Nowadays, pick-up trucks are not just used as utility vehicles, they also can now be used for leisure, personal, or even used for transportation. The increasing demand and popularity of pick-up trucks made the large automobile manufacturers to further improve the vehicles and modernized them to satisfy the choice of the buyers. In this article, we will talk about the Most Popular Used Pick-Up Trucks Under 500m ugx
Toyota Hilux
The Toyota Hilux was first released and manufactured in 1968 by the Japanese automaker Toyota. It started as a short wheelbase and later on a long-wheelbase version was launched. It has eight generations and is still in production up to the present.
Over the years, it gained more popularity and increased its demand because of its reliability, durability, flexibility, and affordability. The seventh generation of Toyota Hilux was introduced in August 2004 and it is part of the IMV program with three body variants: a two-door Single Cab, a two-door Xtra Cab, and a four-door Double Cab.
The Hilux was further improved with its modernized look, load capacity, high-quality interior, and a powerful new range of engines to suit the choice and lifestyle of the buyers. It also offers enhanced safety equipment including dual front airbags, seat belt pretensioners with force limiters, an anti-lock braking system, and power steering.
The Hilux is equipped with powerful diesel engines such as a 2.5L 2KD-FTV D-4D inline-4 with a turbo-intercooler which produced maximum power of 120 hp (88kW) at 3,600 rpm and torque of 325 Nm at 2600 rpm; and a 3.0L 1KD-FTV D-4D turbocharged inline-4 with a power output of 171 hp (126kW) at 3600 rpm and has a flat torque output of 343 Nm at 3400 rpm.
Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger with a codenamed T6 was introduced from 2011 up to the present with three body variants: a standard two-door single-cab, a four-door SuperCab, and a four-door SuperCrew Cab.
The Ranger offers a variety of features such as an electronic stability system that gives greater control and safety on and off the road, sway control, hill descent control, hill launch assist, locking rear differential, adaptive load traction control, rear-view camera, rear parking assist sensors, power-adjustable seats, cruise control and audio controls on the steering wheel.
Along with the enhanced safety features that include an anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution, emergency assist brakes, stability control, seatbelt pretensioners, and front-impact and side-impact airbags.
The Ford Ranger is equipped with a powerful new range of diesel engines including a 2.2L Duratorq TDCi inline-4 which produces maximum power output and torque consisting of 118 hp (88 kW), 210 lb-ft (285 N⋅m), 123 hp (92 kW), 240 lb-ft (330 Nm), 150 hp (110 kW), 277 lb-ft (375 N⋅m), and 158 hp (118 kW), 300 lb-ft (400 Nm); a 3.2L Duratorq TDCi inline-5 with a power output of 197 hp (147 kW), 350 lb-ft (470 N⋅m)) both are paired with a six-speed Ford MT82 manual and a six-speed Ford 6R80 automatic. Also, a 2.5L Duratec inline-4 petrol engine generates power of 164 hp (122 kW) and torque of 167 lb-ft (226 Nm) mated to a five-speed Ford M5OD manual.
Mitsubishi L200
The Mitsubishi L200 or also known as the Mitsubishi Triton is a pick-up truck produced and manufactured from 1978 up to the present by Mitsubishi Motors.
The fourth-generation L200 was launched in 2005 and gives a sporty yet stylish look with an innovative interior design and spacious cabin for a more convenient and comfortable ride. It offers three body configurations including the Single Cab, Club Cab, and Double Cab with 2WD and 4WD (“Super Select 4WD” and “Easy Select 4WD”) available drivetrains.
The L200 is equipped with a 2.5L 4D56 inline-4 turbodiesel engine generating power of 134 kW (180 hp) and a 3.5L petrol engine with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Isuzu D-Max
The Isuzu D-Max is a pick-up truck produced and manufactured from 2002 up to the present by Isuzu Motors. When it was first released until the second generation, it shared the same chassis, body, mechanical components, and features as the Chevrolet Colorado.
Using the new ladder-frame chassis the Isuzu Gravity Responsive Intelligent Platform (i-GRIP) makes the D-Max 42% stronger than the previous model and further improved the handling and performance of the car. It also offers three body variants: Single Cab, Space Cab, and Crew Cab with rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models available. The D-Max offers a handful of features including electronic stability control, full airbag coverage, traction control, anti-braking system, electronic brake-force distribution, emergency brake assist, hill start assist, and hill descent control.
The D-Max is equipped with powerful diesel engines including a two set of 2.5L engines: normal turbo with 87 kW (117 hp) power, 280 Nm (207 lb-ft) of torque, and VGS Turbo with 101 kW (135 hp) power, 320 N⋅m (236 lb-ft) of torque. Along with a 3.0L 4JJ1-TC iTEQ with VGS Turbo which generates power of 132 kW (177 hp) with 380 N⋅m (280 lb-ft) of torque.
Mitsubishi Triton
The Mitsubishi Triton is a pick-up truck produced from 1978 up to the present by Mitsubishi Motors and was originally known as the Mitsubishi Forte in Japan. It is also referred to by its export name as the L200 and because of its popularity and increasing demand, it already gained five generations on the way.
The current generation offered a lot more luxury, features, and improvements than the previous model. It also offers three cabin types: Single Cab, Double Cab, and double door Club Cab and gives enough room for occupants.
The Mitsubishi Triton is fitted with a 2.4L 4N15 MIVEC turbo inline-4 which produces a maximum power of 181 PS (179 hp – 133 kW) at 3500 rpm and torque of 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) at 2500 rpm. It is paired with the all-wheel drive (AWD) and a five-speed automatic transmission.
