
If you think the dual-cab 4x4 ute boom is a flash in the pan, think again. The recent slew of new or upgraded models only brings more of the attributes that have made them so attractive to families, tradies and fleets alike.
Safety, refinement, technology, design, performance, efficiency and capability – both on-road and off – all take a big step forward in the brand-new Isuzu D-MAX, facelifted Toyota HiLux and updated Ford Ranger.

So what better time to put the classy new Isuzu D-MAX X-Terrain flagship up against the most popular SR5 version of the Toyota HiLux, Australia’s top-selling vehicle, and the Ford Ranger Wildtrak – the Toyota’s direct rival in the nation’s favourite 4x4 ute range.
Click on the links below for the full comparo, including off-road and tow tests: