Instead of sleigh what if Santa Claus rides on pickup trucks

Every year on Christmas, Santa Claus comes riding along on his sleigh to greet us and shower us with gifts. But with time, we feel that like us and our gift choices, even Santa needs to upgrade a few things in his life. For example, the way he commutes, well no doubt reindeer and sleigh has the old world charm to it, but in this fast-paced life, Santa needs the speed. However, it can’t be any vehicle, it should be something that’s strong, fast, and most importantly has a massive trank for the presents Santa is carrying. Therefore, keeping all the requirements in mind, we thought pickups would be a perfect choice.

So, here are four pickups that Santa can replace his sleigh with, but before that first let’s see the benefits of these mini trucks -

• Modern-day pickup trucks are very well equipped
• They are a good option over sedans and hatchbacks
• Lower import tax on commercial vehicles leads to lower prices
• Can easily ride over harsh conditions
• Provides with ease of driving and good refinement

Time to have a look at the pickup list -

Ford Ranger Raptor

The Raptor is a brand new addition to the Ranger’s lineup and in many ways is different from its siblings. As Ford says, ‘It’s not just a truck. It’s a super truck’. Thus, making it a perfect ride for the Santa Clause. With Raptor, the Ranger lineup has set a new benchmark in off-road performance. Helping it serve the harshest of terrain and environment are its ultra-strength frame, an elevated design, and giant bash plate. Injected with Ford Performance DNA, the Raptor is Ford’s high-speed off-road performance vehicle. Powered by a 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo engine that calibrates with Ford’s latest 10-speed auto transmission with Paddleshift technology. This mill enables improved acceleration, quicker gear change, more top-end power (213 PS) and more bottom-end torque (500 Nm). It also gets the cutting edge Terrain Management System with six pre-set driving modes, including Baja mode.

Toyota Hilux L-Edition

Toyota recently unveiled the Hilux L-Edition which it claims is better, robust, and unbeatable. It is primarily built to take over any and every road condition via is legendary toughness and powerful performance. Offered in two engine options - 2.8-litre and 2.4-litre, the Hilux is the king of every terrain. Style-wise, the Hilux portrays a rugged stance both on the outside and inside. Few striking elements include - radiator grille, massive 18-inch alloy wheels, and an all-black cabin with Piano trim. Adding to its off-road skills are features like a rear differential lock, 4WD transfer dial, all-terrain tyres, and active traction control.

Chevrolet Colorado

Following the success of Colorado in Malaysia, Chevrolet decides to spice things up by launching the all-new X-Edition. Though this new edition is similar to the standard trim in technical terms, it’s on the design front where it receives an added flair. Available in three variants - X, X-Urban, and X-ADV, all powered by a 2499 cc DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbo mill. Paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, it produces 180 hp at 3600 rpm and 440 Nm at 2000 rpm. It comes with an electronic 4WD system, which allows the driver to select between 2WD and 4WD. The Colorado X Edition dittos its specs sheet with the standard 2.5 LTZ trim with features like halogen headlamps, LED DRLs, 7-speaker premium sound system, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, multi-functional steering, leather upholstery, cruise control, and an electrochromic rearview mirror.

 Isuzu D-Max

The next pickup for Santa is from Isuzu, the D-Max. The Variable Geometry System Turbocharger and Commonrail Technology make it a spectacular pickup to drive. With the D-Max the driver, in this case, the Santa can choose between 2H, 4H, and 4L, however, for ultimate control, the last two options will provide more traction. Also, providing best-in-class stability and vehicle control are the set active safety features like Electronic Stability Control, Anti-lock Braking System, Traction Control System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, and Brake Assist. And when it comes to fuel efficiency, no one does it better than the D-Max. The large 3.0-litre under-stressed engine produces 380 Nm of torque from 1800 rpm. The cabin comes with plenty of storage compartments, and the 60/40 foldable seats increase the boot space.

So, Santa if in case you are thinking to switch, we recommend the following pickups for you. Give the sleigh some rest and make use of these beauties.