Pickup Toyota Hilux debuted back in 1967. Initially, this car was produced exclusively for the domestic market of Japan, and only in 2005 it was introduced to European motorists, and since 2010 it began to be sold in Russia. From 1967 to 2004 5 generations of this model were released, and the sixth generation Toyota Hilux debuted in the spring of 2005. The production of this model began immediately in four countries: South Africa, Thailand, Indonesia and Argentina.
The main difference between the new Toyota Hilux is a reinforced spar frame, upgraded front and rear suspensions, and a more economical engine. A pickup truck is available with three types of cabs: ordinary, elongated and double. The length of the car has increased by 340 mm, now it is 5130 mm. The wheelbase was increased to 3085 mm, which allowed to increase the interior space in the cabin and in the car body. The increase in wheelbase was reflected in the car's ride - it became more comfortable. Compared with previous generations, the new
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model has significantly improved build quality: panels made of high-strength steel with an anti-corrosion coating are fitted more tightly to each other, the gaps between them are reduced to 4-5 mm. Due to the aerodynamic shape, fuel consumption was reduced and wind noise during driving was reduced.
Five cabs can comfortably accommodate in the Double Cab pickup saloon. The rear seats have become longer, it became possible to change the backrest. Adjustable headrests added. It became possible to fold the back seat, which increases the volume of the luggage compartment. The interior is decorated with quality materials, the upper part of the cabin is covered with a special shockproof coating.
The 2005 Hilux model was delivered with a five-speed manual gearbox, and as an additional option it was possible to order a differential lock. Pickups were produced in the form of full-fledged SUVs and economical 4x2 versions.
Since 2006, all-wheel drive options with a four-door cab began to install 3-liter turbodiesel engines and a capacity of 171 liters. from. Such engines worked with both five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions. With the "mechanics" pickup "Toyota Hilux" reaches a speed of up to 170 km / h, and with the "automation" - up to 175 km / h. Fuel consumption was 8.3 liters per hundred kilometers.
Toyota Hilux is supplied to the Russian market with two types of diesel engines: with direct fuel injection system and turbocharged. The unit is 2.5 liters with a capacity of 144 liters. from. equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox, and the one that has a performance of 3.0 liters and 171 liters. with., - a five-speed automatic transmission. Both models are equipped with all-wheel drive and a front differential shutdown system. In the combined cycle, fuel consumption for an engine of 2.5 liters is 8.3 liters per hundred kilometers, and for 3.0 liters of an engine - 8, 9 liters per hundred.
In 2013, Toyota introduced the updated Hilux New SUV. Increased ground clearance, enhanced suspension, increased frame and body strength - these are the characteristics of the new Toyota Hilux model. Reviews of motorists about this car vary, because how many people, so many opinions. But they all boil down to the fact that the Hilux pickup truck is an unpretentious "hard worker". Especially good for rough terrain, economical and reliable.
The last thing to pay attention to is the price. Toyota Hilux in Russian car dealerships costs from 1,090,000 rubles (with an engine of 2.5 liters) and from 1,408,500 rubles (with an engine of 3 liters). The final price of the car will depend on your configuration.