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The Toyota Hilux is a series of compact pickup pickups yielded plus advertised by the Japanese maker Toyota.The Hilux began creation inside March 1968 because the RN10 inside short-wheelbase shape with a 1.In April 1969, a long-wheelbase adaptation was put

The Toyota Hilux is a series of compact pickup pickups yielded plus advertised by the Japanese maker Toyota. Many nations selected the Hilux name for the whole existence of the series in North America, the Hilux name was retired inside 1976 inside prefer of Truck, Pickup Truck, or Compact Truck. In North America the common choice package, the SR5, was colloquially selected because a model name for the truck, besides the fact that the possibility package was moreover chosen about different Toyota models like the Corolla. In 1984, the Trekker, the camper variation of the Hilux, was renamed because the 4Runner inside Australia plus North America, plus because the Hilux Surf inside Japan. In 1995, Toyota introduced a fresh pickup model, the Tacoma inside North America, discontinuing the Hilux/Pickup there. The 4Runner is today a full SUV, as well as the more latest models never resemble the Tacoma.

The Hilux began creation inside March 1968 because the RN10 inside short-wheelbase shape with a 1.5 L engine, producing 77 PS inside Japanese marketplace spec, plus inside Japan it was accessible at Toyota Japan dealership retail stores called Toyota Store plus Toyopet Store. The modification with the engine was enough for a stated 130 kilometres per hr top speed. This was upgraded with a 1.6 L inline-four engine inside February 1971.

In April 1969, a long-wheelbase adaptation was put into the range. The short-wheelbase variation additionally continued inside manufacturing for more years. The long-wheelbase variation wasn't available found on the North American marketplace till 1972. The Hilux was available because an alternative with the Toyota Crown plus Toyota Corona based pickup pickups inside Japan, because the Crown plus Corona were repositioned because passenger sedans.

In spite of the name "Hilux", it became a deluxe car just compared to the Stout. The Hilux was designed plus assembled by Hino Motors with substitute the earlier car which the Hilux was produced from, called the Briska inside the niche underneath the heavier plus elder Stout – it changed the Stout completely inside certain markets. For the North American marketplace, truly the only body fashion had been a standard cab brief bed plus all were rear-wheel drive. It chosen a typical truck setup of A-arms plus coil springs inside front along with a live axle with leaf springs inside back. A four-speed guide transmission was standard.

In May 1972, the 1973 model year Hilux was introduced because the RN20. A more comfortable interior was specified together with outdoor updates. A 2.25 m "lengthy bed" was an alternative for the very first time inside North America, though such a variation had been accessible internationally because April 1969. This received the "RN25" chassis code.

The Hilux was radically redesigned inside 1975 with be bigger plus with improved standard equipment. In North America the brand-new variation equally meant the introduction of the considerably heavier 20R engine as well as the SR5 upscale trim package. A five-speed guide transmission became optional. In North America, the Hilux name was totally phased out inside prefer of "Truck" by which year, having been dropped from brochures plus advertising beginning inside 1973.

Global markets:

1972–1978: 1.6 L 12R I4, 83 PS
1974–1978: 2.0 L 18R

North American markets:

1973–1974: 2.0 L 18R SOHC I4, 81 kW
1975–1978: 2.2 L 20R SOHC I4, 72 kW

The redesigned Hilux was introduced inside August 1978, with a 4WD variant introduced inside Jan 1979. The 4WD variant – not available with any motors small than the two-litre "18R" – showcased several prevalent technologies with all the heavier Toyota Land Cruiser. Production of the four-wheel forces stopped in July 1983, yet certain 2WD variations continued in parallel with all the upcoming generation. The L series diesel engine was available found on the 2WD variants from September 1979 as well as the 4WD variants inside March 1983. In Japan, the Hilux was joined with all the all new Toyota MasterAce, sharing load carrying tasks, plus available at Toyota Store places alongside the Hilux.

In North America the Hilux saw the utilization of four-wheel drive. It had a strong front axle plus leaf suspension. The body saw a redesign which included single round headlights along with a less complex body. This brand-new 4WD setup showcased a gear driven RF1A transfer case. This transfer case is specific because its low-range reduction part is replicated, utilizing what certain refer with because a double or triple transfer case. This results inside a much lower total gear ratio. It was the initially Hilux accessible with an automatic transmission.

In 1981 a car development agreement was established between Toyota, Winnebago Industries plus 2 alternative aftermarket customizers. This was with permit Toyota with enter the SUV marketplace inside North America. The cars that resulted from this collaboration were the Trekker, Wolverine, as well as the Trailblazer. All 3 employed the Hilux 4×4 RV cab plus chassis, plus an all-fiberglass back section. There were at minimum 1,500 Trekkers, 400 Trailblazers plus an unknown quantity of Wolverines available inside North America. Research plus development function found on the Trekker led with the development of the 4Runner/Hilux Surf, that was introduced inside 1984.

Toward the finish of the SR5's creation run, Toyota introduced the deluxe Mojave for the US marketplace because a limited-production model with choices not accessible about any additional Toyota pickup. List priced at US$8,308, it showcased bucket seats, two-speaker multiplex radio, chrome front plus back bumpers, plus no Toyota logo about either the grille or tailgate. Cruise control, force steering, plus air conditioner were optional. It was driven by the SR5's standard 2.4 L inline 4.

Engines:

1981–1983: 1.8 L preflow, 4-speed manual
1978–1980: 2.2 L 20R SOHC I4, 67 kW at 4,800 rpm plus 165 N·m of torque at 2,400 rpm
1981–1983: 2.4 L 22R SOHC I4, 98 PS; 97 hp at four,800 rpm plus 175 N·m of torque at 2,800 rpm
1981–1983: 2.2 L diesel I4, 46 kW at 4,200 rpm plus 126 N·m of torque


The August 1983 redesign introduced the Xtracab, two-row extended cab choice. These "1984" models carried over the carbureted 22R engine whilst model year 1984 moreover saw the introduction of the gas injected 22R-E. Two diesel motors were moreover available, the 2L as well as the turbocharged 2L-T. The diesels were discontinued inside the U.S. following the 1986 model year, this was due with high performance expectations from visitors as well as the broad accessibility of inexpensive gasoline. The upcoming year saw the introduction of the turbocharged way, the 22R-TE, possibly due with improving competition from Nissan whom absolutely available a V6 truck at this time. The strong front axle was swapped out for an independent front suspension/torsion bar setup inside the 4×4 model inside 1986, plus optional automatic front locking hubs plus an electronic transfer case was added also. A V6 engine was introduced inside 1988. The Hilux-based 4Runner that produced its entry inside Australia, North America as well as the UK was based about this generation Hilux; inside other markets, like Japan, it was called the Hilux Surf.

Toyota introduced a new generation of the Hilux inside many markets inside late 1988 nevertheless the 4th generation stayed inside creation till 1997 inside South Africa. Toyota claims this was due with South African "content laws" that produced it cheaper with continue with provide the 4th generation Hilux, instead of with retool the plant for the fifth generation.

The upcoming redesign, inside 1988, yielded a longer-wheelbase choice, 3,099 mm instead of 2,616 mm for the normal wheelbase. Its one-piece cargo-box walls eliminated the rust-prone seams that have been found inside earlier models. The V6 Xtracab SR5 earned Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year honor which year. The Xtracabs today showcased more area behind the front seats than the last generation that authorized optional jump-seats for back travelers, a feature more inside line with competitors of the time.

In 1991, American manufacturing started at the NUMMI plant inside Fremont, California, though several pickups available inside the United States throughout the 91–95 model years were nonetheless produced inside Japan.

The Hilux received a minor facelift inside 1991, that became a minor grill change as well as the unique Toyota emblem which had been lately adopted.

It was throughout this generation which Toyota discontinued the Hilux inside the United States, changing it with all the hot Tacoma inside 1995.

Engines:

1988–1995: 1.8 L 2Y-U I4, 58 kW at 5,000rpm 140 N·m at 3,200rpm

2Y I4, 61 kW at 4,800rpm 140 N·m at 2,800rpm

1989–1995: 2.4 L 22R-E SOHC EFI I4, 84 kW at four,600 rpm plus 192 N·m at 3,400 rpm
1989–1995: 3.0 L 3VZ-E V6, 112 kW at 4,800 rpm
1989–1997: 2.4 L 2L diesel I4, 61 kW at four,200 rpm plus 165 N·m at 2,400 rpm
2.8 L 3L diesel I4, 67 kW at 4,000 rpm plus 188 N·m at 2,400 rpm

Volkswagen built plus advertised them beneath the Volkswagen Taro name from February 1989 with March 1997.

For sales inside Colombia plus Venezuela, the Hilux was yielded inside Colombia from 1994 with 1998 by the SOFASA business plus Ecuador). For sales inside Argentina, Brazil, plus Uruguay, the Hilux was yielded inside Argentina from 1997 from 2005. For sales inside Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, the Hilux was imported from factories inside Japan from 1989 with 1997.

South American markets:

single cab chassis
single cab lengthy bed
xtra cab
team cab


Toyota changed manufacturing within the Hilux Mighty-X with the Hilux Tiger inside the late 1990s plus prepared it the international export hub. The Thailand-made Hilux Tiger went by the following versions:

1998–1999: Hilux Tiger with all the 3.0l 5L engine
2000–2001: Hilux Tiger with all the 3.0l 5L-E EFI engine
2001: Hilux Tiger with 1KZ engine
Late 2001 – late 2004: Hilux Tiger SportCruiser with D4D engine

In 2005, Toyota ceased manufacturing of the Hilux truck for the Japanese marketplace. This was the last generation Hilux with be obtainable in Japan.

Both the Tacoma as well as the Hilux were up-to-date inside 2005. The Tacoma was based found on the fresh 4Runner chassis, when the Hilux rides about a refreshed variation of the ladder frame found about past versions. The brand-new Hilux has improved inside size plus is today categorized because a mid-size choose up. The Tacoma had a modern four.0 L V6 engine which produces 176 kW plus 361 N·m of torque. Its shape was fairly synonymous with the 4Runner.

Hilux models available inside Australian, Middle Eastern, plus Asian markets are built plus assembled inside Thailand, where the car is known as the Hilux Vigo, or Vigo. For the European plus South African markets the Hilux is made inside Durban, South Africa. As of December 2009, it's the greatest marketing car inside South Africa. Those available inside South America are created inside Argentina, because with all the past generation Hilux. In Asia, the Hilux Vigo platform was selected because the basis for Toyota's IMV system that spawned the Innova MPV plus Fortuner SUV/PPV.
Interior

In Malaysia, the Hilux is just obtainable in 2.5 L with all the choice of single cab or double cab. The double cab model has an automatic transmission variant. It utilizes the same engine because additional Asian nations, but machines selected inside Malaysia vary inside their maximum output of 75 kW at 3600 rpm plus maximum torque of 260 N·m at 1600–2400 rpm.

In Singapore, the Hilux is accessible because a single cab with all the 2.5 L engine or perhaps a double cab with all the 3.0 L engine. But, the machines are integrated Japan rather of Argentina. Notable fleet shoppers include private taxi providers, for who the double cab model has more weight area versatility, as well as the Singapore Police Force plus Pakistan Police, that uses it because a patrol car.

The Hilux is integrated Guangqi Toyota Automobile inside Guangzhou for the Chinese marketplace. The models for China is four.0 L with all the way of single cab or double cab. It utilizes the same engine because Australia, still machines employed inside China has been tuned about the maximum output of 246 kW at 6500 rpm plus maximum torque of 405 N·m at 4000 rpm, plus is mated with a 5-speed automatic transmission. China is truly the only Asian nation with receive the V6 engine.

A Hilux entered inside the 2012 Dakar Rally by the Imperial Toyota team of South Africa managed with capture 3rd spot despite having small modifications within the manufacturing model plus being up against factory supported groups.

Engines:

2005 2.0 L gasoline VVT-i DOHC I4
2005 2.5 L diesel D-4D DOHC I4, 76 kW – 107 kW
2005 2.7 L gasoline VVT-i DOHC I4, 119 kW
2005 3.0 L diesel D-4D DOHC I4, Turbodiesel, commonrail 16-valve direct injection, 121 kW. This variation is produced at Toyota's center inside Zárate, Argentina.
2005 four.0 L gasoline VVT-i DOHC V6, 170 kW – 176 kW
2008 four.0 L Supercharged DOHC V6 225 kW

A facelifted variation of the Hilux was unveiled by Toyota's Malaysian distributors, UMW Toyota Motor, inside August 2008. Toyota has introduced a left hand drive facelifted Hilux Vigo inside August 2008 when a appropriate hand drive facelifted model is expected with be introduced inside September 2008. These facelifted models were introduced with the Philippines inside October 2008.

Toyota equally introduced a back access program called "Smart Cab" with substitute all Xtra Cab models inside E plus G level. The Smart Cab models are just for the Thailand domestic marketplace. plus, finally, placing it over a 73 m block of apartments which was upcoming ruined with a controlled demolition. Although it was today experiencing serious structural damage, the truck was nonetheless running following being repaired without spare components, plus with just typical tools which will be found inside a truck's toolbox, including screwdrivers, engine oil, plus an adjustable wrench. The Hilux currently rests because among the background decorations inside the Top Gear studio.

In the TV series of 2006,, a Hilux was selected by Jeremy Clarkson because his platform for creating an amphibious car. With assistance, Clarkson rigged the truck with a huge outboard engine, plus steering system inside the pickup bed. The truck, redubbed the "Toybota", was driven by Clarkson over many miles by road plus 3.2 km over open water, before capsizing throughout a fast turn. When recovered, the car was moved back with the Top Gear Studio, where a confident Clarkson reported which he will be truly the only 1 capable of driving his truck house, because it was the indestructible Hilux. Clarkson had finally ruined the "indestructible" following he couldn't receive the Hilux began. Whenever Clarkson turned the engine over, it yielded a puffing plus hissing sound because though the injectors or the heater plugs had been removed.

In 2007, Top Gear ran a unique system inside that Clarkson plus James May raced a customized 2005 model Hilux with the 1996 magnetic north pole from Northern Canada against Richard Hammond utilizing a dog sled, plus earned. This episode, well-known as the Top Gear Polar Special, created the truck the initial engine car with create it with the magnetic north pole. The Hilux employed was somewhat modified: bigger wheels plus wider tyres were installed, a thick sump protect was installed, the front suspension was moved forward, a weapon mount was installed, several effective front lights were installed along with a bathroom seat was installed found on the back bumper.

In 2010, the Top Gear host James May forced a modified Hilux, 1 that had served because the camera crew's car throughout the 2007 polar unique, with approach the summit of a erupting Icelandic volcano plus retrieved a fragment of volcanic lava. The Hilux was modified for this task by the installation of the easy metal "umbrella" plus alcohol cooling drips for the tyres.

Outside of TV programs, these cars have been recognized with surpass 482,803 km with normal upkeep. It is additionally notorious to be utilized because an improvised fighting car – a "technical" – by militias plus irregular military forces, incredibly inside Third World conflicts. The Toyota War between Libya plus Chad was thus called due to the utilization of Hilux pickups because light cavalry cars by the military of Chad.

In October 2007, the Swedish car magazine Teknikens Värld conducted an evasive manoeuvre which revealed which the manoeuvrability of Hilux pickup truck was deficient for turning sharply at moderate speeds. The truck failed the test plus just the driver's talent prevented it from overturning. After the test Toyota stopped the sales of Hilux built with 16" wheels inside Europe.

A planet record was accomplished by the help team for the participants inside the 2008/2009 Amundsen Omega 3 South Pole Race. The team travelled inside especially modified Toyota Hilux's modified by Arctic Trucks, completing a trip of over 5,000 km from Novo, a Russian Scientific Station inside Antarctica with the Geographic South Pole plus back, generating them the initial 4×4s with reach the South Pole. The return journey of 2,500 km within the South Pole with Novo Station was completed inside a record 8 days plus 17 hours.

A team of expert motorists employ Toyota Hiluxes for a precision driving show throughout Australia. The Toyota Hilux Heroes started inside 2007 plus have been entertaining millions of spectators at different agricultural shows plus engine sport occasions. The Hilux's are 2007 petrol V6, 4×2 models plus have custom shock absorbers, a custom exhaust, sports seat, racing harnesses, a roll cage plus 16 inch alloy wheels fitted. Performance features include excellent speed drifting, close formation driving, cross overs, a 12 metre ramp jump plus balancing a Hilux about 2 wheels all choreographed into a 15 minute show.

A 4th generation Hilux is furthermore the car mode for the Transformers Autobots Trailbreaker plus Hoist.