Everything is changing. And even pickups. Reluctantly, slowly, creaking old frames and spring suspension, but true. Here's to Toyota Hilux the turn has come. The SUV has dramatically changed, stepping towards premium and comfort. And this is very pleasing.
In the past, the truly utilitarian and archaic Toyota Hilux pickup today attracts attention with completely civilian options that bring its comfort closer to the level of crossovers and cars. LED running lights, climate control, power windows, side steps, hill descent and hill assist. Does everything seem normal at first glance? Then here are the arguments abruptly. The new Hilax is also equipped with LED low beam headlights, a keyless entry and engine start system, as well as an LCD touch screen in the form of a tablet computer that crowns the control panel, and a new instrument panel with a 4.2-inch color display, by the way, the only one in class.
The eye-pleasing interior is a step up from what we saw in the previous generation of the pickup truck.
All electronic assistants, as well as airbags, are responsible for safety in Highlax. A rear-view camera with markings gives confidence to the driver driving a large pickup truck, both in the city and beyond. And the finishing materials, to be honest, have become better and more expensive. In general, sitting in the driver's seat, I experienced a lot of positive.
Reproducing the interior of the previous generation Hilux in my head, and comparing it with the convenience of the current one, I also wanted to note the increase in front dimensions and a more comfortable fit in the driver's seat - now it looks like landing in crossovers - more vertical.
The big screen looks like a tablet. So I want to tear it off the panel. Fortunately, he is well attached to it.
The only thing that raised questions in the interior of the pickup was a large tablet on the control panel. "Fordovtsy" have already stepped on this rake in their Explorer, and abandoned a similar scheme for controlling car systems, replacing it again with push-buttons. The thing is that the company received many complaints about unauthorized operation of the keys, even at the slightest touch, not just with fingers, but with charging wires, etc. Yes, and tactilely, all this steepness with sensors is not so informative - I pressed the button and felt it, but here I have to re-check whether the sensor worked and what has changed. Cool of course, but not very convenient. However, we will be watching.
A child seat reduces the already small space between seats.
Speaking of landing in the gallery in a pickup truck, if it's not a full-sized Toyota Thundra or Ford F-150, of course, thoughts of inconvenience come to mind. In view of the limited roomy body space in the cabin, the back row of all ordinary pickups is far from perfect. There are overly vertical seat backs, and short pillows, and it’s very crowded for the knees, and it’s still difficult to achieve comfort from the spring suspension, even improved. In general, Hylax is no exception. However, when the need arises to go somewhere together, then you will be happy with the proposed alternative. As the saying goes: “it’s better to go badly than to go well.”
As for the cargo capabilities of Toyota Hilux, then the pickup truck has them full order. The length of the body is 1569 mm (this is the longest loading platform in the class), and the width is 1645 mm. Of course, in places where the wheel arches protrude into the body, the width of the cargo compartment is significantly less. However, all the same, such a volume is quite enough for a pickup truck to come in handy on the farm and at work. Personally, I loaded a children's ATV here without any problems, carried logs, frames and much more in the back that would not fit in any SUV and, especially, a crossover. Yes, the load capacity of the new Toyota is 880 kg. This is more than enough in everyday life. But, most importantly, with such data, a pickup truck can easily move where cars with a larger carrying capacity are not allowed to travel. First of all, of course, we are talking about the capital and that part of it that is located in the zone of the third transport ring. So small cargo transportation Highlax is quite on the shoulder, if its owner suddenly found an entrepreneurial streak in himself and opened a shop or stall.
Toyota Hilux rides in the same new way. There are numerous improvements to the frame and suspension. More comfortable? If only a little. Vibrations triggered by even minor bumps in the body are quite noticeable in the cabin. More reliable? Yes. The pickup nicely keeps on the road and allows you to confidently “drown” on highways. 120-130-140 km / h ... - no question. Personally, I really liked this behavior of the truck.
New diesel engine, with a volume of 2.8 liters - the same as that installed on the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. There are no complaints about him. Not fast, but quiet and docile. At peak moments, it produces 177 hp, and its main indicator - a torque of 450 Nm - begins to give out already at 1,600 engine revolutions and up to 2,400 on the tachometer. Pleased with fuel consumption. On the track, I saw 7.5 liters per hundred, which tended to decrease. In the city up to 9 liters.
The new panel is the same one we've seen on other Toyota models. Informative and convenient.
But the gearbox spoiled the experience a bit. In the specifics of her work, twitching when switching. And if the gears are thrown up imperceptibly. It falls one, two gears down the box with unpleasant jerks. When asked, representatives of the brand complained about the features of the work, but not about the breakdown. It's strange, because the same one is installed on the Prado and everything works softer there.
Well, where without off-road? On Highlax, off-road tires are put in the base. Of course, for serious off-road it is not suitable. But, rolling on it around the outskirts of my native village, I have never encountered a situation where it would not be enough for me. Sand, puddles, moderate mud - Toyota Hilux overcame the proposed menu of various rural and forest roads without any problems. Where the pickup burrowed, four-wheel drive was used. And with this reinforcement, he again made his way, sometimes not along the roads, but along the directions remaining from them. By the way, in all trim levels, Hilux is equipped with a rear differential with the possibility of hard locking - a very good help in the most inaccessible places. However, I would not completely rely on the systems proposed by the manufacturer. If your workplace pickup truck, and the field of activity is related to geology, oil production, forestry, farming, or you just drill wells in the areas, then, nevertheless, it is better to add reinforced bumpers, a winch and new, really mud rubber to the standard options. In winter, autumn and spring, oh, how useful.
Is it worth taking? Hylax, of course, is good. Of the alternatives to him Mitsubishi L200 with a very dull interior and Volkswagen Amarok. The first, however, will be cheaper. Rides, of course, noisier, more difficult, but off-road is just as good. Therefore, the second, perhaps, is more suitable as a competitor, thanks to the interior decoration, pleasant ride, spaciousness and price. Then the law of loyalty to the brand comes into force, the opinion of the owners and a personal test drive.
November 24th, 2015 
Admin
An interesting trend is increasingly observed in the global automotive industry. Those cars that were previously positioned as SUVs are gradually losing the attributes of this class of cars. We are talking about the frame, good geometric cross-country ability and even clearance, which is reduced for the sake of comfort. In fact, the harsh off-road conquerors turn into glamorous crossovers, which are contraindicated for entering the muddy primer.
However, a holy place is never empty, and therefore the niche of SUVs is slowly occupied by pickups. Over the past few decades, they have come a long way from utility trucks with all-wheel drive to very comfortable cars that can be driven in the city. At the same time, they are not in danger of becoming crossovers: thanks to certain design features, at least in the short term, pickups will remain the same as they are now: with a frame, turbodiesel, honest all-wheel drive and unchanged springs in the rear suspension.
Due to many circumstances, pickups are most loved in North America and Australia. They are mainly sold there, but there are some models that have achieved recognition all over the world, for example, the Toyota Hilux. The 8th generation debuted this year this car mobile. In total, the car has been produced for almost 50 years, but in Russia it has been sold for only 5 years, using a small but fairly stable demand. Will the novelty manage to become more popular than its predecessor in the domestic car market? Today we will try to answer this question.
Appearance Toyota Hilux
Without a doubt, the new exterior design of the car is fresh and modern, and in addition, it also matches the corporate style of the brand well. During the presentation of the car, representatives of Toyota paid a lot of attention to the appearance, since the predecessor could not boast of an outstanding design. It would seem that the appearance for such a car should not be especially important parameter, but market research has shown that times have changed, and buyers want a car that not only drives great off-road, but also looks good.
The headlights, as expected, are located high so that they are not very dirty in bad weather or on the primer. They have become noticeably larger and have a certain resemblance to the optics of the new Corolla. Following fashion trends, Toyota integrated running lights into them in the form of a chain of LEDs. The radiator grille is not large, but it is clearly visible due to the abundant chrome plating of 4 horizontal slats. But the air intake under it turned out to be very impressive in size. On the sides of it are built into the bumper fog lights. Japanese engineers did not invent anything pretentious and gave them the traditional shape of a circle.
When viewed from the side of the car, it becomes apparent that the doors, front fenders and cargo area are more prominent than they were before. rear doors acquired vents, which the predecessor did not have. Optionally, you can install beautiful footrests with plastic lining. They are quite wide and make landing much easier.
The stern of the car is traditional for a pickup truck. The bumper may or may not be chromed. The lanterns are quite large and go a little on the sides of the cargo platform. There is nothing to tell about the tailgate: it is completely ordinary and similar to those of other pickups.
Normally, dimensions Toyota Hilux have changed. Now length"Hilux" is 5.335 m., width reaches 1.855 m., but height -1.820 m. Wheelbase quite solid: 3.085 m, and clearance Toyota Hilux is 21.0 cm. A pickup truck can carry more than 1.2 tons of cargo (more precisely, 1240 kg), and the maximum weight of a towed trailer is limited to 3.5 tons.
Photo salon Toyota Hilux
The salon of the 7th generation of the Hilux could be called Spartan by the standards of the world automotive industry without exaggeration. The new pickup does not have this at all. Interior decoration is now more like a passenger car. The dashboard is simple, concise and understandable, which cannot be said about the multimedia system: not only is its touch interface not very convenient, but it also noticeably slows down.
Unfortunately, for fans of the old school all-wheel drive, the lever in the cabin is now one, and all off-road settings are controlled by the “twist” to the right of the steering wheel.
The roof of the car has a flat shape, without any significant bends, which will surely please those sitting in the back, especially if they are tall, as they will have a good supply of space above their heads. However, there is also a fly in the ointment here: the back wall is made uneven for the sake of design, and therefore the back of the sofa is not located at the most optimal angle, which will definitely cause discomfort for some passengers.
Despite the fact that the rear row of seats can be folded and fixed, a lot of space will not be released in this way.
I would also like to note that in terms of sound insulation, the engineers managed to make impressive progress: it became noticeably quieter in the cabin.
Specifications Toyota Hilux 2015-2016
As befits a real pickup truck, the new Highlax is based on a solid frame. It has a rear-wheel drive, and we connect the “front end”. If desired, you can activate a downshift. The suspension of the car is the most classic: in front they are lever-spring, independent, supplemented by a stabilizer, but in the back there are good old springs.
The designers of the car listened to the requests of customers and made a larger fuel tank - now the volume of the Toyota Hilux tank is 80 liters. fuel, which is very useful for a long trip away from civilization.
In Russia, Highlax will be sold with 2 engines. They are both in-line 4-cylinder turbodiesels.
At first motor working volume 2.4 l., power 150 hp and a solid torque of 400 Nm. Fuel consumption of Toyota Hilux is at the level of 7.3 l/100 km. (mix.). Max speed – 170 km/h. Aggregated with 6 tbsp. manual transmission.
Second unit has a working volume 2.8 l., which allows it to generate already 177 "horses" and 450 Nm of torque. This engine has more “appetite” - 8.5 l / 100 km. (mix.). The maximum speed of a car with such a power plant 175 km/h. Works in tandem with 6 tbsp. "automatic".
Toyota Hilux - price and configuration 2015-2016
Toyota Highlax has a total of 3 trim levels. What is typical, depending on the equipment option, not only the interior and technical part, but also appearance. However, first things first.
For the first set, Standard“First of all, it is worth paying attention to those who are fond of hunting, fishing and / or often drive off-road. The fact is that, on the one hand, the car will have all the necessary options: an anti-lock braking system, a system exchange rate stability, hill start assist, front and side airbags, steering wheel with angle and reach adjustment, air conditioning, trip computer, power windows on all doors and much more. On the other hand, the bumpers will be unchromed and unpainted, wheel disks- Brutal stamping of dark color. On such a machine, you can climb through the mud without much fear, without fear of scratching the paint. The engine will be basic. Price - RUB 1,500,000.
In the package " Comfort»adds a rearview camera, cruise control, fog lights, an audio system and heated front seats. The steering wheel will be trimmed with leather, and the windows will be tinted. Alas, the car will lose all brutality - the wheels will become cast, the front bumper will be painted in body color, and the rear one will be chrome plated. The motor will not change. The price of Toyota Hilux 2016 in a new body will be about RUB 1,865,000.
There is another version of this configuration. Everything is the same there, but a different, more powerful power plant and automatic transmission. Such a car is already worth RUB 1,974,000.
Top equipment option Prestige“among other things, it also includes climate control, keyless entry to the cabin, full LED headlights with auto-levelling, power seats, leather trim, rear parking sensors and engine start with a button. Motor - only top. The cost of such a machine will be already RUB 2,135,000.
In addition, each configuration is offered big choice accessories that can easily increase the cost of a pickup truck by several hundred thousand rubles.
Summing up
The new Hilux is certainly an excellent and balanced car for those who drive not only on asphalt. Unfortunately, we do not assemble it, but it comes from Japan. Therefore, the devaluation of the national currency played a cruel joke on him, however, as with all foreign cars. Surely this car will have its admirers, but pickup trucks are not very popular in Russia, and the price of new items from Toyota is quite high. Therefore, the demand for the car will certainly be, but it is clearly not worth waiting for an increase in the pickup truck market share. That's all, good luck on the road!
One can only imagine how the Americans mocked the first Japanese off-road vehicles sent in the order of indemnity. Their feelings can be compared with the feelings of the owner of a Land Rover, looking longingly at the parking lot of new ones, but already starting to rust, Chinese sedans near the car dealership. It's not even disrespectful. Now there is no trace of disgust left, and Toyota Hilux, which will be reprimanded today, has sold 17 million copies around the world. The harsh pickup truck in the eighth generation is ready to storm not only ravines, clay mess and swamps, but also the city. As for a pickup truck, the bid will be ambitious.
Newly made Toyota Hilux 2015-2016
The new Toyota Hilux was introduced in the summer of 2015, whatever new car, and the sale began by the end of the year. The Japanese managed to build a car that was head and shoulders above the previous generation both in terms of technology and aesthetics, ergonomics and economy. The previous pickup was on the assembly line for nine years and during this time has accumulated a lot of healthy information about the state of country roads and off-roads around the world. The Toyota Hilux was created, in principle, as a utility car for developing countries, but it has evolved along with them. New Toyota has not lost its utilitarian qualities, while becoming even more adapted to urban conditions. And if varnished SUVs under ministries and offices of large companies are a common phenomenon, then a pickup truck in such parking lots is rarely seen.
Where is this world heading if the mass of accessories for tuning a utilitarian off-road frame pickup truck costs crazy money. Kung for Toyota Hilux, original, Japanese, costs within three thousand euros. Of course, you can ride without a kung, but it also perfectly protects the cargo platform from dampness and dirt, and the cargo itself from foreign eyes, hands and the same water. Rubberized or plastic protection of the bottom and sides of the body is also not a gift - its price is official dealers Toyota in Moscow - about 400 euros. And throw more power thresholds, bumpers and khaki arcs, so some accessories are recruited for the amount for which you can buy Priora with mileage. This is what we mean by the fact that the price of Toyota's utility has grown very much, but this utility is also ideal. You will fall in love.
In the photo - a new generation pickup truck
pickup to admire
And admire what to eat here. The new generation of Toyota Hilux is completely redrawn from the front bumper to the rear bumper and a calm step. The design of the car is highly consistent with its direct utilitarian genesis, but the car is visually designed in such a way that it is not a sin to park on it under the same ministry, not to mention quite a few simple city parking lots. The overall impression of the car depends on which side you look at it from, and there are only two options - either from behind the wheel of a Toyota Hilux, or from another car. Behind the wheel, Highlax evokes a sense of confidence and reliability, and from the outside it inspires, if not timidity, then respect at least. Toyota Hilux is a terrible weapon in the hands of an autoham. There is hardly a daredevil in the flow of traffic who would not let this pickup truck pass at the intersection or give way in the lane. Intuitively. And only then, thinking about who was right and who was not.
The charismatic appearance of the pickup has become even more severe than in the previous version. The slots of the headlights have become narrower, and in almost any of the configurations in the head light unit you can see, if not the dipped beam on LEDs, then at least an LED strip of daytime running flames. The radiator grille has become visually stronger and more massive, a completely new bumper emphasizes the working nature of the car, and wide wheel arches allow you to attach rims of any diameter there, up to evil, almost like tractor rubber. Only such rubber, probably, will not knead the dirt too often on business, but rather serve for entertainment and transportation of entertainment burdens. In a two-meter long body, any motorcycle, quadric or surf becomes excellent, in a word, this hard worker can pull any load up to 900 kg. Not in vain, according to the documents, Toyota Hilux is a truck.
2015 Toyota Hilux car
Pickup truck that doesn't rattle
Just stop. This is not the pickup truck that was designed with a tape measure and measured the number of cubic meters of quicklime or sandbags that fit in the cargo hold. There will be a lot of bags, of course, but the eighth generation Toyota Hilux has become the first pickup truck in the family that has a pronounced design style. The cabin of the car can be single, with one row of seats, double with one row of seats, and the most popular option is the double cub crew cabine, a full-fledged four-door saloon with five quiet seats. In each of the versions, the car has a slightly different loading length, but the comfort in the cabin - without any exaggeration and discounts, remains passenger.
Toyota Hilux is clustered on the frame, as befits a real pickup truck and has a continuous rear rear axle and spring suspension. The spring is a diagnosis. This means that the stern will be hard and noisy, wishing the engineers tried by all possible means to calm the springs and make their work as soft and quiet as possible. Looking at the car from the side, you will never say that it is a hard worker, and not a beach dude in spirit. An incredibly stylish profile is emphasized by a whole line that outlines the Hylax silhouette from the tailgate to the headlights. The car became longer by 9 cm and wider by 2 cm, while the capacity of the cargo compartment was extended compared to the previous generation, but the car did not become visually bulky. The rear lobe was especially pleasing to the eye, in which the protruding step was removed, and as a result we got a fairly solid and weighty picture, while increasing the geometric cross-country ability by pushing the step a little bottomless.
Compare pickup with similar models from Mitsubishi and Volkswagen? It doesn't make any sense. If Mitsubishi can still give advice on the construction of an SUV and a frame pickup truck, then the Volkswagen Amarok simply looks like a pretentious expensive toy, even with all the manufacturability, verified German ergonomics and design. Amarok is not a proletarian car and it would never occur to anyone to hang a three-ton trailer on a German hitch and load a ton of bricks on board. Hylax - easily.
And this despite the fact that the Toyota interior is almost perfect even for an expensive frame SUV. Cruiser Prado compared to Toyota Hilux in the cabin does not stand up to criticism. The Japanese are right. There is no reason to change something that flies so well. The Land Cruiser has always been on sale and will always be on sale, and the Highlax is actually a new model. The interior of the car is not only created for life, but also stuffed with expensive, but functional and necessary equipment. Which pickup can be found among the list basic equipment full-featured seven-inch tablet? Dudki, even the Prado will not allow this.
And here - please. The dashboard, in addition to excellent information content and readability, can surprise with a full-color display on-board computer, and you will not find such chips even in expensive beach pickups. The multimedia system, the share of which was the same almost tablet, will be able to connect to any digital external design. The huge display has touch control buttons on the sides and responds to touch even when wearing gloves. Dirty? Yes, it gets dirty and fingerprints remain, but why not put a screen saver with a matte surface for 80 cents, and then even the most unhealthy cleansinger will not be able to find fault with the hygiene and neatness of a beautiful bright display.
Only the quality, more precisely, the rigidity of the plastic and the stupid plastic molded line on the upper part of the front panel, can confuse, although this opinion is extremely subjective. Hard plastic but looks expensive. Both on the panel and on the dashboard, on the door cards. In the eighth generation, another handout control lever disappeared. Now, a stylish washer on the console next to the climate control, cruise control, bluetooth telephone box, USB connectors is responsible for downshifting and drive control. Salon came out very light and incredibly roomy, ergonomic and thoughtful. Suitable for living.
Costs and characteristics. Above is only the sky
Not only the eye and body rest on the eighth Generation Toyota Hilux. The most significant news is under the hood. Engineers have developed a perfect new line engines that were not on either the Prado or the Highlax. The smallest 2.4-liter four-cylinder diesel produces 150 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. The shelf of the moment is expanded as much as possible, therefore, already from 1600 rpm, full torque is at your service. Completely new, the oldest turbodiesel with a variable geometry turbine, produces 177 horses and 450 Nm at 1600 rpm. Fully new design these engines promise to reduce fuel consumption, and the use of a timing chain indicates that the mechanism will become even more reliable. Although, in order to draw decisive conclusions, we must wait for the reviews of the owners and reports on test drives of a used Toyota Hilux with a mileage of 80,000 km.
Perhaps no one will be surprised if we say that the updated Toyota Hilux suspension works perfectly both on asphalt and on terrible off-road. It is impossible to get a utilitarian breakdown, but at the same time, the car can drive smoothly and quickly even without loading. The maximum speed of the car is 170, and for some reason the manufacturer does not declassify the acceleration time to hundreds. In vain, because Highlax five behaves in a stream of traffic and at a speed of 120-130 km / h allows you to be active and perform dynamic overtaking and rebuilding.
Cost and configuration Toyota Hilux 2015-2016 model year in Russia they are not dizzying, but they do not smell of democracy either. For the simplest version with a 2.4-liter diesel engine and six-speed mechanics, you will have to pay 1.5 million rubles. The most dressed-up Toyota Hilux with a top-end 177-horsepower turbodiesel and an automatic transmission in maximum configuration can be purchased at a price of 2,007,000 rubles apiece. Hilux has never been cheap. But forever has been and will be a car that hits the mark. The peremptory leader among pickups in terms of comfort, cross-country ability and carrying capacity simply cannot be cheap, and there can be only one reason not to buy a Toyota Hilux. Expensive.
incarnated specifications Toyota Hilux has long won worldwide popularity among connoisseurs of simplicity and reliability of the design of high-quality pickups. Toyota Hilux, first introduced back in 1968, has gone through seven updates during its existence and has been sold by the automaker in the amount of 13 million units.
Structural design Toyota Hilux
The embodied body features of the pickup truck in question suggest equipping the car with three stylistic solutions for the implementation of the cab, which the Toyota Hilux kungs can definitely provide with additional showiness and operational practicality. The standard Single cab has a pair of doors and a single passenger seat.
The five-seater extended version of the Extra cab involves the presence of reclining front seats to provide access to the second row. Four-door double cab Double cab offers five- and four-seater performance with an impressive amount of interior space. In this case, the body dimensions of the car are represented by the following parametric data:
In addition to the above-mentioned body options, the Toyota Hilux Arctic Truck is also offered two finishes with the names Urban Pack, as well as Sport Deck, which include alloy wheels, fog lights, side steps, and rear bumper protection with a bottom.
Among other things, on the platform of the pickup truck in question, the automaker implemented production tuning of Toyota Hilux, as a result of which a separate modification of this car appeared with the presence of a station wagon and the name Surf. True, this variation subsequently began to be offered as an absolutely independent 4Runner model, which requires a separate description. It can only be noted that this SUV of the SUV segment has different power units, and its interior is no longer so utilitarian, since the car is aimed at a youth audience.
Toyota Hilux interior
Published reviews of Toyota Hilux state that the interior of the seventh generation of the pickup truck in question, which is positioned by the manufacturer as a luxury model, is absolutely unpretentious, but at the same time extremely practical. The plastic used in the interior decoration is very hard, and the quality of fitting parts leaves much to be desired, as a lot of squeaks, noticeable cracks and rattles are found.
True, the Toyota Hilux shown in the photo has good sound insulation, and even in more saturated trim levels. dashboard looks quite acceptable. In addition, the interior of the car can be equipped with optional cruise control, heated seats, a contrast full-color display with parking sensors and navigation, as well as power accessories and a leather interior.
Even studying the published photos of the pickup truck, it can be noted that in the extended version of the model there is enough space in the cabin to accommodate five adults, and you can still transport luggage behind the rear seats. Although regarding the embodiment of ergonomics and comfort, almost every automotive forum is simply replete with conflicting opinions.
Continuing to look at pictures of a pickup truck, there is a high and comfortable driving position with excellent visibility. At the same time, integrated devices have excellent visualization of information, but the control unit for washer, exterior mirrors and lighting is simply closed by a steering wheel that is practically lying on its knees.
Technical characteristics of the Toyota Hilux model
Toyota Hilux 2015 is offered to Russian consumers equipped with a pair of power plants with the following parametric features:
| engine's type | Diesel | |
| Volume, l | 3 | 2,5 |
| Cylinder arrangement | inline | |
| Quantity -//- | 4 | |
| Power, hp | 171 | 144 |
| checkpoint | 5A | 5M |
| Turbine | + | + |
| Acceleration up to 100 km/h, s | 11,6 | 12,5 |
| Fuel consumption, l | 7,5-12 | 7-10 |
The above power plants, with which the special modification of the Arctic Trucks pickup is also equipped, in their arsenal they have a Common Rail direct injection system and a functionally variable geometry of turbine blades, which forms their acceptable fuel efficiency.
The Hilux pickup truck from the Japanese concern Toyota belongs to the category of cars that do not need special advertising and do not require special introduction. Starting from the first generation, the model has not left the assembly line of the automaker for almost half a century. For a long time of release, the pickup truck has established itself as a reliable and practical vehicle. And in recent years, a decent level of comfort in the car interior has been added to the practicality and reliability of operation.
At the end of May 2015, manufacturers announced the next generation of the world's most popular pickup truck, which has already become the eighth in a row. It is noteworthy that the presentation of the novelty took place in two countries at once - Australia and Thailand. Thus, the developers of the novelty once again confirmed the demand for their model everywhere. An interesting fact is the fact that according to sales data for the entire time of release, Toyota Hilux is the most popular pickup truck in the world, because the geography of car sales includes more than a hundred countries on all continents. However, the USA, with its increased demand for models of this class, is not among these countries.
According to most automotive critics, the update benefited the model. The light truck has clearly become prettier, becoming even more like a full-fledged modern SUV. According to the official representatives of the manufacturing company, when developing Toyota Hilux 2015-2016, significant emphasis was placed on the exterior design of the car. After all, the worthy consumer characteristics of the model, as a utilitarian pickup truck, are well known anyway, but updated appearance, giving the car severity, dynamics and swiftness at the same time, should attract an additional number of potential buyers.
External dimensions new Toyota The Hilux has changed in every way compared to its predecessor model. For the most sought-after double cab version, these figures are: 5335 mm long with a wheelbase of 3085 mm, 1855 mm wide and 1820 mm high. Thus, the car became wider and longer, slightly decreasing in height. The maximum load capacity of this version is 1240 kg. The car is able to tow a trailer, whose weight is 3.5 tons.
High-set headlights, made in the spirit of the latest version, are interconnected by a chrome-plated radiator grille with four longitudinal bars. A huge air intake and a pair of classic round foglights are integrated into the embossed bumper. As befits anyone modern car, among the lighting fixtures of Toyota Hilux in the new body there are daytime running lights made of LEDs.
The roof line of the car is absolutely flat, which provides a serious supply of headroom for the driver and passengers. But because of the sheer rear wall of the cab, the angle of the back of the sofa could not be made as comfortable as it happens in the salons of crossovers or station wagons. The stampings on the wings became more embossed, and the rear side doors got vents.
At the rear, the car is distinguished by large and elegant marker lights, as well as a rather compact bumper trimmed with chrome. For ease of loading and unloading rear bumper made with the original platform-step in the middle.
Buyers have several options for completing Toyota Hilux 2015-2016. The richest versions, for example, the SR5, are equipped with LED-filled headlights, 18-size alloy wheels, and chrome elements in the body trim. Simpler and cheaper pickup modifications (including the WorkMate and SR trim levels) have 16 and 17 wheel sizes.
Having paid great attention to interior design, and making the appearance of the car much more interesting, the developers have not forgotten about the technical aspects of the novelty. The car received a more rigid frame, as well as a modified suspension that provides more precise handling and a high degree of driving comfort. The specialists of the Australian division of the Japanese concern were engaged in setting up the main components and assemblies of HiLux. At the same time, the tests were carried out not only at a specialized auto test site, but also in real road and off-road conditions on the green continent.
An undeniable advantage is the increase fuel tank, which now has a volume of 80 liters. Since the main purpose of the car is to operate away from city streets and suburban highways with gas stations, an increase in tank capacity will be very helpful. Optionally, the car is equipped with off-road tires and an electronic driver's assistant when starting uphill.
ruler power units Toyota HiLux 2015-2016 is complemented by two new GD-series diesel engines, characterized by a moderate fuel appetite. Yes, 2.8 liter diesel engine, developing a maximum power of 177 hp, at 3400 rpm requires 10% less diesel fuel than its predecessor of the KD series. The peak torque of the new motor is 450 Nm, which the engine reaches between 1600 and 2400 rpm. The second diesel engine received a working volume of 2.4 liters, its maximum power is 150 hp, and the maximum thrust is 400 Nm.
Two more engines are well known from other models of the concern. This is an upgraded version. gasoline unit 2TR with a working volume of 2.7 liters, whose power was increased to 165 hp, as well as a top-end 4-liter V6 that develops 280 horsepower. Depending on the preferences of the buyer, a 6-speed manual or automatic box gears.
The interior of the car after the change of generations has ceased to be laconic-Spartan, as it was on pickups previous versions. Now the interior is spacious and comfortable. The creators of the novelty used high-quality finishing materials. The number and range of adjustment of the front seats allows you to quickly adjust the seats for the driver or passenger of any height and build. spaces rear passengers Hilux is enough to keep your feet from resting on the backs of the front seats. The soundproofing of the car's interior has also been noticeably improved. Now even on high revs engine operation, you can talk without raising your voice too much.
In the maximum configuration, the car is equipped with climate control, a keyless entry and engine start system, as well as a modern multimedia system with a touch screen and built-in navigation.
Toyota Hilux - price and configuration 2015-2016
Ruble prices for the 2016 Hilux pickup truck were announced at the Russian representative office of Toyota on July 27, 2015. In the domestic market, the model will be sold with two diesel units volume of 2.4 and 2.8 liters. The cost of the updated car, available in the "Standard", "Comfort" and "Prestige" trim levels, ranges from 1,499,000 to 2,077,000 rubles. The most budget version is equipped with a 2.4-liter diesel engine with a 6-speed manual transmission and has a basic set of options, including halogen headlights, 17-radius rims, electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors, manual air conditioning, a cooled glove box, a light sensor, front and rear windows, front and side airbags.
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