Comments on: Volkswagen Robust Pickup spied

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:07:16 +0000

well put mark,
but im sure the jap huggers wont like how you said it.
ha ha ha

By: Mark Greenburg

Mark Greenburg — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:41:14 +0000

Vehicles like the Hilux and other japanese pickup trucks are designed primarily for third world countries, so comfort is not a huge priority. If you want comfort, look to an American pickup such as a Ford F-150, or alternatively one of the bigger Japanese trucks like the Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan, or Mitsubishi Raider.

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:26:05 +0000

Golfie,
well howdy there mate.

im not sure that you would be able to pry me from my current ride for one of these, but dare to try hey??

regardless of the colour, it still wont make up for the terrible comfort one has to put up woth when driving a typical jap ute.

I do hope this changes that mould, but im not too hopefull.

i do think this will be a very strong product against its current competition though.

the only thing that may get me into a dual cab high rider would be if they did a territory dual cab.
at least you could be assured that it would be comfortable to be in, stylish, excellent handling, and with a bonnet scoop representing an I6 Turbo in side, i say paint that one up in breeze and ill sign away.

im actually interested to see how the next ranger scrubs up with it being an aussie desgned platform. i suspect it will be very territory/falcon platform like.
then i would suggest that vehicle may be the first to break the mould.

as it currently stands, i avoid the jap utes for their shocking comfort and terrible drivability.
you can keep the 12 turns lock to lock to yourself

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:17:52 +0000

Mark,
i disagree,
the hilux is much more rounded particularly rolling towards the rear screen.
I agree that the rodeo sits much squarer all round, and to look at this, i reckon it does too.

By: Cupid Stunt aka No Name

Cupid Stunt aka No Name — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:09:40 +0000

The press (usually a month or two behind)here (UK) have got pictures of an unveiled not just a cgi either try CAR magazine website.
Wonder why VW want to get into sector with a shrinking market unless its a hybrid

By: Golfschwein

Golfschwein — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:40:12 +0000

One of these for you in Breeze metallic, Andrew M? Okay, maybe not.

By: Mark Greenburg

Mark Greenburg — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:29:34 +0000

I see much more Hilux in it. Take a look at the windows – how there are slight curves at the back of the rear window, much like the HiLux. The Rodeo on the other hand has very square shaped and upright windows. You can also notice a slight recess in the metal all the way around the window frames, which the Rodeo does not have.

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:16:15 +0000

Id almost say it would cerainly make it here.

australia is the biggest seller in the world of what is typiclly a jap ute segment

i would say side on it looks more like a Rodeo than a Hilux.
i dont see Hilux in it at all, but plenty of Rodeo

By: Mark Greenburg

Mark Greenburg — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:26:51 +0000

I should also mention that Honda has increased it’s market share ENORMOUSLY since the early 90s and before. Back then it’s share was approx 2.3%. Today it’s close to 6%. And it’s done so without introducing a single commercial vehicle (pickup, van, or otherwise). Shows that you do not have to compete in all segments to be a success.

By: Mark Greenburg

Mark Greenburg — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:23:27 +0000

Honda don’t compete in any commercial vehicle segment and they regularly beat Mitsubishi and Nissan in monthly sales.