The Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux have swapped Australia's #1 vehicle title back and forth for a decade. Ranger dominated 2023 and 2024 with the new bi-turbo V6 diesel and modern cabin tech. Hilux answers with the highest resale value of any ute and Toyota's unmatched regional dealer network. This side-by-side breaks down price, capability and cost of ownership so you can pick the right one for the work you actually do.
| Specification | Ford Ranger | Toyota Hilux |
|---|---|---|
| Country of Origin | South Africa (Silverton plant) | Thailand (Toyota) |
| Best For | Modern cabin tech + torquey V6 for towing | Reliability, resale, regional dealer network |
| Engines Available | 2.0L bi-turbo 4-cyl / 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel (48V mild-hybrid option) |
| Peak Torque | 500Nm (2.0L bi-turbo) / 600Nm (V6) | 500Nm |
| Braked Towing Capacity | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Payload | 890 – 1,051 kg (spec-dependent) | 925 – 1,015 kg |
| Combined Fuel Economy | 7.6 L/100km (V6) / 7.2 L/100km (2.0L bi-turbo) | 7.9 L/100km |
| Safety (ANCAP) | 5 stars (2022) — AEB, LKA, ACC, blind-spot standard | 5 stars (2019) — AEB, LDW, ACC standard |
| Warranty | 5yr / unlimited km | 5yr / unlimited km |
| Resale Value @ 3yr | Very Good (~65–70% retention) | Excellent (~70–75% retention, best in class) |
| Purchase Price (XLT 4x4 auto new) | $67,000 – $80,000 (V6) | $60,000 – $75,000 (SR5) |
| Popular Variants | XL, XLS, XLT, Sport, Wildtrak, Raptor | Workmate, SR, SR5, Rogue, GR Sport |
Choose the Ranger if you want the torquiest turbo-diesel in the segment, a modern SYNC 4 cabin with better tech than the Hilux, and best-in-class towing feel from the V6. The bi-turbo 2.0L is the fleet-friendly efficiency pick. Best for tradies who tow at 3+ tonnes regularly, buyers who value cabin tech, and anyone doing high highway kilometres where the V6's cruising torque earns its keep.
Choose the Hilux if resale value drives your decision, you're regional and value Toyota's parts + service network, or you plan to hold the vehicle 5+ years. Hilux consistently returns the highest resale of any AU ute, holds value even past 200,000 km, and the recent 48V mild-hybrid adds a small efficiency gain without adding complexity. Best for owner-operators, tradies buying a keeper, and anyone in remote AU where Toyota dealer coverage is a real operational advantage.
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