Six Bakkie Drag Race! Hilux vs Ranger vs Amarok vs P-Series vs BT-50 vs Navara (all 4x4)

[@gvr6079]

I just enjoyed the Isuzu powered Mazda kicking dust in the sales hero's eyes.

[@johanjvrensburg5964]

What do you mean Isuzu powered

[@StangV2]

@@johanjvrensburg5964 The new Mazda BT50 is built by Isuzu. Its Isuzu engine, drivetrain, chassis, basically a new D-MAX with a Mazda badge. South Africa is getting the new D-MAX next year.

[@Leon-lp9fl]

Me to!

[@samuelraymond2076]

@@StangV2 you’re right

[@vishalparmargotboost]

Yup, loved to see that!!

[@stephenmogapi3379]

I expected a table showing finishing times of all vehicles. A very well put together video over all.

[@tankq888]

Same, I was waiting for the finishing time and table standing. didn't deserve a like because of or sub because of that👎

[@emmanuelchipili5244]

Me too

[@releM15]

I am so happy for the Mazda BT50. The most underrated and slated bakkie of all time. This should help with their sales

[@mark-qi6di]

Exactly, even the Isuzu as well... But everyone is crazy about Toyota

[@dannycourtice]

its not even a mazda mate. they're too lazy to make their own 4x4

[@mark-qi6di]

​@@dannycourtice Everyone knows it's an Isuzu and they're okay with it. Mazda is a small brand and they can't afford a bakkie venture on their own. Sometimes teaming up with another isn't a bad thing. Instead of one, we have two choices now, albeit two very similar ones. Same can be said with the Z4 and Supra.

[@shonyfreshayzzz]

@@dannycourtice yeah but the Mazda has a very nice interior compared to d max

[@shaunrosant5813]

@@mark-qi6di Toyota and Suzuki the best current example of this. Identical vehicles. You just choose the badge you prefer. No prob

[@vert3cx373]

The time and effort required to shoot this kind of quality content is unreal. Keep it up!

[@schlix101]

And then you forget to put the finishing times up... Real quality content. LOL

[@sanelisiwenduku1555]

​@@schlix101 my thoughts exactly

[@simbayihamaundu3616]

Amarok is just in its own class when it comes to power and no Bakkie manufacturer will ever beat that Amarok... but i am all impressed with the New BT-50(Isuzu powered), i have fallen in love with it making it my 2nd favorite Bakkie from the Hilux

[@MOSEEDAT89]

Wow! That BT50 is something! Nice one💪

[@ChrisDied]

To bad the interior is so cheap and absolutely nasty feeling... hope they do better with the dmax, but i doubt it.

[@billyjoelization]

Okay. In future put a chart on screen with results and times.

[@jaredleask6075]

Where is the detailed summary of the placings at the end? Other than that - top work.

[@THEbig9er]

Exactly. Not totally professional

[@Rustie_za]

also looking for that

[@terranowe]

considering the expense and organisation needed to do the race you'd think they would have done that. Also some weight and power to weight ratios would have been nice too so that it showed how much the gearing etc helped out rather than just power. Otherwise still good to see a real life acceleration comparison like this.

[@ezrahlatshwayo7124]

Ah yes! Quality content just what we want. thanks guys for this. That BT50 took most of us by surprise I must say!

[@pjb9010]

I remember a time when the amarok was the most mocked pick up for having the same displacement as coke and milk...

[@keloduma]

Yupp

[@GuyI9000]

Simply wont last long as a result of that

[@kobusp100]

@@GuyI9000 If its such a bad Idea why have VW been making that engine for more than a decade and other manufacturers and now copying that formula...2lt BiTDi

[@helmutluiperth821]

@@kobusp100 you are on the point

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

@@kobusp100 That's like asking why VW has been making Passats and Jettas despite being notoriously unreliable compared to competing vehicles from other brands. VW could literally sell a starving horse and South Africans would still buy in large quantities.

[@mbizozo6271]

Impressed by that Mazda.

[@Ruandewdy7]

I did not expect that from the BT-50. Very impressed indeed!

[@alvinpong2374]

For me the 4jj3 isuzu engine is the king here. Very strong engine with his 4 cylinder that perform so well.

[@revolution475]

Another fantastic bakkie drag race 🇿🇦👏. You guys are awesome. But that BT-50 though 🙆🤔, some underrating of specs I'm sure.

[@matsemelaaubrey4250]

I have 2018 2.3 twin turbo Navara which puts out 140kw and 450nm and 4 years down the line the newer version still puts out the same power, shame on nissan. Mine is on stage 1 with 160kw and 520nm

[@nokocambelngoasheng9279]

Great Launch from the P-Series, Glad it outgunned the Navara

[@adnaanwise1359]

Mazda BT50…WOW…impressed!

[@StangV2]

Its the new Isuzu engine coming to new D-MAX in SA next year.

[@rushdijohnstone3549]

Cool video. Really looking forward to the full comparison later. The GWM is really appealing to alot of people at the moment due to its price and tech, so definitely keen to see how it goes up against the tried and trusted Toyota, Ford and Mazda.

[@samuelraymond2076]

You’re right

[@shaunrosant5813]

Yes. The closest thing to value for money. The P might and should emulate the unprecedented success of the Haval Jolion, which is a top 5 best seller up in here. Brand snobbery will gradually make way for common sense as pockets become shallower.

[@musamathevula9139]

Wow what a race, different results from the previous one between the Ford and the Toyota, but that 190 kW Amarok it's a beast

[@eliasplorer5091]

amarok is best🤜

[@keloduma]

Loving that the BT 50 kicked arse

[@filliptoolu5426]

Yoh! The BT50 surprised me big time...Definitely waiting for the new Isuzu!

[@takatyora2028]

Epic! Hope to see your review of the new BT-50

[@carguy7797]

The Amarok justified it's price

[@PerformanceWithPage]

THIS IS SO POINTLESS! I LOVE IT! :D

[@DarrenBoxhall]

Why is it pointless?

[@PerformanceWithPage]

@@DarrenBoxhall firstly, you clearly missed the sarcasm in my tone, secondly, bakkie drag racing is like drifting or racing cars in circles...pointless. That doesn't mean I don't enjoy them!

[@garethluxford5839]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@munyaradzimafumhe8515]

Never clicked this fast before. Been waiting for it😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@StangV2]

Love it! And shows that power isnt everything. Isuzu owners have always known this! Cant wait for the new D-MAX!

[@ChrisDied]

To bad it is going to becalready outdated when it eventually launches here..... also i hope they do something about the interior build quality.... the mazda's interior is actually shocking in how cheap it feels.... and previous kb's and dmax havent been much better....

[@lennymful]

The GWM Pseries real world performance always punches above its suggested on paper outputs, Great to see it can relatively keep its chin up against the established Brutes 👍🏾😊

[@GWMSouth]

Thanks Lenny!

[@marcelvandertoorn8573]

Yes if you put a racechip on that thing it would drive the others away. If you look at the price against the rest you can do loads of upgrades

[@davidrome6066]

The Mazda BT50 is selling well here in Australia 🇦🇺 and they look great.

[@shakengandulf]

I remember a year or so ago, a mazda rep asking me about the mazda.. i said they look like sh**t. Now, i agree they look good. Not sure whether they listened but i look back at it and smile.

[@tonderaidenzel7697]

The BT-50 is quick

[@swoopSAUCE]

What an awesome video and big up to that Mazda, super impressive!

[@tristan20672]

You guys should add a 2.0bitdi amarok in the race. Would be interesting to see it compare to the rest.

[@pedroludeke7200]

Most likely be second behind the 190kw

[@anel5494]

I would hazard a guess at either second or at worst third. The 2 litre combination with the 8 speed ZF is still an amazing vehicle

[@ariccisuarez]

Almost certainly would came on second place

[@vabl007]

This was amazing. Such great quality stuff. Lekker line up of Bakkies as well.

[@leomashed]

BT-50 has the looks, price and performance. for me it is the winner

[@neilgouws6962]

Ditto... the more I look and read about the new BT50 , the more I want one 🤘🏻

[@leomashed]

@@neilgouws6962 Me too

[@mark-qi6di]

Under-rated bakkie and engine. After seeing this, it should be a no-brainer. That Isuzu engine is also solid!

[@mark-qi6di]

@@neilgouws6962 The Isuzu should make for a better bakkie since it is being tuned for our conditions and also manufactured locally. The Mazda is a pure import, making it more expensive due to taxes, and it's also not tuned for our conditions.

[@neilgouws6962]

@@mark-qi6di i hear what you saying, but this BT50 is based on the "new" Isuzu RSA still waiting for, whilst the rest of the world is currently enjoying it ... Isuzu RSA need to pull finger!!

[@shadrackmashoene6228]

Yerrrrrrr, that VW Amarok is absolutely magnificent yohhhh 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@josealfredoperez1509]

Mazda all trucks are the most underrated vehicels ever!!!

[@MrPittie001]

What a pointless, awesome race! The hero is that Mazda BT50. Wonder how the Isuzu will compare.

[@comfydrives]

That BT-50😳😳😳😳

[@Torque_Motor]

Wasn't expecting that performance from bt50

[@hermanpooe5796]

Well, if you are spending nearly a million Rand for a bakkie, I would EXPECT it to leave everything behind in the dust...

[@unclejones5393]

lol "in the dust"...

[@KillerMkhwanazi]

And it's worth it

[@khayelihlemngoma2393]

Doubt the X-class would.

[@danielbredenkamp3957]

@@khayelihlemngoma2393 yeah...X class just another Navara...

[@medz3398]

Cheaper than other vehicles in Australia. You guys just get ripped off

[@ryansmithza]

I really didn't expect that Mazda to do that well!

[@BeastMUIgoku]

And I didn't expect he Amazon to do this well since I own one

[@hugokleynhans9595]

Because its now an isuzu underneath

[@phambilembebe5613]

the P Series really surprised me. its a car to consider

[@roarman75]

Brilliant!!! and that Isuzu, i mean Mazda, did very well.

[@samuelraymond2076]

Isuzu is much better

[@seanfenwick]

Mazda kicked their asses! lmao that’s going to sting. Hope they got a better load bin now since it’s an Isuzu. Think I’m trading in my BT50 for a new one

[@mampediterencemakgahlela753]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾

[@samkok8378]

Sell me your old BT 50 then if it's still within good mileage

[@hugokleynhans9595]

Rather wait for the Isuzu

[@deonhrupnarain]

Bro chiro , this video makes me want thr pSeries even more !!!

[@santielaing939]

Woohoo, look at my P-series going against the stronger engines!! The stronger GWM models are on their way to South Africa! We gonna need a lot of drag races, come on!!

[@GWMSouth]

😊

[@robertjacobsfishing]

That Mazda was the biggest surprise!

[@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252]

I’m shocked about the BT50 wow must be light somehow 😻🤓👌

[@ChrisDied]

They use the cheapest lightest plastics for the interior.....

[@munyaradzimafumhe8515]

We need to go put the BT-50 on a dyno and really find out what is going on there

[@mncedisiluhlanga2024]

Another BMW M3 /M4 story... They not honest with the Horses it has... 😎

[@keloduma]

Yupp 170kW for sure

[@StangV2]

lol.. no they are honest. They just realize that power isn't everything. Its how it is applied.

[@mark-qi6di]

The Isuzu (Mazda in this case) has always been a low-key underrated bakkie though... That engine is seriously under-stressed and durable. Surprised it actually performs as well! Should be a no-brainer for someone in the market for a bakkie, but the Hilux rules...

[@ninobrown1309]

The VW Amarok even had a delayed launch just to humiliate them as it should at that price tag, as for the Toyota, the performance is putride considering its price tag as well

[@keloduma]

Indeed but that BT-50 man

[@carelschlesinger1276]

You get what you pay, VW delivers! Love my V6 to bits, power is unmatched!

[@medz3398]

That’s a South African thing. In Australia the v6 amaroks can be had cheaper than other cars

[@vanderz1012]

It's perfectly logical if you think about it: 2 extra cylinders and full time 4wd

[@vanderz1012]

Hilux Legend costs as much as the Ranger Raptor. When you pay for the Raptor you get a purposefully built offroad machine that can jump the sand dunes. Hilux Legend is just a few plastic body kit pieces with an ugly nose

[@maxlodewyk_na]

52 views in a minute? Wow. I love this channel.

[@vanderz1012]

Hilux and Ranger are very closely matched indeed. I guess it comes down to whoever gets the better launch

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

Mahindra eats both of them for breakfast!

[@vanderz1012]

@@angrysocialjusticewarrior next joke please

[@johnmark6884]

@@angrysocialjusticewarrior high performance but low quality. I prefer chinese brands than this sh*t

[@CobusDerrenberg]

EPIC EPIC EPIC STUFF 😃💪👍!! This is how you stageva drag race !! (..but no Triton or D-Max ?) Thank you, WELL DONE & GREAT WORK 😂👏

[@StangV2]

The D-Max came 2nd 🤣

[@CobusDerrenberg]

@@StangV2 You're kind of right 😉, although the actual D-Max is a slight "cubby" & so the power to weight is lagging behind almost all - even the Mazda / D-Max... 😉

[@StangV2]

@@CobusDerrenberg the weight difference is negligible. In fact the D-MAX is 5kg lighter in Australia reviews where they compare apples for apples.

[@CobusDerrenberg]

@@StangV2 True true, But it's not about the weight - its about the net power to weight ratio - There is an argument that the 133Kw Triton could actually be 2nd right behind the Amarok 😉

[@badenwheeler6890]

now this is a drag race I'm really interested in

[@pholelamapeyi4589]

i wou'dve loved that Ford brought the Raptor in this Race ...even though it still wou'dve lost against the Amarok ..but having it in this drag race wou'dve soothed quiet a lot of ford bikkie lover's hearts ..!! lol...

[@Ozie1997]

Wooow the best thing I’ve ever watched on the internet 😭😭

[@kobusengelbrecht4358]

Now there we go big thumps up for mazda and Isuzu now the tables have turned gonna share this with my toy friend still stay a hardcore BT 50 guy

[@frencis3210]

This is like a Mazda BT and Amarok race and the rest are spectators😂

[@abetterworld96]

The Mazda did way better than I expected.

[@lkupidlk3473]

Both Navara and Bt50 have the same output figure, but the results differ significantly. I think the Bt50 is more like 160kw.

[@allistairevanwyk9224]

Thing is 1 is 3 liter 4 cylinder the other 2.5 liter 4 cylinder. There is just no displacement for capacity. it shows again.

[@stephenmbugua9553]

I would like to see a drag race between old 2.3ltr Navara and current 2.5ltr. I mean the difference in displacement between Ranger and Hilux is greater (2 vs 2.8)

[@lkupidlk3473]

@@stephenmbugua9553 I live in Thailand where the 2.5 is the old engine and the 2.3 twin turbo is the new engine, both have the same output though. I can tell you that the 2.3 is a bit quicker, more refined, and better fuel economy. I am kinda curious why they stepped back to the old 2.5 in the South Africa.

[@kgopotsomashile9851]

Lol but we don't always want a fast bakkie but a reliable bakkie that delivers

[@dajorusa]

@@lkupidlk3473 reliable

[@aecs.constn]

That bt50 is powered by the newest 4jj3 isuzu 3.0 engine. I won't be surprised to get 500k km from that block. My old 2008 4jj1 is running 410k km on the odo right now. Hat's off to Isuzu for loving their buyers

[@perdoppenheimer]

This is like Carwow, your one stop car buying comparison site.

[@alroycloete6948]

Damm that amarok is a beast 🔥🔥 vw just should have also gave it low range then it would have been the ultimate monster.....

[@FourLowAdventures]

There is a manual version with low range.

[@CantThinkofaCoolOne]

Lovely location. Cinematic.

[@AD28197]

Big improvement from Toyota, the Bt-50( D'max twin) was really surprising, makes me even more anxious for the Isuzu. Only bakkie missing from this was the mitsubishi triton.

[@quietdominator666]

Surprised the Mazda came second. I’m glad I just brought one. 😁

[@bryneg2664]

Can u give us an update on your car? I'm thinking of buying the 3.0 BT50.

[@quietdominator666]

@@bryneg2664 hi mate, I ended up buying the SP model (sport kit) and I absolutely love it. It has power and looks bloody good. I’ve only taken it on sand so far and didn’t have an issue in the soft stuff. I’d definitely recommend it mate.

[@bryneg2664]

@@quietdominator666 I've never owned a pickup truck before and I'm worried about the ride quality, is the comfort level tolerable for a family? I've seen reviews that say this car is the best...

[@johnsword8954]

last time i bought the hilux D4d and it turned to be the slowest and Navara one of the fastest. Now I bought the Navara and now it turned out to be the slowest. Still love them.

[@ngakamogga]

I feel like the BT-50 just made the ford and hilux useless with it's power,yooh. Now i ask myself if it's necessary for the ford and hilux when the mazda left them behind,not just a bit,that's a gap right there. big up to the v6 Amarok

[@werieawesome8530]

The power of the Ford and Hilux is used for more offroad capabilities lile crawling and 4×4 everuthing is not always about speed

[@mark-qi6di]

The Isuzu has always been an incredible and underrated bakkie

[@ChrisDied]

@@mark-qi6di too bad the new dmax wull be 3 years old when we get it here.....

[@mark-qi6di]

@@ChrisDied it doesn't really matter though with bakkies...

[@samuelizuelu2120]

The is the heaviest among all the pickups, weight also count in short speed race

[@wazybundas5567]

Dope content as always. Sometimes it feels like I'm there with you guys.

[@goldfools5445]

Great fun. In our Out back travels if we come across a dirt airstrip we usually take out time for some great entertainment. It’s almost as exciting as real racing, without the cost. Made me smile.

[@zwonaka95]

P-Series looks so amazing... it's a steal at R500k

[@henrysithole3623]

True, it does look good, great interior as well. I love it

[@michaelridgway1628]

Lets hope it lasts as good as it looks. Time will tell.

[@spermaestroful]

Mazda BT-50 a pick-up truck to go for, the price is reasonable as well

[@josiahthobejane]

This is some beautiful content!!!! Well done

[@marschlionoalexander8498]

Amarok all the way. Getting mine in the next 2-3 month's

[@mark-qi6di]

Not waiting for the new Amarok/Ranger joint venture?

[@marschlionoalexander8498]

@@mark-qi6di I would like to own a v6 or wait for the new joint venture, but my budget at this point in time allows me for a biturbo 132kw. I will be traveling frequently between SA and Namibia.

[@mthunzidube1423]

what happened to Navara V6s, those thing used to fly, it was going to show the Amarok flames

[@hugokleynhans9595]

It wont come close

[@nikitakalideen3548]

Back in the 2014 ,nisaan was making 170kw took other brand years to make that power, Nissan need to come back with there power

[@teddymartin7633]

No way I was expecting the hilux to be second wow what a race !!

[@mark-qi6di]

Numbers on paper are not everything. That Isuzu engine is solid and underrated

[@eternallearner8185]

Here in Australia we have had the Dmax and BT50 for one year. All the road tester clowns of course quote the HP and Torque figures as being a little lower than some of the opposition but go on to say that when driving you wouldn't really notice. One journo in particular came straight out and said Isuzu/Mazda must have purposely quoted conservative figures maybe to go with the Isuzu reputation of reliability and longevity. I am looking forward to buying the BT50 next year.

[@bavaria8885]

The Mazda BT50 looks much better than its predecessor

[@bassylongway2728]

Great video, sad though you left a the rolling race and we Can't wait to see all vehicles on off-road test.🙂👍

[@bryneg2664]

Excellent drag race! Thank you!

[@marsnherera5756]

Was looking forward to seeing a listing of number one to six

[@theblackshadow511]

Next drag races please: 1) Landtrek 4x4 vs P-Series vs L-200 vs Navara vs D-MAX 3.0 D vs Ranger Wildtrack 3.2 vs Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab V8 Diesel 2) Amarok V6 TDi vs X350d vs Ranger V6 Diesel

[@gian-lucanardini9706]

so awesome guys appreciate this video!

[@marcjcapetown]

Great video. It's a shame the Mitsubishi Triton wasn't included, it's extremely capable off-road and quite a bit lighter than some of the big sellers.

[@laurenvanmarigondon6062]

If the triton was included. Sold out.

[@tatendamafunda4073]

U can buy 2 GWMs for 1 Amarok.. tjo.. that's crazy . The Asian market is bringing good competition..

[@alvarocruzat8046]

Why Nissan don´t use the twin turbo 2.3 liters in the Navara you test? I live in Chile SouthAmerica, and we have these engine in the Navara, same like Argentina and Brasil. We received the Nissan Navara from the Mexico plant.

[@EverydaythingsSA]

Wow the P-series has joined big boys mhm

[@THEREALNIMROD3000]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! Great bakkies

[@commandergang7324]

Why's there no triton

[@danielngada8225]

Awesome bakkie review

[@karabovmokwena434]

Amarok is an absolute rocket indeed. Loved it.

[@hkbqeelabk4464]

Amarok, BT 50, Ford, Hilux, Nissan

[@rampagedingo]

The BT50 impressed me on the first race. This definitely needs to go on a dyno, those numbers are sketchy when compared to its performance in this race.

[@keloduma]

It's pushing 170kW atleast

[@rampagedingo]

@@keloduma yea i mean it is surprisingly faster than some of the competitors out here.

[@ycs1466]

bigger cc always win, and the new isuzu and bt50 really got nice automatic transmission..

[@darrellmaartens6425]

It weighs less

[@rampagedingo]

@@darrellmaartens6425 it has to be a combination of weight, center of gravity and the transmission. That engine doesn't have the best power and torque figures out of the bunch but I think the combination makes it slightly faster.

[@maartensswanepoel11]

Liked the race, but where was the Triton?

[@eddiekasami4347]

That hilux hit the Power button on the second race

[@rhyanbadival8265]

That isuzu engine has good gearing...

[@andrewrecordproducer.]

Nice video but it could've used a nice table showing finishing position, times and speeds at the end. Maybe even a rolling race. Damn a tug of war would've been cool too.

[@Shiraag_Persadh_63s]

Absolutely loved this drag race !! The table is so handy thanks a lot guys much appreciated my next bakkie is definitely going to be that luxurious Amarok

[@mgdolbey212]

BT50 was a surprise. The Navara was disappointing but the P series Cant complain for its price and features its actually a bargain. The Hilux well for that price i expect way more from them same goes for the Ranger and well the Amarok no surprise there that motor is a beast but for its price its looking very dated now

[@nokocambelngoasheng9279]

Couldn't have said it better...lol Hilux is overpriced

[@anel5494]

I was looking forward to see how the P series compared to the rest and it didn't disappoint. I took it for a test drive and it really feest faster than what you expect from the specs on paper.

[@matthewsmogoane8038]

Bought the new Corolla Hatch 12.t XS because of your review. Love it!!!