Hi-lux vs. Dmax: Let's level the playing field

[number001]

diba the fortuner 3.0 4wd has no 2H option? it has a full time 4wd set-up? 4H-4HL-4LL.

Correct. Full time 4WD.

D-max naman share it with the chevy colorado and the upcoming H3.

I think they already share components now. The Chevy Colorado looks like a rebadged D-max with unique body clips to differentiate it. Even the interior looks so Isuzu. The H3 is totally different but if you look at its dash and steering wheel, it would remind you of the D-Max.

[OTEP]

The H3 is based off the Colorado and Dmax. I forgot the platform code but it's the same as the Colorado (which is the same as the Dmax). Some of the manufacturing 'hard points' weren't changed (engine mounting location, dash location, etc.).

AFAIK, only the dash skin is different, the components underneath the dash are identical with the pick ups (hence the use of the pushbutton 4wd system).

[2Dmax]

WOW!

parang H3 na rin pala Dmax ko.. hehe. Hindi ko na pala kelangan ma-obsess sa HUMMER. hikhik

[OTEP]

Even the instrument cluster is only cosmetically different. They used the same panel and just put different trimmings on it.

[jarhead]

djerms, my vote goes to the dmax.. not because i hav one.. but tested na kc yun dmax ng uncle ko na gingaamit nya sa farm, and get this, 4x2 lang dmax nya and kulang pa sa maintenance ang dmax niya... as in talagang rough ang gamit niya sa dmax... minsan nga nakataas na yun front dahil sa sobrang load sa likod but hindi naman bumigay ang suspension... and stilll kaya raw patakbohin ng malakas ang dmax.... and yun farm niya is about kilometers away from the barangay road... as in,nasa sulok tlaga ang farm niya... it really is a battered car....

[niky]

*ARB: Sorry! Medyo nakakalito yung lever ng Fortuner, walang written instructions.

My mistake, it was in 4H, unlocked differential.

[LLeR 010]

Kung pag piliin ako sa dalawa. Sa Hilux ako, lakas talaga, my bed din naman ang pick up na pwede lagyan nang gamit, mataas pa ang HiLux.

[Djerms]

LLer,
Boss, please refer to subject title. HP rating is now equal at 160hp. Pero I must agree, parang mababa nga ang stance ng Dmax compared to the Hi-lux. Pero ever since naman maganda ang stance ng 4x4 pickups ng toyota at Strada compared to the rest. I like the ride of the Dmax compared to the Hi-lux tho.

[LLeR 010]

some were saying that bouncy daw ang Dmax

[Djerms]

Hehe I think kanya kanyang bias lang din yan. Of course love your own.

We also have a Hilux and comparing it with the Dmax's ride, mas matagtag ang Hi-lux. Pero hindi naman nagkakalayo...hey both are pick-ups btw.