To the OP, Nowadays honestly it really boils down to personal preference, all these trucks are made well and tend to last a long time. There are loyalist to brands and rightfully so. 

 

I think items to consider are;

• Service reviews of the dealership in your local area.
• Ergonomics in the cab (This is what differentiates most nowadays) 
• Comfort and features. 
•  Exterior styling is personal preference so get what you like.

As for me,  early on I was a Chevrolet loyalist in the states, owned quite a few. However their quality took a nose dive and I wanted a reliable smaller truck and switched to the Toyota Tacoma and never went back. Moving here full time for work I purchased a Toyota Hilux and have not been disappointed at all. Now in fairness I always modify my vehicles and having a Toyota makes it that much easier. Aftermarket parts are abundant.

 

Good Luck

 

 

Used them all to destruction on pipeline projects on 6 different continents and about 15 countries, from time periods of months to up to two years of extreme off road conditions.

The Atacama desert in Chile will destroy a truck in weeks, that's why they run the Dakar race their, (they went by our camp)

The nissan was rubbish after 60k in Turkey, they had to replace the fleet.

Best work truck ever was a Mitsubishi

All of them over the years have gotten worse as work trucks, as they are built for a more consumer base now.

more plastic less steel, more electronics, that when they go south on you the vehicle is done.

When it comes to my own money I bought a Ford, 

Personnel selection

You can buy what ever you want of course and I for one do not care.

The OP asked for some input and some was given.

20 hours ago, mirtl said:

Thanks to all for the responses so far.  Any thoughts on the new 2l bi-turbo diesel Wildtrak compared to what you bought 6 years back, presumably 3.2l?

I drove one and found  it  lacking in handling (soft ,wallowy) and ooooomph.

BEST WAY go out and try them all for a  good 10-20km I did.

Edited October 4, 20196 yr by Chazar

20 hours ago, kwonitoy said:

Haven't driven the 2l bi turbo, but I love my 3.2

No replacement for displacement 

Yes there is, an  bigger  engine sizes are now  falling  to 2.5 and 2.0, better  fuel economy and just as much oooomph  with extra  gears

4 hours ago, transam said:

With a Toyota you don't need a Toyota Dealer round the corner, they have built in reliability...????

I'd  check out the dpf  filter  problems they've been having in some other countries and ask if they fit  them here yet before  getting one.

4 hours ago, transam said:

The bi-turbo's power comes from the fancy two stage turbo, if it goes tits up you are left with the 2ltr engine. I just wonder if you do have a turbo problem, how much it would cost to fix it in LOS...????

Ive never  had a  turbo fail yet in a  vehicle some with 200k on them.

13 minutes ago, kwonitoy said:

The nissan was rubbish after 60k

They had  no end of problems in the UK inc  bearings meaning total engine  failure, then there were the chassis rails fracturing in half  also, I think it  too has a  bi turbo

MG

1 hour ago, NanLaew said:

Some people like Pizza Hut while others prefer The Pizza Company because their choice is based on the one they consider as being 'the best.'

 

Take your open opinion on pickups to the dealerships, do a few test drives, maybe rent one or two and make up your own mind rather than question someone who is obviously happy with his own choice.

Complete rubbish.

NOBODY on the whole planet prefers The Pizza Company to any pizza restaurant, franchised or independent.

Complete fake news and lies.

58 minutes ago, Chazar said:

I'd  check out the dpf  filter  problems they've been having in some other countries and ask if they fit  them here yet before  getting one.

Am sure Mr. & Mrs. Thai will do just that after checking it's got four wheels....????

59 minutes ago, Chazar said:

Ive never  had a  turbo fail yet in a  vehicle some with 200k on them.

What ride did you have with a bi-turbo...?

Check out online reviews from Australia they have the same models. The trucks are probably made in Thailand too.

Edited October 4, 20196 yr by Sakeopete

1 minute ago, Sakeopete said:

Check out online reviews from Australia they have the same models. Probably made in Thailand too.

Reviews are usually about new rides, what we should be interested in is what problems rides have after a few years....

Now for me, I would not get involved with a Ford 10 speed in LOS, and probably the bi-turbo too. In the USA I might feel a little different....

1 hour ago, kwonitoy said:

Used them all to destruction on pipeline projects on 6 different continents and about 15 countries, from time periods of months to up to two years of extreme off road conditions.

The Atacama desert in Chile will destroy a truck in weeks, that's why they run the Dakar race their, (they went by our camp)

The nissan was rubbish after 60k in Turkey, they had to replace the fleet.

Best work truck ever was a Mitsubishi

All of them over the years have gotten worse as work trucks, as they are built for a more consumer base now.

more plastic less steel, more electronics, that when they go south on you the vehicle is done.

When it comes to my own money I bought a Ford, 

Personnel selection

You can buy what ever you want of course and I for one do not care.

The OP asked for some input and some was given.

Mmmm in the gold mines of west Africa they bought a load of Ford Rangers as they were cheaper than Toyota. Most of them never clocked above 40,000 klms ( fell apart). The worst issue for maintenance guys was the on board computer in the Ford each time you change out electrical items ( even a humble light globe) they would not work unless you had the computer interface test set to reset conditions. So we had many Fords running around with few lights working; dangerous in night and dusty conditions. Now the contract manager has gone back to Toyota.

On 10/3/2019 at 8:49 AM, mirtl said:

May use the back for sports equipment, bicycles etc.  SUVs are also more expensive.

Now, back on topic.  Does anyone have any other pick-up recommendations?

It seems, but it is early days of course, the new MG Extender (LDV based)  might be a good choice.

Looked it over, not driven it, heard the engine, sat in it.

I liked it.

3 minutes ago, hansnl said:

It seems, but it is early days of course, the new MG Extender (LDV based)  might be a good choice.

Looked it over, not driven it, heard the engine, sat in it.

I liked it.

It is a Chinese truck, if you are a gambler, it might be a good choice....

My Toyota truck had about 650.000 km on the clock, 1st engine.

Pretty clear what the next car will be

 

On 10/3/2019 at 8:49 AM, mirtl said:

May use the back for sports equipment, bicycles etc.  SUVs are also more expensive.

Now, back on topic.  Does anyone have any other pick-up recommendations?

He was just suggesting something,  as you where asking for comfort and saying yourself no heavy loads . So thats why suggesting an SUV they have much more comfort and you can put a bikerack on the back . So maybe a bit more respect ,with your back to topic comment and underscored pick-up . 

I’ve a Revo 2.8G it’s 3 1/2 years old 52500 Ks. It’s been dealer serviced and I’ve never had a problem with it. I fill it up but it’s never used any oil, I find the ride ok however I seem to recall that the Fortuner rear suspension fits if you don’t like the ride. It’s 2x4 and drives ok on and of road. It’s going to be our last waggon but if I was going to replace it it would be with an other Revo.

 

4 hours ago, Sakeopete said:

Check out online reviews from Australia they have the same models. The trucks are probably made in Thailand too.

Rangers get top reviews in Oz and in Philippines and SA as well. 9/10 

5 minutes ago, BestB said:

Rangers get top reviews in Oz and in Philippines and SA as well. 9/10 

Think I would be more interested in LOS reviews, plus to also include dealer backup...

9 minutes ago, transam said:

Think I would be more interested in LOS reviews, plus to also include dealer backup...

Why theyre   all made in Thailand and the reviews  would be in English for the phillipines and Australia, U.S  sites have  slagged  off the Ranger a bit heres a  test that said  what I did, wallowly handling which was my main complaint  on my test drives other sites  loved the handling not for me though.

TURBOS I was  referring to any turbo single  or  double, Ive never  had a "A"  turbo fail yet

 

21 minutes ago, Chazar said:

Why theyre   all made in Thailand and the reviews  would be in English for the phillipines and Australia, U.S  sites have  slagged  off the Ranger a bit heres a  test that said  what I did, wallowly handling which was my main complaint  on my test drives other sites  loved the handling not for me though.

TURBOS I was  referring to any turbo single  or  double, Ive never  had a "A"  turbo fail yet

 

Chevy is a hard ride, in terms of interior and comfort , ranger is better . Also I recall but not 100%, I believe rangers are water proof underneath , can drive through floods. 

39 minutes ago, transam said:

Think I would be more interested in LOS reviews, plus to also include dealer backup...

If your thai is fluent enough have plenty and all also top reviews , hence the reason for rangers selling well and now seen every where on the roads .i believe it’s moved to 3rd place already in Thailand 

8 minutes ago, BestB said:

 I believe rangers are water proof underneath , can drive through floods. 

There might be one TV member who disagrees with this ????

 

BTW I'm one happy Ranger owner.

On 10/2/2019 at 9:27 PM, BestB said:

No it’s not 

Depends on what model you pick when it comes to Toyota

On 10/3/2019 at 3:54 PM, kwonitoy said:

Haven't driven the 2l bi turbo, but I love my 3.2

No replacement for displacement 

Test drove the Raptor which was a nice ride because of the suspension. Otherwise it was just a Wildtrack. 

It would have driven better with the 3.2.

33 minutes ago, Samuel Smith said:

There might be one TV member who disagrees with this ????

 

BTW I'm one happy Ranger owner.

Depends on which bit is getting wet. Does a Ranger still have the highest fording clearance?

 

5 minutes ago, alacrity said:

Depends on which bit is getting wet. Does a Ranger still have the highest fording clearance?

 

He lost an engine after water got in.

Edited October 4, 20196 yr by Samuel Smith

38 minutes ago, alacrity said:

Depends on which bit is getting wet. Does a Ranger still have the highest fording clearance?