Foton TruckMate 1-Ton Tested: Drag Race, Skidpan & Economy at Gerotek | Epic Encounters

1-TON WORKHORSE SHOWDOWN 💪 Spring test day at Gerotek! We put the Foton TruckMate through real-world trials: ⚡ Unloaded vs loaded (1-ton) drag race 🌀 Skidpan agility & emergency maneuvers ⛽ 45km economy run at 120 km/h 🧰 Walkaround: drop-sides, box body, cabin practicality & daily comfort Is this the NP200 gap-filler SA’s been waiting for? 👉 Powered by CHANGECARS – SA’s most trusted dealer network. 💬 Need straight, practical guidance? Mike Pashut is your go-to – informed, down-to-earth, and on your side. Call/WhatsApp +27 83 377 5432. #ALLTHINGSMOTORING #EpicEncounter #FotonTruckMate #Gerotek #BakkieTest #Workhorse #CHANGECARS #SouthAfricanMotoring -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters – Epic Encounter: Foton TruckMate 0:00 – Spring test day setup at Gerotek 0:33 – Why this matters: life after NP200 + TruckMate overview (drop-side & box body) 1:10 – Test plan with Grant McCleery: ride/handling, comfort & safety kit 2:40 – How Gerotek works (banked oval, altitude, climate) 3:40 – Loaded vs Unloaded plan (1-ton on board) 4:36 – Drag Race 1: Unloaded vs Loaded 6:45 – Drag Race 2: Swap drivers & debrief 7:36 – Takeaway: performance feel with/without payload 8:22 – Skidpan jump-corner challenge (driver training logic) 9:12 – Grant’s timed run (coaching notes) 10:41 – Michael’s timed run (smooth - speed) 11:53 – Fuel Economy Test setup: 15 laps = 45 km @ 120 km/h 12:31 – On-board impressions at speed (NVH, gearing) 15:59 – Results & driver discipline tips (cost per km reality) 18:25 – Winner revealed & bragging rights 18:49 – Walkaround: 1.5L NA 3-cyl (82 kW/142 Nm), cabin & controls 20:22 – Drop-sides in action: flat-fold openings & no wheel-arch intrusion 23:10 – Segment talk: pricing under R250k vs used alternatives 24:19 – Verdict: ride quality loaded/unloaded & value case 28:40 – Final word: TruckMate creates the new high ground -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🤩Visit CHANGECARS and find your Dream Car from Trusted Dealers🤩 https://www.changecars.co.za/ 🛻ALL THINGS MOTORING🏍️ https://www.allthingsmotoring.co.za 🎉Get Insurance with Discovery Insure & CHANGECARS🎉 https://www.discovery.co.za/car-and-h... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✅See More Retro Reviews✅    • RETRO REVIEWS   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------    / @allthingsmotoringbychangecars   🏁 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✅SUBSCRIBE to the Channel✅    / @allthingsmotoringbychangecars   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💯What's Hot Right Now💯 https://www.changecars.co.za/hot-sellers 💸Sell Your Car on CHANGECARS💸 https://www.changecars.co.za/sell-you... ✨New Cars on CHANGECARS✨ https://www.changecars.co.za/new-vehi... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✅See the BEST Car Reviews at SwitchOff SouthAfrica✅    / @switchoffsouthafrica   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💵We Will BEAT any NEW Car Quote you have!💵 https://www.changecars.co.za/beat-my-... 😍Do you Keep It... Or Do you CHANGECARS😍 https://www.changecars.co.za/keep-it-...