between the two, mas ok talaga ang strada kasi 4x4 na yun against 4x2 sa hilux. as what i read from forums, car-like daw ang ride quality ng strada vs truck-like sa hilux and mas capable off-roader daw ang hilux kesa strada. pero since 4x4 na yung strada, mas capable off-roader na siguro siya kesa hilux na 4x2 lang.
maganda naman sila pareho so any of the two is very much ok.
I remember a friend of mine who had the the 4x2 hilux 2.7 vvti. One day, he parked on a wet and grassy undulating field. When it was time to go, he couldn't get out because his right rear tire was loosing grip even if his truck was shod with A/T tires. Some of us had to ride on the bed to put weight on the slipping tire and some had to push the truck. Ayun, nakaalis din. Buti na lang marami kami.
Assuming that adding Php 58,000 to your budget is fine with you, then why not just go for the Strada? Supposedly tried and tested engine (4D56), 4x4 feature [you need this if you go on provincial roads], better ride, etc...
^^^ to my understanding, may discount pa sa strada!
Go for the Strada. aside from what the others have said, more value for money! it is even more powerful The Strada does it better with the intercooler! :rockon: