Strada or Navarra

[rufboxster]

bring it on guys. another one bites the dust.... one after the other. navarra - strada - navarra - strada......... how amusing. pick up trucks were made to be used as trucks, that is to haul things, to carry heavy loads, for towing trailers etc and of course for off roads. in short, a truck has to be rugged enough to do these tasks. some say it rides like a car, what the.....! its only a psycho-tactile feeling and nothing more than that. its never a car in the first place. its more reasonable to discuss within the criteria of a truck.

[rufboxster]

I'd love to have those remarkable red hi-lux that jeremy clarkson brought in the arctic.

[moxxxs]

You said that CRDI technology was developed by the European Nations. And that Nissan's now French and Mitsu's still American. Based on that you go for Nissan for having adopted the eco-friendly CRDI technology.

ThE Strada is now CRDI equipped and Euro II compliant.

CRDI technology was already present during the era of old engines, but not in the Phils. This technology was recently adopted globally to cope up with problem of fuel shortage and stringent regulations for NOx reduction. European nations were the first ones to adopt this technology because they developed it. It so happened that Nissan's now French and Mitsu's still American. Americans are well known to be non-responsive to eco-friendly engines because of the politics in oil. They have even killed the electric cars.

Technology wise, id go for the French. Mitsus are just flashy and full of aesthetics, its even considered as a lemon brand in the US.

[DonT]

I'd love to have those remarkable red hi-lux that jeremy clarkson brought in the arctic.

On this one...I agree. I'm currently watching this episode as a type.

[LeoMarley]

European nations were the first ones to adopt this technology because they developed it. It so happened that Nissan's now French and Mitsu's still American. Americans are well known to be non-responsive to eco-friendly engines because of the politics in oil.

so you're saying that since Mitsu's American then they are not eco-friendly? so howcome that the Strada is Euro II compliant and a lot of people from the UK bought the Mitsu L200?

[Drave]

bring it on guys. another one bites the dust.... one after the other. navarra - strada - navarra - strada......... how amusing. pick up trucks were made to be used as trucks, that is to haul things, to carry heavy loads, for towing trailers etc and of course for off roads. in short, a truck has to be rugged enough to do these tasks. some say it rides like a car, what the.....! its only a psycho-tactile feeling and nothing more than that. its never a car in the first place. its more reasonable to discuss within the criteria of a truck.

I agree 100%. But pick-up trucks have evolved through the years. Before, there was only single cab with a long truck bed, obviously, for hauling duties. Then later on, they realized that it was also good to make it a people carrier, hence, the double cab, making it more versatile. Since it has become a people carrier, wouldn't you want a more comfortable ride?

A number of buyers nowadays select the trucks that will fit their lifestyle, with the extra luggage space as a bonus, and not the other way around (buyer adjusting to the truck). Even if it doesn't sound right, it has become a lifestyle vehicle.

Personally, from the current model pick-ups, the navara would not be among the top on my list. One major thing I don't like about it is the wide turning radius. It's a PITA in narrow streets. The wheel bolt holes also have unusual measurement. I like the design of the front, though.

If I'd choose based on the real truck criteria and offroad abilities, I'd rather get the ford ranger 3.0 TDCI 4x4 or the newly released isuzu dmax boondock. At least, they have tons of public off-road events which proved their mettle.

[moxxxs]

I'd love to have those remarkable red hi-lux that jeremy clarkson brought in the arctic.

hehehehe....me too. an arctic truck dito sa pinas....

[drey]

hahaha... Arctic truck FTW!
Bring that to London and you'll be thrown with tomatoes.

Just how the Hilux able compete anyway? Toyota's aren't that bullet-proof than you think they are. Though they are reliable, but 5th Gear doesn't even want to recommend them.

[mazdamazda]

Ows??? How about a race then???

You might be disappointed with your Strada... the Navarra is the reigning pickup power king... and is the fastest from 0-100kph (v-box timed).

I'm a big fan of the Strada... love the looks & interior (and am still contemplating on getting one until now)... but the Navarra's engine is just awesome.

And oh... the Navarra won in pickup category of the 4th Annual C! Awards:

http://www.bigbigcar.com/boards/Defa...g=posts&t=1117 (pictures & more details later)


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[eslonblue]

2008 model nga navara BOX TYPE naman..hehehe

tsaka yung interior ng navara plain na plain..walang ka angas angas..mono chromatic(one shade) color brown parang yung mga lumang oto..

2006 nga yung strada pero mas hndi naman mukang box type and mas ma angas naman porma kahit san angulo mo tignan..

interior palang ma panalo na sa ganda may play ng dark and light colors..angat na angat..

all i can say may taste ang mga strada owners and mga na kaka apreciate nito..

go strada go!!

peace to all OM SHANTI

[kimpOy]

daming fanbois

[awing]

Makisali na rin...

It doesnt mean na box type yung vehicle is customary in some ways, how about the Land Rover SUV's, its a box type but it is advanced and ultra-modern in all aspects.

Both pick-ups has its own concept and we cant compare them, or better we will ask their designers..

I love this thread, for pick-up want-to-buy people out there better read this whole thread first!

[DonT]

You might be disappointed with your Strada... the Navarra is the reigning pickup power king... and is the fastest from 0-100kph (v-box timed).

I would be interested to see how much margin did the Navarra fare over the strada.

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...mparisonID=979

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=17662

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au...euro_ncap.html

[ridihil]

you are totally misinformed about the new Strada kath1595....the technology existing in the strada's engine was not yet available when the adventure was released......technically its impossible for them to have the same engine.

actually sir, they share the same block... 4d56 pa rin ang strada 2.5 pero may CRDI na. ako,

ako I'd go for the Navara but wouldn't say nything bad sa strada... both are good trucks naman...

" 2008 model nga navara BOX TYPE naman..hehehe

tsaka yung interior ng navara plain na plain..walang ka angas angas..mono chromatic(one shade) color brown parang yung mga lumang oto..

2006 nga yung strada pero mas hndi naman mukang box type and mas ma angas naman porma kahit san angulo mo tignan..

interior palang ma panalo na sa ganda may play ng dark and light colors..angat na angat..

all i can say may taste ang mga strada owners and mga na kaka apreciate nito..

go strada go!!

peace to all OM SHANTI
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ayos sa comment ah?

yung nissan buyer naman, luma na daw strada... hay nako!

eto na naman tayo... bash ng ride ng isa... tapos pag ikaw na bi-nash galit ka... both are good trucks... wala na lang sanang bashing ng rides...

saka FYI... Nissans are the first to make it (pick ups)... sunod lang ang toyota...

yun lang... just my 2 cents peeps... just say you bought it kasi ganito.. hindi yung, eto binili ko kasi mukhang itlog at box type yung isa... it doesn't really make sense...

[ringostarr]

oo nga box type pa din mas maganda pa exterior ng hilux

[alainroyce]

CRDI technology was already present during the era of old engines, but not in the Phils. This technology was recently adopted globally to cope up with problem of fuel shortage and stringent regulations for NOx reduction. European nations were the first ones to adopt this technology because they developed it. It so happened that Nissan's now French and Mitsu's still American. Americans are well known to be non-responsive to eco-friendly engines because of the politics in oil. They have even killed the electric cars.

Technology wise, id go for the French. Mitsus are just flashy and full of aesthetics, its even considered as a lemon brand in the US.

IMO people who already own Stradas are just forced to patronize their rides because they already have them. Maybe we should just listen to people who own both these vehicles and who can make a more objective and unbiased view. Come to think of it, Navara was even more than one year behind the Strada when it was released in the Phil market thats why theres actually no point in comparing at this early.

Sir correction lang po... Mitsubishi partners is Daimler/Chrysler.. Daimler is German Co...Chryler is American.. Did you know that Mitsubishi is also a partner of PSA Peugeot Citroen.. Peugeot is the 2nd largest automaker in europe.. So that why mitsubishi is not participating on world rally because of this partnership to give way peugeot..

See the web page..

http://paultan.org/archives/2007/07/...i-4wd-tie-ups/

http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssC...36640720071228

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/01...ugeot-citroen/

[ringostarr]

kami never pa talaga nagka-nissan car as in kahit nakasakay never. we had/have toyota, mitsu, honda, hyundai, chevy, ford, suzuki, mazda pero never nissan. ok ba talaga nissan?

meron ako nagagandahan na nissan cars sa internet pero bakit mga dinadala dito yun pangit. maganda yun rogue saka yun quasqai ah

pickup lang na dadalhin nila mas mukang luma pa sa DMAX ang itsura. in fact, mas maporma pa nga facelifted Ford Ranger kaysa dito sa navarra

[av8or5]

so not to look biased.

from C magazine.

Class 15– Pick up - Nissan Navara LE 4x4 won.

[jonski]

Wala pala sinabi mga yan pick-up nyo sa pick up ng Lolo ko eh




Sabi ng chick dito katabi ko mas ok hot daw looks nung Strada pero ayaw nya yung name

[kath1595]

basically, if you want a sleek and stylish looking truck go for the strada.
and if you want that macho rugged look, choose tha navarra