Ford Raptor v GR Toyota Hilux v VW Amarok: DRAG RACE
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Forget about supercars - it’s time for a pick-up truck drag race!!
We’ve got our hands on the new Ford Ranger Raptor, and it’s going head-to-head against the new VW Amarok and Toyota GR Sport Hilux!
So let’s see how these three compare. Starting with the Amarok, it’s powered by a 3-litre V6 turbo diesel engine that can produce 240hp and 600Nm. This power is sent to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic gearbox, and it tips the scales at just under 2,300kg. If you’re looking to pick up this exact model, it’ll set you back around £57,000.
Alongside it we have the Ford. It has the same size engine under the bonnet as the Amarok, and it puts down 292hp and 491Nm. Its power is also sent to all four wheels via a 10-speed gearbox, but it’s both slightly heavier and more expensive than the VW, coming in at 2,454kg and £59,500 respectively.
Finally we have the Toyota. It’s packing a 2.8-litre 4 cylinder turbo Diesel engine under the bonnet, which can produce 204hp and 500Nm. It’s also equipped with four wheel drive, although the gearbox is only a 6-speed automatic! It’s the lightest car here though, tipping the scales at 2,125kg, and it’s also the cheapest, coming in at £48,600.
So will it be an easy win for the Ford? Or could the Amarok or Hilux snatch it? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!
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Definitely wanna see them on an off-road test
Yeah, a drag race on tarmac is not really what those Utes are designed for, yet still carwow is a channel to expect the unexpected.
Heck yeah. Coz there is a specific channel out there thats apparently biased on their offroad results. Don't know maybe im wrong
THE REAL TEST
Hilux will smoke them all off-road
@@vivianokeswa488 in your dreams bro.... the age of toyota dominating is over
Love Sam. The drift was mad
Now imagine if Vaughn Gittin Jr done this drift also.
@@purwantiallan5089 have just him drifting Mustang and other sports cars , but Not a 4x4 wheel vehicle.
@@martinappiah2611i think he drive trophy trucks and baja 1000
@@martinappiah2611its depend on diver active and experience he can do any thing
@@A_m_i_y_a you mean BJ Baldwin?
That steering column fall...and Sam`s face...EPIC!
That drift was bloody epic!!! Lovely work Sam
2:43 Carwow sound check 3:25 warming up the tires 4:52 drag race 1 6:03 drag race 2 8:18 drag race 3 9:19 the thing (results) 9:37 rolling race 10:44 rolling race (manual mode) 12:34 Brake test from 100 mph
You are the best
Lol you saving us the pain of the introduction yeah 🤩🤗😭😭😭
The hero we need
Thanx
PLEASE DO THIS FOR EVERY RACE THEY POST😭😭we all need it
The race all tradies have been waiting for..😂
in America regular folk drive pickup trucks
@@hassyg4083little cringe tbh
@@hassyg4083 no one mentioned America, given they said tradies that'd imply to me they ment Australia. Go have sex with your F650 if you can find your micro penis.
@@zee1unknown171 not really. you can get loads of stuff in a pickup truck, versatile
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I love the petty and amazing arguments the crew have as they race ! this is really cool good job
I've been longing for this one, cant wait to watch it. Thank you Mat
Huge respect for sam ❤
Yohane Tsushima wanna try out these Trucks.
Raptor is king. Here in South Africa 🇿🇦 our Raptor has 392hp though. Big increase over the EU version.
That's a ranger raptor. The one your talking about is a full on raptor. Not a ranger raptor
@@thinklegend7775Nope, he’s right. The European version is way less powerful due to their emissions regulations. The rest of the world gets the FORD RANGER RAPTOR with 392 horsepower!
@@thinklegend7775 Nah ranger raptor here in Australia has that power too. the EU ones are so detuned it sucks
@thinklegend7775 Nope it's a Ranger Raptor as well. We did not get a full on Raptor in SA
@@thinklegend7775 Its a Ranger Raptor only EU spec has the lowest hp in a twinturbo V6 setup because of emission regulation the rest of the world meanwhile have 392 hp and 405 hp in the U.S . The F150 raptor has 450 hp on the V6 Twinturbo and 700hp on the V8 Supercharged.
Well done Sam, that was a beautiful drift and park 👌
Thank you for bringing back comparision screen.
3:55 That was the coolest drift of all the videos
thats not drifting but ok
@@stephangermishuizen1113 that was a drift. If he went only in circles it would have been a donut or if he just did a slide for a little time it would be a power slide, that's called a drift because he transitioned into another direction 😏
@@stephangermishuizen1113more like half drifts. LOL. 😂
@@JohnRomel777that was half drift actually.
I had to give this video a like because I have never seen a truck be drifted before and it was perfectly done.
As a 2023 Raptor owner: 1. This is the neutered version of the Raptor for the EU: 292 hp. and 460Nm. The normal Raptor version for the rest of the world is 405hp. and 580Nm. This motor can make up to 452 hp. and 580 Nm ... imagine! 2. On this test is the first Raptor series for 2022. For 2023 Ford fixed the brakes and from 39m-100km/h they are now around 36m-100km/h.
And all of them are completely crushed by the Raptor R with 700 hp.
@@drb2323 you don't say really, the raptor R beats them all that's amazing .
I've never seen a car lose 100hp just because of emissions !!!
not gonna lie i was confused when they said the ranger raptor makes 292hp when in my region it makes 405 lel
@@kimrattanamartin5391 It's just shame of EU ...
I just love the mix of drivers on Carwow. Yanni, Racing Driver Sam, and Nick! Matthew you need to start a show where you 4 review cars together.
Good review man . From Australia
Raptor makes pickups mega cool. Totally different and fresh aproach
The Raptor Ranger still done this way better than even the Shelby Series 1.
Raptor is for gaylords! Ford is done.
yes yes yess! finally i get to see my dream car(hillux GR) in action in one of the videos! THANK YOU CARWOW.
I enjoy your work, Matt - reviews and drag races alike. As an older American who has used pickup trucks for actual work* with load beds that are functional (bed height people!), these trucks really are car culture in full cartoon mode. It’s not a new trend; I recall thinking years ago that the Matchboxes & Hot Wheels of my childhood had come to life. Sam’s channeling of what his wife might really think speaks a fine truth. 😂 *For most job site work, a box truck/white van is a superior alternative. At this point, I can only think it’s some form of mass delusion that keeps pickups at the forefront of American “work culture”. (Although… 🤔. My HVAC contractor in the US has a sweet buildout of his pickup with locked tool boxes along each side of a full size bed. It’s like a van turned inside-out.)
These are all perfect small pick ups, i'd be so happy with any of the three.
The Hilux did quite well with standard 2.8 engine wow ,I imagine the V6
Yeah i was expecting bit more on the v6 Amarok
Very true, Underpowered and it won the wheel spin off the line test which basically any van driver wants😂
Considering it's a GR vehicle, it should have more power
@@TheBreakfastLover there is a Hilux Revo Rocco .. same base, but with e Turbo Desel V6 ... I dont know why they used this one here its not top trim
@@ISEEIBUY only like available to countries don't have the hilux we all have like America
7:50 You can literally see how the genuine happiness dissapears as Sam realizes 🤣
Excelente comparativo, só é pena não terem optado pela ford ranger raptor a diesel 👍🏻.
Petrol v diesel, unusual comparison in a drag race. Love the show
In my country we still have tons of hilux 1978 running till this date with no problem. (That's 45 years)
But are they still driving?😂😂😂😂😂
@@HonestyfromtheStreetyes
@@HonestyfromtheStreet What funny? The TOYOTA brand is the most reliable car in history. Hilux is the most badass car. And sold more that any american car and europian brand combine.
@@lelouchabrilvelda1794 Cause they are cheap sh$t, the owner can't afford anything else. That is why they loose every test. Just watch the Moose test of the hilux again. Toyota will kill you but fortunately it reliable.....oh please!
The race was not about aging but speed this time
03:26 the first car I ever drifted was my mum's 2007 Toyota Hilux Raider twin cab. Granted it was the 2×4 version and that 3.0 D4D engine had so much torque it was easy to get the wheels to slip. Fun times.
First car i ever drifted my parents’ Land Cruiser Prado with that same 3.0 D4-D engine. However only in the snow since its always 4WD😅
Bruh that drift was crazy!
I live in Argentina and the new hilux gr sport has got that same 2.8 diesel but with 224 hp now. That should make it closer with the amarok
Should have the previous Amarok V6 TDi in here aswell just to show how backwards mechanically the new one is.
Thats right, I have 2020 one and I can really say its not that slow as he says in the new
Of course in reality it’s not fast.
The old Amarok is faster than the new one...
2 years ago, the Amarock did 1/4 mile in 16.5 secs. They don't care about speed obviously.
New amarok has Ford engine :( it is not VW 3.0 tdi v6
I just love the voice off Sam, Sam wen you See this Keep up Doug work ❤🤗
Would love to see a drag race between new Amarok v6 vs old Amarok v6.
Great line up. I think it would be interesting to compare the old Amarok with the new one.
was thinking the same. Would like to see the difference between their gearbox setup
You do realise the ford and vw are the same car?
@@jamesm2099 yes of corse. Thats why i would like to see the difference between the new amarok (ford) and the old one. It would be interesting how the vw engine and gearbox compare to the (ford) ones.
Old amarok flies compared to new one. On my opinion
@@TimPollerkindAmarok has 55bhp more than Ranger Raptor.
My ranger raptor was built a few weeks ago now waiting for shipping. It’s the correct torque spec he mentioned for Australia 583nm and we get a lot more power here too at 397hp. 5.- second 0-100 Ute 👌🏻
also the amarok is only slower becuase it has the ford 10 speed which is clamied to be more economical
That raptor is awesome, would definitely be my pick of the three!
That twin turbo v6 is an absolute unit. My work van has same setup. Awd. It's quick
The Hilux in NZ is kinda weird with its specs for the GR, and SR5 Cruiser (model below GR). SR5 Cruiser has disc rear brakes - but the GR does not. Weird for the more sporty one to still have drums... Also Toyota still uses 4 pot calipers on the front! Vs 2 pot sliding calipers like the competing utes.
The hilux did very well for a truck down on power impressive!!!
INDEED
Hij heeft meer koppel dan de ford.
@@Dutchy1979horse power matters a lot bro
Toyota still behind light years. It was spanked. Go home with your Mazda engine Yaris...or cheap Corollas.
@@reinaldocatinchi829 Enjoy your trip to the mechanic pal. You can keep crying because Toyota will forever beat everyone in sales - and those speak otherwise. Hilux more sold than any ute in the world.
The Toyota Hilux sounded the best.Excellent car as well as reliable when it comes to spares, durability and mostly RESALE VALUE.❤❤❤❤❤
In Australia the Ranger now has every bit as good a resale as the Hilux. Unless Toyota start catching up with the rest of the twincab advancements their popularity is going to suffer big time
You mean it used to?
You should test your ears if you think the Hilux sounds better than Raptor😂😂😂
It sounds like absolute shit what are you talking about
@@mikesuahtla9826in Australia they have the landcruiser dominated the whole off-road community
I bought my raptor today in Australia, I love it
The way the guy driving the Hilux said Oh no and smiled was hilarious 😆
Hilux never accepted defeat there bro. 😂
I foresee an offroad challenge episode coming really soon between these 3 pickups. Dirty tires are a giveaway on Carwow.
I am going to see it later on.
We need to see a face-off between the old generation V6 Amarok and the new one. Same goes for the Ranger Raptor. Just to see where technology has improved, obviously the new Raptor is going to make the others look like they're searching for parking, but would still be a good race between the rest
The last generation Amarok V6 would win easily against the new one, it did 16.5s in other carwow dragraces. Engine-wise it was a downgrade for the amarok going from the VW V6 to the Ford V6. I guess it would give this Raptor a run for its money actually.
totally agree, the ford v6 is so much slower, and it has quite a bad a history in its range rover times
Drag race the new ranger raptor v6 vs the vw golf 8 GTI.....would be a banger toe watch
Fun fact : the ranger raptor is actually detuned by 100hp due to European regulations. It can make 400hp easily with a small tune
NA version is 405hp stock. Kind of annoying how the Euro versions are so detuned.
@Vito_Caligiuri Thats the EU emissions regulations for you. Meanwhile, the politicians fly around in private jets paid by taxpayers just to go on a vacation.
Yep...here are the official output figures stats of the new Raptor in South Africa 292kW @ 5,650 rpm 583Nm @ 3,500 rpm So, at 1kW=1,341 bhp, that is 392bhp
13:01 Sam just broke the steering wheel column while trying to stop the car 😂
Yes i was looking for this comment, I'm not the only one who noticed that.
Pretty shocking to be honest, I hope it was because it wasn't properly locked in ...
Love the passion who wants to loose u go down fighting is what i like about hondas as gtr obv cz of traction. Maybe a timed list to entice more drivers and who has the highest top speed over the 1000ft
Enjoyed this video
Sam what a drift !! Excellent 👍
Yohane Tsushima done a drift also on the Amarok.
RIP to the steering column on the Raptor 👀😂
Thought I was the only one who noticed that😂
Probably just the height adjustment not tightened enough?
No Yanni. Finally a drag race i can watch 🤩
The Toyota Hilux "S" mode is not sports mode but instead it's a Sequential mode for the transmission. That's why it won't change to the gear you wanted to but it will lock the gear range like if you put it in S4 it will only shift "1,2,3 and 4".
I think it would be interesting to compare the old Amarok with the new one.
The old amarok was faster
Faster but still wouldn't beat that Ranger raptor maybe the Toyota hilux GR 😂😂
we got the 2021 190kw model. I recon it would put up a good fight with the raptor
@thedarkrider2869 Not the case when you think about the fact that the Ranger Raptor is actually detuned in this version, EU emissions and all that restrict the Raptor of it's full potential. In every other part of the world where the Rator exists it's more or less 400 hp, it would smoke these any of these trucks more than it already has
Esta claro que arruinaron a la amarok. Ya no es vw. Entiendo que en algunos mercados rechazaron que la amarok se convierta en ford y se seguirá produciendo la amarok anterior.
The 100mph break test was crazy 🤣 12:56
11:14 - I think Toyota has been quietly building in a "sport" mode into their truck transmissions since the 2005 Tacoma 5 speed auto. I had the 2011 Tacoma V6 OR (which didn't have an manual mode, but it had selectable gears) and I swear simply putting the shifter into 4th would cause the transmission to shift quicker at the optimal shift point for performance rather than fuel economy. It was a banshee. I now have a 2020 4Runner with pretty much the same transmission and sister engine...it has pretty similar behavior, although it was more pronounced in the truck since there is more low end torque. It would be great for someone to do a formal test on Toyota trucks to see if there are any unpublished performance behaviors.
I think they have mistaken hilux on this race... I think Tacoma can make a deal with this Two...
we need to see more of Sam drifting random cars before races
Everyone I’ve seen who drives the Raptor loves it. Shame it’s down on power compared to other parts of the world, but I’m sure a simple ECU tune would change that. Sounds pretty awesome too.
I detailed one recently and it sounds very good for what it is. I just wish Ford would sell the F150 Raptor R in the UK.
I'm not sure if it's a mistake by the guys or it's down-tuned in the UK, but in Australia, the Raptor does produce 583 Nm of torque.
@@roguetrader08 we get significantly less power in the UK 🙄
@@matpat2636 That sux!
Sam's drift was dope! Love how he used that to get back into position.🙌😂
cant wait to see you race og gassed’s honda! 💨
In the recent Amarok review vlog, I put forward a request to have Mat put these 3 against each other, glad to see he took it up.
Amarok has 18bhp more than Ranger Raptor although 27kgs heavier.
@@purwantiallan5089 made no sense what you just said
@@leopard2109😂😂😂😂😂
@@leopard2109I see him reply to almost every comment on this channel. He's like the biggest NPC i've seen
Not just on this channel
Interesting that the HiLux GR-Sport in the UK has the same power and torque outputs as the normal HiLux variants. In Australia, the GR-Sport will have 165kW (221bhp) and 550Nm.
I thought GR models were supposed to have more power like Honda's Type R vehicles.
@@TheBreakfastLoverI'm not so sure about other markets but at least here in Asia if the badge is GRS usually it's just cosmetic stuff with little upgrades here and there
@@topkek1194 oh really, in North America there's the GR Supra and GR Corolla. Sucks how they're watering down the GR badge in other markets
In South Africa the GR hilux also has 15KW more than the standard Hilux. Both the Raptor and Hilux are detuned in Europe. Sucks for them.
That was a beautiful drift from Sam.
Lol, I like how Sam’s steering wheel isn’t fulling snapped in place, so while braking it moves haha. That must’ve been a shock.
First, my little Jimny. Then, The best Pick-up si Hilux, from 1980
The Hilux is fascinating as an American. The V6 version in Australia is interesting, as is the slightly higher HP South African/Kenyan GR Safari version. We settle for the Taco tho, in all its glory :)
Definitely settling!
You guys need the Hilux... you will love it
You should do a race between every Raptor model (Ranger, Bro co, F150, Raptor R)
Hey Gents, You guys do a great job doing drag racing. Can we please see Hypercars race? Love to see the ultimate race.
Somehow looks like a really fast guy can chase them on foot
Yep. Even Sonic cant outdrag the Raptor Ranger man.
Kevin are you serious
@@boxoffisa I just mean they look like they barely moving after watching so many supercar races previously
We need a Amarok generation drag race!
I have a cool idea for a drag race which I don’t think has done before grab all the fastest cars from each class, hatchback, saloon, estate, sports, super, suv etc and put them all up against each other not so much for the winner but it would be interesting to see the performance differences between the fastest from each class of car and particularly the brake test that would be very interesting to see which wins that
Can we see a video about old amarok vs new amarok, because the new one seems really slow
Drifting a pickup is crazy
Hilux is the slowest of all but also last MUCH longest of all too
Because Toyotas are cheapskate and doesn't innovate their cars they put much aesthetics on the outside to fool buyers lol
My dad got the raptor early and paid £65k - he’s 67 a retired Lawyer, and throws it around bends like a rally car. Everyone stares at this car in awe and everyone wants to race it… best £65k I think he’s ever spent. There is a remap coming out that will give it 400hp like it’s Aussie and US counterparts. If you’re in the west midlands - you might have seen us in the raptor.
Please review the new Mustang dark horse
I love how petty Mat gets when he doesn't win 😂😂
The new Amarok is just the a Ford Ranger rebadged as a VW We just bought the Walkinshaw Amarok from the last generation, because we wanted the German drive train. It’s the performance oriented Amarok and by George it goes, for a Ute anyway.
So excited to see the ranger raptor here in the states, comes with 400hp too!
Please do a offroad video
For me the Toyota hilux it never was built for race anyway , the Ford Raptor have a lot of proving to do with all the amenities it comes with which make it the best pickup truck for this year a lot of features on board not a bad race 2👍👍.
The Hilux here in the Philippines has Power mode, I hope they put it in that (if available)
Power mode makes no difference at all to the engine power. It makes 40% pedal = 100% throttle
We wannt an offrroad test!!! :D . Nice video :D The raptor is so thirsty.
I need a off-road test of this pick-ups!!!
Coloca a Amarok anterior com 258cv que muda muita coisa, bruta demais!!
Amarok du muita coisa vamos.
O motor é o msmo!
usually you look so happy in these races but this time you were racing it and looking like you were driving around the city🤣
don't you guys have the t6 hilux?
Need to do the race again with the proper Australian Raptor. That would make him very sad in his VW 😂
Definetly but let's keep that one in its lane with the Ram TRX, Rivian and other other super trucks😂😂
The Australian Craptors are all broken down and stuck in dealerships 😂
@@OU-qe5pp why??
@@OU-qe5pp You must drive a Colorectal?
@@davidcori2440 It’s commonly known that the next generation of Ford Ranger has been the worst launch of any vehicle in Ford Australia’s history, engine failures across the range, differential failures, transmission failures, software issues, wiring harness, suspension components (front lower ball joints departing the control arms) steering column support bracket welds breaking, SRS system faults, just to name. a few🤣 Ford has has to buy back record amounts of vehicles back from customers. Just jump on any customer forums and see for yourself.
The Next Gen Toyota hilux will be a monster when it's released
I think next gen Hilux won't be like new gen Tacoma, Hilux will be kept to be pure workhorse forever, but Tacoma is not just workhorse anymore....
They’re gonna add 14hp and 10 torque as usual😂
I agree, it will be released it 2056😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Will have the same interior and software though😂😂😂😂😂😂 Rattles is standard
Not special engine of the toyota 😅
@@SibusisoSegothey will probably fit the 3.3 from the 300 series with 300 ho and 700 nm
I hit the like button for Sam's epic drift!!
holy that sam drifting was nuts
The GR Sport hit different 💨
How does the Ranger Raptor make more than 400hp in the US and in the UK it’s neutered down to less than 300??!!
Emmision reguletions in EU is the reason
@@itzgeneral3807 Man, what a shame. At 400HP that thing is a monster. You're missing out!
@carwow Matt please do a race between the Ranger Raptor and the new Toyota Tundra(3.5l v6 twin turbo)
i was in the middle of the race when I've pressed twice on the screen, to make it full screen, but I forwarded the video instead, of 10s, and the race wasn't even ready 😂
It's like watching a drag race in slow motion 😂
That VW was so much slower than I thought it was going to be…
It's not a vw , it's a Ford ranger with a vw body and interior. Ford engine.shame really
the new ford explorer EV is a rebadged VW ID4, strange times we live in indeed
@@jjg1000 german engineering is trash that VW got smoked by the ford lol
@@jasonbrown1263 german engineering is trash that VW got smoked by the ford lol
@@mimioize1634bruh… it is a Ford, can you read? 😂
Off road next! Love these three chaps together!
Nice videos! Hope they could also try a Mitsubishi estrada next time.
So glad I live in Australia the Raptor is hamstrung so much it crawls compared to our version and what did you do to that Amarock it is crawler also. The Raptor does the 1/4 mile in 14.6 and the ranger wildtrak v6 in 16.5 the Hilux rouge in 17.8
Sam's driving actually got him the baby.
Yes. Sam loves these trucks more than Matt.