2023 4WD UTE COMPARISON - Top Pickups tested Off-road - Shock winner!

2023 4WD 24/7 UTE OF THE YEAR IS HERE! 🤩 Want to see how the 2023 model dual cabs, pick-ups & bakkies stack up against each other?

Models we test in this video:
👉 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain
👉 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X
👉 Volkswagen Amarok Style (NEW!)
👉 Toyota Hilux Rogue
👉 Mazda BT50 GT 4x4 Thunder
👉 Nissan Navara Pro 4X Warrior
👉 GWM Cannon XSR (NEW!)

We go through EVERYTHING from engines & gearboxes to suspension & brakes. What rig will reign above them all? 🏆

What we cover in this 4WD test:
00:00 - Introduction
04:50 - Off-Road
11:25 - Sand
18:40 - Towing
24:40 - Suspension
35:05 - Bushproof
41:24 - Engine
48:36 - Brakes
53:00 - Touring/Mods
54:30 - Comfort/Tech
58:45 - Value for Money
1:00:35 - Winner of 2023 Ute of the Year!

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[WD]

TIME TO HAVE YOUR SAY! Which of these would you own & why? Tell us in the comments below!

[SharrodVisuals]

Owned my cannon 2 years now, loving it. Send her up plenty of mud hills. use it as my daily for work. Great work horse.

[ResponsibleIDOT]

Amarok - 75
Wildtrak - 71
Cannon - 67
Navara - 69
D-Max - 72
BT-50 - 72
HiLux - 74
Total Scores if anyone was wondering
1:00:33

[liambarnes]

I have a Cannon base model and it has so far exceeded my expectations and is an absolute beast of a ute!!

[ahmostaudros]

I'm from Africa and the Nissan has been tried & tested for decades over here..navara is the vehicle i'd go for every day all year

[seanflanigan]

Shame a Triton isn't in this lineup, but with a new model coming, probably worth waiting to see what the next model has to offer.

[simonhook]

Geez, Jock picking the hilux, go figure

[Khaos_]

Gonna be really interesting a a couple years with the GWM getting the V6 hybrid, new Triton, new Kia and the new Mahindra world Ute looking like a promising entry level competitor.

[paulvictor]

Guys, I so value this proper testing of utes and wagons every year. I feel this is the most in-depth and knowledgeable test done yearly. Thanks.

[ronz]

Go the Nav, great looking ute for it’s age even before the new face lift. Have a 2016 STX and have accumulated 235, 000km so far on mine with a tune making 200hp, lifted on 35’s. Mix of wheeling every month and towing a 17ft Jayco. The tune really wakes up the motor and throttle response without requiring a throttle controller. In the time of ownership (from new) I have only had 2 rear main seal replacements and the infamous leaky hot pipe and intercooler pipes that required replacing. Went with after market alloy pipes that costed approx 2.5K in total, so to be certain they will never leak again. 1K for the rear main seal out of warranty. It’s been a really capable ute, comfortable and has never left me on the side of the road stranded. For the 3.5K I have spent in the 6 years of ownership to rectify the oil leaks, I would say it was worth it and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I would definitely own one again unless Aus Nissan brings the big cousin Titan over, then all hands on deck haha.

[PatDavis-qgno]

Something to note about the dmax tailshaft is that the lower spec model actually has a steel tailshaft, which is fitting to their rugged work focused design. So if you really wanted to, steel tailshafts are available to swap into the higher spec models.

[zaceagleson]

Love the video guys! I work for Hervey Bay 4x4 connected with a ssangyong dealership. One thing I’ve noticed is that the ssangyong musso is really coming into play as a great towing and off-road vehicle. With 3.5t towing capacity. Can get them in a SWB coil sprung or a LWB coil or leaf sprung. With accessories like bullbars suspension available. I’d love to see next years video with ssangyong musso included. Thanks again boys!

[eternallearner]

The comment made a few times in this presentation "good for 10 years ownership" was my guide to selecting a new ute, I studied the market closely for three years and just recently bought a new BT50, no regrets whatsoever, really getting to know and appreciate it. Much quicker and smoother than I was expecting, I'm banking on ten or more years use in the country. Been driving 51 years now and hand on heart the BT50 is the most fuel efficient car I have ever owned and is brilliant for distance drives, effortless feel at cruise etc. Will be investing near two grand for the aftermarket steering knuckle kit that alters the geometry and removes the bump steer problem, apart from saving tyres I'm told the front end will sit more stable on the road. Thanks for the test, I really enjoyed watching.

[b_gonzz]

No mention on fuel economy, I’ve owned a late 2020 hilux as well as a new navara. The navara gets nearly 250-300 km’s more per tank. Both 80L tanks. Think it’s something worth mentioning.
In saying that I do think my hilux was better to drive than the navara.

[justinhuggett]

DMAX every day of the week. Bullet proof and the best value for money!!!

[AidanCran]

Can’t wait to watch this vid, but 2024 will be a cracker!! A new triton, new Hyundai, new navara, up against the relatively new ranger, amarok, hilux, dmax, and then whichever Chinese options. 👌🏼👌🏼 epic class and comparison in a year.

[juz]

I pick up my cannon xsr next week. My first 4wd ute and will be upgrading alot of things on it so it will be a better ride. I think once some companies figure out a tune for them they will open up a little bit more potential in them and make up for the initial laggy throttle input. But coming from a old commodore i think i will be quite pleased with it and wont be regretting the outlay that it would take for a similar spec ranger or hilux.

[dylancoleman]

I've had my gwm cannon for 2 and a half years now, 3.5 inch lift all round and 35s looks mint and goes very good lacks in power and towing but it's definitely a good contendor

[The_Stylus_]

Don't forget, the Amarok is essentially a reskinned Ranger - thats where the V6 and low range transfer come from. Not having the V6 version of the Ranger probobly let it down. Its a little bit weird to compare the Amarok engine to the Ranger, since the engine is actually provided by Ford.

[reelmm]

Had my Hilux n80 since 2017 it hasn’t had one issue can’t go wrong