Ford Ranger vs Toyota HiLux vs Mercedes X-Class ute comparison review: On-road, off-road, towing!

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00:00 Intro
00:24 Pricing and specs
01:19 On-road driving - HiLux
01:52 Interior - HiLux
02:19 On-road driving - X-Class
02:56 Interior - X-Class
03:37 Interior - Ranger
03:57 On-road driving - Ranger
04:45 Towing
06:26 Load test
08:14 Off road 4x4
09:55 Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute made quite a short, sharp impression when it launched, and we put it up against two of the best-selling and most well-regarded 4WD dual cab utes in its segment to see how it stacked up. Yep, it went up against the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, and boy, what a test it was.
From towing a huge caravan to loading these utes up to their payload limits, to driving on road and adventure testing them off road at one of our favourite 4x4 spots, this test had a bit of everything.
Watch Marcus Craft and Matt Campbell put the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Mercedes X-Class Utes to the test - and tell you which they thought was best.
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@ddropzz2976 5 жыл бұрын

Hilux for me I drive a 1998 Toyota hilux and I’ve never had a problem and it’s 21 years old

@MadeiraMotorsports 5 жыл бұрын

That's already a classic

@AS-up3rf 4 жыл бұрын

Mileage?

@456123defabc 6 жыл бұрын

Hello, i had a Hilux Vigo, Mitsubishi L200 HP and now i drive a Ranger Wildtrak, by far the most comfortable of the trio, it just feel more substantial all around. Good call.

@kiyoshim9593 5 жыл бұрын

Nissan is the most comfortable, Because the Rear suspension is Coilover, not leafspring. Just like a Car,

@TheIdeasGuy 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve owned both a Hilux and a Ranger, and I’ve driven quite a few of both for work (in the bush and on the road) - of ages ranging from 20 years old to current models. I haven’t had much of a chance to really push any of the rangers to their limits in the bush but the few times I have, they’ve done very, very well. I’ve certainly towed some very serious loads (3+ tons) and in my experience, the Rangers won the towing hands-down. They have the power and they handle so nicely when loaded right up. My current work ute, a Ranger, has only done 155,000kms so I have yet to see how it lasts when compared to the old hiluxes out there with 500,000+ km on the clock. I love Toyota’s reliability, it’s one thing I don’t think many other brands can boast quite so loudly about.

@carsguide 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Cheers Matt Campbell

@lilnips 6 жыл бұрын

Contract92 do you think this new gen lux is making use of it's predecessor's reliability? I've heard the new hilux isn't the Ute it used to be

@MP-78 5 жыл бұрын

But Toyota skimps out on so much. What you buy should not be a lemon which a Ranger is not other than that reliability alone is no logic for sacrificing on what is also very important like tech, equipment, refinement and overall driving experience which matters everytime you drive.

@TheIdeasGuy 5 жыл бұрын

MANU PURI those things might matter to soft city people. I’m quite happy with a reliable vehicle that has air conditioning. The electric mirrors in my Ranger are handy when they get bumped around out in the bush, but I wouldn’t care if they stopped making everything else (electric windows etc.). ... that stuff is all just there waiting to break at an inopportune moment.

@hashemeshanouq7351 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent reviews mate's

@stefan_4508 5 жыл бұрын

Well this showed us that you can throw the Mercedes in the bin, and choose between the Ranger or the Hilux. Ranger for all round comfort and performance, or the Hilux for off road capability and long term reliability.

@gavinwolfe3238 4 жыл бұрын

The Ranger seems to be doing better than the Hilux for long term reliability these days. Ford aren’t the ones being sued by their customers about mechanical problems...

@funfunyo7523 4 жыл бұрын

new hilux is rubbish the d4d was the best ranger all the way

@alanbstard4 4 жыл бұрын

@@gavinwolfe3238 Ford have had their problems too, but the F series is a much loved vehicle. Simple to fix relatively speaking. Best thing Ford ever made, however those Toyotas are historically a great vehicle

@normandorabaya7284 4 жыл бұрын

As always, Ford has durability and dependability problem when it comes to the engine and transmission.... don't trust Ford anymore after too many problems with their models. Toyota is the best when it comes to performance, durability and dependability....

@leoesposito8762 6 жыл бұрын

great report guys.. and yes i think you did get it spot on...

@carsguide 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Leo! Cheers Matt Campbell

@DrKniz 6 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most comprehensive tests I've seen on KZfaq. Keep up the good work guys.

@carsguide 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We put a lot of effort in, and I'm glad it has been reflected in the finished product. Cheers, Matt Campbell

@maenzent3563 Жыл бұрын

This was a proper comparison

@mindpeace6226 5 жыл бұрын

very good test guys. i liked the video. i liked your channel

@alberthua7024 6 жыл бұрын

good review!

@eddysadv 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this review but it is a short time (showroom) review. When it comes to long term durability test, Toyota always emerges victorious.

@drewandrews8310 6 жыл бұрын

Ya you got it right mate, no question about that anymore.

@AkanBrownStudios 5 жыл бұрын

I love this video 💯%

@tjmo5763 5 жыл бұрын

Spot on lads

@MrOutback08 5 жыл бұрын

There's nothing like a Toyota 😏🙄🤔

@TheJohnChocolate 6 жыл бұрын

Say if they were all the exact same price, for the benefit of an investment and/or bang for buck in regards to longevity, I would choose the hilux. Yes, the Hilux is a bit of a rough ride, worse interior and lower towing capacity than the video winning ranger, the Hilux over engineering and simplicity strengthens it's reliability. This is why government and non-government organisations supply the simple hilux SR to a lot of outback and rural communities. They're just a dependable vehicle.

@samikemashiku5054 5 жыл бұрын

find me when you come to 🇹🇿 and i will give you a present. you go to inter regional roads and 90% you come across a ute it's the Hilux i also love it

@kiyoshim9593 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Toyotas don't lose value because they look and work like new even after 150,000 Miles and 10 years..

@bcg9771 5 жыл бұрын

I'd pick the hilux any day!

@pacman5590 4 жыл бұрын

I love how it ignores reliability and probably more importantly, resale values! The ford and the merc are going to plummet!

@mohamedmohiyuddin4004 3 жыл бұрын

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@ev0wat 2 жыл бұрын

If your going out to try get resale then you don’t buy a Ute you buy a house. Cars are purely for leisure or work nothing more. I’m not spending 60k on something I don’t want but because it has resale value that’s stupid.

@Keepingitrespectfulmostly. 5 жыл бұрын

Great review. Clear, concise and to the point.. I wonder how these 3 would compare to the Navara?

@sizzlemcnizzle4005 5 жыл бұрын

navaras pretty much the x class, same engine and everything... so not that good

@gavinwolfe3238 4 жыл бұрын

The Navara isn’t even in the same league.

@MrFijibati 5 жыл бұрын

What we all deserve is a thorough comparison review of only the flagship utes from Toyota, Ford, Volkswagen and Holden.. no BS reviews but an expert one done by 4x4 experts only.. bring in the top dogs to represent like the Hilux Rugged X, Ranger Raptor, Amarok V6 ultimate and Z71 Extreme !

@thearaveng4584 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks your for video

@jayyangunner7810 5 жыл бұрын

Hilux indestructible 💪💪

@Sabumnim666 3 жыл бұрын

apart from all interior trim falling apart

@KR-lz7ij 5 жыл бұрын

Spot on .. I am a Ford owner...but will never doubt the Hilux... Two very competitive and reliable Bakkies.. For the Mercedes...stick to cars

@dogfacegaming6171 3 жыл бұрын

I live in South Africa and with my export business I often travel to different countries to do training with my distributers, at first I used a Hilux to travel as everyone said it would be the best because of how reliable it is, I have never been in a bakkie ( South African word for Ute ) that has broken down and given me more trouble before, I switched over the Ranger 3.2 and so far with putting 480 000 kilometers on the clock, I've never had to take her in besides for the normal service intervals. The Hilux used to be a very good bakkie but it has gone downhill in all aspects since the early two-thousands, ford has taken its place and has destroyed the competition when it comes to driving through the African bush

@johnd1774 6 жыл бұрын

I love my Ranger.

@jaimusicxx 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant comparison guys thanks..!!

@carsguide 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the feedback! Thanks Matt Campbell

@Yuji-gojo 6 жыл бұрын

Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux are one of the best pick up truck here in the Philippines but there are lots of people here buying the Ranger like mostly the 3.2L but small amount of people buying the 2.2L

@carsguide 6 жыл бұрын

Same here. The 2.2L is very small in terms of uptake. Thanks Matt Campbell

@alainnorte4728 6 жыл бұрын

Ford Ranger Wildtrak is the best😊

@TinTin-xi6kc 5 жыл бұрын

In our bank i always notice toyota hilux as the in demand car then there goes ford ranger :D

@beepollen2948 5 жыл бұрын

3.2 here

@snowyseb 6 жыл бұрын

Interested to see the V6 Benz reviews, those engines certainly have a lot more up and go..

@carsguide 6 жыл бұрын

We can't wait for it, either. Though the price could be a fairly inhibiting factor... Cheers Matt Campbell

@jaromor8808 6 жыл бұрын

cant wait to meet the Raptor version in person, on paper it looks underpowered but damn does it look cool af

@TaqCOOL 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice review. But, we most not forget that this is the first ever Mercedes pickup vs the legendary Hilux and Big engine Ford Ranger. It would be fair using the x350d

@klleeful 5 жыл бұрын

The only UTes over 10 yrs old that you see still going strong on the road is the Hilux. Make your own judgement

@jobwachira8471 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, this review is Soo biased even the blind can see. No pick up in the market today can beat Hilux in terms of fuel efficiency, workability, reliability and durability (so long as they have same engine size) and everyone knows it. They are just marketing for Ranger. Otherwise, if the Range is superior to the other two, why is it's price cheapest??? It doesn't make sense at all.

@AdrianDmax 6 жыл бұрын

awesome video, more comparison review pls

@carsguide 6 жыл бұрын

We'll try and keep them coming. What would you like to see next? Cheers Matt Campbell

@AdrianDmax 6 жыл бұрын

CarsGuide I want the 2018 Toyota CH-R and the rest of the competitor of this baby SUV And Battle of the mid size sedan The All new 2018 toyota Camry, all new Honda Accord and the rest of competitors. And war for the mid size luxury sedan: 2018 Lexus ES, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6 and the rest of the competitors. Thank you.

@JH-zq7xd 4 жыл бұрын

Ranger for me. I have the new BiTurbo and an absolute awesome vehicle..

@danniborquez6368 3 жыл бұрын

is working good mate your BiTurbo? nice better fo you didn't then a 3.2 ?

@omarhasbunchomali8144 6 жыл бұрын

Nice ford ranger. Love it

@spacegaming7015 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 1965 fj40 landcruiser mint condition and i never had a problem

@withusmasunda3168 5 жыл бұрын

Are these engines the same?? I see a 2.5l X class up against a 3.2l Ford and 2.8l Toyota! Doesn’t that make a difference in terms of the torque and output especially when towing and off-roading??

@gavinaylward494 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah just purchase a New June 2018 Ford Ranger Wildtrak ...and after driving a Colorado Storm for the last 4 years this vehicle is leaps and bounds above it ... The Tech in this Ute is awesome ... It drives very well and has plenty of power 3.2 litre 6 speed manual ... Job well done Ford.

@Rangatology 6 жыл бұрын

I’m a Toyota fan & would happily choose the Ford as well, BUT, I’m curious to see where Mercedes takes this in 3-5 years from this 1st attempt.....will they learn from these comparison reviews? Maybe.....will they outperform the Ford or Toyota? Highly unlikely, but it’s worth watching the potential growth.

@SDav21 6 жыл бұрын

Rangatology Of course they can. All they need to do is base it on their own platform and use their own commercial vehicle expertise and not use Nissan's. They'll have the best then. I don't understand why they just didn't develop their own platform when they have decades of experience making commercial vehicles. Not to mention they have their own excellent 2.2 litre diesel which they also use in their commercial vehicles that is already developed, known to be reliable and can come with 150kw and 500nm. Yet they use a damn Nissan engine and gearbox! Same for the key. Why did they use a Nissan key. They also have the best interiors in the passenger cars and even the V Class van has a better interior. Why use Nissan switches. They went about it all wrong. It is a Mercedes and people will hold them to a higher standard. The Navara is good in its own right but it is not good enough for a Mercedes badge.

@MaZEEZaM 6 жыл бұрын

And its not like they don't know how, the G-wagon or whatever its named is meant to rival Toyota LandCruiser for its off road capabilities, no idea about the reliability though.

@riaangroenewald8260 5 жыл бұрын

Take out the Dutsun!!!!

@kiyoshim9593 5 жыл бұрын

These vehicles are expensive, Would you get a ranger and after and have a low resell price?

@SCELO_MYEZA. 8 ай бұрын

Many years later, the Mercedes benz X class left the chat😂

@jonaskastberg7406 6 жыл бұрын

I would have liked to see the Amarok V6 Diesel included in this test

@luyandazungu8685 6 жыл бұрын

Yes Yes Yes you got it right

@NathanZar 5 жыл бұрын

Well from experience, in iterms of long term durability, reliability and quality always go for a TOYOTA. On the other hand if you are into fanciness go for the other two.

@Honorable_Zee 5 жыл бұрын

Ranger🔥🔥

@1m4n00b1eYT 5 жыл бұрын

Can you also review the Ford VelociRaptor 6x6 and the Brabus 6x6 please!!🙏🏻

@Apoc_Bone_Daddy 5 жыл бұрын

Do any of these come in single/regular cab?

@nesertema4583 6 жыл бұрын

i would like to see a comparison of brakes and braking distance. unloaded, loaded, towing. mark that the hilux has 4 cylinder brake calipers on front axle, while the competition mounts cheap 2 pot calipers on front!

@RicardoEnriqueGonzalez2017Rega 5 жыл бұрын

This is a Ford Channel isn’t it ?

@04poppop 5 жыл бұрын

I would like to hear how Ford Ranger stands as far as regarding reliability.

@Kyxmyx 2 жыл бұрын

4 year old 3.2 liter 45k km no issues

@ranniedeocampo8372 5 жыл бұрын

Best for me ford ranger. Tested pick up..

@seannunis2895 6 жыл бұрын

The Ranger (3.2 five cyllinder ) has the biggest displacement among the 3. It will obviously be the one to win the towing and the 500kg load in the pan test.

@chrisandshazza01 6 жыл бұрын

All of them are nice. I'd be happy with any of em but personally I'd choose the Ranger too. Thanks for the video.

@JohnJohnson-Aotearoa 3 жыл бұрын

Toyota will always be the best, and will out last the rest no matter what they put up against it........

@mark-qi6di 6 жыл бұрын

Not a Ford fan, but the Ranger is impressive. Can't wait for the Ranger Raptor!

@Aussie_Damo 6 жыл бұрын

nrh 1120 it might have the looks but it'll be a twin turbo 2L diesel with a 2500kg tow limit.

@mark-qi6di 6 жыл бұрын

Aussie Damo Yeah, I know. At first I was also quite surprised, but I'm hoping it will be a bit more efficient in its power delivery compared to the dated 3.2

@momentum1208 6 жыл бұрын

nrh 1120 ever owned one? Say a 2015 model and up?

@mark-qi6di 6 жыл бұрын

no, that's just my opinion. How is it?

@teabaganyone7830 4 жыл бұрын

I like the wildtrak the most looks wise but it’s gonna have to be the hilux for me.. when deciding what car to get ask your local tow truck driver what he picks up the most.

@user-hq2fv6ge5k 6 жыл бұрын

Love hilux

@bertkibbler9967 6 жыл бұрын

Ranger is by far the best ute of our time. You watch almost every review and comparison on the internet and the ford always wins. It is reliable, safe and packs lots of extras into a very competitive price. Looking forward to seeing the brand new Ford Ranger Raptor should be a great ute.

@audoinxr6372 6 жыл бұрын

Rarely see a Ford in the off roading or overlander community? Im all for some friendly banter but that is possibility one of the most retarded things I've read. Every off road park has Rangers doing fine every weekend. And with my trucking across Australia, i can safely say that between Landcrusier , Patrol, Ranger and F trucks. Thats the overlanders choice

@jamesmay3863 5 жыл бұрын

Bert Kibbler and then you speak to someone who has owned one and realise everything you see on tv/internet is not 100% real

@kiyoshim9593 5 жыл бұрын

But Internet youtube reviews and real life reviews are not the same thing. Where are the old Ford Rangers in the road? all in the DUMP. Because after 8 years you have garbage. With Isuzu, Toyota, in 8 years they retain 50% of their original price.

@mornevanwyk9558 6 жыл бұрын

Why did you not uses a standard toyota ?

@shanebeaugs 6 жыл бұрын

Would be interesting to do the off road test with AT tyres on all 3, the Hilux had AT tyres while the Ranger and the Mec had HT tyres

@carsguide 6 жыл бұрын

True. It would. But that's what each of the respective manufacturers fits, so that's what we used. Cheers Matt Campbell

@mphobrews2841 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like a Ford add and I believe in the Hillux

@addiejonez 6 жыл бұрын

It’s fair to say they are all utes and what not but you can see what each company does concentrate on with its product, Hilux is built towards off road type of use, and Ford wants the road more than off, and Benz being a new comer to the industry it still does want to be flashy in which I think because of the shift in the market Benz is for those that like the idea of a Ute but not a work horse, than the other two.

@albertolanugan1574 5 жыл бұрын

Hilux for my Side good performance & quality and most better than off-road !

@nicoagliotti1197 6 жыл бұрын

Ranger kicks ass in every segment

@apaibian87 5 жыл бұрын

I'm from Sarawak, Borneo. I got 2010 Mitsubishi L200, 2017 Hilux Revo. Unfortunately I sold my Hilux and kept my Mitsubishi L200. May-10-2018, I bought 2018 Ford Ranger 3.2 Wildtrak fully imported from an Australia, well mate, talking about comfort, safety & technology, I have to say, 2018 Ford Ranger 3.2 Wildtrak is the best truck I ever have. Waiting for FR Raptor so I planned to sell my L200 and keep both FR 3.2 Wildtrak and FR Raptor 2.0Bi Turbos 😋

@apaibian87 5 жыл бұрын

It's not about the brand, but how we take care on them☺️

@spacegaming7015 4 жыл бұрын

Here in the Philippines there is a high steep mountain that ford ranger navara or any other pick up cant climb only the toyota hilux made it to the top thats why it was a pickup to get tourist up the mountain

@garryfreeman8095 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys, very nicely explained. Ranger is best

@petersudai3165 4 жыл бұрын

how reliable is the Ranger?

@got6977 6 жыл бұрын

This one day " review" is almost useless. It's about how long wil it KEEP PERFORMING.

@BrandonBradsDaily 6 жыл бұрын

👍

@ND-rp7uk 4 жыл бұрын

Prefer the ranger on road.. Had them in military. Also had the hilux. Good drive too but not as sharp as the ranger on road. Off road everyday. Id choose a hilux.

@seanrichard-preston6088 5 жыл бұрын

The best thing about watching reviews is seeing all the people triggered by the outcome.

@podiapod888 6 жыл бұрын

Dpf issues with hilux's 2.8l diesel?

@carsguide 6 жыл бұрын

Check out our Toyota HiLux problems page: www.carsguide.com.au/toyota/hilux/problems

@jobwachira8471 3 жыл бұрын

Do a review of 2022 Toyota Hilux Revo Mc Urban

@apokou2893 6 жыл бұрын

ranger at wildtrak 3.2 and hilux revo rocco 2.8 i also like the volkswagen amarok 3.0 v6 its my favourite trucks

@lasol2474 6 жыл бұрын

Over 10 years or over 200K km which Ute will more likely be around, on the street?

@carsguide 6 жыл бұрын

Let us look into our crystal ball... Cheers Matt Campbell

@SSJD 6 жыл бұрын

The Lost City Track is a fun drive but I wouldn't consider it an excellent offroad test... Should have taken it over the road and done Baal Bone instead.

@jsa9028 5 жыл бұрын

There are so many people saying there on ford side but his saying the interior of the huilux can be better

@firesblade1888 5 жыл бұрын

hope this is the first and last Merc will do a pick up (ute)

@kiyoshim9593 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe they are just joking around.

@aliikane 6 жыл бұрын

It is funny how the Ford Ranger gets released in other countries before the US. Not here till 2019. Lol.

@deaneggerstedt9574 5 жыл бұрын

Working on mine sites in WA, the rangers just fall apart and are eventually swapped out with hiluxs, and not to mention landcruiser utes being the main work horses too. Ford's don't last

@Sabumnim666 3 жыл бұрын

Hilux is far from unbreakable if you don't burn them off they get stuck in limp made dumb arse system, we never use hilux or ranger in the mines only land cruisers.

@redwin21 5 жыл бұрын

Good and honest review. I was once a die hard hilux fanatic. Guess what? Ford paid me so i shifted gears.😂

@Abdullahidahire 6 жыл бұрын

Vw amarok should have been included in the comparison

@niemduong6235 6 жыл бұрын

Yes Ranger is that good from looking to driving

@kiyoshim9593 5 жыл бұрын

To engine failure

@tonywang1152 4 жыл бұрын

但是我还是买了，Hilux Sr5

@heinrichhimmler8664 5 жыл бұрын

Are you from Dublin ?

@tlousamsonpabaya8692 5 жыл бұрын

I am personally enjoying Toyota off road Legend 40.

@GloryanHeadman 6 жыл бұрын

this is mostly about ranger marketing, plus there is no talk about fuel cons., environment efficiency, engine resource. Real consumers say for its self and marketing, is alway marketing

@reefmorgan4891 6 жыл бұрын

Should do a base model comparison

@carsguide 6 жыл бұрын

Would you really like to see that? Matt

@reefmorgan4891 6 жыл бұрын

CarsGuide yes definitely bang for your buck against all the utes

@lilnips 6 жыл бұрын

Can some share some advice. I'm planning to invest on a manual ute this Summer, either Ranger or the HiLux. Anyone know which is best in terms of (actual) reliability and long term costs? Thanks :)

@carsguide 6 жыл бұрын

As you know, we at carsguide only get the vehicles for a short period of time, but I'd be interested to hear some proper constructive feedback on this topic, too - not the "Toyota is the best ever" "Ford forever" diatribe that seems to permeate the comments section. Cheers Matt Campbell

@lilnips 6 жыл бұрын

CarsGuide yeah, there's just too many fanboys here. Nevertheless great review, boys.

@allizdog5927 6 жыл бұрын

How do these modern auto transmissions fair with water ingress as far as fording etc?

@carsguide 6 жыл бұрын

Good question - but we've not heard of any major issues if you play by the rules of logic. Cheers Matt Campbell

@Chris-nk9pj 5 жыл бұрын

Hi CarsGuide, what was so bad about the X-Class offroad performance? I understand from other reviews, that the Navara Gearbox/ Drivetrain is a very strong combination off-road. Adding sufficient ground-clearance and a decent wading depth I would like to understand the short comings a bit more. Did the X-Class struggle with terrain the other two didn't? Thanks.

@carsguide 5 жыл бұрын

G'day Christian, Rather than spam up the comments thread here, you might want to take a look at our full detailed comparison here: www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/ford-ranger-wildtrak-toyota-hilux-rugged-mercedes-x-class-power-69193 Crafty explains it precisely there. Cheers Matt

@AceOfSpadesPRO01 6 жыл бұрын

Yes you guys definitely got it right. I think the only ute that would compete the wildtrack in this challenge is the z71 Colorado. It’s got a stiff but still comfortable rear end like the Ford, and it also has a great pulling engine like the Ford But I think the Ford would still beat the z71 in the off-road segment due to the Holden’s ground clearance isn’t as good

@carsguide 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thoughts. Having driven both, we reckon the Ford is still ahead.

@shawsie5780 6 жыл бұрын

I've owned both the Ranger and the Hilux and personally the Hilux wins hands down, my Ranger spent more time at Ford getting warranty repairs done then making me money, i had 3 engines replaced, blown turbo hose replaced, rear suspension replaced and just before trade in the auto was making some funny sounds, but the worst thing was the way Ford handled it, sure the hilux hasn't been perfect but the small issues Ive had Toyota jumped all over it. Also the running costs (resale,fuel,serving) over a 4yr lease is thousands cheaper then the Ranger

@madrx2 6 жыл бұрын

I drive a colorado as my personal tourer and have a ranger xlt we use at work. Ranger is nicer around town suspension wise stock for stock, colorado has heaps more power, better for towing,cheaper to buy, interior takes more of a beating. Colorado unfortunately doesn't have a rear locking diff from factory which is disappointing. I'd honestly go for the rugged x if I was to buy new again, simply because it's such great value with some very usable offroad gear on it already.

@shawsie5780 6 жыл бұрын

madrx2 yes Im planning on upgrading to the rugged x soon, mate of mine just picked up a rouge and I love The black interior

@MaZEEZaM 6 жыл бұрын

No doubt the Hilux wins on reliability but they seem to offer bare bones as far as gear offered and nothing particularly modern nor cheap compared to competitors though personally I think the offering from Merc was surely an embarrassment for the brand.

@jeeveshmoonewa 5 жыл бұрын

Toyota Hilux💗💗💗💗💝💝💕💕💗💗

@poppyneese1811 5 жыл бұрын

Had a Tacoma, great lil truck but rust rust rust. At the end of 5 years it looked underneath like a 50’s Buick left in the wood to slowly disappear slowly as nature takes it toll.

@brendanjarvis2306 5 жыл бұрын

When did everyone become Ford fans all of a sudden 😂 I took the X Class for the fact the Rangers & Hilux are common as bums

@ulikrohne7598 5 жыл бұрын

I prefer the FORD... It offers the best ergonomics and I like the exterior look of the ranger

@ci275 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Ranger the Best...🖖😉 I've just got one, 2 months ago, 2.0 diesel/biturbo/wildtrak...😉 It's fit my needs and it's super...🖖 Cheers !...🍻

@samkitto010 6 жыл бұрын

re-test when x-class 350d is out.

@carsguide 6 жыл бұрын

It has potential. Cheers Matt Campbell

@kungisv175 6 жыл бұрын

I love ranger

@J8M17 5 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one hating the digital speedometers craze?

@lourensjoubert8652 5 жыл бұрын

Ranger is awesome but why does all reviews always fail to mention that the gearbox is bad and guaranteed to fail four or five times in the first 200000km?

@edwwong1003 5 жыл бұрын

True, it's (ranger) nice to drive but when it comes to sending it back to the service center, it's a nightmare