To thousands of users, the Toyota Hilux is the golden oldie but 50 years after it hit British tracks, trails and tarmac it’s definitely less of the oldie and actually a very up to date model. Toyota keep updating but not altering the sound basics of their beloved and highly popular pick-up. With five models to choose it now has the strongest appeal to those who want a workhorse, or a weekend … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SsangYong Musso Saracen
Pick-ups have been the vehicle of choice for generations in the countryside and the backbone of the construction industry. A few years ago pickup manufacturers raised their game when they realised traditional SUVs were becoming so expensive and a whole new customer profile was appearing in the shape of the active-lifestyle lovers. Meeting the twin needs of those who want a pickup for pleasure … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Mitsubishi L200 Warrior DC Auto
It takes a special sort of vehicle to survive, challenge and virtually dominate a sector of sales, and that’s what the Mitsubishi L200 has done for decades, writes Robin Roberts. It’s about to be reborn for the sixth time, but before it is I wanted to see what the Series 5 offers to explain its stranglehold on the sector which is a combination of workhorse and lifestyle, and often … [Read more...]
New Mitsubishi L200 – the legend lives on
The legend that is the Mitsubishi L200 lives on in the new Series 5. After 33 years and four generations the trend-setting pickup-cum-poser SUV goes on sale in September in the latest in-carnation. And it’s more car-like than before with new fascia and seats, rotary mode selector replacing secondary levers, and an urban friendly turning circle. Restyled from bumper to bumper, its … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Ford Ranger
With the recessions of the late 1990s and 2000s seemingly over it is reported that we are now more affluent with more disposable income to spend. Previously very popular recreational and workhorse pick-ups, picked-up their UK sales last year with a 15%% increase over 2013 with 33,843 registrations. So far this year they are up again by 22.8%.units over the same period last year. The … [Read more...]
