Toyota Hilux vs Ford Ranger! Rivals Compared On-road, Off-road, and Towing

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

With hits coming from all angles in a more competitive ute market than ever before, Toyota looks to have rolled its arm with the new Hilux. A rehash of old underpinnings, carryover engine and transmission, and no wide track.

Perhaps there’s more than meets the eye? We were impressed by Hilux at its launch but that was without comparison to key sales rival, the Ford Ranger.

This is a comparison of two dual-cab best sellers, with the high-spec Toyota Hilux Rogue coming up against the Ford Ranger Wildtrak. Off-roading, towing and everyday drivability are all being compared in this exhaustive review.

Which comes out on top? Watch on to find out in our 100-percent independent comparison.

Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - The grades
2:11 - Options
2:26 - Hilux interior
5:29 - Ranger interior
9:42 - Trays and payload
12:44 - Driving Hilux
20:10 - Hilux off-road
22:53 - Ranger off-road
25:30 - Towing
29:50 - Running costs
30:32 - Reliability
31:20 - Verdict


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