{"id":10473,"date":"2020-12-18T22:56:31","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T11:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/?p=10473"},"modified":"2023-04-18T21:47:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T11:47:28","slug":"isuzu-d-max-vs-ford-ranger-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/isuzu-d-max-vs-ford-ranger-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Isuzu D-Max Vs Ford Ranger Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_5913\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5913\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5913 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015_ranger_1.jpg\" alt=\"Ford Ranger\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5913\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ford Ranger<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<td>VS<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_10404\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10404\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10404 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/21_dmax_1_.jpg\" alt=\"Isuzu D-Max\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10404\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Isuzu D-Max<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Welcome to the Isuzu D-Max Vs Ford Ranger comparison for 2020. The Ford Ranger is one of the best sellers in the ute or light truck class and the only model keeping the brand in Australia. Isuzu does well in the larger commercial truck business hence not endanger of collapse and the D-Max is a great additional to their brand. So how does the former afterthought for Ford company compare to the another seemingly lower priority model from Isuzu?<\/p>\n<p>Isuzu D-Max Vs Ford Ranger exterior comparison: Both are decent looking but conservative designs except for the front end treatment. In that regard the Ranger is arguably the most ordinary design. The Ranger has been around for nearly 10 years and like the others, have not managed to release any inspired design trends. That said it still looks modern enough. In fact each year has only seen more changes to the front end rather than technical improvements. If you think about it it&#8217;s little sad. In comparison, even the D-Max being and all new model hasn&#8217;t progressed the design of the class.<\/p>\n<p>Isuzu D-Max Vs Ford Ranger interior comparison: The Ford interior is a nice place to be and has incremental updates as you pay more. The largest semi digital dashboard is arguably a selling point for most buyers despite knowing that the stereo system is a little ordinary and not replaceable. The design is very conservative aka a little dated with the small centre screen but the materials are some of the nicest in the class in 2020 but not matching other normal cars in the same price bracket. In comparison the new D-Max interior is a huge upgrade from the last model in design and materials and is a good place to be in as well but not quite as consistently nice as the Ranger.<\/p>\n<p>Isuzu D-Max Vs Ford Ranger engine and technology comparison: One of the key selling points of the Ranger is the 500Nm of torque from the engine and the availability of the off road focused Ranger Raptor variant. It&#8217;s reliability and problems are well documented so you know what you are getting into. It is also missing the latest safety systems you&#8217;d expect for the price. The D-Max has a class competitive engine but it&#8217;s safety systems are top of the class. Sure not all of them are essential but the ute class are not the best handlers or stoppers so any additional safety systems is a selling point.<\/p>\n<p>Isuzu D-Max Vs Ford Ranger drive comparison: N\/A<\/p>\n<p>The winner of the Isuzu D-Max Vs Ford Ranger comparison is the D-Max. We think it&#8217;s all about the price and branding. The D-Max is priced lower than the Ranger but it is class average prices yet offers more features than the Ranger. The Ranger is larger which is the one of key selling points but we don&#8217;t think the $4000-5000 price difference is worth it for a few centimetres. Likewise the Ranger&#8217;s best engine has a $8000-10000 premium which is a little too much. That said the Ford Ranger brand is much stronger than the D-Max.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table style=\"width: 700px;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Ford Ranger<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Isuzu D-Max (2021)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5912\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015_ranger_2.jpg\" alt=\"2015_ranger_2\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10405 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/21_dmax_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"170\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Engines<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">IL5 Cylinder Diesel<br \/>\n3.2 Litre (3198cc) Diesel<br \/>\nSingle Turbo DOHC EFI DI CR<br \/>\nClaimed 147Kw @ 3000 RPM<br \/>\nClaimed 470Nm @ 1750 RPM<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">IL4 Cylinder Diesel<br \/>\n3 Litre (2999cc)<br \/>\nTurbo DOHC EFI DI CR<br \/>\nClaimed 140Kw @ 3600RPM<br \/>\nClaimed 450Nm @ 1600-2600RPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">IL4 Cylinder Diesel<br \/>\nTwin Turbo DI CR<br \/>\n2.0 Litre (1996cc) Diesel<br \/>\nClaimed 157Kw @ 3750 RPM<br \/>\nClaimed 500Nm @ 1750 RPM<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">2.2 Litre (2198cc) Diesel<br \/>\nTurbo DOHC EFI DI CR<br \/>\nClaimed 118Kw @ 3200 RPM<br \/>\nClaimed 385Nm @ 1600 RPM<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">FROM Approx 2000Kg<br \/>\nTowing capacity up to 3500kg<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">FROM 2000Kg<br \/>\nTowing capacity up to 3500kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Fuel capacity &amp; consumption<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Up to 80 litres<br \/>\nDiesel Turbo 3.2 lt 8.8 lts per 100km<br \/>\nDiesel Twin turbo 2.0lt 8.2 lts per 100km<br \/>\nDiesel Turno 2.2 lt 9.2 lt per 100km<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Up to 76 litres<br \/>\nIL4 Diesel 8.0 lts per 100km (Auto)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Other specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">6 speed manual or up to 10 speed Auto<br \/>\nOverall height\/width 1839\/2113<br \/>\nOverall length\/wheelbase 5340\/3150<br \/>\nTray L1581 x W1560 x D475 mm<br \/>\nTotal payload capability 1021kg (Approx)<br \/>\n*Subject to change based on configuration<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">6 speed Auto or Manual<br \/>\nOverall height\/width 1800\/1870<br \/>\nOverall length\/wheelbase 5285\/3125<br \/>\nTray size: L1495 x W1570 x D490 mm<br \/>\nTotal payload capability 1000kg (Approx)<br \/>\nNCAP safety rating 5\/5<br \/>\n*Subject to change based on configuration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Capability<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Angle of: (degrees)<br \/>\nApproach 30&#8242; Departure 25&#8242; Breakover 24&#8242;<br \/>\nMinimum ground clearance xxxmm<br \/>\nWater Fording depth 600mm Max<br \/>\n4WD system: Part time 4WD High &amp; Low range<br \/>\n*Subject to change based on configuration<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">Angle of: (degrees)<br \/>\nApproach 30&#8242; Departure 24&#8242; Breakover 23.9&#8242;<br \/>\nMinimum ground clearance 235mm<br \/>\nWater Fording depth xxxmm Max<br \/>\n4WD system: Part time 4WD High &amp; Low range<br \/>\n*Subject to change based on configuration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><span style=\"color: #446d8c;\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">2020 47,290 &#8211; 77,190 AUD<br \/>\n2018 Approx $50,400 &#8211; 74,390 AUD<br \/>\n4&#215;4 Dual Cab<br \/>\n*Dual Cab &#8211; 4&#215;4 &#8211; Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing and specials accessories etc&#8230;<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\">2020 From 43,700 &#8211; 62,900 AUD<br \/>\n*Dual Cab &#8211; 4&#215;4 &#8211; Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing and specials accessories etc&#8230;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\">*Subject to change based on configuration. Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing and specials accessories etc&#8230;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"288\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VS Welcome to the Isuzu D-Max Vs Ford Ranger comparison for 2020. The Ford Ranger is one of the best sellers in the ute or light truck class and the only model keeping the brand in Australia. 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