Off-Road 4x4 Ute Comparison Review: Ford Ranger Wildtrak v Isuzu D-Max v Nissan Navara - 4WD battle

Wondering how the new Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 compares against the Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain and the bought-not-built Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior? Watch this 4x4 off-road comparison!

Adventure editor Marcus Craft puts these three 4WD pick-up trucks through their paces to see which is the best four-wheel-drive dual-cab ute of this trio.

Will it be the immensely impressive Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6, which has wowed us in other reviews with its polished personality, high-tech interior and comfort-friendly road manners?

Will it be the Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain 4x4, which set the standard as a safety benchmark, offers really strong value for money, and has plenty of road presence and street cred?

Or is it the Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior, which is a specialist 4WD double-cab ute with serious off-road credentials built into it right here in Australia?

We're sure you're busting to find out!

#fordranger #isuzudmax #nissannavara

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00:00 Intro
00:24 Under the bonnet
01:41 Off-road - Ranger
05:16 Off-road - Navara
08:01 Off-road - D-Max
10:53 Efficiency
11:28 Verdict

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CarsGuide - Go beyond the test drive

[PvP]

Breaking news, the off road version of the navara is better off road than a road spec D-Max and Ranger

[trevortaylor]

It may be worth a mention that the 7 speed auto transmission in the navara is the same unit thats in the v8 pwd patrol, so if it can handle a 5.7lt v8, it should be good for a 2.3lt diesel-powered ute

[kentaylor]

Good video Krafty. I think its worth mentioning the Dmax XTerrain is currently about 10-15k cheaper than the Wildtrak and Warrior. And if you are after an off-road weapon the Triton is great value.

My opinion, the Dmax is where I would go, simply put, that extra 10-15k could go towards some serious mods.

[MYM]

Navara is my pick. Rougher around the edges but is the best off-road and still has a 360 camera, plus is $10k cheaper than the new Wildtrak X

[digitaldreamer]

It’s the Warrior for me. People forget all mods have been designed, tested and calibrated for the Navara in Australia and have the full backing of Nissan warranty. This means the wheel alignment settings and calibrated to the ESP system. It just works! Plus I love the twin turbo setup, I’ve got more torque sooner than the other two, which makes low range driving a pleasure! 👌🏼

[pjkotze]

Well... If you want to compare the most off road ready versions of each UTE, rerun the test with the new Raptor, sure that will be a pretty different outcome...

[stevegarzon]

WHY DOESNT ANYONE REVIEW THE FORD RANGER FX4 MAX AS A OFF ROAD VEHICLE OR EVEN SEE MORE REVIEWS

[msggry]

Very interesting you mention it so well from an expert tires and suspensions for the D-MAX indeed thank u 🙏🏻

[shanea]

Test driven all of them and the Hilux too. The x terrain seats are by far the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in. Shame it lacks the balls of the ranger.

[henkstols]

I personally think 4wd24/7 does the most comprehensive testing aound, they fit all vehicles with the same tyres and bash the crap out of them and give their opinion on a winner. I dont always agree with their findings but when they done its all explained and it makes sense to me. I understand that not all reviewers have the same resources but to compare 2 road biased or standard form vehicles against a modified vehicle doesnt make sense.

[delanobritz]

I could have told you that verdict before the video started. Next Time Pit Isuzu Arctic Truck against the Ranger 2x4 Single cab and see what works best for off-roading

[santaisback]

Nissan Navara on the front looks like military armored vehicle. Nice video.

[Lanza]

Why not compare the stx Navara cs these 2 ?

This isn’t apples to apples

[kasugakyosuke]

Big advantages V6, without to forgot the big disadvantages of the V6, which makes it much more hungry than the competition, specially in some conditions like off-road.

[boomboo]

A proactive initiative for comparison... Thank you for being proactive.

[amethysturanus]

Beautiful Coverage. I love Navara.
Price comparison please 🙏

[darrensmith]

As much as I appreciate the testing and efforts put in. Do everyone a favor. Put all terrains tires on the Dmax. This always your and anyone elses complaint when reviewing the Dmax. SO change Tires for any testing in the future.

Please do real comparisons. I am in the market to purchase a Ute for touring and off road. Yes with mods for Roo and under body protection. GVM increase from purchase (In Vic so have too to achieve reasonable load capacity) after adding vehicle protection. Am watching a lot of vids and test driving. Awaiting to see reliability of Range and possibly waiting long enough to see what Nissan, Mitu, toyota release next year. In the mean time I keep saving my $$ and keep watching. Sadly waiting, wanting to place an order.... So basically please produce quality content !

[tanmupps]

The warrior slightly have advantages over the other 2

[farzana]

A regular Navara Pro4X should have been tested.

[fhclappen]

And where would a standard Navara ended up....Nowhere or last? Take any standard, or aftermarket upgraded ute from the showroom floor, and pit it against the new Ranger Raptor, what will you have to say then? No excuses or bias?