The History And Evolution Of Toyota Hilux

Toyota Hilux (1968 - 1972)
The Hilux debuted in March 1968 as a new truck with
bonnet. The engine was a 1.5-liter 70-horsepower
engine (2R), which was also used in the Toyoace. The
Hilux used a separate frame construction with a
double wishbone / coil spring front axle and a rigid
axle / leaf spring rear axle. The transmission was a 4-
speed manual transmission with a column shifter. The
Hilux had a passenger capacity of three and a
payload of 1,000 kg with a loading area of 1,850 mm
in length.
Toyota Hilux (1972 - 1978)
The second-generation Hilux was launched in May
1972. Both the long and the short wheelbase followed
the mechanical components of its predecessor,
although they extended the wheelbase by 10 mm
and 45 mm, respectively. The length of the deck and
the maximum payload remained unchanged. In
addition to the standard model with the existing 1.6-
liter engine, the Highway model was introduced with
a 2.0-liter 105 hp engine (18R) to facilitate driving on
highways.
Toyota Hilux (1978 - 1983)
The third-generation Hilux was launched in September
1978. It's model offered limousine-like features and
ride comfort. The variants included three standard-
length models and four long-body models. The new
super deluxe top-of-the-range model featured an
extended cabin that was 90 mm longer than a
standard cabin, increasing the interior space. The 1.6-
liter 12R-J engine was inherited from the previous
generation. The double wishbone front suspension
remained unchanged except that the coil springs
were replaced by a torsion bar. The front disc brakes
were standard on Deluxe and higher models.
Toyota Hilux (1983 - 1988)
The fourth-generation Hilux was launched in
November 1983. The rear-wheel drive (RWD) models
contains the Comfortable series and the Popular
series. The first was the fourth generation model with
a redesigned interior and exterior design, while the
second was the third generation model that remained
in production. All four-wheel models (4WD) received
a new body. The external appearance of the fourth
generation models was marked by blister-type
fenders on the front and rear.
Toyota Hilux (1988 - 1997)
The fifth-generation Hilux, launched in September
1988, embodied the three basic concepts of power,
robustness and comfort. In order to improve the
functionality as a multi-purpose vehicle (known in
Japan as a motor-home or recreational vehicle), the
interior has been further improved. The body variants
have been reduced to one with press doors and
integrated sashes. A major difference between rear-
wheel-drive (RWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD)
models was in the wheel arch extensions: the RWD
models had no-fender fenders, while the 4WD
models had fender flares with a sturdy look. For this
reason, the width of 4WD models became 1,690 mm
or 40 mm wider than that of RWD models. The
design of the dashboard and other interior fittings
was even more like a sedan than before.
Toyota Hilux (1997 - 2004)
The sixth-generation Hilux, launched in September
1997, consisted of a business truck line and a sports
pickup line for personal use. The latter have been
supplied with equipment and devices suitable for a
multi-purpose vehicle, which are characterized by a
longer cabin height and length as well as an
improved low noise level. The model presented in
November with an additional cab and a 100 mm
extended body was an open multi-purpose vehicle
with a sufficiently long cargo bed and two additional
seats in the back of the cabin.
Toyota Hilux (2004 - 2015)
The seventh generation Hilux was launched in August
2004 as a new vans for sale in more than 140
countries worldwide. Inspired by the rugged design of
the sixth-generation model, it offered 21st-century
customers a high level of durability and comfort,
plenty of interior space, enhanced comfort, and the
ride comfort of a passenger car as well as the
comfort of an SUV.
As part of the Innovative International Multi-purpose
Vehicle (IMV) project, Toyota developed five new
models on one platform: three pickup models (Hilux),
a minivan model (Innova) and a sports utility vehicle
model (Fortuner).
In order to offer its customers around the world more
attractive products at a lower price and at the same
time bring it to the market, the company has also
developed optimal production and supply systems
worldwide.
Toyota Hilux (2015 - Present)
The eighth Hilux generation was launched in May
2015. To truly understand what customers expect and
what challenges they face on a daily basis, the
development teams traveled the world, collecting
direct feedback from customers, and driving across a
variety of streets, feeling different operating
conditions.
The entire development concept for the eighth
generation Hilux focused on the redefinition of
tenacity to make the new Hilux "harder" based on a
much wider interpretation of that word. The Hilux
design of the eighth generation was not only harder,
but also reduced the stress as much as possible. In
addition to the conventional concept of toughness, it
was characterized by ride comfort that made long,
hard trips less strenuous, a quiet cabin that enabled
communication in all conditions, and improved range
thanks to improved fuel efficiency. You can also count
on it to deliver the legendary ruggedness,
performance, responsiveness and safety expected of
the model.
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