Cars.co.za contributor and #CarsAwards judge Francisco Nwamba enlists the help of 4x4 expert Alan Pepper to put the all-new Nissan Navara and recently facelifted Volkswagen Amarok through their paces on a 4x4 course to see how well the double cab pick-ups will deal with tricky off-road obstacles...

There are many similarities between these two rival products, so when the going gets rough, will the Nissan or the Volkswagen be best vehicle for the job. This video also includes helpful tips and tricks for the novice off-roader and be sure not to miss Alan Pepper's expert recommendation at the end of the clip.

0:00 Intro
0:38 Nissan Navara Stats
1:05 VW Amarok Stats
1:24 4x4 Expert Opinion
1:51 Hill Climb
3:34 4x4 Expert Off-Road Opinion
4:16 Interior Design & Features
5:24 4x4 Expert Final Thoughts & Conclusion
6:53 Outro