All-New HiLux, think "tougher"
Posted by Toyota Australia on Monday, 5 October 2015
Here’s a cool video of the eighth-gen Toyota Hilux, made by Toyota Australia. In this clip, the new Hilux is put through a gruelling test which aims to highlight how the new pick-up truck is “more unbreakable than ever” and that it’s more refined as well.
As a reference, that’s the Australian-spec double cab 4×4 SR5 variant you’re looking at, which is the top-of-the-range Hilux Down Under. While we can’t say for sure that the track you’re looking at is real, or even whether it “was originally built to test tanks,” it’s divided into multiple sections: reverse cam showcase, towing stretch, suspension test, weather test, city test and the “mates test.”
The new Hilux now has a maximum of 3.5 tonne towing capacity, which is also made possible thanks to a new 2.8 litre turbodiesel engine that makes 174 hp and 450 Nm of torque in the auto variant. According to the lead guy in the chopper, the new truck has the capacity of towing one’s “mother-in-law away from a buffet.”
In the suspension test, the ad shows off the Hilux’s off-roading capabilities. According to Toyota, the suspension itself was developed in Australia. With its double-wishbone front and leaf spring rear, it features a thicker front stabiliser bar that increases roll stiffness, along with larger dampers and relocated rear dampers.
It seems that the Hilux also has a quieter interior, as demonstrated in the weather test portion. Toyota Australia says that additional seals have been added into the front and rear doors, while the weather strip is now extended to the rocker panel, said to increase noise barrier performance. In addition to that, the dash silencer on diesel models have been increased in size, by 50%.
Watch it till the end to see the “mates test” – a clever way of emphasising the eighth-gen Hilux’s maximum payload of up to 1,240 kg!
2016 Toyota Hilux, Australian-spec
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- 2015 Toyota HiLux 4×4 SR5 double cab
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This Toyota Hailat was proven as the best selling pick up truck in the world! Plus good RV!
Thailand pickup sales month Aug 2015:
Toyota Hilux Revo – 9,605 units
Isuzu DMax – 9,177 units
Mitsubishi New Triton – 2,177 units
Ford Ranger New Facelift – 1,662 units
Nissan NP300 Navara – 1,562 units
Chevrolet Colorado – 995 units
Mazda BT50 – 560 units
Thailand SUV sales month Aug 2015:
Toyota New Fortuner – 2,974 units
Mitsubishi PajeroSport – 834 units
Isuzu MU-X – 752 units
Ford New Everest – 672 units
Cheverolet Trailblazer – 111 units
Wow!! the Ranger and Navara can’t even beat the Triton, they can just forget about fighting with the mighty Hilux.
Who will believes an unbreakable Toyota? Other than Sam.
Nasib Baik IS pakai Hilux Lama.
not this whole new Hilux REVO, even better one.
Toyota supork IS, so meaning Sam Loo suppork IS?
Thailand top-spec Pickup prices, estimated convert RM :
Toyota Hilux Revo 2.8L G Auto = 1.139 million Baht
(RM133,934.69)
Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2L Auto price = 1.124 million Baht
(RM132,170.84)
Chevrolet Colorado 2.8L HighCountry Auto = 1.029 million Baht
(RM120,999.82)
Isuzu DMax VCross 3.0L Auto = 1.017 million Baht
(RM119,588.74)
Mitsubishi New Triton 2.4L GLS Auto = 1.008 million Baht
(RM118,530.43)
Nissan Navara NP300 VL 2.5L Auto = 996K Baht
(RM117,119.36)
Mazda BT50 Pro 3.2L Auto = 992K Baht
(RM116,413.82)
Bezz la naik hilux. Syiok betul. Hari Jumaat bawak famili pergi masjib naik Hilux power betul
apa benda ko cakap ni
Now meanwhile in the Sam Loo Hailat Advertising office…
You know what – never mind. The thought worries me.