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Legendary pickup truck, the founder of medium-sized pickup trucks,the most reliable car in the world, the immortal Toyota - which was the only name given to these cars all over the world. And in fact, most of this is true! These, imperceptible at first glance, pickups can be bought on all continents and you will meet them in the most difficult and harsh places of our planet.
Hiluxtransport goods in the jungles of Latin America, the deserts of Africa, the Himalayas and in the conditions of the Australian Outback. And an important point - they complete the work to the end, working where competitors break down or fail.
Well, let's find out where it all started, what innovations have been introduced to Hilux pickups for 8 generations and what we can expect from the next legendary Toyota pickup.
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- 1st generation (1968-1972)
- 2nd generation (1972-1978)
- 3rd generation (1978-1983)
- 4th generation (1983-1988)
- 5th generation (1988-1997)
- 6th generation (1997-2004)
- 7th generation (2004-2015)
- 8th generation (2015+)
- 9th generation
1st generation (1968-1972)
Hilux(whose name comes from the words "tall" and "luxurious") debuted in March 1968 as a new hooded pickup truck that succeeded the Briska and Light Stout. The car was designed by Toyota and manufactured by Hino Motors, Ltd. at its plant in Khamur.
The engine is a 1.5-liter 70-horsepower unit (2R), which was also used on the Toyota Ace. Hilux received a split frame design with a front suspension on double wishbones and a rigid rear suspension onsprings. The transmission is a 4-speed mechanical with a gearshift column.The Hilux accommodated three passengers and had a load capacity of 1,000 kg, and the length of the cargo body was 1,850 mm.
2nd generation (1972-1978)
The second generation Hilux appeared on the market in May 1972. Both the long-wheelbase and short-wheelbase versions inherited the mechanical components of their predecessors, although they received a longer wheelbase by 10 mm and 45 mm, respectively. Body length and maximum load capacity remained unchanged.
In addition to the standard model with the existing 1.6-liter engine,the Highway model appeared with a 2.0-liter 105-horsepower engine (18R)for more comfortable driving on expressways.
3rd generation (1978-1983)
The third generation Hilux went on sale in September 1978. The new model offered sedan-like specifications and equipment, as wellincreased driving comfort. Variations included three standard-length models and four long-body models.
The new top-of-the-line Super Deluxe model had an extended cab that was 90mm longer than standard, increasing interior space. The 1.6-liter 12R-J engine was inherited from the previous generation. The double-link front suspension remains unchanged, except that the springs have been replaced by a torsion beam. Front disc brakes became standard equipment on Deluxe models and above.
4th generation (1983-1988)
The fourth generation of Hiluxwas released in November 1983. Rear-wheel drive (RWD) models included the Comfortable and Popular series; the first of them was a 4th generation model with an updated interior and exterior design, and the second was a 3rd generation model that remained in production. All four-wheel drive (4WD) models received a new body. The appearance of the fourth generation models was characterized by the presence of front and rear blister wings.
5th generation (1988-1997)
Fifth generation Hilux, which appeared in September 1988,represented three main concepts: power, strength and comfort. To improve its functionality as a multi-purpose vehicle (known as an RV or recreational vehicle in Japan), the interior has been further upgraded. The base body options were reduced to one with stamped doors and integrated window frames.
The main difference between rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (4WD) models werewheel arch extenders: RWD models had fenders without flares, while 4WD models had fender flares. For this reason, the width of the 4WD models has become 1,690 mm, or 40 mm wider than the RWD models. The design of the instrument panel and other interior elements has become even more similar to a sedan than before.
6th generation (1997-2004)
Sixth generation Hilux, which was introduced in September 1997, consisted of a line of business pickups and sport utility pickups for personal use. The latter was equipped with equipment and devices suitable for a multi-purpose vehicle, with increased height and length of the cabin, as well as increased noise insulation.
The model with an additional row of seats, introduced in November with a body width increased by 100 mm, was an open multi-purpose car with a sufficiently long cargo bed and two auxiliary seats in the rear of the cabin (double cabin).
7th generation (2004-2015)
Seventh generation Hiluxwas introduced in August 2004 asnew pickup for sale in more than 140 countries of the world. Inheriting the austere design from the sixth generation model, it offered 21st century customers the high level of reliability and comfort they were looking for, with ample interior space, as well as the ride comfort of a passenger car and the convenience of an SUV.
As part of the "Innovative International Multipurpose Vehicle" (IMV) project, Toyota has developedfive new models on a single platform- three pickup models (Hilux), one minivan (Innova) and one sports SUV (Fortuner).
In order to provide its customers around the world with attractive products at a more affordable price, which are released at the same time, the company has also established optimal manufacturing and supply processes on a global scale.
The seventh generation Hilux was the first not to be produced in Japan. Most of the cars began to be assembled in Thailand, South Africa and Argentina for delivery to countries in their regions, as well as in Malaysia, Pakistan and Venezuela.
8th generation (2015 - present)
Eighth generation Hiluxwas presented in May 2015. To truly understand what customers expect and what challenges they face every day, development teams have traveled the world, getting direct feedback from customers and traveling a variety of roads to experience real-world operating conditions.
The entire development concept of the eighth-generation Hilux was focused on "rethinking strength" with a purposemake the new Hilux "harder"based on a much broader interpretation of the word. The eighth generation Hilux became not only stronger, but also reduced the load on the driver while driving as much as possible.
Going beyond traditional notions of ruggedness, it boasts ride comfort that makes long journeys less tiring, a quiet cabin that allows you to communicate in all conditions, and increased range thanks to improved fuel efficiency. It could also be relied upon to deliver the legendary endurance, performance, responsiveness and safety expected of this model.
9th generation (???)
Information about the future, 9th generation Toyota Hilux is only a rumor at the moment. However, according to predictions, the new model can get a more modern exterior and should be even more stable off-road.
It is also expected to receive significant improvements in safety technologies and a change in the engine lineup to be more powerful and efficient (as it happens in the newLexus GXandToyota Land Cruiser 300). Official information about the new model has not been made public yet, so we have to wait for an announcement from Toyota.
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