Apr 21, 2025 by admin

Australians are spoilt for choice when it comes to purchasing a factory-backed full-size US pickup in 2025.

In addition to the familiar Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Toyota has finally made the Tundra available to the masses after conducting a long-term development program and ownership trial.

Further, Ram has come out with an updated version of the top-selling 1500, although the absence of a V8 under its big bonnet is sure to stir up some controversy among fans of American muscle.

In fact, Chevrolet is now the only manufacturer to still offer a V8 pickup Down Under, making the baby Silverado a unique proposition.

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But it can’t quite compete with rivals from an efficiency standpoint, if that’s a priority for potential buyers.

That said, this quartet of pickups are separated by much more than engine specs. From interior features to servicing costs, there’s plenty to differentiate each model in this growing market.

Which begs the question – how do they compare on paper? And which promises the best bang for your bucks?

Here we’re comparing the base variants of each of the four players in the segment, all of which are converted to right-hand drive locally, three by Walkinshaw Automotive.

Let us know which US-built pickup you’d buy in the comments below.

Pricing

There’s a significant price gap between the entry-level variants of each model, with nearly $50,000 separating the F-150 XLT SWB and Tundra Limited. The Ford is the cheapest by a wide margin, although there will be more affordable versions of the facelifted MY25 Ram 1500 coming soon.

Model	Price before on-road costs
2025 Ford F-150 XLT SWB	$106,950
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium	$130,500
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie Sport	$141,950
2025 Toyota Tundra Limited	$155,990

Drivetrains and Efficiency

As previously mentioned, the Silverado is the last remaining V8 pickup in Australia following the 2025 Ram 1500’s shift to a downsized 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six. The F-150 and Tundra employ V6s, and none offer diesel power.

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Specifications	Ford F-150 XLT SWB	Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium	Ram 1500 Laramie Sport	Toyota Tundra Limited
Engine type	3.5L twin-turbo V6 petrol	6.2L V8 petrol	‘Standard Output’ 3.0L twin-turbo inline 6cyl petrol	3.4L twin-turbo V6 petrol
Power	298kW	313kW	313kW	326kW
Torque	678Nm	624Nm	635Nm	790Nm
Transmission	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	10-speed automatic
Drive type	Part-time 4WD	Full-time 4WD	Switchable 4WD	Part-time 4WD
Fuel consumption (claimed)	12.5L/100km	12.9L/100km	10.7L/100km	TBC
CO2 emissions (claimed)	290g/km	TBC	TBC	TBC
Fuel tank	136L	91L	98L	122L
Weight	2451kg	2543kg	2642kg	2778kg
Payload capacity	769kg	757kg	863kg	758kg
Braked towing capacity	4500kg	4500kg	4500kg	4500kg

The Tundra is unique in that it utilises a mild-hybrid powertrain combining a 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor and battery pack as part of the drivetrain.

All four pickups are capable of towing up to 4500kg, although the Ram boasts the best payload with 863kg of capacity.

The Ram also benefits from its smaller displacement six-cylinder engine in the efficiency department, consuming 10.7L/100km on the combined cycle.

However, it won’t get you as far between fill-ups as the F-150, which has a whopping 136L fuel tank.

While all models have four-wheel drive capability, the Silverado is the only model with a full-time 4×4 system.

Dimensions

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Dimensions	Ford F-150 XLT SWB	Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium	Ram 1500 Laramie Sport	Toyota Tundra Limited
Length	5884mm	5931mm	5916mm	5955mm
Width (exc. mirrors)	2030mm	2086mm	2057mm	2040mm
Height	1995mm	1930mm	1971mm	1985mm
Wheelbase	3694mm	3745mm	3672mm	3700mm
Approach angle	24.3 degrees	21 degrees	20.2 degrees	23 degrees
Departure angle	25.3 degrees	21 degrees	21.7 degrees	21 degrees
Ramp breakover angle	N/A	20 degrees	18.7 degrees	N/A
Wading depth	N/A	N/A	610mm	N/A

Servicing and Warranty

The F-150 is a class above when it comes to aftersales support, with Ford offering a benchmark warranty, long service intervals, and the most affordable capped-price servicing program.

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Servicing and Warranty	Ford F-150	Chevrolet Silverado 1500	Ram 1500	Toyota Tundra
Warranty	5 years, unlimited kilometres	3 years, 100,000 kilometres	3 years, 100,000 kilometres	5 years, unlimited kilometres
Roadside assistance	Service activated	3 years	3 years	Paid, $99 per year
Service intervals	12 months or 15,000km	12 months or 12,000km	12 months or 15,000km	6 months or 10,000km
Capped-price servicing	4 years	Not offered	Not offered	5 years
Total capped-price service cost	$1716	N/A	N/A	$4500

Safety

None of these American-built pickups have been tested by ANCAP, which makes comparing safety characteristics a challenging task.

Nonetheless, each model is sold with a slightly differing set of safety equipment.

All models are equipped with:

• Airbags
• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Lane departure alert
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Emergency steering assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Reversing camera
• Rear parking sensors

On top of the above standard equipment, some models gain a surround-view camera, driver attention monitoring, front parking sensors, and lane tracing assist.

Standard Equipment

Given the elevated price point of full-size pickups in Australia, all are generally very well-equipped both inside and out. Here’s how the key equipment across them compares.

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Equipment	Ford F-150 XLT SWB	Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium	Ram 1500 Laramie Sport	Toyota Tundra Limited
Headlights	Halogen	LED	LED	LED
Wheel size	20-inch	20-inch	20-inch	20-inch
Brakes	Discs front, rear	Discs front, rear	Discs front, rear	Discs front, rear
Suspension	Front – coil-sprung double wishbone Rear – leaf-sprung solid axle	Front – coil-sprung double wishbone Rear – leaf-sprung solid axle	Front – coil-sprung double wishbone Rear – coil-sprung five-link solid axle	Front – coil-sprung double wishbone Rear – coil-sprung four-link solid axle
Power outlets	2 x USB-A 3 x USB-C	3 x USB-A 2 x USB-C	6 x USB-A 5 x USB-C	3 x USB-A 2 x USB-C
Digital instrument cluster	8.0-inch	12.3-inch	12.3-inch	12.3-inch
Infotainment touchscreen	8.0-inch	13.4-inch	14.4-inch 10.25-inch passenger screen	14-inch
Sound system	7-speaker unbranded	7-speaker Bose	19-speaker Harmon Kardon	12-speaker unbranded

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