"Toyota Hilux": history and description of the model

The pickup Toyota Hilux debuted in the distant 1967. Initially, this car was produced exclusively for the domestic market of Japan, and only in 2005 it was presented to European motorists, and in 2010 it began to be sold in Russia. From 1967 to 2004 Was released 5 generations of this model, and in the spring of 2005, debuted the car "Toyota Hilux" sixth generation. Production of this model began immediately in four countries: South Africa, Thailand, Indonesia and Argentina.

The main difference between the new Toyota Hilux car is a reinforced spar frame, modernized front and rear suspension, more economical engine. The pickup is produced with three types of cabs: ordinary, long and double. The length of the car increased by 340 mm, now it is 5130 mm. The wheelbase was increased to 3,085 mm, which allowed to increase the interior space in the cabin and in the body of the car. The increase in the wheelbase has also affected the car's driving - it has become more comfortable. Compared to previous generations, the new model of Toyota Hilux significantly improved the build quality: panels made of high-strength steel with an anticorrosion coating were fitted to each other, the gaps between them were reduced to 4-5 mm. Due to the aerodynamic shape, the fuel consumption has decreased and the wind noise during driving has decreased.

In the cabin of the pickup in the version Double Cab can comfortably accommodate five people. The rear seats became longer, it became possible to change the inclination of the backrest. Added adjustable head restraints. It became possible to fold the rear seat, which increases the volume of the luggage compartment. The salon is decorated with quality materials, the upper part of the cabin is covered with a special shockproof coating.

The 2005 Hilux model came with a five-speed manual gearbox, and as an option, it was possible to order a differential lock. Pickups were produced in the form of full-value off-road vehicles and economical versions of 4x2.

Since 2006, 4-wheel drive variants with a four-door cab have started to install turbo-diesel engines with a volume of 3 liters and a capacity of 171 liters. from. Such engines worked with both a five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions. With the "mechanics" pick-up "Toyota Hilux" develops a speed of up to 170 km / h, and with "automatic" - up to 175 km / h. The fuel consumption was 8.3 liters per hundred kilometers.

On the Russian market, the Toyota Hilux comes with two types of diesel engines: a direct fuel injection system and a turbocharger. The unit capacity of 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., - five-speed automatic gearbox. Both models are equipped with all-wheel drive and a system for disconnecting the front differential. In a mixed cycle, fuel consumption for an engine of 2.5 liters is 8.3 liters per hundred km, and for 3.0 liters of engine - 8.9 liters per hundred.

In 2013, the company "Toyota" introduced an updated SUV Hilux New. The increased ground clearance, the strengthened suspension bracket, the raised durability of a frame and a body - here characteristics of new model "Toyota Hilux". Reviews of car enthusiasts about this car vary, because how many people, so many opinions. But all of them boil down to the fact that the Hilux pickup is an unpretentious "workaholic". Especially good for cross-country driving, economical and reliable.

The last thing that should be paid attention is the price. "Toyota Hilux" in motor shows of Russia costs from 1 090 000 rubles (with the engine in volume of 2,5 l) and from 1 408 500 rubles (with the engine in volume of 3 l). The final price for the car will depend on the equipment chosen by you.