All New 4X2 A/T Diesel: Ranger or D-Max ?

**soyti75** · January 30th, 2014 10:09 AM

sa looks department, mas OK ng di hamak ang Ranger kaysa Dmax. I would choose Ranger over Dmax anytime.

**Challenger75** · February 4th, 2014 03:37 PM

Ranger D-Max
Looks 9 7
Fuel Efficiency 8 9
Power 8 7
After-Sales 7 8

After sales is dependent on the dealer though so this will change.

The Ranger is great but too big for Philippine roads IMO but looks will probably last due to the boxy design. Borrowed my friend's 2.2 XLT A/T for a couple of days to haul some stuff and you have to rev it to get into that power range. Probably the 3.2 doesn't have this issue.

The D-max is okay but seems just like a facelift with no engine update, quite expensive for what you get but fuel consumption is great.

Just to throw in a wildcard, available na rin pala yung Hilux 2.5 VNT in 4x2 A/T trim, a little less than 1.2Mn without discounts yet. The Strada glx-v is a nice option too minus the horrid turbo lag, 1.1M without discounts. Just upgrade the tires and you're set but I think Mitsu is set to launch the next gen Strada this year.

**lowslowbenz** · February 4th, 2014 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by victorevolution

huh! what the hell are you talking about???? 2 word for you lolo "research development" your statement might be true during the late 1900's-1980's but this is 2014.

a modern engine today could produce more horsepower and torque with a very little engine displacement.

check the post and comments of niky and kindly read the specs of both crewcab

Yan ang usual na sagot ng mga tao na puro READ. Walang mechanical know how.

There is no substitute for CC's or cubic inches boss.

**Gerbo** · February 6th, 2014 03:38 PM

As an Isuzu owner, their trucks are built to last. This and the fuel consumption. Trust me on this.
Porma can only get you this or that far. Lasting dependability is a trait a yeoman's truck should possess foremost.

**slapz** · February 6th, 2014 04:13 PM

bakit kapag pickup, pinagaawayan lagi? ma-testosterone din kasi mga pickups noh? ehshe

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**dualsim** · February 6th, 2014 06:37 PM

i dont own a ranger nor a dmax... but if i were to choose one...

it would definitely be a SANTA FE...

hope to help...

**joemarski** · February 6th, 2014 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by dualsim

i dont own a ranger nor a dmax... but if i were to choose one...

it would definitely be a SANTA FE...

hope to help...

Bwahahahaha!!!

Sa dating "Condo" ka pa rin pala, di pa rin nagbabago.

Sige, punta ako diyan... dala akyo fud! :hysterical:

**12vdc** · February 6th, 2014 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by lowslowbenz

Yan ang usual na sagot ng mga tao na puro READ. Walang mechanical know how.

There is no substitute for CC's or cubic inches boss.

True esp for current CRDI M/T. Lower displacements tends to be peaky you end up flogging the clutch..

This is why i prefer AT for hauling because it takes care of torque distribution. Step on the pedal and you don't need to worry with power distribution, all it needs is the turbo to kick in and power is there without stalling/ riding the clutch.

With the advent of bi-turbo, gearing, hdc, and more electronics, etc, i'm a believer there is a replacement for displacement. Trend now will be smaller engines for lesser carbon footprint, more induction and electronic controls..

**soyti75** · February 7th, 2014 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by 12vdc

True esp for current CRDI M/T. Lower displacements tends to be peaky you end up flogging the clutch..

This is why i prefer AT for hauling because it takes care of torque distribution. Step on the pedal and you don't need to worry with power distribution, all it needs is the turbo to kick in and power is there without stalling/ riding the clutch.

With the advent of bi-turbo, gearing, hdc, and more electronics, etc, i'm a believer there is a replacement for displacement. Trend now will be smaller engines for lesser carbon footprint, more induction and electronic controls..

Thank you Sir for this post, now i understand better, and appreciate more my AT truck