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Buying & Importing Cars · The African Autos

Of these 3, Which Is The Ideal Workhorse?

  • by James Ogwera
  • August 8, 2014

Africa is a working continent, always looking for a hard worker among the available second hand pickup trucks. Between Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navarra and Isuzu D-Max, which is the ideal workhorse? Well, although different users have varied preferences and tastes, there is a sure favorite. In the section that follows, we look at some unique features that make each of these 3 vehicles preferable as the workhorse of choice by different people. Read this before you order your pickup truck.

Toyota Hilux

Since 1968, history has revealed that Toyota Hilux has undergone stylization over the years. When the Japanese maker, Toyota, discovered the increasing demand for the Hilux, they produced a series of compact pickup trucks that have won the hearts of many people in the world today. Africa, Australia, the Americas and Asia love this truck. Bought new, it has great resell value. Bought secondhand, it can last a long time.

 Of these 3, Which Is The Ideal Workhorse?

Double cab Toyota Hilux Pickup truck
Image source: www.caradvice.com

Toyota Hilux has lived to its reputation for its unique sturdy characteristics. It can be put to use in different terrains. This vehicle can withstand abuse such as would be meted by the rough roads of Africa. The models produced in year 2007 and beyond have v6 petrol engines. In addition, the vehicles are built with custom shock absorbers and exhaust systems. The sporty harnesses, the 16 inch alloy wheels, and the roll cage ensure high speed racing and superior performance even in tough environments.

Nissan Navarra

Nissan Navarra has just the right engine size and features that make it capable enough to handle any work load. It is little wonder then that it is used in construction sites, farm work and utility services. Today, many people in Australia prefer Nissan Navarra for tasks like towing a boat to the lakes and rivers, carrying hefty equipment, bikes and all the other stuff that you may want to carry along for your trip. The new 4X4 Nissan Navarra is built with a 3000kg, more than you will find in other vehicles. Besides, Nissan Navarra has a 3.0L, 6v turbo diesel engine that can deliver up to 170 KWs and 550NM torque. With such characteristic features, you should ditch your worries whenever planning a trip and has to carry or drag cargo along.

 Of these 3, Which Is The Ideal Workhorse?

The Double cab Nissan Navarra
Image source: www.nissan.com

Isuzu D-Max

Besides the exclusive Isuzu engine that define the Isuzu D-Max truck, the chassis defines the strength and the towing capacity that most users have grown fond of over the years. The turbo charged diesel engine has earned reputation making the Isuzu D-Max one of the most reliable vehicles in the market. With its unique technology engineered in the manufacture of the Isuzu D-Max, this vehicle only spends what it needs. In other words, its fuel efficient engine guarantees reliability even in lean economic times. It has a rail fuel injection system that is precision-controlled to provide reliability in fuel consumption. It is built with a unique 3 ton towing capacity and 1 ton carrying capacity that enables users to carry along or tow along cargo of varied weight.

D Max Of these 3, Which Is The Ideal Workhorse?

This is the first generation Isuzu D-Max pickup truck
Image source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isuzu_D-Max

— James Ogwera

James Ogwera is an experienced writer from Nairobi, Kenya. An auto enthusiast, James loves gathering information and news about cars and Africa. He loves the development that is happening so fast in Africa, transforming it to a lucrative market for vehicles and technology.

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