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 4×4)
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 4×4)
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 4×4 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 4×4)
For Towing capacity, ruggedness, build quality
Against Ageing design, pricey, payload

Nissan Terrano (commercial 4×4)
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 4×4)
For This is how Land Rover’s Defender should be, driving position, towing capacity, off-road ability
Against Engine output

Ssangyong (commercial 4×4)
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