Hi, I'm planning to get a 4x4 pickup and both these cars interest me (2.5 at ). Can anyone share some information about the pros and cons of these cars ? On paper ,the mitshubishi wins in terms of engine performance and with it's intercooler turbo . Can anyone share some first hand experience about these cars in terms of durability ,ride comfort etcetc ? Thx

Own a lux b4...heres what I can say:

Performance = poor compared to the triton
Interior = good and durable...thats what u expect from toyota...the seats are comfortable too but some say that triton is better...neways tried both and prefer the hilux one.
Cargo = definitely hilux the champion....fitted lots of stuff at the back and it has a bigger flatbed compared to the triton
Looks = subjective.....i'd prefer hilux to stormtrooper
Reliability = the engine is very reliable and requires normal maintenance every 5000kms
Resale = toyota has better resale value
Security = the toyota hilux is a theft magnet....mine almost got stolen after using it for 3 mths
Safety = crashed my hilux into the highway divider on a rainy day at speeds of 90kmph....after that just start the engine and drive back to kl....no damage to chassis or radiator......but the front and rear bumper totalled....

hilux for reliability. been using the older sr turbo back home. top notch reliability and more composed in fast corner compare to triton.
used to drive a company's triton. soft ride and more comfortable on long journey. better looking interior but too much bodyroll in corner.
double cab is not mean to be driven fast, btw.
performance wise, the new hilux 2.5 commonrail lose out to triton. the hilux auto need a harder push compare to the 2.5 triton.
btw, the 6 speed manual navara is worth a look as well.

Navara is nice..... But then, i doubt the reliability... And the emission is not that good i assume?? Because i've seen alot of Nissan truck emit alot of black smokes

I don't like Hilux because it's underpower.

Triton because of the looks, comfortable, powerful engine.

DMAX for it's reliability, powerful engine too. Dad own a Isuzu truck before, it's been serving him for almost 8 year, with no major problem occurs.. Oh, i've been making donuts in the previous TT session with the Midnight Club members. LOL

whats the fuel consumption like for both? Also maintenance expensive?

i rather go for Triton then Hilux.
My father got Hilux and my Uncle got Triton

I personally test drive both wheel at Lekas Highway(when renovating) and those humpty tumpty road along Kuala Klawang road.

Triton far away better then Hilux.
in performance,handling and so on.

I would recommend you to go for triton.

if you nak ur kereta senang kena curi, get hilux.

get hilux, much2 better than triton.

based on what ?

I've tried hilux and triton today and i am really leaning towards triton . Its interior is much nicer , roomier , less bumpy and has more gadgets than hilux . The steering wheel is also leather ( and it looks stylish too ) , hilux is PVC . I can really feel the power on the triton and has a lower theft rate too . Btw , which car has bigger boot space ?

And also , i was told since triton is mitsubishi's most sellable car in Malaysia , they would always have ready stock for standy . The only concern is fuel consumption, Anyone can share some light here ?

This post has been edited by minde: Jul 8 2010, 03:36 PM

What do u mean by boot space? U talking bout the flat bed? Both are quite big. U hv to measure up to know which is bigger. If u not going to use it too often, why bother? I assume u r buying it for personal use, and not working purpose, like carrying load.

Fuel consumption is about the same. Expect around 15cent/km.

yea flat bed , used to sedan cars , dont know the right name for it . I do carry alot of stuff now and then , so worth knowing how big the flatbeds are .

If u hv to carry heavy load, suggest u get the hilux. Rear spring is stiffer, good for heavy stuff.
But underpower. Haha

such a contradict statement.

why get a hilux for more load if its already underpower in the 1st place?

I said, hilux has stiffer rear spring. Did u read the whole sentence?

I'd go for Triton too due to comfort and its more updated interior and of course its power.

The Hilux interior needs a major overhaul if u ask me. I just feel bored riding in it. Of course I cannot say that its reliability suck because it is the best in its class for now.

Exterior looks wise...Hilux is more macho and the Triton is more towards metrosexual guys haha.

So unless you live in a jungle and carry a bus full of people..I don't see a reason for u to get a Hilux....and dun start about that resale value topic pls >.>

what about Isuzu D-Max Pro?
out of your list?

triton have larger bed

i said, what good if u have the stiffest springs in the universe that can carry an aircraft carrier but an underpowered engine? would your mighty hilux do the job?
did u understand my sentence? or you dont even know what u are saying?

U r just twisting with words. Why not u go out to the real world, and try carrying heavy load with both triton n hilux. Then u can come back to tell your real experience rather than sitting behind your LCD monitor reading test drive reviews.

Again, i mentioned carry heavy load, hilux is better with it's stiffer spring, and slightly lower power engine output is still manageable.
Soft spring carry heavy load, ride will be bad.

sry i couldnt stop myself from point at your nose and laugh

you said it yourself, thrice that hilux is underpower, and u still recommend it coz it has stiffer springs to carry more weight. that just a stupid statement to me. forgive me that i have to say it that way, coz you just sacrificed the most important factor of a pickup which is torque for smtg least important when it comes to a pickup, comfort.

and i used to drive a nissan pickup for 2yrs. not driving it as frequent anymore since i have another wheel. but that makes me qualify to tell... although hilux only has a 2.5 powerplant, its sufficient to get most job done without hassle. the only reason you get underpowered, is when u put too much weight on it, thinking it has a massive bed and best & stiffest springs.

nuf said