Ford Ranger (pickup)
For Capable off-road, useful payload, reasonable towing capacity, could be good deals on run-out models ahead of new Ranger introduction in Autumn '06
Against Old 2.5 TD engine, 6000-mile service intervals, lacks refinement

Isuzu Rodeo (pickup)
For Good standard kit list on Denver, strong 3-litre engine, good towing capacity, 12,000 mile service intervals, easy-to-use push-button low-ratio and 4wd selection, first to bring auto box to pickups
Against Lacks refinement, can be noisy, 2.5 model is weedy against others

Jeep Pioneer (commercial 4x4)
For Full towing ability with auto version, punchy 4-pot engine, surefooted Comand-Trac 4wd system, good spec
Against Nowhere to rest your left foot, overly light steering, nearside-hinged rear door, cheap plastic finish to interior

Kia Sorento (commercial 4x4)
For Great value, three-year
unlimited mileage warranty,
high specification, rear limited
slip diff
Against Only one model available, firm suspension, light steering

Land Rover Defender (commercial 4x4 and pickup)
For Off-road ability, towing capacity
Against Ride quality, comfort
Mazda (pickup)
For Capable off-road, useful payload, reasonable towing capacity, could be good deals on run-out models ahead of new BT-50 model introduction later this year
Against Old 2.5 TD engine, 6000-mile service intervals, lacks refinement

Mercedes-Benz Vito (4wd van)
For Service intervals, high specification
Against Foot-operated parking brake

Mitsubishi L200 (pick-up)
For Modern styling, car-like interior, manoeuvrability
Against Ride quality
Mitsubishi Shogun (commercial 4x4)
For Towing capacity, ruggedness, build quality
Against Ageing design, pricey, payload

Nissan Terrano (commercial 4x4)
For Gutsy engine, off-road ability, firm ride, towing capacity of 3.0
Against Ageing design, small cargo area, in-cab storage space

Nissan Navara (pick-up)
For Pickup version of the
Pathfinder SUV, roomy, comfortable, high specification, refined, 18,000-mile service intervals, strong
engine
Against Towing capacity, turning circle
Proton Jumbuck (<00BD>t pick-up)
For Price, price and price
Against Petrol-only, in-cab storage space, rear-wheel drive only, payload, towing capacity

Santana (commercial 4x4)
For This is how Land Rover's Defender should be, driving position, towing capacity, off-road ability
Against Engine output

Ssangyong (commercial 4x4)
For Refinement, towing capacity, specification, performance
Against Payload, quirky looks

Toyota Hilux (pick-up)
For D4-D engine's refinement, 20,000-mile major servicing
Against D4-D engine's output, towing capacity