Nissan Navara NP300 vs Chevrolet Colorado Pickup

[muratremix]

I'm thinking to buy a new automatic gear pickup. For price considerations, I'll buy a spacecab / x-cab (2 door) one.

Chevrolet colorado top model LTZ Z71 x-cab price is 839.000 baht

Nissan Navara NP300 King Cab Calibre V 7At is 869.500 baht

 

Chevvy has almost everything, its full of everything. Just no dual zone automatic air and no AVM (around view camera) that Nissan Has.

Nissan has most of the stuff Chevvy has, except remote key start (turn on ac before you get into car), but has AVM system which is pretty useful for a large size pickup.

 

Fuel consumption is almost same according to car.go.th website

Chevvy has a bit stronger engine and 6AT torque convertor automatic gear.

Nissan has 7AT torque convertor automatic gear.

 

In my opinion Nissan has better exterior, and probably better resale value as it is japanese car?

What do you think?

[transam]

As you have got down to your final two I would go for the Nissan...☺️

[muratremix]

I wish I haven't visited ford dealer today. After seeing double cab ranger 2.0L xlt limited edition (949.000 baht) and 2.0L wildtrak (1.029.000 baht) I was stunned.

 

Ford put a new turbo diesel engine with 10 gear AT transmission and cockpit looks amazing in both models. Wildtrak has nice electric control seating and good quality leather seats aswell.

 

However, they don't discount new ford models with 2.0 liter turbo engine as much as older generation 2.2 liter engine models. While Nissan, Chevrolet and even Toyota offers 50-60k discount to cover up for interest rate you'll be paying, Ford only did 15k discount, and isuzu was worse (15k discount but no free 1st class insurance and you pay many extras for rust protection etc etc)

[mogandave]

I think the Chevy is better looking than the Nissan, but I think the Ranger looks better than the Chevy.

If your concern is value, and resale, go with the Isuzu...

[rwill]

17 hours ago, muratremix said:

I wish I haven't visited ford dealer today. After seeing double cab ranger 2.0L xlt limited edition (949.000 baht) and 2.0L wildtrak (1.029.000 baht) I was stunned.

 

Ford put a new turbo diesel engine with 10 gear AT transmission and cockpit looks amazing in both models. Wildtrak has nice electric control seating and good quality leather seats aswell.

 

However, they don't discount new ford models with 2.0 liter turbo engine as much as older generation 2.2 liter engine models. While Nissan, Chevrolet and even Toyota offers 50-60k discount to cover up for interest rate you'll be paying, Ford only did 15k discount, and isuzu was worse (15k discount but no free 1st class insurance and you pay many extras for rust protection etc etc)

The 4x4 Wildtrack, 1,265,000 also has auto high beam control, parking assist, adaptive cruise control, and while the engine is the same size it has bi-turbo with 213hp instead of 180hp on the other one.

 

Edited September 21, 2018 by rwill

[Zendo]

Why do you need a pickup for ?.. are you working in construction or moving things often ?

 

When I need one, i ask my neighbours : plenty of choices like wildtrack, Isuzu, Toyota...

 

And everyday I drive an hybrid and use 1000 thb of gaz for 15 days when the wildtrack owner spends huge amount on gaz with much less comfort than Real Passenger car.

[mogandave]

People buy pickups because they like them and because they are a good value.

Most people do not drive enough to really save much on fuel when compared to the total cost of ownership.

[holy cow cm]

Ford was rated #1 and then Chevy #2. Ford is considerably higher in cost as well. 

[janclaes47]

1 hour ago, Zendo said:

Why do you need a pickup for ?

Probably for using the mediocre roads in Thailand.

 

I have had 5 sedans here, and am now on my second pickup, but will never own a sedan in Thailand again.

 

I don't really fancy the sound as if your front wheel will enter the cabin when driving over a " supposedly" paved road.

[Joinaman]

Just now, transam said:

Well ol' Trans has a posh pickup, it has an electrically operated lid on the rear bed, no stinky stuff in my ride....?

but then stuffed for getting big items in the bed ?

 

[slk350]

I have a Nissan Np 300,allreaddy 2 year's old verry good pick up. Cheap  to run ,service is cheap ,7 gear auto best you can have,good power to overtake.

Normal i would not drive a Japanise or american car ,but for Thailand i change my mind .When i see this people with there expensive cars on this bad roads,i shake my head.

In Germany different storie, no Speed Limit  on many Autobahnen, good roads also.Pick up for Thailand,but 4 door.

[muratremix]

Wow, so many comments today!

 

Anyway, I really hate pickups. I don't like extremely soft suspensions and ride on high wheels. However, roads are not that good in Samui and it floods often. Sometimes I have to drive on hills which has worse roads and very steep hills. I'm the only crazy SOB to drive up these steep hills with a mitsubishi mirage 1.2 3cyl engine.

 

Although there isn't much price difference between 1.3 mil SUV's and 1 mil high end 4 door 4x2 pickup trucks, 0.3 million still makes difference when you don't really need SUV.

 

What I like about new ford ranger limited / wildtrak 4x2 is:

10At 2.0L new engine which uses less fuel according to car.go.th tests and sticker

Amazing cockpit, nice big carplay touchscreen

Good looking exterior.

But it lacks air-con vents for back seats, which is kinda stupid?

 

Nissan Navara NP300 has AVM - All View Monitor which is amazing and probably very useful when you drive a big pickup. 

 

I read too many complaints about chevvy captiva (craptiva they say?) and a bit less regarding trailblazer. Colorado engine uses more fuel and co2 is over 200 gr (218  gr I think), but it comes with so many things inside like remote key start with AC turned on etc.

 

Hopefully I'll get used to driving a pickup, and won't regret buying one.

 

I'm still trying to get better deal for ford pickup. While other brands give pretty good discount to cover up for the interest you'll pay, ford refuses to give anything decent for new limited / wildtrak models. But they give similar discount for older 2.2L models, which makes it like you pay 0% interest after discount, same as other brands (Nissan, Toyota and Chevvy. Mitsubishi has 0% promotion so no need discounts)

[muratremix]

I visited isuzu yesterday, but there is no discount (they give 15k but no free 1st class insurance, so...)

But interest rate was 1.25% which is pretty good.

 

However, even in top model (if not most expensive model) it lacks Automatic Digital AC.

Isuzu seems to have pretty good fuel savings in 1.9 DDI motor, and probably have much better resale value. But since I'll be using AC at all times here in Thailand, a decent automatic AC is pretty important for me.

 

For those who doesn't care about AC, Chevvy Trailblazer 2.5 LT model is selling for 999.000 baht which is crazy good deal (no 0% interest though, its cash price or finance without any further discounts at 2.19 - 2.49 rates)

[kannot]

1 hour ago, Tchooptip said:

I have an SUV 4X4 Trailblaze 2016

Can drive on any road, potholes or not, can drive through flooded roads, unpaved roads. Visibility is better, the windscreen is not in your face, don't bash my head getting in or out ( sic Transam )...and people don't think I'm a rice farmer or labourer either 

 

Chevvy right? how has the service been from your  dealer and any problems with the vehicle???

[kannot]

5 minutes ago, muratremix said:

I visited isuzu yesterday, but there is no discount (they give 15k but no free 1st class insurance, so...)

But interest rate was 1.25% which is pretty good.

 

However, even in top model (if not most expensive model) it lacks Automatic Digital AC.

Isuzu seems to have pretty good fuel savings in 1.9 DDI motor, and probably have much better resale value. But since I'll be using AC at all times here in Thailand, a decent automatic AC is pretty important for me.

 

For those who doesn't care about AC, Chevvy Trailblazer 2.5 LT model is selling for 999.000 baht which is crazy good deal (no 0% interest though, its cash price or finance without any further discounts at 2.19 - 2.49 rates)

The Isuzu is a really due  a serious new  model its  well past its sell by date, Chevrolet Colorado was  based on the same vehicle but they gave it a big upgrade in 2016

[kannot]

7 minutes ago, muratremix said:

I visited isuzu yesterday, but there is no discount (they give 15k but no free 1st class insurance, so...)

But interest rate was 1.25% which is pretty good.

 

However, even in top model (if not most expensive model) it lacks Automatic Digital AC.

Isuzu seems to have pretty good fuel savings in 1.9 DDI motor, and probably have much better resale value. But since I'll be using AC at all times here in Thailand, a decent automatic AC is pretty important for me.

 

For those who doesn't care about AC, Chevvy Trailblazer 2.5 LT model is selling for 999.000 baht which is crazy good deal (no 0% interest though, its cash price or finance without any further discounts at 2.19 - 2.49 rates)

Did you actually DRIVE any of them yet?

[transam]

11 minutes ago, muratremix said:

I visited isuzu yesterday, but there is no discount (they give 15k but no free 1st class insurance, so...)

But interest rate was 1.25% which is pretty good.

 

However, even in top model (if not most expensive model) it lacks Automatic Digital AC.

Isuzu seems to have pretty good fuel savings in 1.9 DDI motor, and probably have much better resale value. But since I'll be using AC at all times here in Thailand, a decent automatic AC is pretty important for me.

 

For those who doesn't care about AC, Chevvy Trailblazer 2.5 LT model is selling for 999.000 baht which is crazy good deal (no 0% interest though, its cash price or finance without any further discounts at 2.19 - 2.49 rates)

My old Toyota truck, you set the A/C temp and that is what you get 24/7, so l don't really understand your A/C point..

[zaZa9]

I really dont understand what all the 'chat' is about.

The OP stated he wants a truck , so whats the point of running off at the mouth about "saloons" ( oh,  the irony of calling others pozers ...555 )..

I am not into the bigger pickups like Rangers , or big 4x4s ,  .because where I live the roads are very squeezy , and I dont have to drive far much at all.

I bought a Chev Colorado  ( without any lift up pack ) as the price was competitive  because of the tax incentives , and its been a very reliable vehicle.

Its 2.5 litre turbo diesel responds well , it holds the road well ( one reason I was against the lift up packs which I see as inheritantly LESS stable ) and its economy is very good.

It rubbish to say they eat tyres , I had to take mine off at 100k , even though they had plenty of tread and  looked fine  , simply because it was manufacturers advise  I should.

Its never broken down , and when we go to the villiage or holidays  we can put a scooter in back .

Im very happy with my Colorado , and if you manage to get one as strong as mine , you will be to.

Edited September 21, 2018 by zaZa9

[muratremix]

8 minutes ago, transam said:

My old Toyota truck, you set the A/C temp and that is what you get 24/7, so l don't really understand your A/C point..

Toyota G grade has digital AC, but its 969.000 baht and at that price point ford offers more with limited edition for 949.000 baht

 

 

[mogandave]

I visited isuzu yesterday, but there is no discount (they give 15k but no free 1st class insurance, so...)
But interest rate was 1.25% which is pretty good.
 
However, even in top model (if not most expensive model) it lacks Automatic Digital AC.
Isuzu seems to have pretty good fuel savings in 1.9 DDI motor, and probably have much better resale value. But since I'll be using AC at all times here in Thailand, a decent automatic AC is pretty important for me.
 
For those who doesn't care about AC, Chevvy Trailblazer 2.5 LT model is selling for 999.000 baht which is crazy good deal (no 0% interest though, its cash price or finance without any further discounts at 2.19 - 2.49 rates)

Dude, find something YOU LIKE and buy it.

At the end of the day, that’s what matters.

I would much rather get a crappy deal on something I like, than a great deal on something I don’t.

[muratremix]

14 minutes ago, kannot said:

Did you actually DRIVE any of them yet?

Nope. I plan to do test drives in this weekend. They don't really look different inside and in terms of size, so I don't expect a huge difference in driving. They won't let hill drive test anyway.

 

I'll probably not like driving any of them but buying a pickup is the most logical choice here in provinces of Thailand (and yes Samui is pretty bad compared to Bangkok where I lived for 5 years)

[transam]

1 minute ago, muratremix said:

Toyota G grade has digital AC, but its 969.000 baht and at that price point ford offers more with limited edition for 949.000 baht

 

 

My old thing is a G....But Ford do not have easy fix stuff if a ploblem...

[mogandave]

Nope. I plan to do test drives in this weekend. They don't really look different inside and in terms of size, so I don't expect a huge difference in driving. They won't let hill drive test anyway.
 
I'll probably not like driving any of them but buying a pickup is the most logical choice here in provinces of Thailand (and yes Samui is pretty bad compared to Bangkok where I lived for 5 years)

If you’re out in the provinces, buy Toyota or Isuzu.

[zaZa9]

The Chev and Isuzu usually have lots of interchangeable parts   - or at least used to.

I dunno know now.

I will get another Chev , but next time  an auto ...

[mogandave]

The Chev and Isuzu usually have lots of interchangeable parts   - or at least used to.
I dunno know now.
I will get another Chev , but next time  an auto ...

Used to is correct, no longer.

[Zendo]

27 minutes ago, muratremix said:

Nope. I plan to do test drives in this weekend. They don't really look different inside and in terms of size, so I don't expect a huge difference in driving. They won't let hill drive test anyway.

 

I'll probably not like driving any of them but buying a pickup is the most logical choice here in provinces of Thailand (and yes Samui is pretty bad compared to Bangkok where I lived for 5 years)

You'll notice huge difference between all this trucks.. ans After that drive a sedan or suv, to be sure that it is the right choice for you

Edited September 21, 2018 by Zendo

[transam]

2 minutes ago, Zendo said:

You'll notice huge difference between all this trucks.. ans After that drive a sedan or suv, to be sure that it is the right choice for you

For sure, ask to test drive it through a flood and a very bad pot hole road which you may have to deal with...Plus put the smelly Pok Pok in the back of both...?

[pgrahmm]

4 hours ago, Joinaman said:

 

We have 2 diesel SUV's + a Civic....

I rue the day I got rid of my Toyota 4 dr 4x4 short bed pick up.....They are the perfect vehicle for Thailand.....

[Ron19]

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[Oztruckie]

If you want an opinion, my choice be the Nissan everyday over the colorado, jap engines are just about indestructible where as the Colorado have an Italian engine if there the same as the models shipped to Oz, it's a no brainer in my opinion.