2018 Toyota Hilux SR5 4x4 D-Cab (GUN126R, Australia) Overview Manufacturer Also called Toyota Pickup (US) Production March 1968–present Body and chassis Compact Chronology Predecessor Successor (North America) The Toyota Hilux (also stylized as HiLux and historically as Hi-Lux) is a series of light commercial vehicles produced and marketed by the Japanese manufacturer. The majority of these vehicles were sold as or variants although they could be configured in a variety of body styles. Most countries used the Hilux name for the entire life of the series but in North America, the Hilux name was retired in 1976 in favor of Truck, Pickup Truck, or Compact Truck. In North America the popular option package, the SR5 (Sport Rally 5-Speed), was colloquially used as a model name for the truck, even though the option package was also used on other Toyota models like the 1972 to 1979.

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In 1984, the, the camper version of the Hilux, was renamed as the in Australia and North America, and as the in Japan. In 1995, Toyota introduced a new pickup model, the in North America, discontinuing the Hilux/Pickup there. The 4Runner is now a full SUV, and the more recent models do not resemble the Tacoma.

1.5 L. 1.6 L I4. 1.9 L I4.

1.9 L I4. 2.0 L I4 4-speed The Hilux started production in March 1968 as the RN10 in short-wheelbase form with a 1.5 L engine, producing 77 PS (57 kW) in Japanese market spec, and in Japan it was available at Toyota Japan dealership retail chains called and Toyopet Store. The modification to the engine was enough for a claimed 130 km/h (81 mph) top speed. This was upgraded to a 1.6 L in February 1971. In April 1969, a long-wheelbase version was added to the range.

The short-wheelbase version also continued in production for many more years. The long-wheelbase version was not sold on the North American market until 1972, allowing the to maintain a strong market presence.

The Hilux was offered as a replacement to the, and based pickup trucks in Japan, as the Crown, Corona, and Corona Mark II were repositioned as passenger sedans. In spite of the name 'Hilux', it was a luxury vehicle only when compared to the. The Hilux was engineered and assembled by to replace the earlier vehicle that the Hilux was derived from, called the in the niche beneath the larger and older – it replaced the Stout fully in some markets. For the North American market, the only body style was a regular cab short bed and all were. It used a typical truck setup of and in front and a with in back. A four-speed was standard.

Global markets:. 1968–1971: 1.5 L (1,490 cc). 1971–1972: 1.6 L (1,587 cc) I4 North American markets:.

1969: 1.9 L (1,897 cc) I4, 63 kW (86 PS; 84 hp). 1970–1972: 1.9 L (1,858 cc) I4, 72 kW (98 PS; 97 hp).

1972: 2.0 L (1,968 cc) I4, 81 kW (110 PS; 109 hp). 2,580 mm (102 in) (N20).

2,795 mm (110.0 in) (N25) Length 4,275 mm (168.3 in) (N20) 4,680 mm (184 in) (N25) Width 1,580 mm (62 in) In May 1972, the 1973 model year Hilux was released as the RN20. Nicknamed the 'ロケハイ　(RokeHi) a Portmanteau of Rocket Hilux', a more comfortable interior was specified along with exterior updates. A 2.25 m (7.4 ft) 'long bed' was an option for the first time in North America, although such a version had been available worldwide since April 1969.

This received the 'RN25' chassis code. The 2.0 liter 18R engine was available in Japan as well, also with an available three-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0-litre automatic only managed a 136.1 km/h (84.6 mph) top speed in a period South African road test, in spite of a claimed 89 kW (121 PS).

The Hilux was radically redesigned in 1975 to be larger and with increased standard equipment. In North America the new version also meant the introduction of the considerably larger (2.2 L) engine and the SR5 upscale trim package. A five-speed became optional. Used saildrive.

In North America, the Hilux name was fully phased out in favor of 'Truck' by that year, having been dropped from brochures and advertising starting in 1973. Some North American motor-coach manufacturers began building Toyota motor-homes with this chassis.

2,585 mm (101.8 in) (N30). 2,800 mm (110.2 in) (N40) The redesigned Hilux was introduced in August 1978, with a 4WD variant introduced in Jan 1979. The 4WD variant – not offered with any engines smaller than the two-litre '18R' – featured some common technology with the larger.

Production of the four-wheel drives stopped in July 1983, but some 2WD variations continued in parallel with the next generation. The diesel engine was offered on the 2WD variants from September 1979 and the 4WD variants in March 1983. In Japan, the Hilux was joined with the all new, sharing load carrying duties, and sold at Toyota Store locations alongside the Hilux. Toyota Hilux 2-door In North America the Hilux saw the use of four-wheel drive. It had a solid front axle and leaf suspension.

The body saw a redesign that included single round headlights and a less complex body. This new 4WD setup featured a gear driven RF1A transfer case. This transfer case is unique in that its low-range reduction portion can be replicated, using what some refer to as a dual or triple transfer case.

This results in a much lower overall gear ratio. It was the first Hilux available with an. In 1981 a vehicle development agreement was established between Toyota, and two other aftermarket customizers. This was to allow Toyota to enter the market in North America. The vehicles which resulted from this collaboration were the Trekker (Winnebago), Wolverine, and the Trailblazer (Griffith).

All three used the Hilux 4×4 RV cab and chassis, and an all- rear section (the Trailblazer had a steel bed with a fiberglass top). There were at least 1,500 Trekkers, 400 Trailblazers and an unknown number of Wolverines sold in North America. Research and development work on the Trekker led to the development of the /, which was released in 1984. Toward the end of the SR5's production run (1983½ model year), Toyota introduced the luxury Mojave for the US market as a limited-production (3,500 units) model with options not available on any other Toyota pickup.

List priced at US$8,308, it featured bucket seats, two-speaker multiplex radio, chrome front and rear bumpers, and no Toyota logo on either the or., power steering, and air conditioning were optional. It was powered by the SR5's standard 2.4 L (150 cu in). In Thailand, this model sold as the Toyota Hilux Super Star. Regular Cab Short Bed 2WD: 1,544 mm (60.8 in). Regular Cab Long Bed: 1,534 mm (60.4 in).

Xtracab Long Bed: 1,532 mm (60.3 in). 1 t Reg. Cab Long Bed 2WD: 1,562 mm (61.5 in). Regular Cab 4WD: 1,709 mm (67.3 in). SR5 Turbo Xtracab: 1,529 mm (60.2 in). Xtracab 4WD: 1,704 mm (67.1 in) 1,270 kg (2,800 lb) The August 1983 redesign (sold as model year 1984 vehicles in North America) introduced the Xtracab extended cab option, with six inches of space behind the seat for in-cab storage.

These '1984' models carried over the carbureted 22R engine while model year 1984 also saw the introduction of the. Two diesel engines were also offered, the 2L and the turbocharged 2L-T. The diesels were discontinued in the U.S. After the 1986 model year, this was due to higher performance expectations from customers and the wide availability of inexpensive gasoline. The next year saw the introduction of a option, the, perhaps due to increasing competition from Nissan who already offered a V6 truck at this time. The solid front axle was swapped out for an /torsion bar setup in the 4×4 model in 1986, and optional automatic differential disconnect for the front differential (an alternative to automatic locking hubs) and an electronic was added as well. 2003-2004 Pickup Extra cab 3.0 G Limited D-4D (KDN151, Thailand) Hilux Sport Rider Toyota introduced a mid-size SUV variant of the Hilux in 1998 for a select few markets, known as the Hilux Sport Rider.

The Sport Rider is a rare model, sold in a select few Asian markets, including Thailand and Nepal. Based on the Hilux, both in style and underpinnings, it is similar in concept to the —however, the Sport Rider is not a rebadged 4Runner. The Sport Rider frame and suspensions are derived from the Hilux, including the Hilux's independent front suspension and leaf-sprung rear. The model started out as the four-door pickup truck, but were modified into wagons on arrival in Thailand by Thai Auto Works Co, a majority Thai-owned company in which Toyota has a 20 percent stake. The vehicles were distributed by Thailand, the importer of Toyota forklifts.

The Sport Rider arrived in 1998 with the 5L engine for Prerunner (2WD) and 5L-E for 4WD, later 1KZ-TE for 4WD only arrived in 2001 and foglamp built in front bumper, and 2002 new engines arrived—the 1KD-FTV and 2KD-FTV with a new front bumper, new projector-style headlights, and new rear lamps. Toyota discontinued the Sport Rider in 2004, and replaced it in 2005 with the.

Engines:. 1998–2002: 3.0 L (2,986 cc), 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 4,000 rpm 200 N⋅m (150 lb⋅ft) at 2,600 rpm. 1998–2002: 3.0 L (2,986 cc), 72 kW (98 PS; 97 hp) at 4,000 rpm 192 N⋅m (142 lb⋅ft) at 2,400 rpm (Prerunner). 2001–2002: 3.0 L (2,982 cc), 92 kW (125 PS; 123 hp) at 3,600 rpm and 315 N⋅m (232 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm.

2002–2004: 3.0 L (2,982 cc), 93 kW (126 PS; 125 hp) at 4,800 rpm and 315 N⋅m (232 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–2,600 rpm. 2002–2004: 2.5 L (2,494 cc), 75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) at 3,600 rpm and 260 N⋅m (190 lb⋅ft) at 1,400–3,400 rpm. 5- or 6-speed manual. 5- or 6-speed automatic Dimensions Crew Cab: 3,085 mm (121.5 in) Length Crew Cab: 5,335 mm (210.0 in) Width Crew Cab: 1,855 mm (73.0 in) Height Crew Cab 1,820 mm (71.7 in) The eighth generation Toyota Hilux was officially released simultaneously on 21 May 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand and Sydney, Australia. The Thai, Laos and Cambodia market also adopted a new name, 'Toyota Hilux Revo'. The Hilux uses the 'Keen Look' design language that has already been used in the with slim projector headlights and LED DRL (Daytime Running Lights).

This design continues into the interior with similar AC vent and center fascia design. This generation features Toyota's first autonomous emergency braking (AEB). New ESTEC GD 2.4-liter, 2.8-liter and KD 2.5-liter, 3.0-liter diesel engines, shared with the and, were combined with a five- or six-speed manual transmission or a five- or six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift.

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The 2.8-liter GD engine was introduced in May 2015 at the 36th International Vienna Motor Symposium. The 2.0, 2.7- and 4.0-liter petrol engines from the previous generation will be reused with a update for the three engines to increase power and torque. However, the car would hit the showrooms in October, 5 months after its official release. Like the previous generation, this generation has also been sold as the TruckMasters OX in Finland by Truck Masters Finland since 2017. The modified suspension means the car is registered as a light truck in Finland, leading to lower taxes. The Hilux was re-introduced in Japan on 12 September 2017, after 13 years of hiatus.

For the Japanese market, these are imported from Thailand. 2017 Facelift The facelifted Hilux Revo was unveiled at the 34th Thailand International Motor Expo on 30 November 2017.

With a new big front grille styling may look familiar thanks to inspiration taken from the North American market Toyota Tacoma, new front bumper with LED fog lights. Thailand market with a new grade called 'Hilux Revo Rocco'. Interior Rocco features a grey rear bumper bar, 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres, a black sports bar with bed liner, Rocco insignia, gloss black grille, black metallic trim inside, new design cluster.

Engine and safety features remain unchanged. The facelifted model was introduced in Malaysia as Hilux L-Edition in 2018. In the Philippines, the facelift model was introduced in February 2018. This facelift model is only available for the new top-spec 'Conquest' variant which was also introduced with it. Reputation The Hilux has gained a reputation for exceptional sturdiness and reliability during sustained heavy use or even abuse.

This reputation was highlighted in several episodes of the motoring show. In, episodes 5 and 6, a 1988 diesel N50 Hilux with 305,775 km (190,000 mi) on the odometer was subjected to extraordinary abuse including being left on a beach for the incoming tide, left on top of a building as it was and being set on fire.

The Hilux suffered severe structural damage, but was still running after being repaired with only the typical tools that would be found in a truck's toolbox. This Hilux became one of the background decorations in the Top Gear studio.

In the later, episode 3, a Hilux was chosen by as his platform for creating an, and in the Clarkson and raced a specially modified 2007 model Hilux to the from Northern Canada – making the truck the first motor vehicle to make it to the magnetic north pole. The camera crew's vehicle from this episode was later modified and driven to near the summit of the erupting Icelandic volcano by James May in Series 15, Episode 1. In 1999, the Hilux appeared in a series of 'Bugger' television adverts in New Zealand and Australia. The adverts were banned in New Zealand after receiving 120 complaints but later reinstated. A world record was achieved by the support crew for the participants in the 2008/2009. The crew travelled in specially adapted Toyota Hiluxes modified by, completing a trip of over 5,000 km (3,100 mi) from Novo, a Russian Scientific Station in Antarctica to the and back again, making them the first 4×4s to reach the South Pole.

The return journey of 2,500 km (1,600 mi) from the South Pole to Novo Station was completed in a record 8 days and 17 hours. Despite being discontinued in Japan prior to 2017, the Hilux has been popularly throughout private importers.

This, along with the existing Hilux users' requests, demanded Toyota to revive Hilux in Japan after 13 years since discontinuation. Use by militant groups Due to its durability and reliability, the Toyota Hilux, along with the larger, has become popular among militant groups in war-torn regions as a. According to terrorism analyst, the Hilux is 'the vehicular equivalent of the. It's ubiquitous to insurgent warfare.' Counter-terror officials have inquired with Toyota how the group has apparently acquired large numbers of Toyota Hiluxes and Land Cruisers., the CEO of the said, 'Regrettably, the Toyota Land Cruiser and Hilux have effectively become almost part of the ISIS brand.'

The 1980s between and was so named because of the heavy use of Hilux trucks as technicals. Notes and references.