Top Pickups To Save You In Flood

BANGKOK: Initially, pick-ups were only used as commercial vehicles for transporting stuff from one end to another or by the farmers. But, in recent past pick-ups have gained tremendous popularity over the years in Thailand and have lured a large group of enthusiasts. Offered with top-notch capabilities like towing capacity, water wading capability and loading capacity, pick-ups have attracted many along the way. It comes as a perfect choice when riding on rough surfaces or chilling out with family on long trips. They serve best in different conditions and accordingly we have shortlisted popular potent pick-ups that can save you in floody conditions. Following is a brief about each pick-up,

Toyota Hilux

Toyota Hilux is one of the most reliable and dependable pick-up in Thai market today, which comes with versatile characteristics and superior dynamics. Off-road capabilities offered by this pick-up are unmatched by any in the present market. It comes with a towing capacity of 2250 Kg braked on a two-wheel drive models and 2500 Kg braked capacity on four-wheel drive variants. It features a terrific water wading capability and can handle about 700mm of wading depth.

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Under the bonnet, it powers a new 2.7-litres diesel engine capable of churning out a maximum power output of 177 hp and a peak torque of 450 Nm. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission system. Adding to its positive characteristic, it delivers an excellent fuel economy, which comes quite handy when it allows users to save a lot of hard earned money.

Mazda BT-50

Another popular, powerful and full of strength pick-up in the market is Mazda BT-50, which possesses the qualities to compete against other prime rivals of the market. The practicality offered by this pick-up is exceptional enabling the customers to opt for ahead of other elite rivals. It comes with an amazing towing capacity of range 3350 Kg to 3500 Kg. A maximum of 1097 Kg load can be handled by this pick-up, which is another commendable feature. Adding to its capability list, it offers a water wading capability of 800 mm.

Talking about its mechanics, it is powered by a 3.2-litres turbocharged engine which can bang out a maximum power of 197 hp and a peak torque of 470 Nm.

Ford Ranger

The American manufacturer has blessed this pick-up with sporty appeal and adhered it with industry's top features. With exceptional looks, design and dynamics it certainly holds a key place in the promising pick-up Thai market.

It comes with a payload capacity of range 1182 to 1340 Kg. The former is on offer with two-wheel drive variant while the latter comes with four-wheel drive model. Adding to its capability table, it has the towing capacity of 3500 Kg, which is quite brilliant as far as market standards are concerned. It can withstand high levels of water as it possesses a water wading capability of 800 mm.

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Under the hood, it is equipped with a 3.2-litres engine capable of banging out a maximum power output of 197 hp and a peak torque of 470 Nm.

Isuzu D-Max

Next one to add to the list of capable pick-ups is Isuzu D-Max, which sports an efficient 2.5-litres engine under the hood capable of churning out a maximum power output of 113 hp alongside a peak torque of 320 Nm.

Its practicality, low running costs and comforting features aren’t in shadow makes this pick-up a wise option for the customers to choose out of the available choices. It can carry an excess of 1000 Kg and features an astonishing towing capability of 3500 Kg. In addition to this, it also sports an impressive 500 mm water wading capability allowing it to move smoothly through the high water levels.

Mitsubishi Triton

Being popular for its extremely good capabilities and practicality that the brand itself claims it to be the best in the market. It comes with a towing capacity of 3100 Kg that gets combined with high Gross Combination Mass (GCM) rating of 5885 Kg. It also supports an extra 300 Kg of payload capacity. Not only this, this pick-up stands tall in situations like flood with its healthy 600 mm of water wading capability.

Under the hood, it is powered by a powerful 2.4-litres turbocharged diesel engine capable of making out a maximum power output of 178 hp alongside a peak torque of 430 Nm.