Great review of soft 4x4ing - SA has so many 4wd Bakkies & 90% only get used for the Big 5 ( N1, Tyger Vally, Canal Walk, Water Front, Blue Route, etc shopping malls) or the school runs. We have sooooo much land too see most only accesible by 4x4. Well done Cars a new market to explore & Dieter the right guy for this job.
My first 4X4 took me on a great holiday to the wild coast. Hopefully they'll be another 4X4 in the not too distant future to take me to similar places.
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior it can do everything a Tazz or Polo can, as well as crossing a river or lake. They can cross beaches too or tow a big boat or caravan. I used my first 4x4 to go on holiday to a place on the wild coast that no Polo or Taz will ever get unless they are dropped from an aeroplane. This is exactly why I want another 4x4, so that I don't have to spend time with the masses in their Polo and Tazz appliances. Unfortunately for me, those people who prefer a Tazz or Polo will be all too happy when a massive road is bulldozed to the areas I prefer to go to, and they won't bat an eyelid about the ecological impact that will have. The cattle that sleep on the beaches will be replaced by the cattle driving a Tazz or Polo.
Great Video! Recommendation: MEGA TEST this track with the Hilux 2.8 GD6, Outgoing Ranger FX4, Outgoing Amarok, Nissan PRO 4X: Non-modified standard from factory as was the DMAX. Also I would recommend you give the TCS more punch and time to bite to really see how capable it is before engaging low range and diff lock. Lastly if you somehow you manage to get all these cars at the same time, DRAG RACE!
It all comes down to this. No matter how good the vehicle, if the driver doesn't know what he's doing he/she will get stuck. And most likely blame the vehicle 😂 I've seen guys in Namibia buggering about in the dunes with a 1400 Nissan bakkie where Landies got stuck 🤦🏻♂️
100% True - Most vehicles are pretty capable. In 4x4-ing there are many factors which play a role, so it is difficult to do a "review", but we do what we can and atleast visually show what the car can do and the features it has. We took some VW Beetels up the sandy West Coast once and we think we traumatized some 4x4 oaks cruising past there big bakkies in our little Beetels! 🤣
my friend, pressure drop is not an off-road thing in general, it is for certain off-road situations. on sand, on snow, on ice, it helps, on hard and uneven terrain it confuses. first of all, you lose ground clearance. after that you lose the angles, which are weak in a pickup anyway
We did take the P-Series in the dunes and it was interesting to see how that 4x4 systems works. When we get our hands on one again, we shall do a good 4x4 test with it. We are also very curious to see how it'll cope!
Morning Mr. Thanks for that good review on the new d max. But Mr. i think you got it all wrong, the dmax doesnt have more Nm than the hilux. the Hilux got 150 kw and 500 nm.
THis guys does not know enough about 4 wheel driving. Firstly, some traction control systems operate differently when in low range. You didn't even have it in 4Low! Shocking. So now we do not know for sure how well the TC works on this D-Max. You had it in 4x4 Hi so that is suited to sand but not always. For the crawling you need to have it in Low then test the TC and if need be engage Diff-lock. Secondly, which Hi-Lux were you referring to? The new one has MORE torque than the D-Max. Just facts is all we need not some rookie please. So many are now uninformed by this video and I am left with the question about D-Max TC??
Not all bakkies have low range, the VW Amarok doesn't have to name one. The first gear acts as a low range in the Amarok. You aren't wrong though, most 4x4's will be able to do this with easy, the main difference is the tires they come with and the approach, departure and ground clearance.
We did use 4L, however 4L is best to use on obstacles where you need to go slow. In dunes for example 4L is not the best, sometimes you need higher speeds for big dunes and driving too much in 4L will heat up your diff and damage it.
@@Carscoza You can do up to 40km/h in 5th low range, that is plenty speed. You put a lot more strain on your torque converter and transmission if you are going too slow in 4H for your torque converter to lock up where it locks up in 4L producing less heat in the transmission. If you were in a manual in 4h trying to pull away in sand like the guy did you would just stall. But each to their own I wasn't there so maybe you right, but I only use 4H for high speed gravel or long sand roads but not dunes. Cheers and thanks for the Vid!
Try using low range more and you wont get stuck so often. Also puts less strain on the torque converter.
Great review of soft 4x4ing - SA has so many 4wd Bakkies & 90% only get used for the Big 5 ( N1, Tyger Vally, Canal Walk, Water Front, Blue Route, etc shopping malls) or the school runs. We have sooooo much land too see most only accesible by 4x4. Well done Cars a new market to explore & Dieter the right guy for this job.
My first 4X4 took me on a great holiday to the wild coast. Hopefully they'll be another 4X4 in the not too distant future to take me to similar places.
Besides crossing a lake or a river, what exactly can a 4x4 do that a Tazz or Polo cannot do?
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior it can do everything a Tazz or Polo can, as well as crossing a river or lake. They can cross beaches too or tow a big boat or caravan. I used my first 4x4 to go on holiday to a place on the wild coast that no Polo or Taz will ever get unless they are dropped from an aeroplane. This is exactly why I want another 4x4, so that I don't have to spend time with the masses in their Polo and Tazz appliances. Unfortunately for me, those people who prefer a Tazz or Polo will be all too happy when a massive road is bulldozed to the areas I prefer to go to, and they won't bat an eyelid about the ecological impact that will have. The cattle that sleep on the beaches will be replaced by the cattle driving a Tazz or Polo.
So you have to drive of road if you buy one.They also highly practical cars thats the main reason people buy them.
@@angrysocialjusticewarriortow
wait what who....lol this guy is the go to for some 4x4 content in RSA so love that his taking the D to the MAX.
😂 Thanks!
I think we should have more of these off-roading videos every now and then…
We shall do our best to do so
Great review!
I like how you show the ranger behind the DMax towards the end of the video 🤣
The shot of the Ford Raptor was just too good to not include!
You should do more of these off road test videos
We shall do our best to do so 😁
Awesome to see Dieter infront of the camera for a change, hope to see more episodes presented by him!
THE PEEEEEERFECT PERSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice one Dieter!
Thanks Man!
Impressed..by the diff lock
The way the Raptor showed up was so cool...as though it was saying 'I'll show you how it's done'!!
Can we please get more content like this from Dieter doing off roady things like this?
We shall try our best :)
7:56 “ all it needed was some more left foot” is the accelerator pedal on the left side of the Isuzu?🤣🤣🤣
My right foot got tired, so I used my left foot :D (I did mean right foot) :)
Would love to see what the Tritons and P-series can do there.. Maybe try setting up an standard test track going forward
You are correct, we are working on a standardised track to make the testing more consistent 😁
Great Video!
Recommendation: MEGA TEST this track with the Hilux 2.8 GD6, Outgoing Ranger FX4, Outgoing Amarok, Nissan PRO 4X: Non-modified standard from factory as was the DMAX. Also I would recommend you give the TCS more punch and time to bite to really see how capable it is before engaging low range and diff lock. Lastly if you somehow you manage to get all these cars at the same time, DRAG RACE!
We did a mega test a while ago on our channel where we took 6 bakkies and drag raced them on a salt pan, you will love that episode :)
Did they over manufacture grills?
THANKS for this! super informative! Which mode or aid to use is quite confusing with different conditions
Glad we could help! 😁
Page what's up, can't wait for you to post again!!!!
for sand driving, 4low and traction control off and diff lock when needed
When are you gonna do a review on the Lexus LX 500d
Love his as 'n presenter
5:01 Perfect for driving on Durban roads
It all comes down to this.
No matter how good the vehicle, if the driver doesn't know what he's doing he/she will get stuck. And most likely blame the vehicle 😂
I've seen guys in Namibia buggering about in the dunes with a 1400 Nissan bakkie where Landies got stuck 🤦🏻♂️
100% True - Most vehicles are pretty capable. In 4x4-ing there are many factors which play a role, so it is difficult to do a "review", but we do what we can and atleast visually show what the car can do and the features it has.
We took some VW Beetels up the sandy West Coast once and we think we traumatized some 4x4 oaks cruising past there big bakkies in our little Beetels! 🤣
@@DieterPey that's why I want to get a Baja Bug again. Just to peeve off the guys with the fancy 4x4's 🤣
@@Getouttahere78 Love it! 🤣
Ja this guy clearly doesn't know where the Low range switch is...
That Raptor is lurking.
Nice 👍
my friend, pressure drop is not an off-road thing in general, it is for certain off-road situations. on sand, on snow, on ice, it helps, on hard and uneven terrain it confuses. first of all, you lose ground clearance. after that you lose the angles, which are weak in a pickup anyway
You should try doing this challenge with a Gwm p series
When we get our hands on one, we shall do so. We would also love to see what the P-Series is capable of.
Please do other bakkies too.
We will do our best 😁
The presenter must buy a phone🤣, that cover also needs to go🤣 - I am kidding guys.
I did actually change phones since, but I am rough on my phones and covers :D They always end up in the mud and dirt! 😂
@@DieterPey Thank you, Please keep up the great work 🤣
Great video. But you need a difflock for your watch strap bro
🤣 It was annoying me so much, both bands broke at the same time, but I got it fixed!
Please do a test of the 1.7 litre 4x4 . thanks for this one .
Isn't it a 1.9 liter?
When we get our hands on anything that looks like it can go offroad, then we shall test it! 👏
In the meantime you might find reviews of the 2.9 on some of the uk or aussie channels
That was fun, I'd like to see the top spec P Series put through its paces here,
We did take the P-Series in the dunes and it was interesting to see how that 4x4 systems works. When we get our hands on one again, we shall do a good 4x4 test with it. We are also very curious to see how it'll cope!
Great review, please do more 4x4 reviews for other manufacturers.....
We shall do our best :)
doesn't the hills have more torque? 500nm instead of the Isuzus 45
Good Day - Yes I had the incorrect figures there, sorry. The Isuzu has 450nm and the Hilux 500nm.
Where is this obstacle road located
The 4x4 Route is called Honingklip and it is near Hermanus.
Where was the sandy bit shot?
Everything was filmed at Honingklip 4x4 Route
Do the P series next 🤔
Morning Mr. Thanks for that good review on the new d max. But Mr. i think you got it all wrong, the dmax doesnt have more Nm than the hilux. the Hilux got 150 kw and 500 nm.
Good Day - Yes I had the incorrect figures there, sorry. The Isuzu has 450nm and the Hilux 500nm.
I've seen this bakkie, I dont like how the loadbin rattles on uneven corrugated roads. Trallies would tear it up quick
Where was this shot? Ou Trekpad?
This was filmed at Honingklip 4x4 Route near Hermanus.
@@Carscoza thank you for replying. I'm definitely going to go visit Honingklip soon then.
Dude, did anyone ever tell you, you should exactly like James from Throttle House (YT channel)? Like almost uncanny 😅
So when you engage the rear diff locker you lose traction on front wheels yes ?
more left foot?
Using the clutch in an Auto... joking, I meant right :)
Going down the comments and shocked 😱😲😮😳 that no one saw at 8:57 they told us what to buy with our hard earned money
What do you do with your left foot in sand driving @ 07:56😂
My left foot is Flinstoning the Isuzu up the hill 😂... I meant right just to be clear 🙈
@@Carscoza you brought a smile to my face anyway😂
Like the original journalist alot more
Raptor lurking in the background
The shot was just too cool to not include!
My bakkie won't be for these kinds of off-roading shame sorry 😂.
At least you'll know what it is capable of 😁
Why in the Cirro is he talking soo fastly?
Did i hear more torque than Hilux which is false?
Good Day - Yes I had the incorrect figures there, sorry. The Isuzu has 450nm and the Hilux 500nm.
'More torque than the Hilux...' did I hear right? 👂🏿
It actually has less torque than the 2.8 Hilux, which has 500Nm.
I think he meant it has more torque than his d4d hilux
@@pover5825 Ahh, you are right, that may be it.
@@pover5825 the D Max has a way flatter torque curve than the Toyota 2.8 which is why it still outpulls it and doesn't suffer toyotas engine problems
@@alexfrankl7861 Hi Alex, which engine problems, the 2.4 or the 2.8 GD6? Haven't heard any problems from Toyota owners
just remap it for more tourgue and power. remember its 3.0L engine bigger than 2.8L hilux
THis guys does not know enough about 4 wheel driving. Firstly, some traction control systems operate differently when in low range. You didn't even have it in 4Low! Shocking. So now we do not know for sure how well the TC works on this D-Max. You had it in 4x4 Hi so that is suited to sand but not always. For the crawling you need to have it in Low then test the TC and if need be engage Diff-lock. Secondly, which Hi-Lux were you referring to? The new one has MORE torque than the D-Max. Just facts is all we need not some rookie please. So many are now uninformed by this video and I am left with the question about D-Max TC??
Yeahx, don't install any aftermarket stuff on your Isuzu as the dealers will use any excuse to void any warrantee..
Isuzu will fit ARB gear from new, everything is covered 😉
Good point, thanks for the comment.
04:30....this car has more torque than the Toyota hilux....
Dmax = 450Nm.
Hilux = 500Nm.
What are you talking about???
Hilux 420
@@bravestarr1797 Yes, but only the manual, the auto has 500Nm.
@@mathysdupreez602 Correct. The DMax is also a auto, thus a fair comparison
Put this Isuzu up against a Suzuki Jimny.. Because why not?
Those Suzuki's are very capable!
First
More torque than a Hilux? 🤔 🤥😹
Good Day - Yes I had the incorrect figures there, sorry. The Isuzu has 450nm and the Hilux 500nm.
on papers
Basically all bakkies can do this. They all have low range plus rear locker
Agree
Not all bakkies have low range, the VW Amarok doesn't have to name one. The first gear acts as a low range in the Amarok. You aren't wrong though, most 4x4's will be able to do this with easy, the main difference is the tires they come with and the approach, departure and ground clearance.
No ground clearance.How to ruin a car.
Amarok always better!!!!
This guy doesn't know what is he doing, 4H for a 4x4 obstacle course what on earth. Choose Low-range next time bud.
We did use 4L, however 4L is best to use on obstacles where you need to go slow. In dunes for example 4L is not the best, sometimes you need higher speeds for big dunes and driving too much in 4L will heat up your diff and damage it.
@@Carscoza You can do up to 40km/h in 5th low range, that is plenty speed. You put a lot more strain on your torque converter and transmission if you are going too slow in 4H for your torque converter to lock up where it locks up in 4L producing less heat in the transmission. If you were in a manual in 4h trying to pull away in sand like the guy did you would just stall. But each to their own I wasn't there so maybe you right, but I only use 4H for high speed gravel or long sand roads but not dunes. Cheers and thanks for the Vid!
So many mistakes, not the bakkies fault.