Ford Ranger vs Toyota Hilux
The Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger are the two best-selling pickup trucks in Malaysia and the inevitable head-to-head for anyone choosing a workhorse-cum-family double-cab. Both are tough, both tow and haul, and both have strong dealer and service coverage nationwide — so the decision comes down to character, cabin and how much tech you want.
The Hilux trades on Toyota’s legendary durability, resale and no-nonsense dependability. The Ranger answers with a more car-like, more refined drive, a more modern tech-laden cabin and, in higher trims, more power. Use the specs below to weigh engine, dimensions and ownership for the variants you’re after.
Bottom line: Choose the Hilux for bulletproof reliability and the strongest resale; choose the Ranger for the more comfortable drive, plusher cabin and more equipment.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 115,888 | RM 226,300 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | 210 | 210 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Engine | 1,996 cc | Electric |
| Power | 168 hp | 193 hp |
| Torque | 405 Nm | — |
| Transmission | MT88 | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Electric range | — | 257 km |
| CO2 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,370 mm | 5,320 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,884 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm | 3,085 mm |
| Boot | — | — |
| Battery | 80 L | 59.2 kWh |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | — |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 yrs | 5 yrs |
| Road tax / year | RM 438 | RM 160 |



