Hilux or DMax

Stw88 · Apr 15, 2023

hally said:
I think every Nissan I have owned or know of, have been bother. My d22 engine blew at 50k, d40 rusting through at the chassis, and the latest ones are no better. Neighbour had 3 engines in his. Jap pickups used to be reliable now they all seem to be bother. My last dmax was fairly reliable until the end but the rust underneath was hellish for a 10 year old machine, just don’t think they are designed for the climate around here and constantly covered in sheep/cow sh!t if used for shepherding. I don’t know why they don’t galvanise them it would cost nought.

With the type of stop start driving that it’s used for we’ve decided to go back to buying new since they have 5 year warranty and keeping for 4 years and changing so there’s still a years warranty left.

Dave W · Apr 15, 2023

jendan said:
I changed my 13 reg Yukon for a 1.9 Utah last year. I wish i hadnt bothered! Gears are set much lower than the 2.5 Yukon,and you just end up revving it more. Its put me off Isuzu to be honest. I think 1.9 engine are far too small for towing a 14 foot trailer. The only good thing about it is the heated seats.

I put 125k on my 2.5 towing and thought the gear ratios were all wrong from day 1. Would’ve welcomed lower ratios. 6th never got used

Johnnyboxer · Apr 15, 2023

How about this Toyota for when the Red Tractor inspector calls for the annual visit

Salopian_Will · Apr 15, 2023

Just ordered a D-Max. My only comment from the test drive was that it 'was a bit flat'. It is coming with the optional, dealer/isuzu endorsed 'remap' to take it over 200hp. The size of the engine does not put me off. Plenty of 20.0 4 cylinders putting out plenty more.

ricky_rascal · Apr 15, 2023

Johnnyboxer said:
How about this Toyota for when the Red Tractor inspector calls for the annual visit View attachment 1105598

Be handy for moving poachers (or whatever they call themselves) on too

L P said:
Thank you. Have you missed the 2.5 or is 1.9 good enough? I demo'd a good spec dmax in 2012, it gave me back ache pretty quickly, quickly enough to drive it to toyota dealer and genuinely play them off for the more comfy truck, which the hilux was without doubt. Is the new one more comfortable to sit in?

I’ve gone from 2.5 to 1.9 new d’max. Would not go back to 2.5. I think it’s better in so much as it pulls just as well if not better and without trailer I’m sure it’s faster than the old 2.5 whilst using a bit less diesel. A bigger engine without all the emissions crap would have been better but that’s not going to happen. Bit too many driver assist features with the biggest turd being brake assist. Seat is more comfortable and generally all round better except they’re getting a bit expensive.

Salopian_Will said:
Just ordered a D-Max. My only comment from the test drive was that it 'was a bit flat'. It is coming with the optional, dealer/isuzu endorsed 'remap' to take it over 200hp. The size of the engine does not put me off. Plenty of 20.0 4 cylinders putting out plenty more.

That was my thoughts when demo’d but the d’max delivered has not felt that way at all.

My d’max is in for repairs. A post carelessly jumped into the panel behind back wheel. Whilst in they have loaned me an auto d’max that has the power upgrade - £800+vat the most expensive remap on earth probably

I have to be honest and say it doesn’t feel any different to my auto that hasn’t had the power upgrade!

I would recommend an auto over the manual.

kiwi pom · Apr 15, 2023

Can you get the Mazda version of the Isuzu pickup in the UK?

glasshouse · Apr 15, 2023

Dave W said:
I put 125k on my 2.5 towing and thought the gear ratios were all wrong from day 1. Would’ve welcomed lower ratios. 6th never got used

glasshouse · Apr 15, 2023

Hilux lowrange switchis garbage, cant get it in or out
End up burning clutch

Skintagain · Apr 15, 2023

I have to say I’m not keen on the newest plastic hilux’s

Prefer the shape of the new isuzu

robs1 · Apr 15, 2023

Had a 2010 Hilux manual now have 69 plate dmax auto ,both great vehicles only changed because I wanted an auto box, Toyota garage wouldn't get me one to demo despite me buying the previous one there and them being 300 metres from the farm, dmax dealer was very helpful, gave me the keys and said have it for the wind . Got a very good deal and so far have done over 27,000 miles in it including three times to the Alps and while we don't use it that often for towing it pulls 3.5 of straw without any issue, value for money it was a good buy.

hally · Apr 15, 2023

Stw88 said:
With the type of stop start driving that it’s used for we’ve decided to go back to buying new since they have 5 year warranty and keeping for 4 years and changing so there’s still a years warranty left.

Good idea, that’s what did for our Isuzu…..school run and pottering about shepherding. Didn’t want to knacker my Amarok the same way so bought the panda for those jobs.

ricky_rascal · Apr 15, 2023

kiwi pom said:
Can you get the Mazda version of the Isuzu pickup in the UK?

No.

CPF · Apr 16, 2023

The top 3 pickups in oz
The new ford ranger
Toyota Hilux
Isuzu D max
If I was buying a new pickup it would be a new ranger.
They are game changer to the pickup market with their technology on board.

Richard Smyth · Apr 16, 2023

CPF said:
The top 3 pickups in oz
The new ford ranger
Toyota Hilux
Isuzu D max
If I was buying a new pickup it would be a new ranger.
They are game changer to the pickup market with their technology on board.

I can’t believe how many of the rangers have appeared on the road here.

I’ll probably be buying the amarok. Same tech nicer finished interior and looks better. Never a ford fan.

Know some who drove a basic new ranger and was very underwhelmed competing it to his previous gen model

ollie989898 · Apr 16, 2023

CPF said:
The top 3 pickups in oz
The new ford ranger
Toyota Hilux
Isuzu D max
If I was buying a new pickup it would be a new ranger.
They are game changer to the pickup market with their technology on board.

Top 5 pick ups in Afghanistan:

Toyota Hilux 1978
Toyota Hilux 1983
Toyota Hilux 1988
Toyota Hilux 1997
(Left over) Hum-vees.

Skintagain · Apr 16, 2023

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ollie989898 said:
Top 5 pick ups in Afghanistan:

Toyota Hilux 1978
Toyota Hilux 1983
Toyota Hilux 1988
Toyota Hilux 1997
(Left over) Hum-vees.

some are 1997 and 1999 after they have been welded back together after their cut in half container journey

robs1 · Apr 16, 2023

CPF said:
The top 3 pickups in oz
The new ford ranger
Toyota Hilux
Isuzu D max
If I was buying a new pickup it would be a new ranger.
They are game changer to the pickup market with their technology on board.

I'm not a fan of all this tech. Just more to go wrong and every revamp pick ups get bigger which makes parking an issue in the UK plus as they get higher my wife complains it's harder to get into.

Paddington · Apr 16, 2023

Dmax is longer than the Ranger or Hi Lux, if you work in tight spaces, also on mine the reversing sensor is on all the time reverse is selected.

Skintagain · Apr 16, 2023

robs1 said:
I'm not a fan of all this tech. Just more to go wrong and every revamp pick ups get bigger which makes parking an issue in the UK plus as they get higher my wife complains it's harder to get into.

I just want a basic workhorse. They are way too flashy to work now. I have an old landrover and it’s still perfect for farm work just powerwash it off inside and out. Got a hilux too but class it as too good to knock about

jendan · Apr 16, 2023

Skintagain said:
I just want a basic workhorse. They are way too flashy to work now. I have an old landrover and it’s still perfect for farm work just powerwash it off inside and out. Got a hilux too but class it as too good to knock about

Does anyone run a Suzuki Jimny instead of a Gater ?

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