The Nissan Diesel Big Thumb (Japanese: 日産ディーゼル・ビッグサム) ) is a line of heavy-duty commercial vehicle by UD (Nissan Diesel). The range was primarily available in other big-size trucks.
Most big-size models of the truck are distinguishable by a front 'Big Thumb' badge, but the common Nissan Diesel or UD badge is usually used on the rear.
In Japan, Asia-Pacific, Mid-East, Africa, South America, its principal competitors are Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great, Isuzu Giga, Hino Profia, and its successor, the Quon,
Big Thumb was facelifted for 2000 and 2002.
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