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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
@@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
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....
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.
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.
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.
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 !
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
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
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
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.
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 😋
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.
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.
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.
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.
For some reason, i now believe that this channel is sponsored by Ford. Every review with a ford ranger , you always put it up there. That vehicle is not really "that"good. Be realistic guys.
See reviews by other websites/journalists you'll find they still think the Ranger is the best of this current crop of vehicles. Caradvice compared it directly against an X-Class and still found it to be superior (the interior of the X-Class is lacking practicality, like there's no where to put your phone, no centre arm rest in the rear etc etc) but would rather an Amarok V6 because POWERRRR and full time AWD, which could be construed as a negative thing (not the power of course). But then caradvice did a mega test of all the dual cab utes and still put the ranger at #1 as the best all rounder. I've got one and I wish it had a few things like: - memory electric seating settings - reach adjustment on the steering wheel (not many in this segment have that but I think the X-Class and Amarok does?) - 60/40 split rear seat (a lot of the others have it which would be useful in one situation I can think of) You should give one a go see what you think. You might find it really is.... that good
CarsGuide Simple it might be, i purchased a Ranger 2.2 double cab in 2016 which went to the Ford dealer more than 10 times in the space of a year. I sold it one year later and bought a Hilux Xtra Cab which hasn't gone wrong so far. The quality of the Toyota is so much better, so yes very simple indeed.😎
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
What does that mean? do your own particulate filter burn off as the system is too dumb to work it out for itself gets a bit embarrassing after awhile we have them at work far over priced.
Yes, Ute is short for utility. The term ute refers to both ‘dual-cab utes’ like these and ‘utes’ which are sedans / regular cars with the back turned into a tray, so a 2 seater passenger car with a tray that is not raised up and not four wheel drive. We don’t call them pickups because we aren’t American. Apologies that you waited three years for an answer, but we Australians have been busy fighting for survival agains crocs, tassie devils and drop bears.
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!
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??
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?
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.
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
How's that DPF and injector problem that Toyota is keeping very hush hush , running out of bits to fix the bloody things , awesome once its out of warranty .
I've had Isuzus for over 20 years without a single Failure, all of them high mileage. They are just like Toyotas, that's why they have fans. Ford Rangers were Rebadged Mazdas for all time.
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.
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.
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
At the end of the competition everyone will decide which side they are on. IMHO, whether or not the Hilux is better than Ford, there is no way I can be compelled to put Toyota to shame. It remains great and performs its best.
I don't think the Hilux would trump the Ford Ranger Wildtrak in the off road section without the "rugged X" kit, the A/T tyres would have supported that segment win to no end. Ranger is fitted with the same tyre brand and series in H/T type thread pattern. Still a very good 12 minute video, Thanks.
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.
Why don’t you guys provide a full life time ownership review. I have always been a hilux buyer and owner. My second last car was a ford Wildtrak. I purchased this based on similar reviews and price. After 85,000km,s had noises from dash and around the vehicle no fix from Ford. By 180,000 km,s after cooler packed it in. By 200,000i km,s engine packed it in and at 250,000 km,s the transmission was dead. In my business I owned 6 x hilux utes and retained them on average for 5000,000 km,s prior to selling. Have never experienced such problems with a Hilux and yes they were serviced fastidiously as the Ford was. This is the real test for someone making such an investment.
So you criticise hilux for not having a digital speedo but no mention of the fact the ranger doesn’t have a proximity key? I like the ranger, I do think it’s probably the best all round Ute to drive, but personally I feel like it isn’t as well equipped as a vehicle at this price point should be in 2018.
I mentioned the lack of a proximity key in the written piece: www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/ford-ranger-wildtrak-toyota-hilux-rugged-mercedes-x-class-power-69193 But seriously, a lack of a digital speedo is a potential safety issue. A smart key isn't. Cheers Matt Campbell
I bought 2 Hiluxes 2014, and I don't want to replace them simply because the new ones are not better. Toyota has to at least add one bigger engine so we have a choice what kind of Hilux we can buy! Also the suspension is horrible!
You're not alone in wanting a HiLux with a different engine option. I always thought the 4.5-litre twin-turbo diesel V8 from the 200 Series would be a nice one... Cheers Matt Campbell
owned 4 hiluxs just bought a ranger says it all when are they going to put v6 twin turbo in a ranger then there will be no competitionand a front diff lock
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
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
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.
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.
Hands down the Ford Ranger WINS!!! Comfortable to drive, light steering and it goes when you ask it to. And most importantly its SEXY, and fit for Queen.
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
When we go for ford ranger one thing we can't guarantee is the performance of the engine over a period of years . Let's say there can be engine complaints for ford ranger and statistically Toyota Hilux don't have that much complain .
The everest that caught on fire during a test was due to loose battery terminals. Probably from the auto elec that fitted the electric brakes. Don't see how this is a Ford thing?
Ranger has had a few minor faults. The fire risk is if your a complete idiot and park it in dry tall grass that touches the exhaust. Like most others it catches fire. The Hilux is having DPF and injector issues. Even though I'm a Toyota man, I'll admit they skimped out on the Lux. Noisy, underpowered engine, no basic add ons like a tow bar or tub liner. Just resting on the Hilux name yo rake in money. The Mercedes is just a Nissan which was horrendous to begin with but now in a fancy dress and added to its unreliable reputation with Mercedes reliability and repair costs.
Hilux for me I drive a 1998 Toyota hilux and I’ve never had a problem and it’s 21 years old
That's already a classic
Mileage?
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.
Nissan is the most comfortable, Because the Rear suspension is Coilover, not leafspring. Just like a Car,
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.
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers
Matt Campbell
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
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.
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.
There's nothing like a Toyota 😏🙄🤔
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.
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...
new hilux is rubbish the d4d was the best
ranger all the way
@@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
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....
I'd pick the hilux any day!
I appreciate this review but it is a short time (showroom) review. When it comes to long term durability test, Toyota always emerges victorious.
Hilux indestructible 💪💪
apart from all interior trim falling apart
I love how it ignores reliability and probably more importantly, resale values! The ford and the merc are going to plummet!
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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.
Toyota will always be the best, and will out last the rest no matter what they put up against it........
The only UTes over 10 yrs old that you see still going strong on the road is the Hilux. Make your own judgement
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.
Ya you got it right mate, no question about that anymore.
This is one of the most comprehensive tests I've seen on UA-cam. Keep up the good work guys.
Thanks! We put a lot of effort in, and I'm glad it has been reflected in the finished product.
Cheers,
Matt Campbell
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.
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
Exactly. Toyotas don't lose value because they look and work like new even after 150,000 Miles and 10 years..
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 !
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
I love my Ranger.
Ranger for me. I have the new BiTurbo and an absolute awesome vehicle..
is working good mate your BiTurbo? nice better fo you didn't then a 3.2 ?
great report guys.. and yes i think you did get it spot on...
Thanks, Leo!
Cheers
Matt Campbell
This is a Ford Channel isn’t it ?
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
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
Same here. The 2.2L is very small in terms of uptake.
Thanks
Matt Campbell
Ford Ranger Wildtrak is the best😊
In our bank i always notice toyota hilux as the in demand car then there goes ford ranger :D
3.2 here
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
This was a proper comparison
Why did you not uses a standard toyota ?
I have a 1965 fj40 landcruiser mint condition and i never had a problem
I would like to hear how Ford Ranger stands as far as regarding reliability.
4 year old 3.2 liter 45k km no issues
Great review. Clear, concise and to the point.. I wonder how these 3 would compare to the Navara?
navaras pretty much the x class, same engine and everything... so not that good
The Navara isn’t even in the same league.
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.
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 😋
It's not about the brand, but how we take care on them☺️
Nice ford ranger. Love it
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.
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.
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.
Take out the Dutsun!!!!
These vehicles are expensive, Would you get a ranger and after and have a low resell price?
Many years later, the Mercedes benz X class left the chat😂
If I am spending my own money, I would buy Hilux.
That's a valid school of thought, for sure.
I did spend my own money and the hilux costs more for less power, less standard equipment and less safety features. How'd u come to that thought?
Some people just don't think about long-term cost.
Sucker!
Oh what a feeling.
Conned.
I did spend my own money ...lol on the ranger. and I love it.
The Hilux lives more than the two others, sorry for Ford and Mercedes. It is the best
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.
For some reason, i now believe that this channel is sponsored by Ford. Every review with a ford ranger , you always put it up there. That vehicle is not really "that"good. Be realistic guys.
The outcomes of our reviews are not sponsored, ever. The Ford is the best ute of these three. Simple.
See reviews by other websites/journalists you'll find they still think the Ranger is the best of this current crop of vehicles.
Caradvice compared it directly against an X-Class and still found it to be superior (the interior of the X-Class is lacking practicality, like there's no where to put your phone, no centre arm rest in the rear etc etc) but would rather an Amarok V6 because POWERRRR and full time AWD, which could be construed as a negative thing (not the power of course).
But then caradvice did a mega test of all the dual cab utes and still put the ranger at #1 as the best all rounder.
I've got one and I wish it had a few things like:
- memory electric seating settings
- reach adjustment on the steering wheel (not many in this segment have that but I think the X-Class and Amarok does?)
- 60/40 split rear seat (a lot of the others have it which would be useful in one situation I can think of)
You should give one a go see what you think. You might find it really is.... that good
CarsGuide ranger is not that reliable my friend have had one and it blew up
CarsGuide Simple it might be, i purchased a Ranger 2.2 double cab in 2016 which went to the Ford dealer more than 10 times in the space of a year. I sold it one year later and bought a Hilux Xtra Cab which hasn't gone wrong so far. The quality of the Toyota is so much better, so yes very simple indeed.😎
Marius Strauss 2.2 Ranger... sooo you bought the poor mans Ranger 😂
Not a Ford fan, but the Ranger is impressive. Can't wait for the Ranger Raptor!
nrh 1120 it might have the looks but it'll be a twin turbo 2L diesel with a 2500kg tow limit.
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
nrh 1120 ever owned one? Say a 2015 model and up?
no, that's just my opinion. How is it?
Looks like a Ford add and I believe in the Hillux
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.
Hilux for my Side good performance & quality and most better than off-road !
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
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.
Best for me ford ranger. Tested pick up..
very good test guys. i liked the video. i liked your channel
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.
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
Bert Kibbler and then you speak to someone who has owned one and realise everything you see on tv/internet is not 100% real
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.
100% sponsored by ford do a proper review
What does that mean? do your own particulate filter burn off as the system is too dumb to work it out for itself gets a bit embarrassing after awhile we have them at work far over priced.
cant wait to meet the Raptor version in person, on paper it looks underpowered but damn does it look cool af
Dear Australians,
is Ute short for utility? and why don't you call it a pickup?
Yes, Ute is short for utility. The term ute refers to both ‘dual-cab utes’ like these and ‘utes’ which are sedans / regular cars with the back turned into a tray, so a 2 seater passenger car with a tray that is not raised up and not four wheel drive. We don’t call them pickups because we aren’t American. Apologies that you waited three years for an answer, but we Australians have been busy fighting for survival agains crocs, tassie devils and drop bears.
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!
The ranger will always appear the best!!
But they have reliability problems.
K M 🤦🏻♂️ depends on how you maintain your car mate.
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.
Good and honest review. I was once a die hard hilux fanatic. Guess what? Ford paid me so i shifted gears.😂
Excellent reviews mate's
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??
good review!
Interested to see the V6 Benz reviews, those engines certainly have a lot more up and go..
We can't wait for it, either. Though the price could be a fairly inhibiting factor...
Cheers
Matt Campbell
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?
True, it's (ranger) nice to drive but when it comes to sending it back to the service center, it's a nightmare
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.
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
This one day " review" is almost useless. It's about how long wil it KEEP PERFORMING.
The best thing about watching reviews is seeing all the people triggered by the outcome.
I thought rangers load capacity is 1.2 ton.
It is funny how the Ford Ranger gets released in other countries before the US. Not here till 2019. Lol.
I love this video 💯%
How's that DPF and injector problem that Toyota is keeping very hush hush , running out of bits to fix the bloody things , awesome once its out of warranty .
They fixed the new ones with a manual burn off switch. Soccer mums werent driving hard enough to engage dpf before it could ignite.
Literally every motoring journalist: "Ford Ranger is better than Toyota Hilux"
Toyota fanboys: *TRIGGERED*
Toyota land cruiser 79 is the king
Gary97204 its just toyotas reputation that's why they say that.
Yeh unfortunately, but it might have been different if the Hi-Lux was still made in Japan, but I spose the ranger is made in Thailnd too.
90% parts are not made in thailand
I've had Isuzus for over 20 years without a single Failure, all of them high mileage. They are just like Toyotas, that's why they have fans. Ford Rangers were Rebadged Mazdas for all time.
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
Brilliant comparison guys thanks..!!
Cheers for the feedback!
Thanks
Matt Campbell
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.
There are so many people saying there on ford side but his saying the interior of the huilux can be better
How much FORD paid ??
Thanks your for video
I prefer the FORD... It offers the best ergonomics and I like the exterior look of the ranger
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.
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
At the end of the competition everyone will decide which side they are on. IMHO, whether or not the Hilux is better than Ford, there is no way I can be compelled to put Toyota to shame. It remains great and performs its best.
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 !...🍻
I am still a Toyota guy but if i would spend my own money I would buy the WildTrack more bang for your buck. Better interior more power.
I don't think the Hilux would trump the Ford Ranger Wildtrak in the off road section without the "rugged X" kit, the A/T tyres would have supported that segment win to no end. Ranger is fitted with the same tyre brand and series in H/T type thread pattern. Still a very good 12 minute video, Thanks.
Would be interesting to test that hypothesis, for sure.
Cheers
Matt Campbell
In my books Hilux is the best vehicle, I’ve recently tested both the ranger and Hilux and decided to go for the Hilux!
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.
Why don’t you guys provide a full life time ownership review. I have always been a hilux buyer and owner. My second last car was a ford Wildtrak. I purchased this based on similar reviews and price. After 85,000km,s had noises from dash and around the vehicle no fix from Ford. By 180,000 km,s after cooler packed it in. By 200,000i km,s engine packed it in and at 250,000 km,s the transmission was dead. In my business I owned 6 x hilux utes and retained them on average for 5000,000 km,s prior to selling. Have never experienced such problems with a Hilux and yes they were serviced fastidiously as the Ford was. This is the real test for someone making such an investment.
Spot on lads
Ranger🔥🔥
So you criticise hilux for not having a digital speedo but no mention of the fact the ranger doesn’t have a proximity key? I like the ranger, I do think it’s probably the best all round Ute to drive, but personally I feel like it isn’t as well equipped as a vehicle at this price point should be in 2018.
I mentioned the lack of a proximity key in the written piece: www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/ford-ranger-wildtrak-toyota-hilux-rugged-mercedes-x-class-power-69193
But seriously, a lack of a digital speedo is a potential safety issue. A smart key isn't.
Cheers
Matt Campbell
I bought 2 Hiluxes 2014, and I don't want to replace them simply because the new ones are not better. Toyota has to at least add one bigger engine so we have a choice what kind of Hilux we can buy! Also the suspension is horrible!
You're not alone in wanting a HiLux with a different engine option. I always thought the 4.5-litre twin-turbo diesel V8 from the 200 Series would be a nice one...
Cheers
Matt Campbell
i think this is the ford ranger advertisement
owned 4 hiluxs just bought a ranger says it all when are they going to put v6 twin turbo in a ranger then there will be no competitionand a front diff lock
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
Thanks for the thoughts. Having driven both, we reckon the Ford is still ahead.
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
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.
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
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.
Yes Ranger is that good from looking to driving
To engine failure
但是我还是买了，Hilux Sr5
Ranger kicks ass in every segment
Ranger is the best congrats
Hands down the Ford Ranger WINS!!! Comfortable to drive, light steering and it goes when you ask it to. And most importantly its SEXY, and fit for Queen.
Interesting. And how much did Ford pay for this video?
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
When we go for ford ranger one thing we can't guarantee is the performance of the engine over a period of years . Let's say there can be engine complaints for ford ranger and statistically Toyota Hilux don't have that much complain .
When can we see the Ranger Raptor?
Later this year. We hope to do something fun with it, too!
Ranger Raptor will probably really cool, but I've heard that it only will have a 2.0 litre ttdiesel
Max Pedler I love turbo diesels but anything less than 3 Litres is a grandma car in my opinion.
Contract92 The 2L bi turbo in the Raptor puts out more Kw/Nm than the current 3.2L 😂
Hung_ Solo_92 due to the fox shocks it can only tow 2500kg though.
Hilux, siempre!
Gee. You guys are lucky that ranger didn't catch on fire while testing.
Or lucky that van didnt break the chassis on that Hilux. Seen it happen a few times already.
The everest that caught on fire during a test was due to loose battery terminals. Probably from the auto elec that fitted the electric brakes. Don't see how this is a Ford thing?
Also lucky that the new Hilux came with air-conditioning and an airbag..
Also lucky the Hilux wasn't driven long term to allow the DPF to sh!t itself.
Ranger has had a few minor faults. The fire risk is if your a complete idiot and park it in dry tall grass that touches the exhaust. Like most others it catches fire.
The Hilux is having DPF and injector issues. Even though I'm a Toyota man, I'll admit they skimped out on the Lux. Noisy, underpowered engine, no basic add ons like a tow bar or tub liner. Just resting on the Hilux name yo rake in money.
The Mercedes is just a Nissan which was horrendous to begin with but now in a fancy dress and added to its unreliable reputation with Mercedes reliability and repair costs.
Love hilux
You can never go wrong with the ford ranger
The Mercedes has the smallest engine,that's not fair,you should've brought the x350d and It would've been more just.
It isn't on sale in Australia yet. We plan to see what it's like when it arrives on sale here late in 2018.
Cheers
Matt Campbell