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Which pickup truck that isn’t sold in the USA are you most interested in?

We know the USA loves the pickup truck, but there are other countries in the world that also adore them. The biggest markets include Australia, Brazil, and South Africa. Automakers build smaller trucks specifically for these markets, and they can’t be exported here, mostly because of the Chicken Tax. Others have no hope of passing safety and emissions tests. The most famous examples are probably the Toyota Hilux and Land Cruiser 70, but did you know the Japanese giant also builds a $13,000 workhorse called the Hilux Champ? Other fine examples include the Mitsubishi Triton, and the Volkswagen Amarok, which is a fancier version of the Ford Ranger currently on sale in the USA. Unlike the USA, where gas is the only option, the Amarok is available with a powerful 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 diesel, offering a mountain of torque. Would you like to see any of these pickup trucks (or any other examples you can think of) on sale in the USA?

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