Toyota Hilux 4x4s & Pick Ups
Toyota introduced the sixth generation Hilux at the end of 2005, but to general amazement it used the same underpowered 2.5-litre common rail diesel engine as its predecessor.The situation has been rectified to a certain extent with the introduction of the 118 bhp Euro 4 compliant version which ups the peak torque to 240 Ib/ft at 2,OOOrpm. Toyota has also added a 3-litre version to the line-up which is capable of 169 bhp and 253 Ib/ft, but this is reserved for the top-spec lifestyle double cabs.
Toyota has also extended the range with a two door, four seat Extra Cab model which boasts a load bed length of 1,805mm which fits neatly between the 2,315mm of the Single Cab and 1,520mm of the Double Cab.
Double wishbone front suspension has been employed, along with rear leaf springs and power assisted rack and pinion steering is standard; as is ABS.
The Single Cab is the only body configuration available in two as well as four-wheel drive, but all models come with a five-speed manual transmission. The 4x4s have a dual range transfer box which is operated manually.
Gross payloads start at 945kg for the 4x4 Single Cab and peak at 1,170kg for the 4x2 derivative, with the Double Cab weighing in at 1,085kg. Extra Cab offer 1,045kg.
Toyota Hilux is available in three specifications - HL2, HL3 and Invincible (Double Cab) - but all versions feature remote central locking, electric windows, driver and passenger air bags as well as air conditioning. This latter item is a particularly impressive inclusion.
As with all Toyota light commercials, the Hilux comes with a three-year/60,000 mile mechanical warranty, but oil changes are disappointingly frequent at 10,000 miles.
Toyota Hilux was overshadowed somewhat in 2006 as all the competition soared ahead in the power stakes, but the addition of the uprated engines should redress the situation. The high standard specification is its ace card.
ENGINE SIZE: CtD2.5, 3.0
ENGINE POWER (bhp): 118,169
PAYLOAD (kg): 945 - 1,170
MPG: TBA
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