4x4 Comparisons Show
The 2023 Ford Ranger is shaping up to be one of the hottest 4x4 releases of the year, so how does the current generation Toyota Hilux stack up to the new kid on the block?23 Jul 2022  UPDATE: Now we've driven them!The big moment is here. 4x4 editor Matt Raudonikis has now put the 2023 Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux through the wringer together. Let's see how they go... hit the link below! Story continues...It’s been a wild ride for fans of dual-cab utes in the past few weeks, with solid information from Ford, Volkswagen and Toyota coming in hot and fast. There’s also news of an updated 2023 Toyota Hilux, with a wider stance and disc brakes being introduced on the rear end – although we haven’t seen this in the flesh yet, so we can’t offer a proper assessment yet. You can read about it here though. Both the 2023 Ford Ranger and 2023 Volkswagen Amarok have been revealed, and both look to be a real step up in terms of power, refinement and day to day liveability. Let's get to it: Ranger v HiLux specsFor the sake of this exercise, we want to put a microscope on the current model Toyota Hilux that is still on sale (if you can get your hands on one) and how it compares to the next-generation 2023 Ford Ranger. This is to see just how far, if at all, the new Ford Ranger is ahead of the outdated Hilux. Or, has Toyota nailed the HiLux formula to begin with and the Ranger is playing catch up? We’ll update this article as more information comes to hand, but you must admit it’s a good time to be an Aussie four-wheel driver, with so many new off-road dual-cab utes coming onto the market in the near future. Put on your glasses, pop on the kettle and take a closer look at these specs we’ve assembled on the 2022 Toyota Hilux vs the 2023 Ford Ranger. Vital weights and towing capacityThis is serious business. Get it wrong and not only is your vehicle unroadworthy, but also dangerous.First up, the vital load and towing capacity specs that every caravaner or four-wheel driver will want to be aware of. Check out the below specs to see how the current generation Toyota Hilux stacks up with the new 2023 Ford Ranger.
Engines comparedThe last-generation Ford Ranger offered three engines throughout its lifetime, the larger 3.2L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine, a 2.0L bi-turbo and a 2.2L turbo diesel. There are also three engine options on offer in the 2023 Ford Ranger, ranging in capacity from 2.0L to 3.0L – all turbo diesel, with one twin turbo. The Hilux on the other hand, is offered with two engines. The most common and popular is the 2.8L 1GD-FTV producing a claimed maximum power figure of 150kW and 500Nm. There is also the choice of a 2.4L 2GD-FTV turbo diesel available in lower Workmate trim specification which makes 110kW of power and 400Nm of torque between 1600 and 2000rpm. Let’s take a look at their power figures:
Dimensions comparedOne of the bigger news items here is that the new Ford Ranger is a larger vehicle than the one it replaces, both in terms of wheelbase and overall dimensions. That's a good thing overall, as it will provide a more relaxed ride when loaded up, or when carting around passengers – somewhat at the expense of the vehicle’s ramp-over angle. There’s certainly some interesting data to sift though on both makes and models, especially if you are in the market for a new dual-cab ute.
So which ute would you be taking home? The 2022 Toyota Hilux or the 2023 Ford Ranger?COMMENTSIs the 2023 Ford Ranger worth waiting for?While the 2022 Ford F-150 has its fair share of Raptor models, from the 450-horsepower 'regular' to the 5.2L Supercharged Raptor R, it's the smaller 2023 Ranger Raptor that piques our interest. In fact, we reckon this off-road-ready Ranger has so much potential that it's worth waiting for its arrival here.
Is the Ford Ranger changing in 2023?Ford's mid-size Ranger pickup truck will be redesigned for the 2023 model year. It adopts bolder front-end styling inspired by the larger F-150.
What can I expect from a 2023 Ford Ranger?We expect the Ranger's 2.3-liter turbocharged I-4 and 10-speed automatic transmission to carry over. The powertrain may get slight increases in output over its current 270 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, and shift performance or ratios in the 10-speed auto could be updated.
How much will the 2023 Ford Ranger cost?Look for the 2023 Ford Ranger to have a base price of around $28,000 for a rear-wheel-drive model in Extended Cab format. At its upper reaches, the 2023 Ranger will crest $40,000 in trims that include every available comfort feature, like leather seating and the larger 12-inch infotainment screen.
|
