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Isuzu D-Max vs Ford Ranger

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Isuzu D-Max
Isuzu D-Max

$32,700 - $78,900

2025 price

Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger

$36,990 - $116,488

2024 price

Summary

2025 Isuzu D-Max
2024 Ford Ranger
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Twin Turbo V6, 3.0L
Fuel Type
-

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
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11.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
-

5
Dislikes
  • No performance improvements
  • Lacks some rivals' electronic 4x4 tech
  • Interior needs more differentiation from LS-U

  • Expensive
  • Sub-standard towing capacity
  • Compromised touring potential
2025 Isuzu D-Max Summary

These days, all the cool kids are buying utes that look like they’ve been working out.

They stand out with their toned bodies, muscular stance, rugged boots and ready-for-action names, like Warrior, Rogue, Thunder and – of course – Raptor.

Such suffixes are far sexier than just Navara, HiLux, BT-50 and Ranger, respectively.

Now, Australia’s third best-selling ute, the Isuzu D-Max, joins the club with the Blade.

Is it fit enough to run with the other pumped-up utes?

Let’s find out.

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2024 Ford Ranger Summary

The Raptor is the Ford Ranger line-up’s high-end, high-performance ute that everyone knows about – but this version has a V6 engine, an upgraded suspension set-up and drive modes aimed at making it a built-for-purpose adventure machine.

But while it’s great for high-speed off-road shenanigans, does it have potential as a touring 4WD?

Read on.

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