+Btoplus hastam I tend to agree with you on that one Toyota has the better resale value, but I also agree that ford needs some time on that one because I heard that some people mentioned that ford is planning to move all building and production of the ranger and the everest to SA to insure a cheaper sale price.
Jaco Ras Yes more local production, more trim levels in Ranger and new Everest and by 2018 a new 3.0 JLR sourced 240 bhp diesel,10 speed AT too is on the way, SO Ford has got its work going far beyond what some can imagine about Ford
No ways Ciro, you committed the ultimate motoring journo sin: having a car vs car story, and then concluding that it is too close to call. By your own admission, the Ranger is more powerful, feels sturdier, has better rear legroom and has more useful ports and the powerful Sync 2 system (we all know Toyota's multimedia systems have always been lacking), and you still consider it a close thing? The quality of the interior is nowhere near close either: the Ranger honestly takes it by a mile, although I'll hand it to Toyota for definitely being better than the outgoing model. For me you can tell a lot about a car just by opening its door, and I was underwhelmed with the light door-opening action of the new Hilux. Maybe having a lightweight vehicle is good off-road, but it goes against the whole uber-masculine chest-thumping reason most men buy 4x4s. Regardless, I think you've sold out a little on the biggest competition in the local market, and it wouldn't hurt to re-test and confidently state your own winner.
I owned the previous generation Toyota Hilux. It was bumpy and noisy but it got the job done. And, with my country's tax regime, it's extremely expensive so I was very happy with the resale value that Toyota has. I have a few friends who own the Ford Ranger, but one year on, they want to sell it. I am not saying anything, but Toyota holds its value pretty well. It's not just the design, but the long-term mileage, maintenance, etc ... which makes this truck a real gem. I just got the new redesigned Toyota Hilux (from Thailand) and the vehicle is everything I expected and more. The insides are more car-like now and if you're upgrading from an old Hilux, it's very luxurious and comfortable. The outside is big and bulky and real work-man-like but also sleek. I have had many heads turning as I drove home from work. All in all, a very very nice truck. I will be using this as my work truck for 10-15 years. Cheers from Bhutan
3 Years ago I was in the market for a new bakkie and decided to go for the Ford because it was just the better option at the time. I'm a big Toyota fan since childhood, but the old Hilux did not compare well against the new Ford at the time. I'm very happy and love my Ranger. No problems so far and service is great at Ford Porters Auto in Cape Town. The Hilux is back but if they were 3 years earlier I would have probably gone for the Hilux and not the Ford. Now I'm so happy with my Ranger that it will take some convincing to change back. Also the service interval for the Hilux is 10000km where the Ranger is 15000km. I like the look of the new Ranger over the Hilux as well. I wish Toyota did a better job with the styling because that nose kills me.
+Visual Flights Thanks so much for the comment, it's always great to hear from owners. Keep in touch and let us know how your ownership experience goes.
So far the Ford has been good. Going for almost 4 years and 90000km without any problem. Don't be brand loyal, you never know what will happen in the future. Look at all the loyal Zuma supporters being forced to stay loyal by their own doing. I'll will buy any brand that is the best on the day. All these bakkies fighting to be king is good for us consumers. Who knows what my next bakkie will be, depends who is the king on that day.
Watching it now 4 years later, I thought the review was rubbish. It didn't really tell you anything except the two vehicles are virtually the same with different badges.
Yeah for sure! Douchebag. That's why there is a mass class action for the Toyota Hilux with failing DPF. Google it to see in Australia. The modern Toyota Hilux is a total failure, buy one before they installed a DPF and you'll be right. But no, they are not reliable. That's why there is a class action and why Toyota has admitted the DPF is a massive issue in the Hilux (Landcruiser not affected )
Will personally stick to my Hilux no-matter what others say , like a few of you mentioned Hilux resale value is always good than Ranger and Hilux last for ever
lever operated 4x4 = less that can go wrong both of these remind me too much of an ordinary car now with those interiors. i mean come on, piano black gloss finish? can you imagine a rivercrossing and water in the cab with those interiors? what happened with durable and functional? too much makeup.
There is an issue with the d-max as well, if you put bigger tires on it you more or less lose low range because you cant gear the diffs down to make up for the larger tires. The hilux might have some makeup on it, but it is still the only realistic choice for a durable pickup.
Hi guys. Details from Malaysia Ford ranger does look very impressive but the customer Service here are terrible. Their nothing compared to Toyota Centers. Plus the wildtrek is a complete waste. It's too expensive that 90percent of the users might not need that extra power. Also it's too electronized. In my personal opinion I just never liked cars which is to electronized. Toyota hilux 2016 is almost near perfection. Not as powerful as the ford, but it definitely has a better resale value here. Most people I know feels Toyota hilux is more reliable in the Long run. Again on my personal opinion, pick up trucks are suppose to be rough and tough, that's it's identity, it's an experience. But now, it feels soft.
Will be buying the wild trak soon, the safety feature of ranger is more important than resale value, as for Ford have terrible resale value?, the same goes for BMW, Audi, Volvo, and yet still there are so many of those on the road, that's expected when you drive continental cars
Driven both to its limits the ranger has the edge... Also better gear ratios for fast pace winding cambered rough terrain.. Left the Toyota in the dust..
You talking about the flaming Rangers, when there not catching fire lol. Have the edge I agree they have the edge, have not seen a hilux on a Sydney freeway on fire lol.....
Nice review. I test drove both on the weekend. I found the hilux drove more like a car and the ranger more like a truck. Both great vehicles but i would give it to the hilux for styling and the stereo is much clearer and more powerful than the Ranger.
Hilux Reliable Long Enduring High Power to Weight Ratio Lovely interior Lovely frontal and overall look carries same weight as the Ford! Why even choose the Ford??
The ford ranger may be better than the hilux .. But is always gonna be left in the dust by Australia's favourite work mate (79 series Toyota Land Cruiser work mate)
The joke is thinking it's not like that. Quite insulting comparing a mediocre Volkswagen to a Toyota, my apologies but you better face the reality. My suggestion is, try to resell your Amarok before losing more value, sure you can find a 2005 Hilux with what you get, good deal.
because in certain regions they don't have dealerships especially in Asia and also the fact that they are anti-American also dummy thats why Taliban lost lol they kept rolling over while getting bombed on by drones they shoulda swallowed their pride and got a Ranger isntead Rollux Suxxxxx
Toyota is going through a class action for massive failures in the DPF for all modern Hilux with the 2.8 diesel in Australia. Check it out before buying one. They have admitted the DPFs are faulty.
Ford Ranger sucks! Why? it is because of their after sales parts & service. You might be happy on the first grab of their vehicles but on the long run, you will get frustrated. Parts are so lucratively costly and not maintenance friendly on the FORD. I'll give you an example which are part of many downside of FORD. American cars sucks! Ex. The sidemirror lens if it is broken, will you agree to replace entire assembly costing you to buy $US600 or just replace the lens which cost $50? Which do you prefer? FORD, they will asked to replace the whole assembly while Toyota will only replace the lens. If you are annoyed on the lock / unlock beef, you can reprogrammed to silence the beep for lock / unlock. Do you want know how to programmed it? Just let me know I will help you.
joseph billman ummm,no,Hilux is built in Thailand, along with Triton, dmax,ranger, BT50! Hilux has Catastrophic handling issues, easy roll over!!!!! Check out the moose test
From the Jamaican perspective individually. Toyotas a'rent what they used to be, the marketplace is pretty balanced and I'd say Toyota is lagging behind, "losing their touch". Since the release, Ive seen a few Hiluxs but far more Rangers then Amaroks. Jamaican conditions are rough Ive seen plenty of the previous generation of ute; mostly Tritions, D-Maxs and Rangers. The hiluxs are plagued with electrical issues and dont hold up under real working conditions. I say the D-max, then the Triton for reliability. Anyways The Ranger is a superior vehicle overall.
Lets face it guys the Toyota is finished in many ways and looks gay. We have ran them in our business for years and where they get you is parts prices they are 3 times the price of ford. the ranger is twice the vehicle and so is a falcon 4lt against a Toyota rear wheel drive 2.5lt or 3.0D, no comparison there is no substitute for cubic inches guys. the old Toyota is finished good night dick. just try and tow 3 ton from Sydney to cairns and then you will be wishing you were in a ford and for reliability they are all just as good as each other a bearing is a Bearing and a seal a seal they all have the same suppliers. diesel Kiki nippondenso bosch skf nsk and so on. we work on all our vehicles and they use the same shit.
I've just bought a Ranger XLT, made in Argentina. 7 airbags, ISOFix, ESP, etc. and a 5-year garantee, Against the Hilux's 3-year garantee and 4 airbags. Though I also think the higlux is better looking than the ranger, and it also looks better quality in the interior, the Ford is more powerful and more sophisticated. The tuch screen in the Toyota is old and does not respond immediatly to the touch. It also lacks Android Auto on it. The screen on the ranger reacts instantaneusly, it contains Microsoft Sync 3, Apple Car Pay and Android Auto. It has voice control even for the air conditioning, which by the way, is dual, whereas in the higlux is not. Just some things to mention...
The pick up market is looking better every year.I personally prefer the the Ranger but just because i a Ford loayalist and i admit that the Hilux goes toe to toe and leaves nothing to prove.
No one does real tests anymore!! all about the looks. get them towing things, accelerating, adverse terrain ect. bs comparing. get these trucks doing real thing severe turns lean angles thing of that nature.. I don't feel anymore informed then reading the damn company brochures. terrible review
Great review, is suppose the next review needs to be the Fortuner vs the Everest. I must say the Ford does look better for me (interior and exterior) - but as you said...subjective; although I am not big Ford fan.
+Leon Claassen How? If you look at the top of the Range models the Everest is R150 000 more expensive. So it compete's with the Prado. Not the Fortuner. Also there is a new prado on the way so no point really.
I own the same Hilux in the video. Its a piece of junk. it's full of problems. I've had 4 problems already, not even 20,000km now it's at the dealer for fixing again, because it's undrivable The DPF issue has crippled my car, feels like driving a tractor. the struggle is real. toyota is now rubbish to me.
2016 Hilux 85+ k on odo. Left Brake rotor skimmed once, Right twice. 2016 Hilux 2.4 D/cab MT, 70ish kms , on 3rd clutch lining (may be due to driving habit). 2017 2.8 d/cab 19k kms, autobox has "thud" sound when put in Drive and during takeoff at lights. 2016 s/cab bent rear axle...
I had hilux, and its really good, but engines are not so powerful, so i bought a new ranger and can't wait to drive it, i do had a l 200 to, with this one the misery never ended so i sold it
Christopher Warner who cares we care about real life not Commercial i buy Toyota anyday not Ford moose test doesnt proove anything even Jeep still fail moose test and Mercedes Hybrid as well not just Toyota go tell people not buy Mercedes !!
Even though my American opinion from America may not count for much I'm gonna give it anyway. To me it comes down to not enough difference to be worth the extra money for the ford.
Totally agree that the two brand options are very close.., how ever I have to say that the Ranger looks like a truck that means business and it also has a drive train that is both more powerful and also proven.., where as the Hilux really does look like a car trying to be a truck, Toyota across the board really seem to have gone off the rails when it comes to vehicle design lately.., and as for being the best part of half a litre down in cubic capacity that is significant, in my eyes I was taught that it is by far way more sensible to have a larger engine working more relaxed rather a smaller engine under more stress trying to make similar output levels.... you wouldn't place a 13 litre 550 in a triple Road Train when you can have a 16 litre 600 to 750 would you... would you..??
The hilux looks like the future .. The ford ranger looks like a girls version of the f150 raptor .. The hilux being slim and lighter gets through everything much easier than the oversized overpriced bogan ute ( ford ranger ) and in the end the 79 series work mate land cruiser leaves the ford ranger in the dust.
+Landcruiser is bae you dumbfuck.., you have just proven again how much you have been reaming yourself with that Toyota dildo... I think you need to remember that this video was a test between the Hilux and the Ranger at approx $50,000 each and not the Landy 70 series at more like $90,000+..!! yes of course the 70 series would be better than the Ranger, but at twice the price I would fucking hope so..!! the comparison here is the Ranger and the Hilux, and speaking from our experience with a working 2012 Ranger in the bush every day ( not a gay street toy ) that now has near 170,000km on the clock with nothing but normal servicing and NO breakages I think it speaks for itself... so go back to your bedroom and lube yourself up again tugger and have another go.... hahahahahahahah.... ps - don't bother coming back again unless you have some real 4x4 experience to share because I love messing around with little keyboard warriors like you that think they know what they're talking about... hahahaha.
+hootizzz alright mate .. Wait till you get that little African truck stuck and you open your mouth to the hilux that was gonna pull your little smart ass out .. Your more up tight and biased than Kim Kardashians fucking sweat pants .. The hilux doesn't have to prove itself because everyone knows it's the most trustworthy strongest most hard working ute on the market .. You wanna talk about 4x4ing yet you probably stay on the trails .. Try backtracking through the Nullarbor plains than come back to me. I already won this when you started with the hate comments on a truck you've probably never driven .. And the base model 70 series land cruiser is around 50k jackass so close your little ford supporter ass and shove a commodore dildo down your throat.
+Landcruiser is bae hahahaha... again and again and again you continue to prove how much you use that Toyota dildo..!! I told you to come back with hard out hard facts and examples.., but instead you just try your luck out on some insults which only prove that you look at photos of Kim K while you are using that Toyota dildo..!! also I would suggest you go do a bit more homework on the pricing, a 70 series the spec we require with crew cab etc is $86k + tax where the Ranger ( and the Hilux for that mater ) are just over the $50k + tax mark.., so when you get your drivers license and your dad lets you have a drive of his Hilux come back then and we will continue this little discussion... hahahaha..... you little warriors are so much fun... ps - there is nothing to win here, I just like seeing little tuggers like you get so defensive over something they have no idea about, but think that they do... have a great day...
+hootizzz my dad has a Toyota Land Cruiser 200 series land cruiser vx 2016 model and before that he had a Toyota Prado 150 series 2011 model .. I don't know where you got the thought he had an hilux .. Maybe one of your stupid assumptions again .. Fact is the ford ranger is a shitty Mazda BT-50 and the hilux is a slimmer ,lighter ,trusted ,stronger ,stylish and a lot more durable .. And I never said the ford ranger was complete shit but it is a completely different style of ute .. And has a lot more weight and that gives it it's downfall on the 4x4 tracks. And hell I was in the backseat of me dads mates ford ranger and it is the hardest most uncomfortable cheapest looking interior I've ever seen .. And that's on a dirt road .. But going through the ford's (ford is a platform across a river ,stream that you can drive/walk across - I know your stupid so that's what it is) which were overflown because of heavy downfall was no challenge for the heavy ass ford ranger.
The interior in the Hilux is horrid , the Hilux will be up for injectors and diff replacement before the Isuzu needs valve adjustment . Just saying . Toyota , not what people make it out to be , at best class average .
hossguitar we dont have these trucks in india... peoples dont like trucks here, but now izuzu started plant in india.. the produsing d max pick up truck...i love that
the interior of the hilux is hideous. looks half done. nothing fitting in. nothing sleek, and tremendously asymmetrical. the interior is a massive turnoff
For core 4WD features, go for hilux. Unbeatable. For toughness and extreme safety, go for ranger. This is from a guy (+3 others) who came out alive and unscratched from a 5 times rolling mishap in a Ranger. Truck was totalled but we are all alive. They mean it when they say Rangers are "Built Tough".
The Ford definitely looks better than the Toyota but reliability of the Toyota is undisputed. Not to say the Ford is unreliable but everybody knows someone with an insane number of miles on their Hilux/Takoma. I think the smart play is to find a used Ranger coming off of a lease and take advantage of the Ford's much lower resale value.
As long as BOTH keep using drum rear brakes and not considering that a pick up trucks must have a complete braking system with 4 WHEELS WITH DISC BRAKES AND A 4 CHANNEL ABS SYSTEM, I will always prefer a Ford F150 or an American Chevy Colorado Turbo Diesel. Drum brakes are not as safe as disc brakes and always require more maintenance.
Well, here in America, we dream about landing our hands on a Hilux or a J70 Land Cruiser. That Ford Ranger does not even exist in our radar. Toyota, Harley Davidson, Mercedes Sprinter, and full size diesel trucks are vehicles that hold their value really well.
Ive just gone to a 2011 Hilux 3 litre to a 2016 3.2 Ranger. Toyota have only got the 2.4 option on the 2016 Hilux in the UK. Sitting in the Ford after the old Hilux is like going from a Corrola to a Mercedes. I dont know what the rangers going to be like for reliability but tbh my Hilux hasnt been the most reliable vehicle.
I've just bought a brand new ranger. It's got parking sensors all around plus a rear view camera. Hilux only the camera. Ranger has 7 airbags, hilux only 3; ranger's touch screen is far much faster than hilux's, though it's true that the latter is better built and looks more refined
Chris Porter ford rang is New Zealand’s top selling vehicle doesn’t that say it all must be popular for a reason and there still more expensive that a Toyota😂😂
Hilux can't tow 3500kg and has a smaller tray, can't even fit a pallet. Ranger does it all. That's what I've come up with while shopping for one in Australia
Kylie Rhodes may i know the reason why? I'm planning to buy me a new pickup truck and i have been a fan of these two since i was in Highschool. these two right here are my dream car.
Wow...Well done Ciro. I think this is one of the most impressive reviews from you. I grew up with my dad's Toyota but if I were to buy a D/C myself i'd choose the Ranger all because it appeals to me more than the Toyota does.
The older Ford Rangers / Explorers with the 4.0 OHV engines will match and exceed Toyota engines in reliability / longevity.......just youtube: "Ford Explorer 400,000 miles" ...or you can just post immature 'Toyota rules' nonsense and not do research....
I personally would take the Ford Ranger. I haven't been in the facelifted version, but I was lucky enough to drive the 2.4 SRX and the 2.8 4x4 Raider Hilux and I have to say: - The ride quality is something I have never experience in a Hilux - The interior - oh my word. It's too premium - And the engine is a lot quieter than in the previous generation Hilux and Ford Ranger (which is still the same) However, the lack of rear seat air vents, the lack of LED lights and keyless start in 2016 (the Australian version has all LED and keyless start) is very disrespectful and very much like Toyota. Toyota is becoming a lot like Telkom - they are too comfortable. The just recently caught up in the terms of ride quality and they seem to not get the memo. In short, the disrespect from Toyota is enough to push me to get a Ford Ranger (even if it's the older generation before the facelift)
What these companies do is they keep certain features like LED and keyless start back at first, and then at next facelift or special edition Eg. Legend 50/whatever, they 'introduce' those features to create more of an impact. Now with LED's and keyless entry blah blah blah. Toyota did it with the previous Fortuner. Overseas had satnav and TSC & such right from the start while SA didn't, then when the facelift came the facelifted Fortuner got satnav, TSC...
unless anything is custom made there is no such thing as an offroad vehicle there all decals and gimmicks other than a land or range rover and there is another true offroad vehiclemy ford Taurus which is 15 years old will go were those trucks just went , and also at the same 4 mph lol those are definatley both nice trucks ,,,,,,,,, but I don't even need to watch this to know the Toyota is most likely more exspensive and trouble free , while the ranger may be less exspensive and more troublesome . anything can be offroad if yer willing to keep redoing the suspension and such is my basic point .
+Steve Paccioretti Ford US sais way back when that they will not take the Ranger to the US market as it might hurt the F150 sales... That just tells you how good this Ranger is.
ugly rims i already have a old ford ranger its 07 model and never had a problem hoon like fuck in it lots of fun uncomfortale to drive but only girls complain about that shit i think my next 4x4 will have to save up and buy a 150 instead or a chevy silverado or gmc or ram with more power more ruged and bigger
if you want reliability, resale value retention and longevity buy the toyota...ford's "we're not fucken around" plan to outsell the hilux will result in better rangers & hiluxes in the future...we got a war here guys
Toyota will forever be the best truck ford ranger is just the truck of this year that's all Hilux is the best through and through fords suck ass here in nz they get stuck in the grass 😂😂😂😂😂😂
the new Hilux looks like a buck tooth ferret soooo ugly. ranger looks more tough plus its 3.2 not a pissy 2.8 what is it a toyota corolla hilux .go ford good job keep it up
