Essexsussex
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Can anyone help with the space for the rear passengers in the trucks with 4 doors. Enough for big lads or is it a bit tight?
Hilux double cab and other - space in rear?
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I've just got a 2.8 Hilux model, moving from a Ranger. The Hilux is much more cramped inside , front and back... Definitely a tight fit...
Essexsussex
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Thanks
Even with front seats right back, I'm still a bit cramped up... which would leave anyone in the back tucked up like a sardine..
Anybody, even medium size, will hate you for putting them in the back of a HiLux (or a Mitsubishi L200)
Cheers
Bruce
Essexsussex
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Thanks you bruce
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I like the Hilux don't get me wrong it feels solid and built to last.... the ranger is neigh never going to last as long or be as durable... but its a lot more spacious, more comfortable seats, quieter and drives a lot more like a car... I do like the ranger, a lot of people slate them, mine was the first of the 2.0 Bi-Turbo models, loved it, but was time for a change and I didn't like the new model, looked at the Amarok too and it had too many bad reports and faults on the new one, so stopped looking into it...
I'd look at a secondhand ranger and get the wetbelt done and keep on top of it... more space and a bit more comfortable drive.
new shape ranger has allot more space in the back than my old L200.
You have a point. I once climbed from the front to the back of my L200 after spotting a fallow doe in a shootable location. collecting my rifle off the back seat on the way I exited a rear door and took the shot of the bonnet. Being of ample height and width it was an experience that wasn’t without a fair amount of questionable English.Everything has more space in the back than an L200
Cheers
Bruce
Rake Aboot
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Never had a problem with the hilux, I’m 5’11”. Navara is bigger in back as is ranger
They are as spacious as most large cars and are great family motors
They are as spacious as most large cars and are great family motors
Have to be honest, I was impressed with the four door Hilux, more comfortable that the Isuzu I tried after it. There again, I'm not exactly tall or heavily built.....
My best suggestion @Essexsussex would be to try one out with the family/friends and see if you (and them) can live with it.
My best suggestion @Essexsussex would be to try one out with the family/friends and see if you (and them) can live with it.
Essexsussex
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Thanks - that’s the next step although I might not try that hard!
SuperSixFive
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Ian @Blackwood Outdoors can I ask what your getting MPG from your new Hilux please.
SuperSixFive
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I have a Navara which has decent leg room in the back, I’m 6’4” although don’t sit in the rear but my front seat is all the way back and others have room.
Says around 28mpg on average... that's with a 2.8 Hybrid Auto
I don’t spend a lot of time in the back of my hilux but when I do it seems alright to me! Sat on leaf springs is never much fun but space wise they are alright, certainly for kids. 6.1ft, 18st.
You may be more comfortable in the ranger, sat waiting for the tow truck to arrive
You may be more comfortable in the ranger, sat waiting for the tow truck to arrive
SuperSixFive
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Cheers Ian
If it helps I'm getting around 27mpg out of mine which is not a hybrid, I'm hoping this improves as the engine get ran inCheers Ian
Heym SR20
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All of the double cabs I have sat in the back of are OK - for short trips. Due to the cab being mounted on a chassis there is little depth to the footwell so your knees are high. In the back the seat backs are almost vertical.
I am 6ft and certainly wouldn’t want to be in the back of one fir more than half an hour. I would much rather sit in the back of a landrover 110.
I am 6ft and certainly wouldn’t want to be in the back of one fir more than half an hour. I would much rather sit in the back of a landrover 110.
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