Ford Raptor v GR Toyota Hilux v VW Amarok: DRAG RACE

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Published 2023-07-18

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Forget about supercars - it’s time for a pick-up truck drag race!!

We’ve got our hands on the new Ford Ranger Raptor, and it’s going head-to-head against the new VW Amarok and Toyota GR Sport Hilux!

So let’s see how these three compare. Starting with the Amarok, it’s powered by a 3-litre V6 turbo diesel engine that can produce 240hp and 600Nm. This power is sent to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic gearbox, and it tips the scales at just under 2,300kg. If you’re looking to pick up this exact model, it’ll set you back around £57,000.

Alongside it we have the Ford. It has the same size engine under the bonnet as the Amarok, and it puts down 292hp and 491Nm. Its power is also sent to all four wheels via a 10-speed gearbox, but it’s both slightly heavier and more expensive than the VW, coming in at 2,454kg and £59,500 respectively.

Finally we have the Toyota. It’s packing a 2.8-litre 4 cylinder turbo Diesel engine under the bonnet, which can produce 204hp and 500Nm. It’s also equipped with four wheel drive, although the gearbox is only a 6-speed automatic! It’s the lightest car here though, tipping the scales at 2,125kg, and it’s also the cheapest, coming in at £48,600.

So will it be an easy win for the Ford? Or could the Amarok or Hilux snatch it? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

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All Comments (21)

@carwow 10 months ago

first.
@luthomaswazi4790 10 months ago

Definitely wanna see them on an off-road test
@martinappiah2611 10 months ago

Love Sam. The drift was mad
@harabagiuiulian993 10 months ago

That steering column fall...and Sam`s face...EPIC!
@Revheadrev 10 months ago

That drift was bloody epic!!! Lovely work Sam
@p.thomas8196 10 months ago

2:43 Carwow sound check 3:25 warming up the tires 4:52 drag race 1 6:03 drag race 2 8:18 drag race 3 9:19 the thing (results) 9:37 rolling race 10:44 rolling race (manual mode) 12:34 Brake test from 100 mph
@somerandomfella 10 months ago

The race all tradies have been waiting for..😂
@rhythmmuneri8729 10 months ago

I've been longing for this one, cant wait to watch it. Thank you Mat
@grey1neflames707 10 months ago

I love the petty and amazing arguments the crew have as they race ! this is really cool good job
@prasadpanchal119 10 months ago

Huge respect for sam ❤
@rineshpillay7888 10 months ago

Raptor is king. Here in South Africa 🇿🇦 our Raptor has 392hp though. Big increase over the EU version.
@CptSlow89 10 months ago

Thank you for bringing back comparision screen.
@MJkakashi 8 months ago

I just love the mix of drivers on Carwow. Yanni, Racing Driver Sam, and Nick! Matthew you need to start a show where you 4 review cars together.
@bhekiematsebula9375 10 months ago

The Hilux did quite well with standard 2.8 engine wow ,I imagine the V6
@JohnRomel777 10 months ago

3:55 That was the coolest drift of all the videos
@jimjasper9851 10 months ago

Petrol v diesel, unusual comparison in a drag race. Love the show
@joshthemediocre7824 9 months ago

These are all perfect small pick ups, i'd be so happy with any of the three.
@ozzi4627 10 months ago

Should have the previous Amarok V6 TDi in here aswell just to show how backwards mechanically the new one is.
@90boiler 10 months ago

Raptor makes pickups mega cool. Totally different and fresh aproach
@KurumaDesigns 10 months ago

That raptor is awesome, would definitely be my pick of the three!