10/11/2026
WHICH JAPANESE PICKUP TRUCK WOULD YOU TRUST THE MOST?
JAPANESE PICKUP TRUCKS & THEIR ENGINES
By Automotive Car India | Facebook: Automotive Car India
Legends of reliability – which one is your pick?
1️⃣ TOYOTA HILUX
ENGINE: 2.8L 1GD-FTV Turbo Diesel Inline-4
Displacement: 2,755 cc | Max Power: 150 kW (201 hp) @ 3,400 rpm | Max Torque: 500 Nm @ 1,600-2,800 rpm
USP: Indestructible! Toyota's reputation – runs 5 lakh km+ without major rebuild. Available in India @ Rs 30.4L. Best resale.
2️⃣ ISUZU D-MAX
ENGINE: 3.0L 4JJ3-TCX Turbo Diesel Inline-4
Displacement: 2,999 cc | Max Power: 140 kW (188 hp) @ 3,600 rpm | Max Torque: 450 Nm @ 1,600-2,600 rpm
USP: Commercial king. Most durable 3.0L engine, low-end torque monster. Isuzu V-Cross in India @ Rs 24L. Favourite of off-roaders.
3️⃣ 【entity-NISSAN¦canonical_name=NISSAN】 【entity-FRONTIER¦canonical_name=FRONTIER】 (Navara)
ENGINE: 3.8L VQ38DE Gasoline V6
Displacement: 3,783 cc | Max Power: 310 hp @ 6,400 rpm | Max Torque: 281 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
USP: Only petrol V6 in list – smoothest, most powerful, best for US market. Not in India. High revving fun, but less torque than diesel.
4️⃣ MITSUBISHI TRITON (L200)
ENGINE: 2.4L 4N16 Bi-Turbo Diesel Inline-4
Displacement: 2,442 cc | Max Power: 150 kW (201 hp) @ 3,500 rpm | Max Torque: 470 Nm @ 1,500-2,750 rpm
USP: Newest engine – Bi-Turbo = low lag + top end. Most advanced diesel. Super Select 4WD best in class. Expected in India soon.
VERDICT FOR INDIA:
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Which would YOU trust for 10 years? Comment below!