What's the best 4x4 pickup truck? | 2019 MEGATEST | Autocar
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What, then, is the best pickup truck in the land? Is it the Ford Ranger, the Mercedes-Benz X-Class, the Mitsubishi L200, the Toyota Hilux, or the Volkswagen Amarok? Or, perhaps, our extra-special wildcard entry? Subscribe now: smarturl.it/autocar
We've got all of the major contenders together in one disused quarry for one massive off-road megatest, to discern which of the above double-cab pickups - all four-wheel drive, all rugged, and all capable of carrying more than one tonne in their load bays - is the fairest of them all.
And once we've done that, we'll line it up against the biggest, baddest pickup truck we've yet driven: a Unimog U218 'implement carrier', ten tonnes and £100,000 worth of badass pickupery.
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When it comes to heavy duty 4x4, durability, practicality and long life without going to workshops there is nothing better than TOYOTA.
@bulletstee9118
3 жыл бұрын
Only bought me one last week with all the extras in red with black bars black tray on the back looks sick leds lights the lot happy days :)
@jimmyfoster7609
3 жыл бұрын
@David Moore msee
@ToyotaChaser-bd6ub
3 жыл бұрын
but why does it have such a weak engine
@Trilloggyy
3 жыл бұрын
Hilux Tundra or Tacoma
@junionkhan5681
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah true
This is what happens when people who don't know the tools do the test. In L200 4H, no terrain is entered. In this mode the front to rear ratio is 40/60. In the L200 4H mode, even dry asphalt can rotate a full turn. (Audi quatro style) L200 4HLC is entered into the field. The front to rear ratio is 50/50. L200 4LLC is low mode of rock and deep mud. In other words, there is no 40/60 compared to the vehicle in this position if you put the vehicle in the field is the result. Hilux 4H mode = L200 4HLC. The clever friend who did the test could have applied the correct testing method if he had mixed some catalogs. It can never be used in dry air and at high speeds in 40/60 4x4 mode since Hilux does not have a mid-shift mode with shift It is clearly stated in the user manual. L200 / 4H mode = No Hilux equivalent. L200 / 4HLC mode = Hilux 4H mode. L200 / 4LLC mode = Hilux 4LC mode. Vehicle finder doing test.
@lyndonsolatorio9339
2 жыл бұрын
Agree
@lyndonsolatorio9339
2 жыл бұрын
Agree
Where’s the Navara??? Oh it’s wearing a Mercedes badge
@matthewp9015
5 жыл бұрын
Mehmet Guner man you must be the first person to make that joke.
@shawsie5780
5 жыл бұрын
Haven’t heard that before 🤦♂️
@carholic-sz3qv
5 жыл бұрын
this is the best comment here hands down
@interceptor-ss8kb
5 жыл бұрын
Seen how weak the Mercedes/nissan is on Grand tour its rubbish
@benwaldron541
5 жыл бұрын
@@interceptor-ss8kb oh yehhh, The Grand Tour.....they do the most comprehensive testing....
I am English, always drove Mercedes, BMW and VW in the UK. I moved to Thailand and bought a Toyota Hilux Pick Up. Great vehicle, well built and reliable but what I really like is the fact that you can open the bonnet and have access to all the mechanics of the vehicle. With a BMW you spend the first hour removing all the plastic covers to get to the engine and those plastic covers usually break in time.
Isn't the ranger available with a 200bhp 3.2L 5cilinder diesel engine? i mean, comparing the v6 amarok with a 150hp ranger is a bit unfair, isnt it?
@shawsie5780
5 жыл бұрын
They don’t make the 3.2 anymore
@kevinmccormack6610
5 жыл бұрын
@@shawsie5780 yes they do the offer both the 3.2 and the new bi turbo 2.0.
@sutherlandA1
5 жыл бұрын
Never heard of a 2.2 4 cylinder ranger only the 2.5 as the base engine and a 2l for the raptor but the 3.2 is by the the most popular in australia
@VictorioLopes
5 жыл бұрын
Here in Brazil theyre still offered with the 3.2L 5cyl aswell as the 2.2 4cyl and a gasoline 2.5L. I guess it changes depending on the market. The amarok here also has a 4cyl 2.0 biturbo, which was pretty unreliable hahaha
@sutherlandA1
5 жыл бұрын
@@VictorioLopes my mistake the 2.5 must be a petrol version
2:39 why are there red blocks and blue blocks? Is the memory card failing?
Great video and Winer!
Brits: “you don’t buy a pickup truck unless you absolutely need the capability” Americans: “check out the F-350 I bought because it looks cool”
@kingdaniel3519
5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately that's fairly accurate. It only serves to keep pushing the prices up out of reach for the people that actually need a truck or that a truck is most convenient to use. Meanwhile, us working class people that can't afford a new truck are left picking through the trash on the used market for something usable and that will last longer than a year or two.
@KryptoDemon
5 жыл бұрын
Partially accurate. In the USA people tend to do much more with their vehicles than in the EU/England. Heading down to the local hardware shop and picking up plywood, concrete and filler sand/topsoil is a typical weekend for many Americans. I've lived in both places and have subscribed to both modes of thought, but the EU desperately needs to bring full sized trucks in to help the people with their needs. Right now you can't even if you want. The structure of the roads make it next to impossible.
@ckm-mkc
5 жыл бұрын
@@KryptoDemon Same, spent 17 years in Europe now live in the US. Truth is, in the US, gas is cheap, roads and parking lots are generally huge and modern pickups like the F150 are near luxury cars in terms of comfort & seating. The bed is just a bonus. And you just can't get a true US-style pickup in Europe - there are few reasons: 1. streets & parking are narrow 2. You stuff would get stolen the minute you stop for even a second and perhaps even at traffic lights. The net of this is that most people who need to carry cargo or materials buy vans. For weekend warriors, this sucks as you can only get the (as a general all-purpose vehicle) mini-pickups in this test, none of which can fit a full sheet of ply in the bed....
@lakshindersingh1708
5 жыл бұрын
same case in India bro.
@RogDeller
5 жыл бұрын
In France they use old Peugeot cars for this kind of load and terrain... 🤣
In Australia, we grew up with utes. With extra suspension could carry 1 ton. The vehicles shown here are what we call single or crew cab Utes. Yes, they are bigger and carry larger payload, but in day to day running around they are overkill. I remember back in the '70s when I was working out in the Simpson Desert, the local cocky bought a ford F100. The F150 wouldn't fit 3 44gal across the width of the tray whereas the Holden 1 tonner could. So he bought the Holden for increased carrying capacity.
And the winner: Unimog for everybody !!!!
Loving this Mega Test
Love y your delivery..great info and lots of British humour
It'd be nice if you do a test that also focus a little bit more on the pickup as a workhorse not just off road but also how it does with max payload how much strain it does to the suspension. Personally I like car advice more because they categorize it.
I still refer the old style military version of the unimog with the 6 cylinder motor difflock options, 8 speed gearbox with a forward/ reverse lever. Yes old mogs are a beast but still reliable. Out of the vehicle tests you did there you had a few vehicles missing.
In the Kuwait desert in the 90s, the Toyota 4x4 pickup was the vehicule de choix for the Bedouin who could drive over any, and I mean any, terrain with them. Good to see their choice would still be good nowadays.
Note: Always read comments before watching... I’ve just wasted 23 minutes 🤦♂️
@lucienpetrus6906
5 жыл бұрын
sore loser maybe
Also don't compare these "trucks" by horsepower only, rather torque first, THEN horsepower. The torque is what gets you through day to day and horsepower is what gets you to 160km/h+ and tows big loads.
Love the badge on the Toyota "Invincible" - it's like some sort of warship....
@dominicbritt
3 жыл бұрын
A well earned title if you speak to someone who lives in Australia or Africa...
I am a UK citizen and moved to Thailand and bought the same brand new Toyota Hilux as tested (except only 2 wheel drive) and costs only £18,500 cash.
How come you didn't use the facelifted triton and how come you didn't use the x350d
@phetogokgathi4217
5 жыл бұрын
also the 3.2 ranger
@medz3398
5 жыл бұрын
Phetogo Kgathi the 3.2 is being fazed out for the new 2.0 that’s in the new raptor. It’s a better engine
@flyboy1149
5 жыл бұрын
Facelift will affect performance?
@flyboy1149
5 жыл бұрын
@@phetogokgathi4217 not bec the number is higher means its better. Smaller engines now a days can perform what big engines in the old days. Just like a computer for example
@Sayntavian
5 жыл бұрын
@@medz3398 Yeah but they didn't even show the 2.0 Bi Turbo, they showed the old 2.2.
The VW Amarok V6 and especially the Mercedes X-Class are on another level of expensive. You can't really compare these two vehicles with other trucks. High end SUV money. Side note-I still think they're the best looking trucks on the road
@janosmerges4946
5 жыл бұрын
Don’t buy those! They are not only expensive to buy, but the yearly repaircosts will make you sell your house. VW and mercedes NEVER AGAIN.
@46harry
4 жыл бұрын
@@janosmerges4946 had an an amarok since 2011 never had a single breakdown or big repair job
@jldp24
2 жыл бұрын
The 3 litre Amarok is the best bakkie at the moment. The performance is out of this world. Toyota and Ford are a distant second and third. Purely offroad..Ford and Toyota win. SUV Ute daily driver on steroids..Amarok.
What mode was the l200 in when it struggled on the moguls?
Autocar, would appreciate a thorough comparison review of flagship 4x4 pickup trucks only.. likes of Ford Ranger Raptor, Toyota Hilux Rugged X, VW Amarok V6 Ultimate, Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme and etc. Every bloke needs to know whose the real top dog in 2019.. put them through hell.. a winner needs to be CROWNED !
An almost believable review if only the heavily revamped L200 was included and not the outgoing model, same with the Ranger since it seems that it still isn't the latest one available. Will look forward for a more fair pick-up review though 🙂
Surely when mentioning the power and towing capacity its also important to mention the curbweight? Especially when for instance the amorak is around 200kg heavier than the l200
Any information about these pickup truck common rail diesel fuel pump maintenance matters? Thank you.
Can u gve me d trucks ranks in grand tour guys? Which are d top 5?ty
The gearbox that raises the axle and diff is called a Portal axle.
Best way to test these would be to give them to builders and come see them after 1 year ..perfect
@midgetman4206
5 жыл бұрын
All of them would have probably broken by the end of the year
Ooh nice Unimog
Why did you put a Ranger with 2.2 lt engine in the mix when its bigger sibling of 3.2 lt is also available???
Pickup trucks are the real workhorses of offroading. Absolute powerhouses!
You took the most expensive version of Hilux, did not put the most expensive version of Amarok, L200 and ranger! Unfair
Why did you use a 2.2 ranger then say it’s the least powerful and not even mention the 3.2 version they actually sell more of?
@calumaitchison
5 жыл бұрын
The 2.2 is actually smoother to drive than the 3.2 ranger. I have a 2.2 but the demo was the 3.2 and it was noisier.
@kbeightyseven1783
5 жыл бұрын
calum aitchison I work at ford and disagree entirely, the 2.2 is underpowered and basically a fwd transit engine, the 3.2 in the ranger has a lot more torque and was designed for the ranger specifically, it also has a variable vane turbo which can produce nearly maximum torque at 1500rpm
@phproud3541
5 жыл бұрын
Which should I get ? Toyota Hilux, Isuzu Dmax, Mitsubishi Triton, or Ford Ranger? I will be using it mostly for farming. Please I need suggestions.
@bulletstee9118
3 жыл бұрын
@@phproud3541 I hope you went with toyota
Not coming here for he's video review, coming for your comments 🤔 best review ever
Pls can you do this review on Nigerian innoson granite pickup?
Why didn’t you include he Nissan Navara?? Oh wait ...
@janosmerges4946
5 жыл бұрын
He did! Just he took the rebranded cheatversion, that will cost you a house and a wife. Here in germany nobdoy buys the mercedes pickup or the VW pickup. We had enough negative experience, that we would not buy a pickup from them.
@creamcheese7845
4 жыл бұрын
Janos Merges just curious what kind of pick up do people in Germany buy ? As in my country NZ the ranger dominates along with the big Japanese pick ups
@Leon-uh8lh
4 жыл бұрын
@@creamcheese7845 most people here in germany are driving ford f's, chevrolets, nissan, but of course also mercedes and vw
The triton deserves to be on top of the thumbnail
How much does video's version of the Unimog cost?
Toyota is the best. I bought one few weeks ago and I’m very happy
Toyota land Cruiser 79 series heavy-duty?
@amirhossainzadeh3951
4 жыл бұрын
Not in the UK.
Why was only the L200 completely caked in mud? How much extra weight was it therefore carrying?
@ruggedaustralia7136
3 жыл бұрын
They took it for a proper drive because it can Handel it the Mercedes would get boged it had road tyres to
good narration
Would of been nice if you tested the 2019 L200 rather than the outgoing model.
@davewouldy527
4 жыл бұрын
They want it to be no good.
This would have to be the *Least Balanced* 4X4 Ute test I have ever seen Knocks points off the Mitsubishi because he had to change to 4L but starts the Hilux off in 4L. Also the Mitsubishi's tires were loaded with *MUD* prior to the test. If this is how they balance their tests clearly *Autocar* cant be trusted.
@onaimpulse6346
5 жыл бұрын
they arent even using offroad tyres?
@a51m10
5 жыл бұрын
true, also his opinion isnt valid because he didnt really test the pickups as they would be used.
@dazaspc
5 жыл бұрын
@tom lewis They had already spun the mud out, also redid the shot to show the spinning tire. even if im wrong there still was probably a clump of mud fallen onto its path. If you have ever driven off road it is easy to do that sort of thing intentionally.
@markjustineramos3174
5 жыл бұрын
Your right dazaspc there was mud in the l200 so it can't climb up easily
@harveysmith100
5 жыл бұрын
He knocked points off because it couldn't do it in 4H despite it having electronic traction control. The Hilux doesn't have traction control, it has a rear diff lock instead, the only way to engage the diff lock is to put it in 4L
Came for the trucks. Stayed for the Unimog.
Longest Hilux commercial ever.
Given that most of these utes will also spend a reasonable amount of time on road particularly with tradies and such don’t you think an on road portion to the test would’ve been prudent rather than stuffing around with a Unimog?
I bought the navara last year new, now its got 190.000km, without one single failure and we use it for towing and hard work every day. Its been exceptionaly reliable. My cousin has got the X class and i can tell you the differences are very big, its absolutely not the same pick up in any way. For work use its too expensive tho.
@Nathaniel2256Studios
7 ай бұрын
The Navara and the X-Class use the same body, platform (Nissan F-Alpha), assembly, and some engines.
Really impressed with the ultimate challenge, Great work and here we know how, Toyota Hilux is the best! But I feel like that the last comparison with that small double cab with that big truck was not a bit fair! Anyway job well done.
it's never complete until Isuzu D-max is in the bracket
Unimogs are so cool.
This is a review by someone who knows very little about off roading or pickups for people who know very little about off roading or pickups.
@Heff-tp7zm
5 жыл бұрын
I cant believe they disqualified the Ranger because he didn't like how the interior looked. That is based on his opinion, and shouldn't determine its final ranking. Not to mention he basically ignored the fact that it costs the least.
Unimog was severely hampered by its driver
@njs9876
5 жыл бұрын
Alasdair Henley Oi!
@longtailgt
5 жыл бұрын
Considering how hard it is to drive a Unimog, we can forgive him for that.
@papjin6069
3 жыл бұрын
At least u know what works for u
Brilliant review 🇬🇧💥
Haven't heard of Musso ??? including that make in the comparison would really make sense.
Ford ranger raptor 💪 helloooo ☝
@rodneyodari1466
5 жыл бұрын
This is the car of 2019
@mufasamufas6023
5 жыл бұрын
Ford ranger just looking great but it cant beat toyota hilux even for speed my brother drives 3L D4D hilux but I can't beat him with my 3.2L ford ranger
@HHBK
5 жыл бұрын
moron learn about amarok aventura 258 hp
it's a great video, would have been a perfect video if you would have included the dmax in the mix
So the vehicle that had to be put in 4L to get through the first test is the best, that makes sence when the tester clearly has a preference for the HiLux
The new ranger here in Thailand were it is made now has a twin turbo 2.0 and 10 speed auto 213PS and 500 Nm torque, also here they have the ranger raptor.
this man just said big pickup truck when he is driving a midsize truck lol he needs to drive a full ton truck from the US
@bulletstee9118
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah but they dont sell them here there to big for our roads
Why wasn’t the 3.2 in the ranger not used?
@maciekapocaliptic
5 жыл бұрын
Because Ford of Europe resigned of it. All dealers i Europe could order the "last" shipment od 3.2 in the end of 2018. So this year we will have both, the last 3.2 cars and Lift with bi-xenon and Raptor.
Have the cars got dislocation cones on ...
Usually all vehicles are tested in all areas, with an overall winner, not picking and choosing which ones you want to win.
@mosesmonday1467
5 жыл бұрын
906
I thought this was supposed to show 4x4 Pickup trucks. 😁
Sings the amarok’s praises in a test, picks the smallest engines for ranger and Mercedes, tells us how average the Toyota is, final test is how well they tow a unimog..... (because that happens every day) awards victory to Toyota, because it can tow the unimog fastest? Crappy test is crappy to keep the Toyota fans happy it seems.
@emmanuelofori6521
5 жыл бұрын
It all boils down to gearing,that how come the Toyota has more towing power seemingly but question is how would it fare after half a mile with the others too towing similar truck,crappy test i must confess.Each vehicle handles something better than the other.Subjective test.
Which is the most sold vehicle in Australia.
hahaha. On the Hilux "which u may have seen on ur television with a person standing in the back with a machine gun"..haha, that was funny.
Where’s the Isuzu Dmax?
Toyota is the king of off road and reliability
@bowdenoleary2874
5 жыл бұрын
was
@phproud3541
5 жыл бұрын
Bowden O'Leary Why and How?
Why did you use a 2.2 Ford ranger and not the 3.2 and same with the Vw Amarok v6 why not use the 2 litre tdi instead of the V6 is the a Vw page
@lennartp.1828
5 жыл бұрын
Because the Amarok only has the V6, only the older version had the V4 2.0TDI option
Elsie need this so bad
Best vehicle in this video, unimog, in 30 years time it will still be driving around and all the other vehicles in this video will be washing machines and fridges
Hilux is the best pick-up truck. Great video!
@JasOn-nb1er
5 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@jeremylebois2435
3 жыл бұрын
Tacoma or tundra?????
@jeremylebois2435
3 жыл бұрын
Hilux , Tacoma trd pro or tundra what do you prefer?
@jeremylebois2435
3 жыл бұрын
Or what is the best
Good review!
X class😍
I drive a Hilux, i WANT a Unimog.
@kubanskiloewe
3 жыл бұрын
if you have to repair the UniFuck you suddenly will miss your Toyota ! greetings from germany
Doesn't ranger come in a 3.2 litre version. Shouldn't you have used that to compare. 🙄
@craigice9635
5 жыл бұрын
Then it will win.
@dubious6718
5 жыл бұрын
@@craigice9635 Hilux comes in a 2.8 version, so no it wouldn't
@craigice9635
5 жыл бұрын
I was being sarcastic. Regardless though, Hilux is down on power power and torque so not in the game.
VW V6 Manuel? I have the auto 2L wounder if vw will bring that to australia
Nice flying halux😂
Proud owner of hilux revo 2017 and the Toyota never disappoint me in every expect
@yessboss4509
5 жыл бұрын
I am having vigo revo G 2018,Its perfomence is excellent🖒🖒
@spacegaming7015
5 жыл бұрын
Lol why isn't it in the review because it not a comperable pick up truck
@yessboss4509
5 жыл бұрын
@@spacegaming7015 shut up
@yessboss4509
5 жыл бұрын
@@spacegaming7015 🖕🖕
@spacegaming7015
5 жыл бұрын
@@yessboss4509 lol your offended because its true
You should have taken all the trucks on each obstacle... Doesn't feel like justice to all
Sorry, but the Unimog was already moving on its own when you started the Hilux pull test. Thats why it won - the other two cars had to pull it, and it also looked like brakes were released diffrently by the unimog driver.
Should've had the Ridgeline compete too, just for sh¡ts & giggles.
When the world blows up, the Hilux will still be in one piece.
@smally_aus2499
5 жыл бұрын
Justin Phillips true
@midgetman4206
5 жыл бұрын
It's a toyota, what would you expect
@okay.9929
5 жыл бұрын
own a new hilux after like 1 year the chassis is already full of rust
@okay.9929
5 жыл бұрын
@Kai Chapter search it dumbass
@rileylucht2050
5 жыл бұрын
Martin you need to look after your vehicle better then
Include Isuzu D-max also
I want the unimog. Dream truck
Why don’t you test the Isuzu KB series of trucks?
The toyota is quite simple mechanicaly and electronicaly so not going to be so complicated and costly to repair/service for the DIY mechanic.
TOYOTA is unbeatable you can’t compare any other cars the king I’ve got 20 years mechanic experience
Mitsubishi the best pickup or car for 40/50 years old vehicle also can still exist and good running
I am going to get the money for the truck today and then I’m going home and sleep in it😅
Hooray for the Hilux...Toyota Rocks
Let's face it, the Hilux will still be running when all the others have been scrapped.
@nhosein4209
5 жыл бұрын
TheAegisClaw Lmao you funny
@KryptoDemon
5 жыл бұрын
You sir...are correct.
@medz3398
5 жыл бұрын
Up to 2003 I would agree. Hiluxs haven’t been the same since. In aus most company’s are moving away from hiluxs to other brands
@gavinlagrange6322
5 жыл бұрын
Hilux in Australia has several class action lawsuits against them for major mechanical issues. Definitely not as strong as hilux's of old.
@BennyTheWoo
5 жыл бұрын
Not any more mate..... sadly, they’re junk.
The narrator has such a soothing voice
Apparently, 4x4 now means four doors for hauling kids and not cargo to and from the grocery store and soccer games in lieu of a van. And they come complete with an authentic imitation African safari outfit from Eddie Bauer to allow the owner to fully fulfill their fantasy of feeling like they actually go offroad.
Toyota hilux will carry weight better with manual gearbox .alot of people said its not fast but it has powerful torque . 👍
@samscott8727
5 жыл бұрын
That made no sense bro
Did anyone see the VW Amrok on "the grand tour" not get up the hill but the ranger did🤔
@Flexo_l
5 жыл бұрын
tyres were the problem... amarok had street tyres and ranger had terrain tyres.
@blacky0121
5 жыл бұрын
@@Flexo_l gotcha cheers 👍
@RaggaDruida
5 жыл бұрын
a combination of 2 factors... Tyres and the lack of a low range gearbox in the Amarok...
@Flexo_l
5 жыл бұрын
@@RaggaDruida you dont need low range for that hill. If you would be towing something yes but just for empty truck there is plenty of torque.
@RaggaDruida
5 жыл бұрын
@@Flexo_l Not because of the torque, but to have a higher control on the low revs, the last thing you want is to pass from static friction to dynamic friction after all...
Jeeze, all of 10 years ago and the L200 was the best in class offroad. Mitsubishi has really dropped the ball.
Merhabalar ssanyong musso grand neden aralarına girmiyor