Is This Acela Straya The Military-Grade 4x4 Overlanding Truck Of your Dreams?

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Sure, plenty of trucks and even some vans convert well into bona fide overlanders - but what if you want something even more heavy duty? That's where this Acela Straya comes in: a truck built on an Isuzu commercial chassis that adds in some military-grade hardware to get you wherever you want to go. Check it out!
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@iceman45ification1 2 жыл бұрын

The Duramax and Allison transmission combo would've been awesome for this truck. 👌

@WilliamStewart1 2 жыл бұрын

For the price they're charging for this, it not having an Isuzu diesel is mindboggling. Sure the 6.0 is arguably the most reliable gas V8 ever made, but in this application the 5-6 MPG isn't going to cut it. Even the 3.0 Duramax would've been a better option imo.

@robertryan7204 2 жыл бұрын

You only have diesel versions of what this is termed in Australia as a Japanese light truck. Yes this is OK as a base for an expedition vehicle

@edgarwilfredofloresmolina1811 Жыл бұрын

Or Cummins

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@@edgarwilfredofloresmolina1811 Starting with Class 6, a Cummins 8.3/505ci seems appropriate.

@marcochavanne 5 ай бұрын

I wonder if it's because of GVWR limitations and the 6.0 is just a place holder for someone that will most likely swap it.

@stevevice9863 2 жыл бұрын

Andre must have access to the Star Trek transporter...that guy is everywhere!

@Malc664 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty's friend.

@GATORADDAM 2 жыл бұрын

Good review Andre.

@bosse641 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. ....so cool. Would love to own that.

@JeepingNet 2 жыл бұрын

That is a very interesting platform for sure. You are right about the price I think its a fair value for what you are getting compared to other options on the market. That thing can go many places a full-size ram or ford couldn't. I love the no air brakes from an owners point of view and servicing on the road. Gas engine is interesting but I think we'll see more and more of that.

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@Jee, Comparably equipped, the off-road performance should be identical. Today's rig is a Class 3, equivalent to a Dodge 3500.

@DABUAS69 2 жыл бұрын

I was looking into taking an NPR and converting it. I WANT ONE!

@yontyub 2 жыл бұрын

i love this!

@aggiewoodie 2 жыл бұрын

The gas plant has some advantages- simplicity/reliability over modern diesel systems with DEF, availability of gas in the US vs diesel, price of engine + cheaper fuel, and weight and payload. But diesel gives you better range and more torque.

@midnite22767 2 жыл бұрын

Great tour! Would love to see a comparison of this truck and the CORE platform offered by Earthcruiser. Wish we had the same options of 4x4 light and heavy duty trucks as they do in Europe and Australia.

@Eliukcory Жыл бұрын

I soo agree with you we really don’t compare with the options you can readily get in Europe MAN, Renault, Mercedes all har well equipped 4x4 and 6x6 trucks and north America seers clear for some reason. I’m in Canada we could really use them here. But nope. Hardly any to be found. We just have to chain up and cross our fingers.

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@Nit, Earthcruiser CORE is a Class 3 truck, equivalent to a Dodge 3500. Acela Straya is a Class 5, equivalent to a Dodge 5500. The gimmick -- cab-over versus conventional.

@elsuperpollo2273 10 ай бұрын

I would have one as a daily driver with a passthrough locker, crew cab, flat bed truck add a towing capacity. I mainly used the NPR series in landscaping which are fun to drive.

@wintermagebarthow8481 2 жыл бұрын

The cab over design is straight out of their box trucks

@chandrachurniyogi8394 Жыл бұрын

the Acela Straya (Wide Body) 4X4 + 5.0 in. Lift 6.0 V8 4-Dr Crew Cab Light Camper Truck (LHD) could do with a tad thicker chassis frame . . . same chassis frame as the one in this video, just a bit thicker . . .

@MrThewhip333 2 жыл бұрын

Love it, strange it didn’t have Izuzu diesel but I have 6.0 Chevy awesome motor

@TFLtruck 2 жыл бұрын

We cannot wait to drive it and see what's it like.

@parkerdalo3248 2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised they didn't use the new 6.6 gas they have.

@1guyin10 2 жыл бұрын

Isuzu and GM have partnered on these for a long time. They were sold as GMCs for a while. Now they are sold as Chevys. The commercial duty Chevy small block has been offered since the 1990's.

@MrThewhip333 2 жыл бұрын

@@1guyin10 interesting, I knew they where partners didn’t know the gas engine was available

@MrThewhip333 2 жыл бұрын

@@parkerdalo3248 me as well

@Jamesgabbb 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic...

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

New drinking game: * slam one back each time he says 'basically'.

@Kung.Pao.Kitty. 2 жыл бұрын

For a $140K, put a damn diesel in that beast!

@gotmorris 2 жыл бұрын

You lost me at no diesel.

@robertryan7204 2 жыл бұрын

You do not get Gas versions of these Light Japanese Trucks outside NA they are all diesel

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@James, The diesel engine for the series is a 135hp four-banger.

@jobe8764 10 ай бұрын

Anyone who has tried to maintain modern Isuzus diesel trucks will never buy another one. Constantly failing sensors will bankrupt you, when you can actually find them.

@hi9580 10 ай бұрын

Interesting how some countries only have diesel or petrol trucks available, not both.

@paulwicklund5044 2 жыл бұрын

Also show the Hino trucks and Mitsubishi Fuso 4x4 with the Chevy engine,

@robertryan7204 2 жыл бұрын

No gas options for these Cabover Japanese Trucks in Australia or outside North America. You get Japanese Trucks using 13litre and 15litre diesels as Semis

@1guyin10 2 жыл бұрын

Andre,. I believe that would be considered a Low Cab Forward design as opposed to a cabover. It's a similar thing, but as the name suggests the driver sits more forward and lower than in a traditional cabover.

@robertryan7204 2 жыл бұрын

They the Low Cab forward is used for mainly Garbage collection. All Expedition vehicles use Cabovers, except US built ones

@danthompson1467 2 жыл бұрын

Best motor made 👍🇺🇸

@maestrovso 7 ай бұрын

The transfer case does not multiply horsepower. It reduces horsepower going lower gear ratio. Horsepower is power output per unit time.

@jayrichards3672 2 жыл бұрын

Andre are you out looking for a replacement for your Buhanka. That's heavy duty replacement at 18k gwwr. I'm gonna look into a slightly smaller Isuzu single cab as a pickup replacement.

@johndidio5198 2 жыл бұрын

OH MY GOD !!!!!!! WOW

@SJRPhotographics 2 жыл бұрын

I see more and more Isuzu NPS travelling around Australia now!

@robertryan7204 2 жыл бұрын

As well as IVECO Dailys etc

@joelawrence56 2 жыл бұрын

Isuzu have made the FTS 4WD version of its medium range for domestic and Asia/Pacific markets for around 40 years

@alterbr33d 2 жыл бұрын

The FTS 4WD isn't for sale in the US. The only vehicle like this currently for sale is the Mitsubishi Fuso 4x4.

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@joe, The FTS comes with a 7.8liter/7.8litre engine producing about 561 lb ft of torque. Although this torque may seem low compared to American pick-up trucks of 800 and more, the Isuzu engine is engineered for commercial 'million-mile' durability and longevity instead of drag-strip numbers.

@donnridgway1298 Жыл бұрын

Need me one ❤

@marcochavanne 5 ай бұрын

Wonder when they will ever release these....

@jellybaby9630 10 ай бұрын

All Terrain Warrior,,,Australia. G'day Mate Aussies use these as camper touring

@Thebronco76 7 ай бұрын

They should try it with the cummins engine and allison transmission, so one for 100k, just chasis of course

@sigfredoaguilar289 2 жыл бұрын

I would love one as a daily but diesel

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@Sig, Not in California after 2030. Everything will be plug-in... dictated by the Honorable Members of the legislature.

@RowynDaily 2 жыл бұрын

That's normal in Australia, Isuzu and Hino comes in a standard 4x4 truck.

@wellthatdidntwork 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice truck with alot of potential. I wonder why they would have the cab locked though

@acela_trucks 2 жыл бұрын

Insurance purposes.

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@Jos, In any big city with a diverse population, most sensible folk lock their doors. Common sense.

@ajd7772 2 жыл бұрын

Can anyone tell me why this is roughly the same price as the 6x6 monteray? I assume the 6x6 is older technology and not as good?

@J.Young808 2 жыл бұрын

Acela should just put a 20,000lb winch on this since GVCW is over 19k lbs.

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@Just, During the video, was the tow capacity mentioned? . I think a pto-driven winch with a substantially higher capacity could be used. Rappel your vehicle out of a tight spot!

@jeffsmithers1676 2 жыл бұрын

Overland truck of our dreams, but when gas prices hike up I gotta turn around and save every little bit of gas 😂😂😂😂

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@Jeff, 2003, we converted a 1996 Ford CF8000 commercial truck to our concept of an ExpeditionVehicle. Nearly two decades full-time live-aboard. . We rarely travel more than a hundred miles a month. Fuel is a very minor part of our budget.

@JogBird 2 жыл бұрын

do you need a cdl to drive that?

@J.Young808 2 жыл бұрын

No because it doesn’t have air brakes and is under 26,001 lbs. Regular license can drive. I used to drive these as a Lowe’s appliance delivery driver without a CDL.

@glenmel78 2 жыл бұрын

They really need to add an Isuzu diesel as an option.

@robertryan7204 2 жыл бұрын

You get the 5.2 diesel as well as the small 3 Litre one in the US

@benhadden7038 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what brand those LED headlights are in the bullbar?

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@ben, The term 'bullbar' is Rhodesian and Seffrikan, a way to negotiate with water buffalo. North America, we call that a 'moose-bar'...

@ithamarl4570 2 жыл бұрын

A deleted 6.7 Cummins would be the power house to go

@4negass 2 жыл бұрын

Can you believe this thing is lighter than the 2002 ford excursion that they own , lol

@RigiLiquid945 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like it could use some headlights and a second fuel tank in front of that one.

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@Rig, Federal laws stipulate headlight height. Accordingly, this conversion moved the headlights to the bumper, a common placement for 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles modified from a stock highway truck.

@jg1503 Жыл бұрын

Isn’t there a limit on gasoline tanks because they’re highly explosive. Diesel fuel is not as flammable

@marioraullopezgarcia928 2 жыл бұрын

Isuzu!!!!!

@Beardinc Жыл бұрын

Should have used the FTR with the Cummins and Allison

@NFAMUS97 10 ай бұрын

Less power for same mpg as the lmtv…. No bueno… you’ll def feel that

@mikebishop4346 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s awesome looking truck but they so have engine options that truck would be great fire fighting in the woods .

@scottsymons6152 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking. Heck of a firefighting brush truck! Being able to air down and get into soft conditions.

@ericmackison9517 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder why they didn't use the NPR model with the 6.6l gas engine. It's rated at 401 hp just like the pickups

@Eliukcory Жыл бұрын

From what I understand the npp has a beefier frame. The rest seems to have been removed and swapped drive train wise. Could do what ever you like I guess at that point. Cab & frame rails.

@SiuLeung 2 жыл бұрын

Is this truck's efficiency measured in gallons per mile?

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@Stu, Excellent q. Loading our ExpeditionVehicle with groceries, some scold often chastises us for our extravagance. Our response: * "How many mpg do you get in your apartment?"

@SaintNomad 2 жыл бұрын

Of course, Isuzu or Acela don't offer an additional fuel tank on a gas model. Only 30 gallons of gasoline. This truck is maybe for a local rescue mission or local weekend off-road travel.

@jamesdelaney9988 Жыл бұрын

Do you buy it through Isuzu or acela

@roblynch9219 2 жыл бұрын

without a diesel its limited to the local commercial market.. not enough range for an expedition truck at max GVM.. No idea why you would go gas on something like this.

@DDRDK 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool but Stewart and Stevenson 6x6 that are ready to go and refurbed with common big cat diesel are like 40-50k. Seems a bit pricey for what it is and lacking in power for sure.

@robertryan7204 2 жыл бұрын

Originally an Austrian Steyr Truck designed for the US Army and assembled in the US. Japanese Trucks have a very limited range in the US, compared to similar Japanese trucks outside NA

@knowntalker135 2 жыл бұрын

6x6 model?

@glenpoy9520 Жыл бұрын

the ony isuzu part there Is tha cab.

@ajrollan5304 2 жыл бұрын

Looks more capable than the EC core

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@aj, Different vehicle for a different purpose. Different GVWR. Different engine, etcetera.

@ItsJosh 2 жыл бұрын

Thats thing has got to be an absolute pain to drive with that gasser.

@donleamon8653 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, a small block in that thing is not seemingly a good choice.

@AkioWasRight 2 жыл бұрын

With aggressive gearing, it'll have plenty of driveablity, but it'll be a nightmare on fuel.

@robertryan7204 2 жыл бұрын

Nedds the small 5.2 diesel

@wushock92 2 жыл бұрын

This thing screams wildfire fire truck to me.

@evilfinnigan 2 жыл бұрын

Love everything except the GM plant. It should be diesel for fuel economy and torque. CDL driver here. I have been looking at their refurbished trucks that they do. Very exciting rigs!

@danielkooperman9772 2 жыл бұрын

Ouch so 180-200 fully kitted out figuring bigger tank and cage and such

@RobG001 2 жыл бұрын

Not a diesel, Interest has left the room. That thing will have fuel economy like a big rig, low single digits. To be an effective overland vehicle it will need to tow its own fuel bowser to get from one fuel station to the next in the Australian outback or Africa.

@spencervidal3168 2 жыл бұрын

Duel cab, cool. Gas engine a waste. I can get a Stewart, Stevenson with 1000 miles and a Cat diesel for $16000

@dalephillips8250 2 жыл бұрын

I was liking everything till you got to the price which means I can't afford it.

@MikeCris 2 жыл бұрын

5 mpg?

@iamteamBB 2 жыл бұрын

idk, i see it i think diesel. not a gas hog? tho usually the cabs are cheap and basic stuff. things id love to change up lol. kept it light without a dually too. more i read military.. i think send to uk.

@edgarwilfredofloresmolina1811 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for let me now the price

@ldmtag 2 жыл бұрын

335/80 R20 aMPuTees

@regsparkes6507 2 жыл бұрын

I would much rather that it did have an Isuzu diesel engine under that cab!

@robertryan7204 2 жыл бұрын

That Isuzu is basically a light truck in Australia and has a 5.2 litre diesel

@SuckItYouTube19 Жыл бұрын

Australia gets it. America is slow to change.

@benlzicar7628 2 жыл бұрын

My gawd that's a ton of spacers on the drivelines, especially the front. I'd sure hope they make some proper length ones before they start selling these.

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@Ben, Could your 'spacers' be carrier bearings? Those are standard for different wheelbase vehicles.

@shanereilly9309 2 жыл бұрын

You have over ten thousand pounds of payload put a couple big fuel tanks on each side and range is no longer a problem. If you can afford one of these trucks buying two hundred gallons of unleaded shouldn’t be a problem.

@Chuckq1 29 күн бұрын

140k I guessed half that lmao

@abqcrutch 2 жыл бұрын

It's gonna cost you another 50-100k+ to put a complementary camper on the back. You could also buy a 20' shipping container and call it a day.

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@A, 2003, we acquired and built our ExpeditionVehicle for a tenth of the price you claim for just the quarters. How much of the work are you willing to do?

@edgarwilfredofloresmolina1811 Жыл бұрын

Show the price Man 😁👍

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@Edg, Show your money first...

@williamwarner3982 2 жыл бұрын

Put a camper on it and its ok. Needs U Joints. Rezpa CVs don't like angles at speed. That 12k winch is for others you find stuck. Don't get stuck in that. I can see commercial use for it too, but its over priced.

@joshkiej6601 2 жыл бұрын

"disc brakes so they aren't airbrakes" plenty of trucks that have air braked discs...

@willlucas5150 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome. Would love to know fuel economy. I'm sure it's terrible but would at least ilike a ball park. There is also an extended wheelbase version too which is great👍

@menaaqenenni7509 2 жыл бұрын

It will be 6-8 mpg. Pretty much everything at that GVWR with a NA motor gets that mpg.

@largemarge1603 Жыл бұрын

@Will, (We discussed this with commenter Siu.) Loading groceries in our ExpeditionVehicle, some scold will occasionally chastise us for our extravagance. Our response: * "How many mpg do you get in your apartment?"

@damiangutierrez9103 2 жыл бұрын

It's nice but I don't think too many people are going to buy it.

@ruimachado8560 2 жыл бұрын

Of course it has to be diesel....damn

@joshr805 2 жыл бұрын

chevy's 6.0L v8 has less power than fords 2.7L v6? wow

@jacobmoses3712 Жыл бұрын

Maybe so, but they don't blow up or fail as often

@Burroughsbikebuilds 2 жыл бұрын

I’m personally not going to pay 140K for a lifted gas Isuzu.

@gcalfuture3119 10 ай бұрын

Sorry but can't warp my head around this truck without diesel engine

@superayauto 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly this nothing new have Mitsubishi FG140 diesel 6 speed manual mines set up a box truck 🚚 with a slide door .super easy to work on .the only bad thing the chassis always rot out. SMH

@brentagade 2 жыл бұрын

What military grade really means: Cheapest products made by the lowest bidder 😁

@lutomson3496 2 жыл бұрын

Limited market with gas...and expensive

@rossroteliuk5838 Жыл бұрын

Should be diesel.

@J.Young808 2 жыл бұрын

Stupid Emissions! Since this isn’t a diesel It’ll probably get 3-6 mpg empty.

@robertryan7204 2 жыл бұрын

It is pretty heavy on the gas

@addictiveaussie 2 жыл бұрын

Why do American vehicle manufacturers have an aversion to diesel engines? A petrol engine in this makes zero sense

@LouisSubearth Жыл бұрын

Cause petrol is cheaper in America, plus the required DEF systems can be complicated and expensive to run and maintain for folks using them for leisure rather than work. Also there's less diesel than petrol mechanics, opening up parts and service centers that can fix this if something goes wrong.

@unrestrainedfamily9356 2 жыл бұрын

lost me at "not diesel".

@maxjohnson1758 9 ай бұрын

Those absolute junk plastic fenders would go bye-bye the first time a limb, sapling, whatever, touches them. Oh, and those new turbocharged gas engines last about 100k.

@induction7895 Жыл бұрын

Still lighter than Hummer EV.

@travelingwithpieter 2 жыл бұрын

Terrible fuel economy being petrol. No thanks 😂

@bugman687 2 жыл бұрын

Dump the crappy Chevrolet and get a diesel

@shaneroper5470 Жыл бұрын

Gas engine in this thing. No. Sorry. I'd want a straight 6 Cummins desiel in this thing. Gas...phffft!

@gerardomendoza9688 2 жыл бұрын

Diesel sucks too many components specialy in new ones, id get a diesel if im using the thing for commercial use only but in mi case that gasoline setup is great for personal use if i would get one of those, gasoline versions are quicker than diesels and are (Cheaper) to modify if you wana add more power specialy with the GM 6.0 platform sh!!!t 👍 it doesn't ask a diesel nothing

@thegan9143 2 жыл бұрын

Military grade often means the lowest bidder and as a term has no meaning in quality or durability.

@michaelidarecis 9 ай бұрын

Way too much money it is better to buy an old Unimog and you will have 100,000 left over

@clivem8162 2 жыл бұрын

Too heavy duty for overlanding.

@joshkiej6601 2 жыл бұрын

A unimog is probably one of the best overlanders that exists and it has similar weight. Your claim is bs.

@clivem8162 2 жыл бұрын

@@joshkiej6601 a fool and his money, do what thou want.

@clivem8162 2 жыл бұрын

or wilt

@joshkiej6601 2 жыл бұрын

@@clivem8162 not my money, the unimog has proven itself in many farms, militaries and expeditions.

@clivem8162 2 жыл бұрын

a full size truck with a off road package, 4 wheel drive, and a camper shell or pop tent, is a way smarter way to go overlanding, but i guess it depends on what type of overlanding your doing.

@dp1643 2 жыл бұрын

Has Andre denounced the Russian invasion of Ukraine? Just curious. Don’t flame me! I don’t believe he has to….but it would be informative if he did as he is a KZfaq well-known personality. I’ve seen other Russian-born influencers denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. I know this isn’t a political channel but current events surpasses politics. I think it’s fair to ask Andre, a main actor/figure on this and other affiliated channels to express his views. We as the audience can then make an informed decision whether or not to “consume” the products TFL puts out.

@AJourneyOfYourSoul 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if Andre supports Russia in this war? Because if he does, I don’t want to support tfl while they keep Andre on the channel. I just can’t watch thinking about all the people of Ukraine dying and being driven out of their homeland, all while Andre is having the time of his life in the USA and supporting what Russia is doing. It just wouldn’t be right.