2023 Toyota HiLux v Isuzu D-MAX Comparison | Two of the most popular dual-cab 4x4 utes square-off
Two of Australia’s most popular dual-cab 4x4 utes go head-to-head after 2023 updates.
Offerings in Australia’s massive dual-cab 4x4 ute segment continue to evolve and update, and such is the case with the Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-MAX.
Tested here in volume-selling, up-spec SR5 and LS-U+ forms respectively, the HiLux and D-MAX are among the three most popular utes sold Down Under in 2023.
They line up closely on price, payload, performance and equipment, so what’s going to separate them? We analysed the equipment list then drove them on-road, off-road and with and without a load to find out.
Fast Forward
00:00 Intro
01:07 Pricing and specs
02:52 HiLux interior review
04:31 DMAX interior review
06:15 Infotainment & safety
07:04 Passenger space
07:32 Payload
08:26 HiLux road test
09:38 DMAX road test
11:09 Offroad test
12:24 Fuel economy
12:42 Verdict
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Ford 2.0 eco blue engine: wet belt issues with shredding or breaking and fuel injector faults. V6 engine derived from old Land Rover unit renowned for crankshafts snapping. At least the owners will be able to sit in comfort in the ‘well appointed cabin’ while waiting for the tow truck and checking their current bank balance before repairs.
These 2 will still be going when the Ranger is in the Workshop. 🎉🎉 This was a comparison you should have not mentioned the Ranger. Why not do an article on how many Rangers have issues. Have owned both of these 2 and Hilux everday, as you get to drive it everyday
I've got both. Hilux is much better
Hilux is legends😂
😊😊😊😊😊😅😊😊😊😊😊p😊
AGREE 💯
It’s a no-brainer really - I’m driving a 2010 Hilux now after upgrading from my 2002 model which was always reliable and brilliant off-road but wanted to go with the auto diesel - Isuzu is OK but I’d rather go with the Triton if budget constraints dictated my choice for sheer off-road ability - wouldn’t touch a unreliable Ford that only a bogun could love with a barge pole especially with overheating transmissions, failing of the fully digital instrument panel and coming to a full stop from 80km which is a worry just check out A Current Affair - I’ll choose Toyota every time to get there and back with confidence.
Isuzu with you for the long run 👍🏻😉
D Max all the way. Ford ranger is a mistake waiting for a tow truck .
the reason Toyota doesn’t have such up to date tech is because of reliability. As we know, the more tech, the more it breaks down.
The special mention on the Ranger actually ruined your credibility. The Ranger is a more refined and advanced shit box.
i like everything about u
The Hilux should be sold with a disclaimer in South Africa which should say "Buy at Your Own Risk" because there's a 90% chance of you losing it.
I have the new Hilux as a work car and the previous dmax as my daily. The fuel economy is absolutely terrible compared to the Isuzu! I can't speak for the current shape but I'd imagine it would be way better than the hilux in real life. I'm talking like a 300klm difference
Own a July > dmax 2020. 100,000kms. Not one issue bar a leaky diff they were skeptical about on the 75000km service so fixed under warranty (they may just have wanted to look good). Beautiful to drive on the road as it is my work car. 115km/h sitting at 1750rpm. It really is a nice ute.
At least it has the 2020 ancap crash test unlike Hilux
remap soon ?
Well, farmers in the UK always had the old defenders, now the majority seem to have D Max’s I think that says it all really, the Ford engines let them down, I would get the Ford if its reliability was better, most Rangers or indeed 4x4’s in the UK never go off road, my money goes with the Isuzu for reliability and peace of mind.
Isuzu engine will outlast hilux
nice joke 😂
Only because nobody drives it.
@@aquafishsoup so true 😂
also Toyota owns Isuzu 💀
@@nevergonnagiveyouup8302having a 4.6% share on a public traded company does not means it owns it 💀
Tested both Izuzu all the way
for sure isuzu..i have use both model.
Get a Ford ranger - see you in the shop.
Bit of an editing mistake when talking about the Hilux having the optional leather pack and then showing the leather seats of the D-Max!
Unfortunately , the Ranger has more "issues" & ford won't match the other two when it comes to honouring a quick - hassle fee warranty claim. Toyota wins on Oz wide service & spares availability for travellers.
These are very small yearly cosmetic changes. Good to see a very close to close comparison that was well delivered. But the Ford ranger is a generational change.
There are a lot of reviews showing that the Isuzu needs to up their 4x4 capabilities.
right, 4x4 is meaning some kind of offroad ability
You forgot to mention the most important thing. The long walk home when the ranger keeps breaking down.
They are both durable workhorse❤
No idea why u guys pushed the ford! People who loves the hilux and the dmax are not even gonna consider a ford😂!
Me gusta toyota hilux para mi familia
I'd have difficulties choosing between the two as they are the two options that I'd choose from. Both are strong and reliable.both the Amarok and Ranger are beautiful in the interior and according to the journalist they are also comfortable with a plush ride and are strong but now since they are both the same thing that's not enough only due to reliability.
The Isuzu has a 2020 ancap test the Hilux has been rushed through the 2019 test carsales is sponsored by toyota so that won’t get a mention
Go for Dmax, coz they had a strong transmission and engine uses Timing gear. Hilux is Timing chain but hikux is also a good choice. But for me, i'll go for Dmax.
When will people stop believing all the BS about reliability that both Toyota and Isuzu keep rabbiting on about. The Hilux is certainly nothing like it was for reliability prior to 2000 they are no better than Isuzu Ford or Mitsubishi. Now for the reliability that Isuzu would have you believe most people have the notion that these are made in the same as the Isuzu trucks in the same factory well they are from different factories and there are many failures on the D max there is even a class action for the front of the engine bay cracking and needing extensive work. The facts are easy to find there are government records on these utes and the reliability of all the top ones are very similar.
Waiting for new isuzu 2024 and hilux 2024 hybrid
Where toyota will finally meet the current safety standards that Isuzu offers with the 2020 testing
It’s a no-brainer really - I’m driving a 2010 Hilux now after upgrading from my 2002 model which was always reliable and brilliant off-road but wanted to go with the auto diesel - Isuzu is OK but I’d rather go with the Triton if budget constraints dictated my choice for sheer off-road ability - wouldn’t touch a unreliable Ford that only a bogun could love with a barge pole especially with overheating transmissions, failing of the fully digital instrument panel and coming a full stop from 80km which is a worry just check out A Current Affair - I’ll choose Toyota every time to get there and back with confidence.
Toyota doesn’t meet the current 2020 safety standards like Dmax toyota rushed Hilux through 2019 tests so they don’t need to pay for a better upgrade.
save ya money n get a 80/105 series Landcruiser or a gu/gq patrol if you want a proper off-road 4wd they might be old but they will out live all these new rangers/amarok/hilux/dmax ect. and that $30-40k you save on car price is a lot of fuel and beer for fun times
Hilux interior feels the nastiest..too much brittle plastics...
Ford range will bring u shop every time... Haha😂
Isuzu D-MAX I like because of fuel economy only but Toyota Hilux I dont like at all, mitsubishi triton I like most, second Ford ranger
Isuzu got the most assist gadgets, out last all the others pity they did not bother to Include cabin adjustable head lights, that said pretty, inside better than others seats excellent, lift kit needs to be fitted, by the pro, as issues with body movement, fuel economy, good, sorry bit late to the party.
Bro sounds more Australian than Australia itself.
heavyweight contenders, you missing another two significant others. As for that Hilux, it's saturated with updates nobody wants. We all know what really lacking from the Hilux
A dictionary?
@@2kayBabyBurn😂
@@2kayBaby ❤️🤣
Unë kam një Isuzu d-max të 2004 dhe jam shumë i kënaqur, në këto 20vjet nuk më ka lënë asnjëherë në baltë.unë do të zgjidhja isuzu me sy mbyllur,me këtë makinë nuk të dhëmbë koka asnjëherë, Isuzu përgjithmon Isuzu d-max.
Sir, u compare hilux and isuzu buttt how come the ford ranger become must in the list... Hahah... Actually ford will bring you into shop list every time..😂
At least the dmax will still have the same engine in 5 years time
Toyota sponsored add again no mention of the fact Dmax has a 2020 ancap with a structure that exceeds the old Hilux that’s been rushed through under the 2019 ancap test rather than the 2020 test, profit over safety toyota, carsales pushing the unsafe option.
Is this bloke bias or what? Ranger fan boy. Easy to compare against another Ute 10 to 12k more. And minor but dmax does have wireless connection.
Tell me this video was sponsored by Ford without saying it was sponsored by Ford...🤣🤣🤣
There’s problems with all the utes I have had 2 rangers no problems except software updates that’s the same with everything you buy today I’ve test driven others & the ranger drives the best Toyota are overpriced they rely on there if it ain’t broke don’t change it & fanboys & girls that will buy them no matter what 😎😣
2 rangers and kept them for how long? How many KMs? Buy a Hilux and put a half mil on it all day without a sweat.
Why mention the Ford for? Has nothing to do with this. Give me reliability over a Ford every day of the week
The Ford is way less reliable Pick up, so please stop EVEN mentioning oil leak ford
I'm confused, if rangers are so bad why are they so popular I drive none of the three but the hilux only seems to be for Aussie bogans
Because your average person buys into the hype, and fails to do any research or critical thinking. Remember your average person is not all that bright.
Ranger and Ram are undisputed king of this segments. Isuzu, hilux, tacoma, tundra, are small bothers of their😅😅😅😅
Kings of breaking down you mean. Especially RAM. Gross.
When the Afghan Army start using them, then we know they are good!!!!!! Gona stick with Toyota!!!! Lol.
So you are given more money than Ford. It is getting harder and harder to take these reviews seriously. It is more and more who pays the most
Isuzu garden cars..
review paid for by Ford
Hilux is just an old peace ✌ peace of crap
Many things will get you there. A Toyota will always get you home.
Ford 😂😂😂😂😂😂 NO
Ford os a junk
Hilux, always hilux....couldn't pay me to drive an ugly D Max
Only you are driving a far more unsafe vehicle
@@paulmcintosh5589 a vehicle is only as safe as the driver champ. Go back to driving your Suzuki vitara champ 🤣