Hi-lux vs. Dmax: Let's level the playing field

[kingkaboodles]

i've driven both. and imo, comfy ride, spacious interior, better acelleration ang new hilux. nga pla,.. i've been told of 5 hiluxes that caught flames here * saudi. they said that the exhaust pipe is too close to the fuel tank.

[miLes]

havent driven both but id choose the dmax kung hauling and offroading stuff

[RedHorse]

i've driven both. and imo, comfy ride, spacious interior, better acelleration ang new hilux. nga pla,.. i've been told of 5 hiluxes that caught flames here * saudi. they said that the exhaust pipe is too close to the fuel tank.

thanks for the info...

big turn off talaga ng makita namin yong demo unit loaded with 2 sacks of sand... ang daya

[niky]

RE: My vote? Haha... it's a no-vote. Yung sinasabi ko lang, power is relative, and your boss will probably never rev high enough to tap all that power. Of course, being a power freak, I would actually rev its nuts off... the two days I had a Fortuner 3.0, I spent 1000 pesos on diesel...

I'd personally go for either vehicle... I like them both.

[OTEP]

If it is for commercial use, just choose the one with the biggest bed. Both units are making almost double the power of most Elf-type trucks already.

Personally, I'd take the DMax because of the dark colored interior. Hindi madaling madumihan especially kung pang-negosyo.

[Djerms]

Thanks for all your inputs.
By the way, ano ba ang consumption ng Hi-lux 3.0 AT? Dmax AT gets a little over 8km/li sa city driving and 12km/l sa highway. I thought mas CRDi engines are more economical?

Niky,
You need to get a Jet Plane bro. hehe. Thanks for the info and the inputs.

Otep,
Pinipilit ko nga magstrada but the bed size just isnt enough for him.

[wildthing]

parang nissan sunny pick-up ang bed ng new strada

[number001]

Thanks for all your inputs.
By the way, ano ba ang consumption ng Hi-lux 3.0 AT? Dmax AT gets a little over 8km/li sa city driving and 12km/l sa highway. I thought mas CRDi engines are more economical?

As per C! Magazine's tests, the Hi-Lux can do 6.8 km/li in City and highways it can do 13.3 km/li. For comparison, a 3.0 Fortuner can 8 km/li mixed city and highway.

[Djerms]

Thanks Number 1. These figures are for hilux AT right? Hope its not for the MT variant (kinda thirsty if it is).

[drey]

i've driven both. and imo, comfy ride, spacious interior, better acelleration ang new hilux. nga pla,.. i've been told of 5 hiluxes that caught flames here * saudi. they said that the exhaust pipe is too close to the fuel tank.

What in the world is this???

A HILUX?
Comfy?

Its a TRUCK!

If walang strada, then go for Dmax... But for me, the bed isnt an issue... You still have 2,500kg to tow your stuff.

[OTEP]

But towing requires a different license restriction as well as a trailer with papers ($$$).

I'm fixing my license to be able to tow.

Most pick ups also don't offer any towing facility. No coupling, no wiring, no nothing. Have to spend $$$ again.

[Djerms]

Not sure with the Hilux but the Dmax only has a front tow hook. Wala sa rears.

Otep,
Around how much is the fee for towing?

[2Dmax]

what do you guys recommend na magandang brand na TOW HOOK? huwag lang ARB sobrang mahal kasi nun. may nakiita ko kadalasan sa mga Ford Expedition, shape nya is square..