Pickup trucks are becoming increasingly popular in Vietnam due to their flexible cargo carrying capacity and ability to navigate various terrains. One of the crucial factors when choosing a pickup truck is the size of its bed. This article compares the bed sizes of 7 of the most popular pickup truck models in Vietnam to help you find the pickup truck with the largest bed that suits your needs.
Pickup trucks, also known as pickups, are a combination of SUVs and small trucks, capable of carrying both passengers and cargo. A sturdy chassis, powerful engine, good off-road capability, and superior towing and payload capacity are the outstanding advantages of this vehicle type. Moreover, today’s pickup trucks are also equipped with full amenities like passenger cars, meeting the diverse needs of users.
Understanding the bed size is very important as it helps determine the maximum cargo volume, choose the appropriate bed cover, and install additional accessories for the vehicle.
Pickup Truck Bed Size Comparison
Below is a table comparing the bed sizes (Length x Width x Height) of 7 popular pickup truck models in the Vietnamese market:
1. Ford Ranger:
- Ranger Wildtrak 2.0L AT 4×4, Wiltrak 2.0L AT 4×2: 1450 x 1560/1150 x 1530 mm
- XLT 2.2L 4×4 MT, XLS 2.2L 4×2 AT, XLS 2.2L 4×2 MT, XL 2.2L 4×4 MT: 1500 x 1560/1150 x 510 mm
Ford Ranger pickup truck bed dimensions
2. Ford Ranger Raptor: Bed size is being updated.
Generic pickup truck bed
3. Toyota Hilux: 1525 x 1540 x 480 mm (for all versions).
4. Mazda BT-50: 1549 x 1560 x 513 mm (for all versions).
5. Mitsubishi Triton: 1520 x 1470 x 475 mm (for all versions).
6. Nissan Navara:
- Navara 2.5 AT 4WD (VL), Navara 2.5 MT 2WD (E): 1503 x 1560 x 230/225 mm
- Navara 2.5 MT 4WD (SL): 1475 x 1485 x 215 mm
- Navara 2.5 AT 2WD (EL), Navara 2.5 AT 4WD PREMIUM (VL), Navara 2.5 AT 4WD PREMIUM (EL): 1475 x 1485 x 230/225 mm.
7. Chevrolet Colorado: 1484 x 1534 mm (height dimension not announced).
Note: Bed sizes may have slight variations depending on the specific version and year of manufacture.
Regulations on Cargo Size for Pickup Trucks
According to Circular 46/2015/TT-BGTVT, pickup trucks are considered trucks and must comply with regulations on cargo dimensions. The height of stacked cargo must not exceed the height of the truck bed as designed. The length of stacked cargo must not be greater than 1.1 times the overall length of the vehicle and not greater than 20 meters.
Conclusion
Through the comparison above, it can be seen that Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 are the two pickup truck models with the largest bed sizes in Vietnam. However, to choose the most suitable pickup truck with the largest bed, you need to carefully consider your actual usage needs, payload requirements, as well as other factors such as engine, amenities, and price.
