200mm shorter.

Its physique is roughly 100mm wider than the Ranger because of its wider monitor and wheel arches. You’ll additionally get 31mm of additional floor clearance within the HiLux Rogue than the Wildtrak.

The opposite notable distinction is weight. The Ranger has a kerb weight that’s round 50kg heavier than the HiLux, and a Gross Car Mass (GVM) that’s round 200kg heavier.

The Ranger does have a extra spectacular payload although, as it may carry simply over 100kg greater than the HiLux.

Servicing and guarantee

Right here’s a breakdown of guarantee and servicing for the 2 automobiles:

Toyota’s guarantee on the drivetrain extends to seven years for those who service on time inside the Toyota supplier community.

Security

The Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo wears a five-star ANCAP security score.

The Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo comes customary with the next security tools:

• 9 airbags
  • incl. driver, passenger knee airbags
  • incl. front-centre airbag
• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
  • Automobile, Pedestrian, Bike owner detection
  • Junction help
• Adaptive cruise management
• Blind-spot help
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Lane departure warning
• Lane hold help
• Street edge detection
• Reversing digital camera
• Rear parking sensors
• Trailer Protection (with non-compulsory Tow Pack)
• Adaptive cruise management incl. cease/go
• Blind-spot monitoring incl. Trailer Protection
• Lane centring help
• Visitors signal recognition
• Tyre strain monitoring
• Lively Park Help 2.0

The non-compulsory Touring Pack provides a surround-view digital camera.

The HiLux additionally wears a five-star ANCAP security score.

Customary security options on the HiLux Rogue embody:

• 7 airbags
• Autonomous emergency braking (with pedestrian and bicycle owner detection)
• Adaptive cruise management
• Lane departure warning
• Brake-based lane hold help
• Visitors signal recognition
• Entrance and rear parking sensors
• Blind-spot monitoring
• 360-degree digital camera
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Autonomous emergency braking
  • Pedestrian (day/night time) detection
  • Bike owner (day) detection
• Adaptive cruise management
• Lane departure warning with brake-based steering help
• Visitors signal recognition

Right here’s a breakdown of how every automobile scored in ANCAP testing:

Customary options

The Ranger Wildtrak Bi-Turbo comes with the next customary tools:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• 18-inch alloy spare wheel
• All-terrain tyres
• Automated LED headlights, daytime operating lights and fog lights
• LED taillights
• Energy adjustable facet mirrors with energy folding and puddle lamps
• Metal underbody safety
• Facet steps
• Rear field step
• Roof rails
• Sports activities hoop
• Drop-in bedliner
• 12V socket in bedliner
• Aluminium tie down rails
• Cargo administration system
• Load field illumination
• Tailgate with cargo clamps, cupholders, energy locking, and elevate help
• Energy curler shutter
• Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel and e-Shifter gear selector
• Electrical parking brake

• Leather-based-accented entrance seats with heating
• Eight-way energy adjustable driver’s seat
• Carpeted flooring
• Entrance ground mats
• Ambient lighting
• 12V energy outlet in centre console bin
• 5 USB ports
• Wi-fi charger
• Twin-zone local weather management
• Rear air vents
• Entrance and rear energy home windows
• Privateness glass
• Rain sensing windscreen wipers
• Electrochromatic rear-view mirror
• Embedded modem
• FordPass Join
• 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster
• 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display screen
• DAB+ digital radio
• Bluetooth cellphone connectivity
• Satellite tv for pc navigation
• Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

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The HiLux Rogue comes customary with the next tools:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Multi-Terrain Choose with six selectable modes
• Hill descent management
• Entrance and rear parking sensors
• Facet steps
• Automated headlights
• 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• 4.2-inch multi-information show
• Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Leather-based-accented seats and door trim
• Twin-zone local weather management
• Auto up/down home windows
• Keyless entry and begin
• Entrance air-conditioned cooler field
• Automated dark-finish LED headlights
• LED daytime operating lights and fog lights
• Gloss black exterior mirrors and door handles
• Powder-coated black sports activities bar
• Privateness glass

• Satellite tv for pc navigation
• DAB+ digital radio
• Rear air vents
• ‘Premium’ shifter and steering wheel
• Wi-fi cellphone charger
• 2 x rear USB-C shops
• Carpeted flooring
• Heated entrance seats
• Energy-adjustable driver’s seat
• Energy entrance and rear home windows
• 9-speaker JBL sound system
• Motorised curler cowl
• Wider tracks
• Ventilated rear disc brakes
• Wider wheel arch flares
• Entrance mud guards
• Marine carpet bedliner
• Gloss black door handles
• Tow bar
• Entrance tow hooks
• Gasoline tank protector
• Toyota Related Companies

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