Japanese trucks - leaders of the automotive market

Why do Japanese trucks hold leading positions in our automotive market? What are their main technical specs and features? Which Japanese manufacturers make the best products?

Japanese vehicles hold leading positions both worldwide and in our country. The best-known manufacturers of large-scale equipment like trucks are Daihatsu, Hino, Honda, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Suzuki and Toyota. By the way, the passenger cars from these brands have long won popularity worldwide too. But while, say, the Nissan Qashqai is a fairly large five-door car, it can't be called a truck. Trucks stand out for their large load capacity and are mostly used for moving various goods around the city and the country.

So what's behind such popularity of Japanese trucks among Russian drivers? Take the Japanese Isuzu truck as an example. First, it has a large load capacity and a powerful engine. Second, it has a stylish design and a comfortable cab. On top of that, this truck is economical on fuel. And that's just a few of the positive traits of Japanese Isuzu trucks.

Japanese trucks are mostly made from aluminium alloys. Also, at the customer's request, a truck can be fitted with extra accessories (doors, louvres, a hydraulic lift). All kinds of bodies and equipment can be mounted on a truck's chassis, from cranes and refrigerated units to tanks and dump bodies. Most Japanese truck cabs come with an extra sleeping berth, though some models don't have one. These are usually called a "day cab." Such trucks have the weakest engine and, accordingly, smaller-diameter wheels. That needs to be taken into account when choosing a truck.

If you compare all the Japanese manufacturers, making a choice becomes very hard, because nearly all trucks of these brands are equipped the same way and have similar specs and parameters. Japanese trucks have always been considered reliable, long-lasting products. On top of that, buyers are drawn in by their low price. By the way, besides trucks and passenger cars, Japanese motorcycles are also popular with domestic drivers. Just try searching "motorcycles for sale" online, and you'll see for yourself.