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I like the Ranger, my heart says Ranger, while my brain says Hilux.

I moved to Thailand and looked at buying a Pick UP Truck for three years before buying three years ago. Mitsubishi, Mazda BT50, Ford Ranger, Nissan, Toyota Hilux, Isuzu are all manufactured in Thailand for the Australian market. I decided on the Toyota Hilux: Quality and build of the Pickup Truck compared to the Ford. The Toyota diesel engine is less complicated than the Ford bi turbo, Ford have issues with the auto box. Toyota reliability is renowned. The large number of Toyota dealers compared to the Ford. Toyota customer service. After three years of ownership of the Toyota Hilux 2.4 diesel, I have had absolutely no issues (no warranty work) and have only changed the oil every 10,000 kms or 6 months from new.

I own ranger wiltrack, my brother owns 2017 TRD Hilux. We both agree Toyota has better build quality and feels more solid. Ranger smoother engine, more features, but feels cheaper.

I find theres always small subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) advantages given to the Ranger in a number of these Ute review comparisons with the Lux. One of the more glaring examples of this in the video is the fact that the Ford dealership in question somehow "sold out" of all their Standard Rangers and only had an upgraded FX4 in stock for the test. Throughout the video its easier on the eyes to see Fords blacked out Trim, leather seats and upgraded cosmetics as opposed to Toyota's non leather/standard fit out. A comparison with a Toyota Rogue would have been more fair but of course it was overlooked. Would you ever see the other way round where Ford would be in the same situation? Small advantages like this I feel only strengthen the underlying push of these car review sites that have potentially vested interests from Ford. Call me a skeptic or a Toyota Homer but I do feel as though there is a big push by these review companies with an incentive to push the Ranger from Ford. I cant completely blame them though as Toyota has left the door wide open with their more recent lack of innovation and of course DPF issue. Whether you are a Toyota or Ford enthusiast I encourage you to cheer for the "other side" as it only means we as consumers win. Iron sharpens iron and continued innovation and competition from both sides only leads to a better product overall for us consumers. I know Toyota feels the heat and will come back even stronger with their next series so I can't wait.

My wife and I have spent the last couple of summers and weekends touring around New Zealand in my XLT.. the Ranger has to be the best purchase we've ever made!👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

Good to see the old 2011 based Ranger still takes it in a general setting. Remember that it was the first pick up ute thingo to do 3.5t towing. The first of the big body, car comfort utes. Navara V6 was only thing with more power when the PX came out. Hilux has been behind the ball for ages. Its not bad by any means. But for the price, its behind most of the competition. With that said, ranger better get that rumored Powestroke 3L V6 soon. And the Everest spec rear end would help.

I would suggest you do a 5 years long term review stating: Total cost of service and repairs. Length of time they are off the road being fixed. Then sell them on the open market and calculate the depreciation from the new price. From all that calculate the total ownership cost. That is when you realise that the Toyota Hilux is the winner for your pocket.

had my ranger for 6 months now still feeling it, best car i have owned

Since these vehicles are 4wd perhaps include some testing that is proper 4x4 where 4Low Range is required, not just roads a little harder than the Woolies carpark.

I love the 3.2 5cyl in that Ford. Just something about a 5cyl that always sound so good. Its also well matched with that 6 speed box. Just idles around using all all torque of the engine where I find the 4 cyl ford and Toyota a bit buzzy

Toyota just has just been upgraded in Thailand, where it is manufactured, and now has 500 Nm of torque and better in car entertainment.

Great review and i think you hit the nail on the head when you said the Ranger is "fun to drive', i have a FX4 BiTurbo 2wd and love it, Fun Fun Fun!!

From a non biased perspecive I am glad they both exist to promote ambitious development. From a Hilux perspective I must add that you can choose a Ford's oil colour to match your paving in South-Africa.

Could you do driving on sandy surfaces like beaches, see how their engines and stock tyres handle a good sandy track.

Always been a Hilux man!!!! As a work car I got a Ford Ranger XLT... gutted I didn’t get the SR5. 6 months later I had to hand it back and got a brand new Hilux SR5!!!! SR5 is awesome but I kept missing the Ranger.... it dawned on me... the Ranger is a better Ute!!

The XLS Ranger can be had for under 40 grand and that is a bargain leaving plenty left over for the after market gear and that's what drove me to the Ford.

TOYOTA any day!!

Would love to see a comparison between the updated Ford 2.0ltr and upcoming releases of the BT50, DMax and Hilux. Loved your review. Think the Hilux/Ranger debate is a little like Apple vs Samsung debate. Both make excellent phones and comes down to eco system. I’ve driven both and my heart loves the Ford. But Toyota’ cheaper price, larger network, more capable off-roader chops and higher resale price sealed the deal for me. Just waiting for the 150kw update and full review of the Hilux in September.

Its a shame, I think the 3.2 5 cyl could pump more power with proper tune compared to the 2.0 twins on the market. This is the last time we will see 5 cyl diesel

I am team Ford Ranger forever. Next I prefer Isuzu DMax over the Hilux. Hello from Papua New Guinea!

Toyota stayed with the same old concept too long while other brand kept moving forward.

Hilux with complimentary DPF Problems Oh what a feeling

A legend well done very explanatory I just love these reviews and you did it so well and very honestly cheers and have a great day

80% unpaved - but feels like 100%. Hence why I'm interested in an off-road orientated vehicle.

ROFL at the “DPF issue fixed with a manual purge button”. That ain’t gonna help when it’s permanently stuck in a burn! 🤦‍♂️

I have never been bothered about the mulit-media in the car as it goes out of date within a year or two. As long as I can charge the mobile phone up and plug in a USB memory stick with music need nothing else.

There are less people buying the hilux because there are less people needing them. They are still driving about in there old ones, where the ranger has fell apart. Ask people in the middle east what there driving around the desert when being shot at, i bet its not a ranger. The ranger will never have the credibility of the hilux 💪.

Thanks for calling utes✅

James is the only reviewer this channel needs

I don’t understand your mirror control comment about the ranger, you should not be playing with your mirrors while driving anyway. Better to have the lights control where you can see it and less used stuff out of sight.

So to summarize, if 80% of your time or more will be off road, you'd be mad not to buy the hilux, and if 80% of your time or more will be on road, you would be mad not to buy the Ranger. To that I would also add, that if you are buying as a touring vehicle to tow a van or large boat, you would be mad not to pick the Ranger (more comfortable ride, better tech and cabin, better towing). And some say yeah but the Hilux is unbreakable, and I would say yeah but Ford is built tough and the Cybertruck is bullet proof - Better to look past the silly marketing and focus on the actual vehicles ;-)

I liked the video just for the excelent formating, Great job editor!

The ford makes more sense the vast majority of ute owners go off road rarely and even then a 2 wheel drive would probably suffice, so for most of the time the ford is the better option "no Chiropractor needed" also you get more for your money, and in the looks category the ranger looks like a handsome unit, the hi lux more like a chinese try hard.

I have owned two hilux and purchased Wildtrack 6 months ago. The Hilux is very slow and sluggish. Ford has more power and better technology.

Ranger is better but after three years the toyota takes over

My dream car IS a 2020 ford ranger wildtrak, I like the hilex as well 👍, awesom video 👍🤠, greetings from Slovenia 🇸🇮. 🍻.

I'd love to see the long term $$ spent on maintaining/repairing both vehicles(not just within 5 years of capped price services and general maintenance) and the number of times each one let the owner down. It would always be Toyota for me, but I'm a typical Toyota fan boy. If for no other reason than Ford (and Holden) have rubbish customer service, I've experienced it first hand. Toyota not so much, easy to get parts for quickly and better customer service from my experience. Saying that I always service my old Toyota myself because I'm a tight arse.

They need to upgrade hilux rear looks

The 2.0tt is just far more refined then both of these engines

Thank you for mentioning Horsepower not only kw.

I would love to see these same pickups for the next 10 years here in youtube.

As a person who doesn't do ANY serious off-roading, but rather towing trailers, horse-boxes etc (on gravel road yes) I would just love to see how these 2 compare when towing something of about 2 tons to 2.5 tons. Acceleration, overtaking, cruising, fuel consumption, composure etc. Please and thank you.

Google recommend this video.. I was not disappoint.. Wonderful Review

Hilux for work, Ranger for soccer mum

I own a 2016 XLT Ranger which I am more than happy with and have found it to be more than adequate for the purpose . Because I have had such a good run with it and after watching your report I have I have now traded my 2016 in and purchased a 2021 FX4 red Ranger and would have no hesitation in recommending it as a great vehicle' < As a minor comment my previous vehicle was a 200 series Landcruiser and the wife reckons the Ranger is a more comfortable car>

Toyota has already proven itself for years

Ranger for comfort, hilux for real heavy lifting. Thats my take

the are both really sorted utes but in terms of going offroad a ranger you can lift and modify far more than a hilux without serious modifications and although fitting 35 inch tryes on a ranger is illegal you will never be able to do it one a new hilux

I own a Ranger and absolutely love it. The comfort, ride, power is way better than a Hilux. I drive a 2019 2.8ltr Hilux at work and do 1000s of off road and road kms and find it gutless compared to.my Ranger. I am 6ft3 and the Hilux is horrible for comfort compared to the Ranger. The tech on the Ranger leaves the Hilux for dead. The 3.2 Motor rocks

The Ranger with the 2.0L diesel would be my choice. I'd add the dealer installed Fox Suspension.

XLT 3.2 vs Wildtrak 2.0 biturbo..please

Australia ranger more gorgeous than what we have in asia

I love this video for the off-road I will go for Toyota Hilux because it is solid I have 2017 model

"Cloth seats make the interior quieter" Um, ok

Nice one James!

Very informative, thanks!

Toyota customer service , reliability and resale even after extra service costs has me Toyota. Both good trucks but more chances of issues from Ford and their dealerships

Can you review the 2.0l bi turbo ranger please?

Great review watching a year later!

Is it worth buying a ranger if theres a good chance the engine will go 'bang' without any warning?

So I have been on seven different mine sites in the last year and there is only one ute on all of them.

Ranger is the better vehicle - overall...!!!

Add some of the smaller utes to your next test. Such as Ssangyong Musso Xlv ultimate plus. And the LDV t60 They'll give everyone a run for their money

Wondering if you could do an all round review on the 2020 Ford ranger wildtrak 2.0l bi-turbo. Looking at getting one but already have the 3.2l 5 cyl 2016 Mazda bt-50. Towing a family caravan is the main reason I am worried about getting the smaller 2.0l engine over the 3.2l

I want a HSV Maloo.

The analysis is awesome. Advise on Amaroc VW Vs ranger please

Ford ranger

wait, the ford costs MORE than the toyota???? shouldn't this be a no brainer my friends from down under???

The Ranger didn’t last in Australia desert mine sites. After 6 months they fell apart. I guess in the future Toyota Hilux sale volume will go up and beat Ranger now that miners will never get Ranger again.

You guys do great comparison tests... Im also for the ranger... well rounded and quite up to date😁

Ford ranger better,but compared to Mitsubishi Triton is the best pickup on highway and offroad

Please include the Amarok in a similar comparison test

Loved It!

Why is the Hilux marked "2.8 D-4D" in Australia and marked as "2.8 GD-6" in South Africa.?

Nissan Patrol vs Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series Next

XLT has a bi-turbo option also now..Just purchased one.

i don't understand why Toyota went from 3litre down to 2.8...shouldn't they have moved up in engine size or at the very least stayed at 3000 instead of going backward's...and why leave it at 4cylinder...don't get me wrong.. i love hilux...that's all i've ever had but...should have gone with at least 4litre 6cylinder...that's my opinion...Toyota Diehard...!

Cool video! Keep up the good work

15:24 ". . . and you need a car that kinda BOUNCE along tracks like this. . . " We'll, you said the magic word. And most Hilux owners would agree.

To be honest I like both of them

Interesting roll bars....that 70's look!

Choice is simple.. City living... ranger Country living....hilux.. No more arguments...

Should have reviewed the Wild Truck or Ford Ranger Raptor instead of the FX4

I'd like to see the opposite end of the market, Ssangyong Musso XLV vs LDV T60

I thought you did a good review of these and sounded fair with everything you pointed out. Good review.

Is That windscreen that alters your appearance to a bearded sort extra, ideal for speed cameras and driver identification I would spec that option

Both are beast 💪💪💪💪

That just tells me that 158300 people bought the wrong ute. The Ford is better in every way.

Cool I love my ranger

I have never driven any utes so far. But I would like to add some of my experiences with Ford in the comment sections. I have owned Ford Focus 2014 diesel. I must say Ford has the best steering response and driving dynamics compares to all the Japanese and Korean cars (except European car). They are fun to drive and you get sense of control and safety when you sit in the Ford (I don't know why maybe it's me only). It's still going strong even after 284k. Ford is hands down winner until the car is under warranty. But Toyota will give you exceptional Peace of mind after the warranty period is over. All the spare parts of Toyota are Supercheap and Literally any farmers or local mechanic will guide you if anything is wrong in your Toyota ute (I love in country Australia and all you will find over here is land cruiser ute or Hilux ute).....Ford are designed in a way that only Ford can fix it. Verdict: if you have few extra thousands and enjoy driving and wants smiley feeling while driving then buy Ford Ranger. But want peace of mind and concerned more about wallet then go with Toyota hilux.

I tow my 3.5 tone van with my ranger does it fine better on fuel than my 200 plus use it for work everyday never had a problem with it

Awesome review, just brought a lux

Ford my love ❤️❤️❤️🇰🇷

No reach on the steering wheel mate, i’ve got Covid 19.

the most sold pickup trucks in Latin America as well

James Ward is back? Good stuff, also about time that Car Advice got rid of all the termites that was in the dead wood.

Hilux is the best, simple fact.

I really like his presenting style Keep up your good work

This guy sure hedges his "bets"