2024 Isuzu N Series truck review (inc. 0-100 & braking): This or a traditional ute?

[@breeana2879]

I work in finance and with our commercial applications, so many business owners are buying these because it’s exactly what they need. Good size and don’t need a heavy vehicle licence for them. Not bad value either.

[@tonymillar5342]

Agree with you absolutely. In my previous job I financed a lot of 4.5 GVM Isuzu and Hino Fridge Body Trucks. 2 1/2 pallet capacity on a car licence was great for my Customers. Also great for them and me, was "Short Form" Application because it wasn't considered a Heavy Vehicle.

[@TheMelbournelad]

The transit dual cab ones are awesome. It’s comfy, transports the whole crew, good payload, and can tow

[@jtbtabimono]

Also don't forget the reliability as well!

[@Low760]

​@TheMelbournelad but definitely not reliable like the Isuzu

[@christopherjupp5915]

You should definitely start a TruckExpert KZbin channel.

[@yaelri1430]

Agreed

[@jasonchow6475]

They should do more truck reviews

[@penlavits3305]

I looked its been 4 months since you made this post and they haven't done it, so i am guessing this was a one off

[@darrylmennen]

I have the same truck in a 2014 model trade pack virtually the same truck I’m a plumber It has a been a very reliable truck It tows a 2 tonne excavator daily No problem at All It was approx 4k cheaper than a ranger at the time I would recommend buying a truck instead of a ute as it’s more practical carrying 6 meters length pipes and multiple toolboxes Love my truck

[@jakemiles2500]

I work as a truck driver, and have driven all brands of trucks, from car licence Hino trucks up to heavy rigid Scanias. I'm glad to see more people are adopting light trucks, and not overloading traditional utes. You can even buy 4x4 versions of these light trucks, and they make a great camping/touring setup.

[@vicbittertoo]

Yeah, spot on, Im currently building a camper from an FTS 750, I live in a tourist area and every landcruiser, etc, larger caravan setup you see are well overweight and theres a lot of caravan rollovers and crashes as a result , also the dual cab 4x4 light trucks are cheaper than the usual contenders..

[@king-pn4bj]

The fact that a modern day F-150 is around the length of this thing kinda puts the practical usability of US produced utes in perspective.

[@michaell8532]

Not really F-150 can't take much in the tray before you start hitting they worrying numbers and start second guessing yourself (towing is the exception)In reality F-150 All Show - No Go!

[@king-pn4bj]

@@michaell8532 suspected as much but never driven one, wouldn’t know!

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

F150 can only handle 796Kg, funny thing is the smaller AUS utes can handle 1ton or more, the American utes are good for towing heavy stuff but no good for payload

[@Dan-rg7jj]

​@@-PORK-CHOP- They can't handle a tonne unless the springs are upgraded to 300kg or 500kg constant packs. The stock ones are 0-150kg. They sag with just a tray and draw and a few other bits.

[@mediocreman2]

Completely different vehicles with different purposes. Nobody is loading up their family to go camping in an Isuzu flatbed.

[@djjames6576]

Fantastic. A lot of caravaners could benefit from knowing about this option instead of driving around loaded to the eyeballs. Great review. Mitsubishi also does a light truck range. I enjoyed this, thank you.

[@DSharma222]

Yeah that would be the Mitsubishi fuso lineup

[@firecrakka]

Hino 300 series is another in the same group.

[@antontsau]

if they can afford dedicated caravan vehicle - yes it will be better than overloaded ute. But with ute you can uncouple caravan and get a car, with truck you get, ummm, truck. And I am not sure how it works as longhaul mover.

[@TheMowogman]

Talking to a Dealer lots of Caravaners are going to Isuzu Trucks

[@longdongjohn6588]

Caravanners would be best upgrading their licence to LR and buying one with the 5.2 engine. Pulls stronger, better exhaust braking (they say no replacement for displacement for a reason), and far more payload and GVM/GCM headroom. LR licences aren't onerous or difficult, yeah there's a 0.0 BAC (which arguably it should be for everyone) and a 100km/h maximum speed (you won't be towing a caravan faster than that, let's be honest) and logbook requirements and regular stops at weighbridges don't kick in until the next heavy vehicle licence class. Add a nice set of lockable boxes or a service body, you can get it sooner than a LandCruiser 300, and with the money you'll save you can afford a small hatch or sedan for commuting and around town duties. Think hard about if you really need 4x4 though, as that more than doubles the price for the truck out of the factory, and that's before the further conversions you'll need to make before it's usable in hardcore off-roading. And if you insist on the car-licence version, it's GVM is MUCH less usable.

[@peterryan7340]

I like how Paul says he is 80kg with a straight face 😂

[@je2338]

Easily 100kgs lol

[@74_pelicans]

80kg back when he started, no way a dude with that gut and 185cm is under 110

[@Jerram89]

low value comment

[@peterryan7340]

@Jerram89 We are Aussies mate. If I was mak8ng this video I would've made exactly the same comment. It's called humour!

[@je2338]

@@peterryan7340 I'm also Aussie and get the humour mate. I'm just making an observation.

[@TherealQ2]

When I worked for a Garden Supply, a few of the Landscape Gardeners were starting to buy little Tip Trucks instead of getting another Dual Cab Ute. 3 Tonne Payloads + Towing Capacity makes it easier for them to tow their excavator or skid steer. Get rid of waste material from sites and of course get materials for the job too.

[@rivertubb1704]

Yes it has heated seats! They're powered by the sun! 🤣

[@CarExpertAus]

😂

[@jigglypuff2562]

and the aussie sun isnt shy

[@ravidas4852]

And if it's leather seats you have live barbeque

[@GRiiZZ]

The heated seat came from the engine and gets hotter as the seat cushion slowly deflating.

[@willhooke]

​@@CarExpertAus would love a Truck Expert channel (or just truck episodes) Towing along a run (that is always the same) *maybe a mini excavator? Hauling a load Decibels measured (guys are in these for hours - and the fatigue adds up) Vibration experienced through the seat Front wheel drive vs rear wheel drive in the towing and hauling demands, etc Basically all the car license ones would be a hit I think they account for 40% of all Aussie truck sales

[@menbal81]

So good that you did a small truck review. Hope you can do a review on the hino, hyundai and mitsubishi

[@ih8ubarney322]

Driven one of these in the past and the turning circle is next level, especially compared to a Land Cruiser, will probably blow every dual cab away as well.

[@timjrvine]

I agree, they have such a good turning circle compared to our rangers

[@Cous1nJack]

I drive the biggest transit minibus at work. It’s better turning than my hilux, I can see things in the mirrors. And better mpg.

[@MrJarkeveld]

I was on an offroad motorbike tour through the centre of Australia..Airlie Beach to Fremantle....the 4wd version was the support vehicle...it had done Cape York Simpson Desert and Canning Stock Route for 10 plus years and still going...amazing vehicle

[@tencm738]

I used to work for a refrigerated transport business where the entire fleet was Isuzu, this model and MR and HR vehicles, every single day some of these vehicles would get an absolute hiding and scarcely had issues, typical Japanese vehicles, just worked.

[@jeeves6490]

​@cam181990 So, you don't stop anywhere, you just drive 6 - 8 hours a day? And they may not be plush, but any issues with 'comfort' are a real stretch.

[@Low760]

I saw issues with the fridge motor fitted.

[@davidreynolds2117]

Hey, Paul, I think you should do a test with loaded. Not only are the trades getting these ( sick of the overpriced show ponies that the car manufacturers have been making a fortune on) also because of their payload and tow capabilities the grey nomads are starting to look at these with a caravan style pod being fitted and ofc the towing ability

[@JBrezicPhotography]

22:06 That's what I've been waiting for a 2024 Isuzu N Series truck reversing top speed test.

[@ILostMyKeys]

When I was getting quotes on a new garage one tradie rocked up in a brand new Raptor with aftermarket rims, the next guy in one of these fully loaded with tools and gear Guess who got the job

[@winnieRallycar]

Loved seeing this. If I were spending $70k+ on a work ute I would absolutely be cross shopping these trucks. When the interior revision comes round would love to see a review of a space or dual cab!

[@Low760]

The single cab has enough room for a work vehicle I find.

[@DEATHSTARER]

Next for Paul and Car Expert is to do a review of the latest Toyota forklift.

[@workwithjoshua]

My life won’t be complete unless I see them do a durometer test on a forklift

[@meddlem]

I'd watch

[@Timmokenn]

Would be the best review ever … yes!

[@and526625]

And a airbus a380 next

[@nealphore]

This. Is. One. Of. The. Best. Reviews. I've. Enjoyed. In. A. While. This Isuzu is pure gold.

[@gavinbenn980]

I love how much smiling Paul did on this test. Seemed to really like driving it and having a giggle at its agricultural feel. Days of old.

[@JoeHupp]

Competitiors for the Isuzu NPR 45 155 are the Fuso Canter 515 and the Hino 300 617. As for the AMT's, there are two AMT's available: the standard fluid clutch AMT (which is what is in this NPR 45 155 Traypack) or a TC-AMT (Torque Converter AMT) - this utilises a torque coverter like a full fluid automatic transmission

[@Djavo1]

Worth noting that you can't get the TC-AMT in the 5.2 version. Only in the 4jj1

[@windnsea03]

These are popular in the US. We can choose from the 5.2 I4 diesel with 215hp/452tq or a GM 6.6L gas V8 with 350hp/425tq. The only transmission is a 6-speed automatic.

[@SamSamSandwichman]

The burnouts I'd do if our Isuzu delivery truck had a v8 would have a noticeable negative effect on climate change

[@windnsea03]

🤣@@SamSamSandwichman

[@hellothere4342]

We use these bad boys in the power utility field but in the 4x4 version. It's so much better as a work vehicle than a ute. Carry and tow more. Obviously not as cool as dual cabs but we're working.

[@mrgarrison3516]

U said it 'not as cool' 😂 and the dual cab utes always seem to have the tail-gate down cause the can't fit anything in them with it up 🤦

[@hellothere4342]

@mrgarrison3516 I'm just gauging by how popular they are. Every tradies are in utes even though vans are better in most instances.

[@mrgarrison3516]

@@hellothere4342 Diesel vans with roof racks are the most practical tradie vehicles👍. I think most of these dual cab ute owners are just pretend tradies or suffering 'small man' syndrome 🤔

[@hellothere4342]

@mrgarrison3516 these tradies likes their tools stolen or wet hahahah. We use vans too,mainly for call out jobs that doesn't require a truck or bucket.

[@TheShannondanger]

Thanks. That was a very comprehensive review. I pick one up next week and I'll be pulling my caravan with it 24/7. I'll let you all know what I think after a few weeks.

[@williamschneider441]

How'd you go

[@Mark_Young05]

Definitely a fun time driving one from Adelaide to Roxby Downs. You should start a truck/commercial vehicle channel that pits looks at all the options including some Van based cab chassis like Ford Transit, Iveco, and other Euro based models against the Japanese and Korean offerings.

[@Wilbargosh]

I’ve owned a NPR 45-155 for the last 8 years and use it daily. I have tool boxes on the front half of the tray and use the rear part of the trade for all sorts. The only drawback I have is rear wheel traction in the wet. It is easy to get bogged on the bitumen in the wet on a hill. I would probably upgrade to a 4x4 model with super singles, but the 4.5t is a sweet spot for accessing council tips with a 4.5t CGM access limit

[@Low760]

They sell a Detroit locker for them.

[@Wilbargosh]

@@Low760 oh. Good to know. I’ll check it out. Thanks

[@nolimit1152]

I absolutely love this review. More please. Paul please do some small 4wd trucks too thanks.

[@jacob7987]

I sell these for a living. By far the most popular truck that we sell. All most has popular as a NPS which is near impossible to get.

[@karlcraig7214]

Does it come in a dual cab ?

[@pauldavies5541]

Serious question. How much can you do a nnr crew amt tray pack for? NSW.

[@pog1456]

absolutely loved this, as a tradie it is great to see all options available to me and I love the way you do your reviews

[@drewiliffe4855]

We have a slightly larger model at work. You really need to manually change gears yourself as it is programmed for economy and gets to sixth gear as soon as it can. They are slow to recover if you leave it in auto and hit a hill (of any size). Manual gives you full control for downhill too.

[@Rafiki_lec]

I've worked on alot of these, you can take it to the dealer or if you've got the right service tool and adjust the shift requirements or do a gearbox learn. Improves them a fair bit.

[@audoinxr6372]

I've got a 2015 Giga CXY. So the biggest Isuzu. It still needs manual shifting. Isuzu just can't figure out AMTs

[@trancersenergy]

I have absolutely 0 interest in trucks (and utes for that matter, sorry to the ute fans), but found this review to be thoroughly entertaining and educational. The perfect way to dip my pinky into the pool of trucks. There was even a point where I was wondering if perhaps I also need one of these...for what exactly? I don't know.

[@jmginthent651]

I haven’t started watching this yet, but I do watch your videos and I am absolutely thrilled that you have picked this truck because believe it or not I’m thinking about choosing it as an option over a land cruiser Ute or any other Ute purely because it’s functional and I don’t have to drive long distances etc. So why not drive a truck like this for the same kind of price awesome job I look forward to the review I’ll get back to you in 15 minutes

[@eliudmaina865]

I can confirm the atm gearbox in the n series is bullet proof...running on 500k kms, hasn't missed a beat

[@audoinxr6372]

My FRR600 got towed 3 times with AMT issues in 250,000kms

[@willhooke]

How does it do the shifting? What needs servicing on it?

[@Low760]

​@@willhookethe fluid coupling oil change, transmission oil is a normal manual.

[@Low760]

​@@audoinxr6372they do when abused.

[@willhooke]

@@Low760 thank you 👍🏻

[@LyfovRyan51]

I tow a 3 tonne caravan of which I live in. Recently I was looking at light trucks in NZ, but Isuzu were well out of my price range. I did test drive a Hyundai and considered a Foton "work ready". Neither dealer would trade my last ute. I'd like to see more reviews like this.

[@haka8265]

lol you have the Aussie wave down to pat, Aero Guard will fix that. Great job keep them coming

[@harrypsaunders]

Lots of Aussie saluting in the first few mins of the review! Bloody flies!

[@CarExpertAus]

They’re everywhere!

[@jesus_built_my_hotrod]

Fantastic review. If you need to tow 4500kg this is half or less than the price of an American dual cab. Would love if you could review the 4wd version against the iveco daily

[@WhyWouldYouDrawThat]

Yes, standard off-road test!

[@lukes5533]

Fantastic value for money , thanks for the review Paul.

[@Tigermoto]

Absolutely do this against a ute, loaded and towing. If you'd have had a tonne on the back of that, those sine waves and rough roads would improve dramatically. Proper trucks don't like being empty, they're real workhorses. Edit: also, lets be honest it does have bottle storage. Truckers use the dash for that, it's probably part of the reason it's designed at that angle.

[@deganellis]

Lol! That bumpy road segment was gold! 😂

[@saitotithegreat828]

ISUZU did well with the new N - series here in Kenya we have the NQR dominating the transport sector both in transporting loads and passengers category though in our market you only find the 6 speed manual transmission

[@mattau5543]

Definitely love to see some comparisons with some dual cab utes and towing comparisons

[@petermccormack7135]

Absolutely fantastic to see you do a light truck review Paul. I would certainly consider this over a pickup. Great for towing a caravan or boat. Could be specifically set up for camping without being overly expensive. Great review

[@cmoneyuser]

Keen to see a towing test at around 3.5 tonnes using the auto setup shown here, especially down steep hills for a braking analysis

[@Low760]

Much bigger brakes than a ute

[@curtisjohnston6649]

Have been thinking about a silverado. But the bang for your buck and actually working every day the functionality of this is remarkable. Great reveiw thanks

[@mattsakhaie9867]

Great review Paul! Good to see how light commercial vehicle stack up against Utes.. Love to see infotainment is superior, mond you Isuzu Satnav is Truck specific meaning get you out of wood stocking under bridges etc 😉

[@michaelmiguelsanchez]

We sell a good number of Stratos aftermarket suspension seats for these as the OEM seat isn’t the best.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

This was a refreshing change from the usual run of the mill Ute reviews, well done Paul!

[@full_ham_compound3424]

Just brought one after looking at every ute on the market. This ended up making the most sense for my business personally. Can carry longer and heavier loads all with a possible 4t tow capacity. If i brought new xlt ranger it was 70k plus on roads and thats before adding canopy , bullbar, towbar roof racks ect. The trade pack cost me 85k driveaway , cant beat that

[@johnmartin-sg7cv]

My son has a swb one of these. The whole tray is basically a large toolbox. He has every tool known to mankind that a plumber may need. The ladder rack has pvc pipe and copper pipe and 3 ladders. He has a 200lt diesel fuel tank at the very back of the tray. I can tell you the ride as far as driver and passenger goes is not good, even when loaded. At least the driver has a suspension seat. I was interested to see if this was a better option for towing my caravan around Australia. As for payload it would be brilliant. As far as comfort goes, not a chance in hell I could convince the wife to sit in the passenger seat.

[@TheOneWhoMightBe]

You might be able the replace the passenger seat with another suspended seat (might have to get a LHD version, though, so the controls are against the door).

[@rodgerbell810]

Hi Paul, yes I would love you to compare towing capability between this Isuzu NPR to other dual cab configurations especially on your test track/s. Cheers ✌️👍

[@Jason9110110]

Paul, I drive one everyday as a courier on a car licence. They are fantastic. But I definitely feel you a driving it a little incorrectly 😂 Key one is to constantly drive it in manual mode and drive it as you would a manual, particularly with the exhaust brake on. It’s wonderful for coasting up to traffic lights and the getting back on the acceleration. The storage is adequate, I keep my bag and bottles in the storage behind the middle seat & lunch box on the seat with a seatbelt around it. I love driving it & averaging 1000k’s a week just for work. The biggest drawback of the transmission is it lacks all power going uphill and you need to drive it manually to get enough power to get uphills particularly laden, soon as it changes gears you’ll come to a dead halt and start rolling backwards if your not careful also it will automatically change your gear depending on the elevation of the incline and that can be extremely dangerous when your running around fully laden (most of the time for work I am) Also earlier models don’t have the suspension seat, just a regular car seat for us. Only other criticism of the setup is the mirrors as they can also be a hinderance in terms of visibility at intersections etc. Because they are so wide. The same model Hino trucks for 4.5t have better mirrors as they are further forward easier to look at rather than sticking out so far. Love the review and thanks for covering my day to day work vehicle. First gear is fantastic for getting out of particularly steep driveways. Bring on more reviews from TruckExpert 😂

[@bradnewman8498]

Spot on about that AMT, dangerous in some situations!

[@Moylaan]

Would love the test in comparison to utes. This is great, love your reviews. It’s so hard to get any basic reviews on these light duty trucks, so having you go so in-depth is actually awesome

[@davidparoz7370]

Good review Paul. Thanks. Love to see how it compares to a Ute / landcruiser towing 3-3.5 ton caravan. Thanks.

[@neilforbes1082]

Two points no skid pan test and the last time Paul weighed 80kg was probably when he was 14.

[@rich7447]

If you are going over rougher terrain, the LMTV/FMTV (military surplus) is a great choice.

[@Cous1nJack]

Shots fired.

[@thesuburbanfarmer13]

Great Video, I’d love to see a comparison with other light trucks, such as the hino 300 series, iveco daily, ford transit (they come in a truck too), the Mercedes sprinter (cab chassis) ect

[@aussiedirtmover]

Excellent review We have 2 Npr 400 model's. They are great on fuel and easy to maintain. One is fully equiped with tool boxs,additional fuel tank and hiab crane to service our earthmoving business. The best ability is it,s carrying capacity you don't need to unload equipment to get additional gear on board like the smaller utes on the market. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@michaelboyce7079]

The best part of this video was watching you seamlessly continuing on with your presentation while, at the same time, casually giving us all the 'great Aussie salute', ( swatting flies ) . Well done, son - you're a true Aussie! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Classic-nl4db]

I like this alot,,,,,great review Paul ❤

[@fanofsongs]

very cool, always like it when a vehicle performs better than expected!

[@andrewvillegas2966]

I like how they added "weight not verified"! LOL

[@Timmokenn]

This is great upload! Mixing it up! I reckon more random ones like this Paul and team 👍🏻👍🏻

[@prestonbaker9537]

Have a 6 year old one of these with 470000kms still going strong with no major issues. Great litte rigs.

[@docstv9964]

This is gold. Do this more often Paul 😅

[@lochlanmay6190]

Hi Paul nice review. I noticed that you might have missed a few items like the heated mirrors just under the compression break lever, and just under the infotainment sytem in that little hole you can wirerless charge your phone plus you can mount a pto for things like a dump tray, crane or cemet mixer but when you have a load on its better to leave the compression break on as you will burn though your breaks very quickly especially towing. But the Isuzu trucks are great. i have an FVD 165-300 with a crane on the back its a awsome tuck it has airbag rear end and airbag seat better for bumps and pot holes.

[@CarExpertAus]

I need you on future truck reviews!

[@lochlanmay6190]

@CarExpertAus Always happy to help. my last piece of advice, if you are going to start reviewing more smaller trucks to save your back. open both doors first before flipping the cab as it act like a counterweight, makes lifting the cab easier. then just close them to bring the cab down.

[@homesteadingkosher1005]

Would love to see more of these! Intersting to note that the car license can strewtch so well. Curious to see both the 3.5t and 4.5t towing with it. Keen to see it side by side against it's update in futrure as well. Maybe even comparison against populars like F150 & Next-Gen Ranger Wildtrack/Platinum (2024), of course not quite a fair comparison, but worth the fun of it..

[@AllInVehicleInspections]

Great review Paul, if you want a truck expert to do reviews, give us a shout here in Adelaide. One thing to note about these trucks is that many people see the space and fill it, ultimately the vehicle is overloaded and the upgrade to the truck license often leads buyers wishing they had gone down this path earlier and bought a bigger truck. That 1 ton fills pretty quick for many trades.

[@tonymillar5342]

That was a dead set hoot Paul. Please do more ! I've been in transport for 20 years, seen the arrival of AMTs, and I really enjoyed this / your review. We currently have an AMT Van and an AMT MR Pantech. I drive both manually, because I can. You had fun doing this review ! Good ! #carexpert

[@Neil-pr1rb]

please keep these small truck reviews coming. There is a massive market for utes, and these eat utes for breakfast. You are onto something that no one else is doing. Thankyou.

[@samday6621]

I’d like to see a side by side comparison. Can you include; a lunch esky a raincoat straight bar brushcutter a motorbike or pushbike a case of beer (see you lift on and off for working height) shovel a load of sand on/off tarp down sand driving over a speed bump compare 20 min drive across town

[@paulredfern2252]

good to appreciate what its like to drive trucks for a living (delivery driver, trades, construction etc) as to why its tiering to drive all day long or distance in a truck.

[@bradleyjclarke25]

Could you please connect a 3 ton caravan on the back and do a tow test. Also place some weight on the back of the truck as well. As this is how I plan to travel around Australia in retirement. Thanks, I liked the video, however that’s not how most people would drive their truck.

[@kagin1235]

we have tons of these in the road here in the philippines its a pretty versatile truck we use it mostly on delivering wet and dry goods, construction equipment, and many more. wanna have to get one for my sound system rental in the future.

[@scarekro5]

I am actually looking at a Ute/Trailer combo vs Light Truck purchase at the moment so this was a great review for me.

[@rich7447]

You would need to get a "ute" of the same class (similar GVWR). Against a diesel F250 this Isuzu would get destroyed. The current model year F250 diesel is capable of 0 to 60 in as little as 5.5 seconds when empty and is limited to 30 seconds maximum at maximum trailer tow rating due to J2807 standards used to set tow ratings for vehicles sold in the US and Canada. J2807 is the reason that many vehicles rated to tow a particular amount in other parts of the world get a lower or even "not suitable" rating in North America.

[@neilllena7837]

I have a currant model. I’d be interested to see a towing test at gcm. Also try talking on hands free. Known fault with infotainment system. Mine is 5,5t gvm. Loaded constant near gvm fuel fig , 19ltrs/100. Speedo is way out. Replaced all springs after 1 week. Reliability is why I purchased.

[@justanaverageguy1351]

I had one of these trucks about 15 years ago, and other than the seat and infotainment system, virtually NOTHING has changed. The switches, console and exterior are all the same. I would do the Melbourne-Wodonga run every week and it was as comfortable as a horse and cart. I always went home with back pain, so it's a good thing they added a suspension-seat.

[@sassall4284]

Rate this video do some more like this 😂 I like the review you did back in the day of the Iveco daily 4x4

[@willhooke]

​@CarExpertAus would love a Truck Expert channel (or just truck episodes) Towing along a run (that is always the same) *maybe a mini excavator? Hauling a load Decibels measured (guys are in these for hours - and the fatigue adds up) Vibration experienced through the seat Front wheel drive vs rear wheel drive in the towing and hauling demands, etc Basically all the car license ones would be a hit I think they account for 40% of all Aussie truck sales

[@Kq4hcuDan]

I totally wished I had one here in Alabama USA, used, crew cab, with AWD, I'd put a pass through locker to hold my tools and run a air compressor to be my daily driver. I'd run one to pull my caravan.

[@jourdancroughan1409]

Please do a review of the dual cab NPS 4x4 with super singles or Fuso Canter! 🙏

[@jamesleslie2784]

Hi Paul, great review, I’d love to see a comparison of the equivalent Hino, Fuso & Isuzu….. I have a little Fuso Canter tipper with Duonic transmission that accelerates like a car. I’d like to see the fuel usage comparison especially, seeing as the Fuso makes similar power from a much smaller 3 litre engine. I think these make much more sense than a pick up for work as they can still tow 4000kg when fully loaded to GVM.

[@longdongjohn6588]

You can get the Isuzu with a 3.0 or a 5.2 diesel. If I'm towing a heavy van, I know which one I'd be buying. 😎

[@oarsm]

Mine tows an excavator on trailer (3500kg) every day for the last 7 years while carrying a 2500kg bobcat on its back…. Can’t say it’s ever felt underpowered.

[@estequey]

Would love to see you guys review the Hino hybrid truck. See what you think compared to the Isuzu, the fuel economy difference, the power difference and everything

[@Tyler.fenton]

My company got one of these as a work vehicle uprgading from a trayback single cab Hilux. It is better in basically every way imaginable when it comes to functionality and for not alot more in cost if youre comparing to a ute, a great tool for working.

[@kevincaldwell4707]

Nice review although I think the option Paul is most missing is bug spray...

[@TheHayabusa09]

Still waiting for your full road test of the Hummer H1!

[@CarExpertAus]

Coming soon 😁

[@ramajyello]

If I needed a work horse, I'd definitely go for this rather than a single cab. For family, lifestyle, camping etc. I'd go for a double cab ute. Wouldn't actually be impossible to own both.

[@powershin12]

If you're gonna buy this, wait for a few month. JDM got new Isuzu ELF, with better NVH and etc, so wait for it.

[@taringaturi6950]

Yeah Mate.. Do a clip on towing with the load on as well. Maybe the dual cab would be a good clip to do as well.

[@sassall4284]

Some how you make swiping flies away look reasonably elegant 😂

[@WhyWouldYouDrawThat]

Yes. Love to see a towing comparison with a ute. maybe totally max out the ute.

[@patrlcksreaLView]

That fly was so into you ❤

[@brassashtray6612]

One important thing you didn’t cover was a comfortable top cruise highway speed. Many of there’s small Japanese trucks struggle to do 110kms on the highway and maintain it.This is important to me when buying one Otherwise good review Thanks

[@scottroberts3158]

I want to see a comparison between a dual cab ute, and a Fuso Canter 4x4 dual cab truck, the Fuso Canter is the lightest truck (in terms of kerb weight) in this catagory so the 4.5 ton car licence version has the highest payload capacity of the light trucks, and it feel fair to compare a dual cab 4x4 truck to a dual cab 4x4 ute towing and everything else.

[@sbGOM]

Tip for driver comfort during emergency braking demonstrations. As the vehicle comes to a stop ease the brake pressure rather than holding it hard down letting the vehicle settle rather than jerk as the weight transfers.😊

[@jonestei1549]

paul great work reviewing trucks...love isuzu trucks

[@scottmartin3169]

Would like to see you do a review on the Isuzu NLR SWB narrow cab. Probably closer to a dual cab ute. It has IFS front suspension, so should be a bit more comfortable ride. still 4.5T but actual physical dimensions are less than a dual cab

[@XR64LT]

Have you guys done a review on a similar hino or fuso truck? Be good to know the differences

[@munnsie100]

Our family business has relied on a 2015 NLR 200 (since new). Aside from a few faulty DAVE head units in the first couple of years, the truck has been reliable and well constructed. Only one noticeable foible, the front tyres tend to suffer from outer camber wear, though I am not sure if this has been rectified on newer models.

[@twinrotors]

Please do more of this.

[@hamzaumar4311]

Very nice review paul hats off to you. Plz make more reviews of commercial vehicles, trucks like hino , nissan diesel so commercial buyers could also get advantage from your reviews. I hope you will consider my suggestion... Love from Melbourne... ❤❤