I'm financing two pick-ups in Thailand: one an Isuzu D-Max Hi-Lander double cab and one a Chevrolet Colorado LS king cab. Both have the same 2.5 litre chain cam i-TEQ engine, and that (and its bigger 3.0 brother) are the best, nicest to drive and most economical pick-up engines. You can get the 2.5 in the UK market Isuzu Rodeo Denver, but it's a big truck: 16' 6" long. The Mitsubishi L200 is shorter (though there is now a longer loadbed option for the double cab). That handles better than any other pick up and is stronger underneath, but its 2.5 engine remains belt cam, derived from an old Shogun engine. Toyota has just upgraded its Hi-Lux yet again, but the 2.5 and 3.0 engines remain belt cam and the Hi-Lux is a big pick-up too. So is the Navara. The 5-speed in the D-Max has the nicest gearshift. The 6-speed in Navara is a bit imprecise. 16” wheels with deep 70 profile tyres are best on a pick up. The D-Max is the oldest model (2002), the Hi-Lux Vigo next (2003) and the L200 Triton the newest (2005). Most are tested and all are in car-by-car breakdown at www.honestjohn.co.uk Running it on your company you’ll pay BIK tax on £3,000 a year, but no BIK tax on fuel.