Is This Acela Straya The Military-Grade 4x4 Overlanding Truck Of your Dreams?
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- Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
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Sure, plenty of trucks and even some vans convert well into bona fide overlanders - but what if you want something even more heavy duty? That's where this Acela Straya comes in: a truck built on an Isuzu commercial chassis that adds in some military-grade hardware to get you wherever you want to go. Check it out!
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The Duramax and Allison transmission combo would've been awesome for this truck. 👌
Andre must have access to the Star Trek transporter...that guy is everywhere!
Scotty's friend.
For the price they're charging for this, it not having an Isuzu diesel is mindboggling. Sure the 6.0 is arguably the most reliable gas V8 ever made, but in this application the 5-6 MPG isn't going to cut it. Even the 3.0 Duramax would've been a better option imo.
You only have diesel versions of what this is termed in Australia as a Japanese light truck. Yes this is OK as a base for an expedition vehicle
Or Cummins
@@edgarwilfredofloresmolina1811
Starting with Class 6, a Cummins 8.3/505ci seems appropriate.
I wonder if it's because of GVWR limitations and the 6.0 is just a place holder for someone that will most likely swap it.
Good review Andre.
Wow. ....so cool. Would love to own that.
The gas plant has some advantages- simplicity/reliability over modern diesel systems with DEF, availability of gas in the US vs diesel, price of engine + cheaper fuel, and weight and payload. But diesel gives you better range and more torque.
That is a very interesting platform for sure. You are right about the price I think its a fair value for what you are getting compared to other options on the market. That thing can go many places a full-size ram or ford couldn't. I love the no air brakes from an owners point of view and servicing on the road. Gas engine is interesting but I think we'll see more and more of that.
@Jee,
Comparably equipped, the off-road performance should be identical.
Today's rig is a Class 3, equivalent to a Dodge 3500.
I was looking into taking an NPR and converting it. I WANT ONE!
For a $140K, put a damn diesel in that beast!
i love this!
the Acela Straya (Wide Body) 4X4 + 5.0 in. Lift 6.0 V8 4-Dr Crew Cab Light Camper Truck (LHD) could do with a tad thicker chassis frame . . . same chassis frame as the one in this video, just a bit thicker . . .
The cab over design is straight out of their box trucks
Fantastic...
I would have one as a daily driver with a passthrough locker, crew cab, flat bed truck add a towing capacity. I mainly used the NPR series in landscaping which are fun to drive.
Best motor made 👍🇺🇸
Great tour! Would love to see a comparison of this truck and the CORE platform offered by Earthcruiser. Wish we had the same options of 4x4 light and heavy duty trucks as they do in Europe and Australia.
I soo agree with you we really don’t compare with the options you can readily get in Europe MAN, Renault, Mercedes all har well equipped 4x4 and 6x6 trucks and north America seers clear for some reason. I’m in Canada we could really use them here. But nope. Hardly any to be found. We just have to chain up and cross our fingers.
@Nit,
Earthcruiser CORE is a Class 3 truck, equivalent to a Dodge 3500.
Acela Straya is a Class 5, equivalent to a Dodge 5500.
The gimmick -- cab-over versus conventional.
Love it, strange it didn’t have Izuzu diesel but I have 6.0 Chevy awesome motor
We cannot wait to drive it and see what's it like.
I'm surprised they didn't use the new 6.6 gas they have.
Isuzu and GM have partnered on these for a long time. They were sold as GMCs for a while. Now they are sold as Chevys. The commercial duty Chevy small block has been offered since the 1990's.
@@1guyin10 interesting, I knew they where partners didn’t know the gas engine was available
@@parkerdalo3248 me as well
Also show the Hino trucks and Mitsubishi Fuso 4x4 with the Chevy engine,
No gas options for these Cabover Japanese Trucks in Australia or outside North America. You get Japanese Trucks using 13litre and 15litre diesels as Semis
OH MY GOD !!!!!!! WOW
New drinking game:
* slam one back each time he says 'basically'.
Andre,. I believe that would be considered a Low Cab Forward design as opposed to a cabover. It's a similar thing, but as the name suggests the driver sits more forward and lower than in a traditional cabover.
They the Low Cab forward is used for mainly Garbage collection. All Expedition vehicles use Cabovers, except US built ones
Andre are you out looking for a replacement for your Buhanka. That's heavy duty replacement at 18k gwwr. I'm gonna look into a slightly smaller Isuzu single cab as a pickup replacement.
I see more and more Isuzu NPS travelling around Australia now!
As well as IVECO Dailys etc
Need me one ❤
The transfer case does not multiply horsepower. It reduces horsepower going lower gear ratio. Horsepower is power output per unit time.
Acela should just put a 20,000lb winch on this since GVCW is over 19k lbs.
@Just,
During the video, was the tow capacity mentioned?
.
I think a pto-driven winch with a substantially higher capacity could be used.
Rappel your vehicle out of a tight spot!
You lost me at no diesel.
You do not get Gas versions of these Light Japanese Trucks outside NA they are all diesel
@James,
The diesel engine for the series is a 135hp four-banger.
Anyone who has tried to maintain modern Isuzus diesel trucks will never buy another one. Constantly failing sensors will bankrupt you, when you can actually find them.
Interesting how some countries only have diesel or petrol trucks available, not both.
Isuzu have made the FTS 4WD version of its medium range for domestic and Asia/Pacific markets for around 40 years
The FTS 4WD isn't for sale in the US. The only vehicle like this currently for sale is the Mitsubishi Fuso 4x4.
@joe,
The FTS comes with a 7.8liter/7.8litre engine producing about 561 lb ft of torque.
Although this torque may seem low compared to American pick-up trucks of 800 and more, the Isuzu engine is engineered for commercial 'million-mile' durability and longevity instead of drag-strip numbers.
Wonder when they will ever release these....
Overland truck of our dreams, but when gas prices hike up I gotta turn around and save every little bit of gas 😂😂😂😂
@Jeff,
2003, we converted a 1996 Ford CF8000 commercial truck to our concept of an ExpeditionVehicle.
Nearly two decades full-time live-aboard.
.
We rarely travel more than a hundred miles a month.
Fuel is a very minor part of our budget.
Really nice truck with alot of potential. I wonder why they would have the cab locked though
Insurance purposes.
@Jos,
In any big city with a diverse population, most sensible folk lock their doors.
Common sense.
I would love one as a daily but diesel
@Sig,
Not in California after 2030.
Everything will be plug-in... dictated by the Honorable Members of the legislature.
That's normal in Australia, Isuzu and Hino comes in a standard 4x4 truck.
Isuzu!!!!!
They should try it with the cummins engine and allison transmission, so one for 100k, just chasis of course
All Terrain Warrior,,,Australia.
G'day Mate
Aussies use these as camper touring
Can anyone tell me why this is roughly the same price as the 6x6 monteray? I assume the 6x6 is older technology and not as good?
Can you believe this thing is lighter than the 2002 ford excursion that they own , lol
They really need to add an Isuzu diesel as an option.
You get the 5.2 diesel as well as the small 3 Litre one in the US
It looks like it could use some headlights and a second fuel tank in front of that one.
@Rig,
Federal laws stipulate headlight height.
Accordingly, this conversion moved the headlights to the bumper, a common placement for 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles modified from a stock highway truck.
Isn’t there a limit on gasoline tanks because they’re highly explosive. Diesel fuel is not as flammable
Yeah that’s awesome looking truck but they so have engine options that truck would be great fire fighting in the woods .
Exactly what I was thinking. Heck of a firefighting brush truck! Being able to air down and get into soft conditions.
A deleted 6.7 Cummins would be the power house to go
Should have used the FTR with the Cummins and Allison
I wonder why they didn't use the NPR model with the 6.6l gas engine. It's rated at 401 hp just like the pickups
From what I understand the npp has a beefier frame. The rest seems to have been removed and swapped drive train wise. Could do what ever you like I guess at that point. Cab & frame rails.
Does anyone know what brand those LED headlights are in the bullbar?
@ben,
The term 'bullbar' is Rhodesian and Seffrikan, a way to negotiate with water buffalo.
North America, we call that a 'moose-bar'...
do you need a cdl to drive that?
No because it doesn’t have air brakes and is under 26,001 lbs. Regular license can drive. I used to drive these as a Lowe’s appliance delivery driver without a CDL.
Of course, Isuzu or Acela don't offer an additional fuel tank on a gas model. Only 30 gallons of gasoline. This truck is maybe for a local rescue mission or local weekend off-road travel.
Pretty cool but Stewart and Stevenson 6x6 that are ready to go and refurbed with common big cat diesel are like 40-50k. Seems a bit pricey for what it is and lacking in power for sure.
Originally an Austrian Steyr Truck designed for the US Army and assembled in the US. Japanese Trucks have a very limited range in the US, compared to similar Japanese trucks outside NA
idk, i see it i think diesel. not a gas hog? tho usually the cabs are cheap and basic stuff. things id love to change up lol. kept it light without a dually too. more i read military.. i think send to uk.
6x6 model?
without a diesel its limited to the local commercial market.. not enough range for an expedition truck at max GVM.. No idea why you would go gas on something like this.
Is this truck's efficiency measured in gallons per mile?
@Stu,
Excellent q.
Loading our ExpeditionVehicle with groceries, some scold often chastises us for our extravagance.
Our response:
* "How many mpg do you get in your apartment?"
Do you buy it through Isuzu or acela
Less power for same mpg as the lmtv…. No bueno… you’ll def feel that
Ouch so 180-200 fully kitted out figuring bigger tank and cage and such
I was liking everything till you got to the price which means I can't afford it.
Thats thing has got to be an absolute pain to drive with that gasser.
Yeah, a small block in that thing is not seemingly a good choice.
With aggressive gearing, it'll have plenty of driveablity, but it'll be a nightmare on fuel.
Nedds the small 5.2 diesel
This thing screams wildfire fire truck to me.
Looks more capable than the EC core
@aj,
Different vehicle for a different purpose.
Different GVWR.
Different engine, etcetera.
Love everything except the GM plant. It should be diesel for fuel economy and torque. CDL driver here. I have been looking at their refurbished trucks that they do. Very exciting rigs!
Thanks for let me now the price
the ony isuzu part there Is tha cab.
5 mpg?
Not a diesel, Interest has left the room.
That thing will have fuel economy like a big rig, low single digits. To be an effective overland vehicle it will need to tow its own fuel bowser to get from one fuel station to the next in the Australian outback or Africa.
Duel cab, cool. Gas engine a waste. I can get a Stewart, Stevenson with 1000 miles and a Cat diesel for $16000
335/80 R20 aMPuTees
That is awesome. Would love to know fuel economy. I'm sure it's terrible but would at least ilike a ball park.
There is also an extended wheelbase version too which is great👍
It will be 6-8 mpg. Pretty much everything at that GVWR with a NA motor gets that mpg.
@Will,
(We discussed this with commenter Siu.)
Loading groceries in our ExpeditionVehicle, some scold will occasionally chastise us for our extravagance.
Our response:
* "How many mpg do you get in your apartment?"
I would much rather that it did have an Isuzu diesel engine under that cab!
That Isuzu is basically a light truck in Australia and has a 5.2 litre diesel
It's gonna cost you another 50-100k+ to put a complementary camper on the back. You could also buy a 20' shipping container and call it a day.
@A,
2003, we acquired and built our ExpeditionVehicle for a tenth of the price you claim for just the quarters.
How much of the work are you willing to do?
My gawd that's a ton of spacers on the drivelines, especially the front. I'd sure hope they make some proper length ones before they start selling these.
@Ben,
Could your 'spacers' be carrier bearings?
Those are standard for different wheelbase vehicles.
You have over ten thousand pounds of payload put a couple big fuel tanks on each side and range is no longer a problem. If you can afford one of these trucks buying two hundred gallons of unleaded shouldn’t be a problem.
"disc brakes so they aren't airbrakes" plenty of trucks that have air braked discs...
140k I guessed half that lmao
Put a camper on it and its ok. Needs U Joints. Rezpa CVs don't like angles at speed. That 12k winch is for others you find stuck. Don't get stuck in that. I can see commercial use for it too, but its over priced.
It's nice but I don't think too many people are going to buy it.
Show the price Man 😁👍
@Edg,
Show your money first...
Of course it has to be diesel....damn
chevy's 6.0L v8 has less power than fords 2.7L v6? wow
Maybe so, but they don't blow up or fail as often
Australia gets it. America is slow to change.
I’m personally not going to pay 140K for a lifted gas Isuzu.
Honestly this nothing new have Mitsubishi FG140 diesel 6 speed manual mines set up a box truck 🚚 with a slide door .super easy to work on .the only bad thing the chassis always rot out. SMH
Limited market with gas...and expensive
Sorry but can't warp my head around this truck without diesel engine
What military grade really means: Cheapest products made by the lowest bidder 😁
Stupid Emissions! Since this isn’t a diesel It’ll probably get 3-6 mpg empty.
It is pretty heavy on the gas
Should be diesel.
lost me at "not diesel".
Why do American vehicle manufacturers have an aversion to diesel engines? A petrol engine in this makes zero sense
Cause petrol is cheaper in America, plus the required DEF systems can be complicated and expensive to run and maintain for folks using them for leisure rather than work. Also there's less diesel than petrol mechanics, opening up parts and service centers that can fix this if something goes wrong.
Those absolute junk plastic fenders would go bye-bye the first time a limb, sapling, whatever, touches them. Oh, and those new turbocharged gas engines last about 100k.
Diesel sucks too many components specialy in new ones, id get a diesel if im using the thing for commercial use only but in mi case that gasoline setup is great for personal use if i would get one of those, gasoline versions are quicker than diesels and are (Cheaper) to modify if you wana add more power specialy with the GM 6.0 platform sh!!!t 👍 it doesn't ask a diesel nothing
Terrible fuel economy being petrol. No thanks 😂
Still lighter than Hummer EV.
Gas engine in this thing. No. Sorry. I'd want a straight 6 Cummins desiel in this thing. Gas...phffft!
Military grade often means the lowest bidder and as a term has no meaning in quality or durability.
Dump the crappy Chevrolet and get a diesel
Way too much money it is better to buy an old Unimog and you will have 100,000 left over
Has Andre denounced the Russian invasion of Ukraine? Just curious. Don’t flame me! I don’t believe he has to….but it would be informative if he did as he is a RUclips well-known personality. I’ve seen other Russian-born influencers denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. I know this isn’t a political channel but current events surpasses politics. I think it’s fair to ask Andre, a main actor/figure on this and other affiliated channels to express his views. We as the audience can then make an informed decision whether or not to “consume” the products TFL puts out.
Too heavy duty for overlanding.
A unimog is probably one of the best overlanders that exists and it has similar weight. Your claim is bs.
@@joshkiej6601 a fool and his money, do what thou want.
or wilt
@@clivem8162 not my money, the unimog has proven itself in many farms, militaries and expeditions.
a full size truck with a off road package, 4 wheel drive, and a camper shell or pop tent, is a way smarter way to go overlanding, but i guess it depends on what type of overlanding your doing.
I wonder if Andre supports Russia in this war? Because if he does, I don’t want to support tfl while they keep Andre on the channel.
I just can’t watch thinking about all the people of Ukraine dying and being driven out of their homeland, all while Andre is having the time of his life in the USA and supporting what Russia is doing. It just wouldn’t be right.
What a waste being petrol for the yanks gasoline