The Toyota Hiux is something like the Japanese Volkswagen Amarok. Now the eighth generation is ready to be launched and has been completely redesigned. The pick-up is available in different versions that rely on both rear-wheel and all-wheel drive. In addition, different body variants are available: The Toyota Hilux can be obtained either as a single cab, extra cab or double cab, depending on requirements. Above all, however, is the robustness that the Japanese have made on the flag for their new model. But isn't Toyota already robust and solid?
But the robustness runs through the model, like a sight in a rump steak. The variants of the Toyota Hilux are even called "Duty". You get the pick-up as 4 × 2, 4 × 4 and as Duty Comfort. The Japanese want to meet the customer requirements that require a long-lasting vehicle that should accompany them for a long time. Finally, the Comfort and Executive equipment options are added for convenience.
But the Japanese want the Hilux not only as a robust vehicle on the boards that mean the world, but also as a stylish vehicle. The design was adapted to the needs of commercial and private customers. This is how the eighth generation Hilux looks really grim. This is not only due to the chrome-packed radiator grille, but also due to the beveled, large headlights, whose LED daytime running lights look like serious eyebrows.
The optimized noise insulation ensures improved comfort, while the crash safety has been raised to the current level. The pick-up comes as standard with a safety passenger cell that is particularly rigid. In addition, there are many electronic security systems that - on the part of the assistants - are subject to a surcharge. This includes, for example, a lane change assistant or a traffic sign recognition. One more person says that pick-ups are rustic vehicles that don't belong on our market with outdated technology. The Toyota Hilux even comes as standard with an emergency brake assistant with autonomous emergency brake function and a collision warning. For off-road use, the Japanese also offers downhill and hill start assist - very accommodating.
However, since such a vehicle is primarily intended to be useful, the farm animal with a large loading area and 3,2 tons of trailer load pleases. An 2.4 liter of diesel is used as the tractor, which provides 150 PS and thus ensures everyday driving performance. You won't win a race with the new Toyota Hilux. But he is not built for that and has other talents. Like a fairly low entry price of just over 22.000 euros. A declaration of war towards Wolfsburg.