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Toyota Hilux

Isuzu D-Max
Performance    
          Engine 8.5 8.0
          Gearbox 6.5 7.0
          Steering 7.0 7.5
          Brakes 7.0 7.5
          Ride 6.0 6.5
          Handling 6.0 6.5
          Body Structure 9.0 9.5
Comfort and Controls    
          Driving Position 7.0 7.5
          Control Ergonomics 7.5 8.0
          Outward Vision 6.0 7.5
          Quietness 6.5 6.5
          Ventilation / Air Con 8.0 8.5
          Ingress / Egress 6.0 7.0
          Front Seat Space 9.0 8.5
          Rear Seat Space 8.0 7.0
          Luggage / Loading 8.5 8.0
Design and Styling    
          Exterior Styling 9.0 8.0
          Exterior Finish 8.0 7.5
          Interior Styling 8.5 7.8
          Interior Finish 7.5 8.0
Others    
          Fuel Mileage 9.0 9.0
          List Price 7.0 8.0
Overall Rating (averaged) 7.52 7.69

Rear bench folds up and reveals two small cubby holes in the Hilux.  Perfect for placing in tools and other smuggled items.

D-Max is certainly a safe pick-up with standard dual SRS airbags, ABS with EBD and adjustable rear belts.  Center guy on the rear bench gets his own 3-point ELR seatbelt too!

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