Toyota Hilux v Isuzu D-MAX: OFF-ROAD CHALLENGE!

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It’s time for an almighty Arctic Trucks off-road showdown!
We’ve got our hands on an Isuzu D-MAX, and it’s about to face off against a Toyota Hilux! They’re two incredible pick-ups, and they’ve both been worked on by the team at Arctic Trucks, which means they come with a number of upgrades including wide-body kits, upgraded springs and dampers, wider suspension and huge 35-inch tyres!
So let’s see how these pick-ups compare. Starting with the D-MAX, it’s powered by a 1.9-litre turbo diesel engine that can put down 164hp and 360Nm of torque. This power is sent to all four wheels, and it tips the scales at 2,205kg. It’s also equipped with a low-range mode as well as a rear locking diff.
Alongside it is the Hilux, which has a 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel under the bonnet that puts down 204hp and 500Nm. It also comes with off-road tech like in the Isuzu, although it is a bit heavier, tipping the scales at 2,325kg.
Both these trucks come in at just under £70,000 once Arctic Trucks have gone to work on them, but which will come out on top in this video? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself!

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[@totallyworksperfectly5424]

No

[@OSKAMIZE_GAMING]

😂😂 He says No lol

[@ieditedmyname289]

Fix the thumbnail.

[@bucketlist.original]

How about doing a comparison betwenn the L322 Rangerover and the new one?

[@totallyworksperfectly5424]

@@bucketlist.original Why

[@yaylalimete]

It was more like a driver battle instead of pickups

[@purwantiallan5089]

True. Driver skills on these pickups actually a lot more interesting indeed.

[@milkycocopop6313]

who hurt you

[@houseoflloyd7166]

Nick going gentle Matt driving like his life depends on it

[@purwantiallan5089]

Why Nick loves to go gentle with these cars?

[@AaronsAnglingJourney]

🎉

[@gordonnorris4202]

NIck is just an amateur

[@houseoflloyd7166]

@@purwantiallan5089 He's being a gentleman

[@Billy_McLovin_Hope]

Carwow have acquired all 57 million South African's attention with this one. 🇿🇦

[@jgush1337]

And still no one cares about south africa lol

[@MphoMogoale]

Botsa mmao ​@@jgush1337

[@mukelanizondi6378]

@@jgush1337 I'm gonna beat whoever asked u that😂😂😂

[@siyankosi7259]

@@jgush1337 yey wena mnqolo…Fusegi mfana uzoshayeka

[@william254]

I thought there were more than 57m South Africans

[@yungspy-c4470]

Team Nogwaja(Isuzu) From South Africa is watching🇿🇦

[@purwantiallan5089]

Team Roenick (Toyota) from USA also watching.

[@mohamedmajam3632]

Quite literally

[@kaidenchetty4572]

@@mohamedmajam3632this is not nogwaja 1.9L baby engine

[@lilithaluvolwethu235]

🔥Sikuphi laa???

[@huryburly6025]

Yeah you the reason I rushed to this video,I couldn't understand why the D max is so untouchable

[@zy5196]

Car ❌ Driver ✅ 2 people with different driving characteristics

[@rayyan6515]

yea... plus Australians and Southeast Asia gets the 3.0L model for the D-Max too. Would've been more comparable.

[@module79l28]

@@rayyan6515 - You're not expecting them to use a model that's not sold in Europe, are you?

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@rayyan6515is the D-MAX has 2.0L variant?

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@module79l28well i expected that model to sell well even in Bahrain.

[@mayasmayas6141]

true

[@astin3078]

I know South Africans will be watching this 😂 🇿🇦 🇿🇦

[@percytshivhase8993]

Sikhona vele!😭😂

[@MotebangMokoena]

Yep, we are.

[@braddocknhari]

You know mos 😂😂😂😂

[@siyavuyanqabisa7781]

🤣😂😅Obviously

[@thabangmojapelo1757]

Obviously

[@walterlanguage4703]

Isuzu AT35 proudly South African!!! I love my Isuzu DMax here in Bakkie crazy South Africa!

[@princeedward6436]

Don't forget to visit Key Pinetown so you can check out our Isuzu bakkies.

[@reijiokada3295]

2:09 2:17 whoever's the editor for carwow, that guy needs a raise 😂

[@diegovasconcelos9711]

The expert in offroad had no traction at all 😅

[@purwantiallan5089]

And also deserved perfect score.

[@RayanoBokan]

Before it wasn't like that 😂 i was watching the video when he falls and then they started to make it 😂

[@lloydmukohwa9956]

🔂😂

[@doorkicker1896]

theyve changed his voice too 😂

[@keasenne]

Finally!!! South Africans 🇿🇦 lets gather here this one belongs to us..

[@danielsteyn7464]

Thankfully the D-Max Arctic in SA has the 3.0 TD.

[@hugokleynhans9595]

Isuzu hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie

[@gcobaninondabula3832]

Hell yeah 😎

[@agerars3361]

Can't go wrong with both of them IMO, 2 brilliant bakkies🔥.

[@thabisongcobo6890]

Sikhona🥳

[@mivuyonkabi5780]

The D-MAX looks absolutely majestic 👌

[@Mr_Pink_FTW]

the ONLY way these tests can ever be fair - swap drivers after each run and see if the result still stands

[@david4JH1]

Here in southafrica, Namibia🇳🇦🇿🇦we have the Isuzu dmax artic truck but it's a 3.0L which has 140kw and 450nm of torque

[@corb5654]

The 1.9 performed really well

[@Frank-xp3xd]

It did but I am sure in daily life you will feel the difference!

[@sameerballim8439]

​@@Frank-xp3xd not fair if u ask me. They should have had a 3.0L isuzu. Since they took a 2.8L Toyota

[@AnotherDay-ce6th]

Sameer the price is pretty much similar

[@theAlex0698]

@@sameerballim8439 I was just thinking that!

[@gonsungar9420]

Tbh despite the lack of power of the dmax, its actually kinda match with the 2.4L hilux although the torque from the dmax come pretty late at 2000rpm vs the 2.4L hilux at 1800rpm. oh btw the 1.9 dmax in my country is rated at 148hp 350Nm meanwhile the 2.4L hilux is rated at 150hp 400Nm. Oh I owned both vehicle.

[@its_lexy_here712]

You've got the attention of 2billion Indians... including me 🤣🤣🤣

[@annonymus.]

And Pakistan

[@snakeeyes9246]

​@@annonymus.That's the conflict most likely to go nuclear at the moment. 🇮🇳 vs 🇵🇰

[@OSKAMIZE_GAMING]

Much love Indians My channel is loved by Indians thank you India ❤️❤️💐

[@time2maked0hnutz54]

. or 🪶 🥴

[@Spatack09]

⁠@@snakeeyes9246pas obliger de revenir à ca

[@huntrainpartrain4185]

I had a 1996 izusu trooper with a Manual and the v6 gasser back in the day. She was a beast. Parked her for 7 years one time, went out and replaced the battery and she started right up. It took ABUSE from my father and i; I’d kill for another. Plus it had the TIGHTEST turning radius of any vehicle I’ve ever drove, even my two door tj jeep (2001).

[@Beyondthebox11]

I’m surprised you didn’t use the Dmax with the 4jj3 3.0 diesel. It would’ve been a little bit closer horsepower to the Toyota.

[@manyuhahulisani2091]

Too bad they only get it in the 1.9L ..... which is a shame

[@Voke_Roblox]

​@@manyuhahulisani2091 Agree the Dmax could win in the race if theres an 3.0 but not bad for a 1.9 tho it manage to beat at the first

[@manyuhahulisani2091]

@Voke_Roblox True hey i thought i was gonna fall short because of it being underpowered

[@Voke_Roblox]

@@manyuhahulisani2091 same but the first was good the 1.9 was shocking although the last one was close i do think if that was the 3.0 it will be fast but yeah only 1.9 tbh it done good the whole challenge ig it isn't half bad

[@svein-haraldribland8559]

Only 1,9 L in the western countries….

[@romeogivenmaake3243]

You've got the whole of S.A🇿🇦 Watching 😁Nikhona?

[@mihlebokveldt3774]

Ekse!🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@BongelaMnguni]

Nogwaja

[@muzikhumalo9886]

I live in the US (from Eswatini) I’d buy one of these in a heartbeat if they were sold here 😢

[@kgotsomotaung1094]

Sila

[@Kaylin_G]

Howzit!

[@mugskiryacalvin7589]

You do Graham bad all the time. He'll live to regret the day he fell like a child 😂😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

Graham rarely jumped the start unlike Matt Watson.

[@asifnoaman8978]

@@purwantiallan5089 ???

[@garethraven3933]

Graham sounds like a child 😂🤣😂🤣

[@Quantavius_the_3rd]

Tf they thinking puting a 1.9 litre engine in a 2.2 ton vehicle 💀

[@WalkiTalki]

I had an 82 Isuzu Trooper. Even then, like this one, it had the smallest little engine that went anywhere you wanted as long as you weren't in a hurry. That must just be how Isuzu does things.

[@bigduphusaj162]

yip Suzuki too

[@Cold_PHcpm]

The goats of reliable little trucks

[@Manusia.satu1]

Little 😂. These are monster at Asia

[@unni.m1959]

You must be a Goliath from goliathia in lost 8th continent to call these litteellll.......😒

[@ryllanelano200]

Where is the Dmax 3.0?😅

[@KurlixRacer66Ssr]

not sold in europe

[@princeking1562]

i didnt even know they came below 2.5🤣

[@lubbs7585]

Didn't even know that dmax had anything other than the 3.0

[@rodm5968]

@@princeking1562 In Aus the 1.9lt is used in the base D-max and bt50 cab chassis

[@princeking1562]

@@rodm5968 roughness

[@amandachwa211]

You have not made a isuzu video in years! thank you for bringing it back😁😊😍🥰😇

[@cp4512]

Now those are proper off roaders and not Land Rover/Merc Chelsea Tractors! 😂

[@RCFinzi]

Agreed! Can't stand seeing new defenders with 23 inch rims and fully blacked out bodywork. Awful considering how good the old one is

[@AlexThomas-ku1ro]

Finally it's a offroad challenge We want more of this 😅

[@djthamlas_tbs]

1,9L engine practically drew with a 2,8 L. Crazy. He only won because he was faster of the line.

[@TheDominicius]

Finally, a Dmax in CarWow . . . But I'd like a proper review of that truck tho . . .

[@raheemmustapher]

This was specifically made for South Africa! 🇿🇦

[@christophersplitt1772]

Go for the dmax 4jj3 3.0 turbo diesel. 1.9 is a little bit smaller displacement.

[@vanderz1012]

Can't get it in the UK sadly. I agree big daddy 3.0 is the best

[@module79l28]

@@vanderz1012 - Nor anywhere else in Europe and rightly so because there's no need for it.

[@rodm5968]

@@module79l28 doesn't meet emissions ! Australia is moving to Euro and only Isuzu and Mazda are complaining about it. - Wonder why

[@bigduphusaj162]

​@@rodm5968because newer euro engines are junk is why. Wafer thin junk.

[@vanderz1012]

@module79l28 3.0 is an absolute beast of an engine and there is absolutely a need for it. So much more torquey than the little 1.9

[@j.a.citadel3258]

Thats hilux is the boy, ran these standard without any mods unbelievably underrated

[@duffydon1741]

What does underrated mean?

[@leftcoastfunk]

except they *were* modded. But I'm not arguing with you about the Hilux, that'd be my pick any day modded or not

[@gyurmethlodroe1774]

​@@duffydon1741refer dictionary

[@richmondemmanuel3498]

They were both modded in this video

[@mthobisifanie5725]

In South Africa🇿🇦 you got our attention and I'm sure Indian guys are with me🤣

[@Preyser123]

Greetings from South Africa. Isuzu all day for me. The only issue I have with the brand is that they dropped the 2.5l turbo diesel engine for a 1.9l. I would also prefer a manual transmition over the automatic.

[@jgush1337]

thats because you fucks only have isuzu and other shit brands.

[@ifishjgja8414]

i like the 1.9L isuzu engine, its more efficient and can carry out its duties and functions well. the torque is good around 2000rpm, so for daily task i think its perform well, and I hope the 1.9L can be more durable,reliable and long-lasting than the 2.5L and it seems it can. 2.5L turbo not so durable or reliable, compare to the predecessor (isuzu engine, in old vehicle) without turbo. 🤔

[@ThatFlyingBumGuy]

Not a big Isuzu Guy, but that Isuzu looks amazing!

[@lwandilemsithini8415]

my south africans let’s gather here🫡🇿🇦

[@Biography958]

Impi ka nogwaja no Toyota

[@animevideos11]

Nogwaja lost😂you can never go wrong with hilux

[@kta340]

Hi from Limpopo

[@Gostmedia2]

I love unogwaja but the hilux🔥🔥🔥

[@itstisguy1456]

🇿🇦

[@duncanworley4802]

About time you did more of these

[@ROO1KAT]

I feel like these tests are more of a driver test than a car test

[@rrecee2639]

In this case I'd agree because Matt has a huge advantage in driving experience, it's his day job testing cars.

[@sandrakaiga9477]

I've never been so excited to check out a car review like this particular one

[@manyuhahulisani2091]

To all South Africans here say it with me..... NOGWAJA!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@derreckkattick649]

I realized that whenever you do offroad challenges mat wins 95% of the time, because he just full sends the vehicles without a care in the world while the others are very cautious

[@josephnaval9391]

K

[@lool130]

I love these offroad races and our fav off road expert is back 😂

[@SomKing123]

Finally offroad challenge!

[@Dj_Miyagi]

I think carwow Graham footage falling down will always be an icon moment 😂😂 and if you know the full video congratulations you have been one of the top fans of carwow

[@fredalexander5757]

This series of challenges looked super fun.

[@yozaqura5186]

Nice finally another off road video!!

[@jacobrev6567]

Yay carwow offroad challenge is back

[@micksonlolley4021]

Dmax all the way!! 💪💪

[@TBpepe]

Matt my suggestion for you is to make extended drag races of these sorta vehicles on off-road surfaces like this.. drag race part was really crazy in this

[@jayschofield2472]

Awesome, great, thanks for this informative video, learned loads about these vehicles. Would still go for a nevara though

[@noahwilliams9518]

Isuzu D-Max is my favorite

[@purwantiallan5089]

Hilux and D-Max equally amazing tho.

[@Ploxsource]

@@purwantiallan5089 They're both good in their own rights: The earlier D-Max have issues with their diffs. The newer ones have issues with their transmissions. I was always couriering diffs for D-Max. Not exactly reliable for off-road capabilities. The hilux isn't without it's faults either (DPF). Some replace the DPF, others have the inner "gutted" and tuned to make it still pass an inspection.

[@PradanaWirawan]

​@@Ploxsourcenew D-Max still has new 3 liter engine .. and the power 212 hp ..

[@Ploxsource]

@@PradanaWirawan it's not a new engine. It's the same as the previous model with some internal changes. Just received a different name. The 3.0L is widespread across the work except Europe apparently. Not new by any standard.

[@nicholaswoodcock7449]

@@Ploxsource What about the new rangers? any known issues with them so far?

[@paulmukunga9886]

We love both from kenya🇰🇪

[@DayumSonny]

Nicely done, Nice Nick!

[@slavaukraini1655]

Isuzu still did it with a 1.9L hats off to that

[@agerars3361]

2 Brilliant bakkies🔥

[@Skroef]

for my southern african people it’s a nogwaja vs hilux 😭😭

[@danam0228]

Very fun to watch. Good job by all

[@MrFOXTEiN]

This was so much fun and entertaining. Was I the only one cheering for Nick to not bottom it out during the 4th course?!!! 🤣

[@ehhla3]

Unfair comparison: The small-engined Isuzu D-Max is compared to the large engined Toyota Hilux.

[@Cous1nJack]

It is fair. That’s what they sell.

[@ToJaJaroslaw]

No d max with bigger diesel in EU

[@svein-haraldribland8559]

Only 1,9 L in the western countries….

[@gitongagathii7471]

I own both and they both perform so nice

[@zf8496]

Are they basically the same car?

[@preshantpitamber8893]

Thank you for this head to head. Can you please do it with the 3.0 d max

[@roadtripswith70maipk]

These off-road challenges are much more enjoyable to watch 🎉

[@OmGadekar]

12:11 Matt jumped the start

[@MU-gp7vf]

Also that race isn't fair.. all depends on the driver of the vehicle

[@OmGadekar]

@@MU-gp7vf True

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@MU-gp7vfMatt jumped 4 starts in this offroad race.

[@janechanlder2675]

He always does

[@austinaustin2751]

I'm looking for Botswana 🇧🇼 and South Africans🇿🇦 ..., we have a meeting here 😊

[@chinualumumeh8433]

'Graham Off road Expert' gets me every time 😆

[@pazt9911]

We need more of these please

[@leonitdervishaj2433]

How common no one is talking about the legendary 1.9 diesel engine

[@cordeg3435]

Not sure why.. but I have it here in Aus and it's a good motor. It's popular in Sth east Asia

[@gonsungar9420]

I owned both 1.9 dmax and 2.4 hilux,both are single cab and abuse both at bornean logging/jungle roads . My observation is both feel almost the same in carrying 900kgs(sometimes 1.3 tonnes at good weather) in terms of pulling power. The only differences are the 1.9 dmax need to revved higher than the hilux and the dmax are very efficient than the hilux. @@cordeg3435

[@MaxFiveGames]

These OFF-ROAD tests are nonsense. Its not even about the car its a bout the driver. So most of the time car that wins just makes no sense.

[@antoniohagopian213]

And that's why you shouldn't bother listening to buffoons for knowledge. Distraction only.

[@MegaDRKSTR]

It's not nonsense. It's entertainment

[@hassyg4083]

carwow stages

[@Viddough]

You did Graham dirty at 2:08 😂😂

[@josephmburu9335]

We need more of this

[@Hammad6969]

Whole Pakistan watching 🐱🇵🇰

😅😅😅

[@user-cr2yy4wm7l]

😊

[@TheProEditz]

Yes I live in Pakistan 😊

[@nursultansaljakbaj9401]

​@@TheProEditzMee too. I ❤ Pakistan. Best country on 🌎

[@armaan069868]

IN DAA BAAG

[@lwandlemakhubele4537]

South Africans let’s gather 😂

[@m22tae]

0:01 Van Damme's split in Volvo ad reference:

[@outogetyougotyou5250]

Graham really changes his voice when he's doing the 3, 2, 1 count down.

[@melvamcdermott5593]

Mate you should see the hiluxes in Australia,they are built for power

[@svein-haraldribland8559]

Same engine

[@Vendaexperienc3]

Nogwaja GP fans like this comment I'm taking roll call 🤙🏼

[@charleschin2612]

A very good truck testing wish you had in one more challenge like a how fast can they both reverse just to see ,know , and show , but personally I would definitely rather the Toyota hilux that truck as a very long heritage behind it and its still good and getting better with the new technologies we have nowadays , good challenge Matt 👍👍

[@gamache1101]

You guys should do full size HD Diesel trucks.

[@ayhix]

Isuzu is always the best

[@lynohGara9]

Isuzu DMAX 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯🫡

[@user-qe9ny4yu3x]

Please do a full off-road bakkies

[@jskahlon9995]

Do more off-roading challenges please

[@vagabondwanderers]

How many from Indians are watching this! 🇮🇳

[@simtec6886]

Indians from South Africa or India?😅

[@beinjar5634]

Isuszu has really made serious improvements 🇿🇦

[@henryhank265]

You should bring this guy every time there is a car comparison 😊

[@dalejones3862]

Great drag race and off road run

[@phethangponya8827]

Nogwaja vs hilux

[@james060491]

Like to see the cybertruck do any of that lol 😅 prob struggle with most of it

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great video!

[@armandbotha6723]

C'mon!!! You should've done a best out of 3 on the drag races!!!😢

[@dieselhead999]

Bro literally assembled all the Indian brothers ❤😂🇮🇳

[@Eyesark]

Matt is so competitive 😂. Both great pick-ups

[@abubakargazara8729]

Omg what a journey 🎉 Not me smiling while announcing the scores😂

[@valentinebulala6748]

Isuzu all the way..

[@percy1664]

Nogwaja , sikuphi lana !!!!!!!!! 😅😅

[@mbogaba667]

YeyaseMzansi ke le insizwa. 😊😊😊

[@acefoxuk]

Haha when you said "you lost" 🤣🤣🤣

[@vanbasten3251]

damn i dont know why am so addicted to all of your videos but i will really wish to get my first ride through carwow i can spend all my free time watching your videos

[@Shais1111]

Indians Assemble 🇮🇳

[@edseljohalyn2813]

INDIAN 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@Momin4]

Who just clicked on this video because of being a fan of cars as a Pakistani?

[@shadow10198]

Me lol

[@vikk3370]

Allah Hu Akbar 💣 💥 💥 💥

[@Sujalsingh-gp1xf]

no one...

[@ibrahim_sadiqli]

More off-road battles!!!

[@carloszamora7670]

In Latin America we have the Dmax with the 3.0L turbo diesel 190 HP and 450 Nm... its a beast