Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is a series of pickup trucks known for their commercial utility and off-roading capabilities, manufactured by the Japanese automobile company Toyota.

History

• First Generation (1968): Introduced with a 1.5-liter inline-four engine and a four-speed manual transmission, replacing the Hino Briska.
• Second Generation (1972): Featured a more comfortable interior and improved exterior, with varied transmission and engine options.
• Third Generation (1978): Introduced a 4WD variant with redesigned suspensions and a wider front and rear base, available only with engines of 2 liters and more.
• Fourth Generation (1983): Came with improved design and options for extra in-cabin space, later receiving a facelift with minor external upgrades.
• Fifth Generation (1988): Notable for its larger wheelbase.
• Sixth Generation (1988-1999): The last model produced for the Japanese market until 2005.
• Seventh and Eighth Generations: Manufactured outside Japan, featuring modern designs and better technology. The eighth generation, introduced as “Revo” in 2015, included the Revo Rocco trim and received a facelift in 2020.

Toyota Hilux Exterior

The Toyota Hilux has a bold exterior with a trapezoid grille, Hi-grade bi-beam LED halogen headlamps, LED fog lamps, and LED rear combination lamps. The rear includes a high-mounted LED stop lamp.

Toyota Hilux Interior

The Hilux features smart entry into an all-black cabin. Common features in all double cabin trims include air conditioning, a heater, side defogger, adjustable headrests, steering controls, and an infotainment system. The Hilux E lacks air conditioning, steering controls, and an infotainment system. Higher trims offer power door locks, a jack-knife wireless key, power windows, window wipers with mist, an illuminated entry system, and a 12V DC accessory connector.

The single cabin trims include manual air conditioning (only in the Hilux 4×4), heater, adjustable headrests, illuminated entry system, and an immobilizer. Safety features in single cabin trims include key reminder, engine oil level warning, light reminder, clutch start safety, anti-lock braking system, and airbags.

Toyota Hilux Engine

The Hilux offers turbocharged engine options for both petrol and diesel:

• Single Cabin Trims:
  • Hilux Deckless: 2393 cc diesel engine
  • Hilux 4×2 Petrol: 2694 cc petrol engine
  • Hilux 4×2 and 4×2 UPSPEC: 2393 cc diesel engine
  • Hilux 4×4: 2755 cc diesel engine
• Double Cabin Trims: All with 2755 cc diesel engines
  • Hilux E
  • Toyota Hilux Revo G 2.8 Manual
  • Toyota Hilux Revo G 2.8 Automatic
  • Toyota Hilux Revo V Automatic 2.8

Toyota Hilux Mileage

With an 80-liter fuel tank, the Hilux trims offer a fuel economy of 9 km/l in the city and 11 km/l on the highway.

Toyota Hilux Ride & Handling

The Hilux is renowned for its off-roading capabilities, thanks to its stiff suspension and strong engine. The stiff suspension may be less comfortable for routine drives but is essential for bearing heavy loads. The manual transmission is more responsive than the automatic but takes longer to reach maximum speed. Overall, the Hilux offers a quality ride but requires some expertise for handling due to its nature as a pickup.

Toyota Hilux Maintenance

Being locally assembled, Hilux parts are readily available in Pakistan, though they are expensive, which may complicate maintenance.

Toyota Hilux Specs

In Pakistan, the Hilux Revo 2024 comes with a 2.8L Turbocharged 1GD-FTV engine.

Engine Options:

• 2.0-liter inline-4 Petrol
• 2.4-liter inline-4 Diesel
• 2.5-liter inline-4 Diesel
• 2.7-liter inline-4 Petrol
• 2.8-liter inline-4 Diesel
• 3.0-liter inline-4 Diesel
• 4.0-liter V6 Petrol

Gearbox:

• 6-speed manual
• 6-speed sequential automatic

Toyota Hilux Competitors

The Hilux faces competition from the Isuzu D-Max, Nissan Navara, Toyota Tacoma, and Mitsubishi Animal. The Isuzu D-Max, in particular, offers additional features such as a child lock, remote control boot lid, and better mileage, but the Hilux has an advantage with its Anti-lock Braking System.

Toyota Hilux Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Refined diesel driveline
• Strong off-road ability
• High resale value

Cons:

• Basic interior
• Bouncy ride
• Poor maneuverability

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