Truck vs Ute/Pickup ?

[amad]

Hey,
I'm currently debating between a 2WD used Hino Dutro (or something similar) vs. a new 4WD Mitsubishi Triton.
The truck seems safer payload wise, if my GF want to collect a lot of stuff while traveling around New Zealand. But the Ute/Pickup look more nimble...

Any of you had the same dilemma ? And if so, what conclusion you arrived at ?

Thanks !

 

[SkiFreak]

Comparing a truck to a ute is like comparing apples to oranges.
As with all expedition builds, it all comes down to what YOU want to do and where YOU want to go.

 

[llamalander]

Think about how much "nimble" is needed in NZ-- not so much outback like Oz or the Americas, more developed campgrounds and graded roads than old stream-beds and wild camping. If you can get out of mud, you can go nearly anywhere on the islands... but a good turning radius helps.