Toyota Hilux v Isuzu D-MAX: OFF-ROAD CHALLENGE!

It’s time for an almighty Arctic Trucks off-road showdown!

We’ve got our hands on an Isuzu D-MAX, and it’s about to face off against a Toyota Hilux! They’re two incredible pick-ups, and they’ve both been worked on by the team at Arctic Trucks, which means they come with a number of upgrades including wide-body kits, upgraded springs and dampers, wider suspension and huge 35-inch tyres!

So let’s see how these pick-ups compare. Starting with the D-MAX, it’s powered by a 1.9-litre turbo diesel engine that can put down 164hp and 360Nm of torque. This power is sent to all four wheels, and it tips the scales at 2,205kg. It’s also equipped with a low-range mode as well as a rear locking diff.

Alongside it is the Hilux, which has a 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel under the bonnet that puts down 204hp and 500Nm. It also comes with off-road tech like in the Isuzu, although it is a bit heavier, tipping the scales at 2,325kg.

Both these trucks come in at just under £70,000 once Arctic Trucks have gone to work on them, but which will come out on top in this video? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself!

[houseoflloyd]

Nick going gentle
Matt driving like his life depends on it

[Gryfrz]

Car ❌
Driver ✅
2 people with different driving characteristics

[walterlanguage]

Isuzu AT35 proudly South African!!!

I love my Isuzu DMax here in Bakkie crazy South Africa!

[yaylalimete]

It was more like a driver battle instead of pickups

[keasenne]

Finally!!! South Africans 🇿🇦 lets gather here this one belongs to us..

[aldsamanda]

South African🇿🇦 here. Disappointed that it isn't the 3L Isuzu. But still well done for the 1.9.

[huntrainpartrain]

I had a 1996 izusu trooper with a Manual and the v6 gasser back in the day. She was a beast. Parked her for 7 years one time, went out and replaced the battery and she started right up. It took ABUSE from my father and i; I’d kill for another. Plus it had the TIGHTEST turning radius of any vehicle I’ve ever drove, even my two door tj jeep (2001).

[Billy_McLovin_Hope]

Carwow have acquired all 57 million South African's attention with this one. 🇿🇦

[Mr_Pink_FTW]

the ONLY way these tests can ever be fair - swap drivers after each run and see if the result still stands

[vagabondwanderers]

How many from Indians are watching this! 🇮🇳

[WalkiTalki]

I had an 82 Isuzu Trooper. Even then, like this one, it had the smallest little engine that went anywhere you wanted as long as you weren't in a hurry. That must just be how Isuzu does things.

[yungspy-c]

Team Nogwaja(Isuzu) From South Africa is watching🇿🇦

[astin]

I know South Africans will be watching this 😂 🇿🇦 🇿🇦

[natep]

Honestly from a performance aspect, I don't see a loser. It's a tie. Even the drag race. Crazy how similar they are.

[davidJH]

Here in southafrica, Namibia🇳🇦🇿🇦we have the Isuzu dmax artic truck but it's a 3.0L which has 140kw and 450nm of torque

[reijiokada]

2:09 2:17 whoever's the editor for carwow, that guy needs a raise 😂

[karolkilian]

first test should be done with changed lanes AND ALL OTHER TESTS LIKE THAT TOO!!!

[gordenmohlala]

Can’t wait to see how the Ford Ranger Wildtrack X would fare against these worthy rivals

[romeogivenmaake]

You've got the whole of S.A🇿🇦 Watching 😁Nikhona?

[mugskiryacalvin]

You do Graham bad all the time. He'll live to regret the day he fell like a child 😂😂