To counter my posts concerning the faults with my truck I thought I'd add this 
The fuel economy is awesome! By far the best of any of the 7 jap pickups I've owned. Genuinely capable of 45-50mpg (actual not TC) on a long steady motorway run and still getting good economy (34-36mpg) in short local shopping trips. It is approx 15% better mpg than my B2500 despite weighing 200Kg more. I've done 3K miles in it now and economy is getting better all the time. It should improve even further come summer with warmer weather where I don't need lights and heater on or need to sit demisting etc.
I should point out that I use Shell Vpower fuel. I'm not sure it gives better mpg, we use it in all our trucks simply because they seem to run quieter, smoother, have better throttle response and don't smoke as much. (we also use it in our classic Land Rovers).
Ride quality is also best of any truck I've owned in unladen state. It is a real pleasure to drive. I can now get into our works car park without breaking my back going over the vicious speed bumps. It is actually far superior ride quality to our Vauxhall Corsa!!!
The mid range acceleration is excellent, a dream to drive on motorway, effortless overtaking even up hill. Most times don't even need to drop out of 6th. Easily a match for many saloon cars and has surprised a few BMW's. Actually a bit too easy to rapidly pass the legal limit. The engine pulls well from 1500rpm once moving so will merrily trundle around town in 4th or 5th where previous trucks would be in 3rd or 4th.
I've done a few 300 mile long motorway journeys with the whole family on board and can honestly say the NP300 has been just as pleasant as any saloon car including several executive saloons I've owned. My kids find the rear more than spacious enough, certainly more spacious than any previous vehicle we've owned. They also love having their own heating vents! The numerous power sockets including one in glove box is a godsend for family motoring these days as there are so many phones and games consoles to power!
So despite its faults, after 3K miles our whole family is really starting to appreciate its benefits and can honestly say my wife and I are enjoying driving it.
Oh, it also looks good too!
The fuel economy is awesome! By far the best of any of the 7 jap pickups I've owned. Genuinely capable of 45-50mpg (actual not TC) on a long steady motorway run and still getting good economy (34-36mpg) in short local shopping trips. It is approx 15% better mpg than my B2500 despite weighing 200Kg more. I've done 3K miles in it now and economy is getting better all the time. It should improve even further come summer with warmer weather where I don't need lights and heater on or need to sit demisting etc.
I should point out that I use Shell Vpower fuel. I'm not sure it gives better mpg, we use it in all our trucks simply because they seem to run quieter, smoother, have better throttle response and don't smoke as much. (we also use it in our classic Land Rovers).
Ride quality is also best of any truck I've owned in unladen state. It is a real pleasure to drive. I can now get into our works car park without breaking my back going over the vicious speed bumps. It is actually far superior ride quality to our Vauxhall Corsa!!!
The mid range acceleration is excellent, a dream to drive on motorway, effortless overtaking even up hill. Most times don't even need to drop out of 6th. Easily a match for many saloon cars and has surprised a few BMW's. Actually a bit too easy to rapidly pass the legal limit. The engine pulls well from 1500rpm once moving so will merrily trundle around town in 4th or 5th where previous trucks would be in 3rd or 4th.
I've done a few 300 mile long motorway journeys with the whole family on board and can honestly say the NP300 has been just as pleasant as any saloon car including several executive saloons I've owned. My kids find the rear more than spacious enough, certainly more spacious than any previous vehicle we've owned. They also love having their own heating vents! The numerous power sockets including one in glove box is a godsend for family motoring these days as there are so many phones and games consoles to power!
So despite its faults, after 3K miles our whole family is really starting to appreciate its benefits and can honestly say my wife and I are enjoying driving it.
Oh, it also looks good too!
