VIDEO: Toyota Hilux TRD Sportivo takes on a racing 86

At this year’s Bangkok Motor Show, Toyota Motor Thailand introduced its new Toyota Hilux Revo TRD Sportivo line-up that featured sportier exterior and interior kit. The updates also include revisions to the pick-up truck’s suspension (on higher-spec variants), where TRD Sportivo shock absorbers are now fitted. So, to find out just how good the pick-up is, Toyota Thailand decided to test it out on a track.

The testing site is the Chang International Circuit in Thailand’s Buriram province. And the car that the Toyota Hilux Revo Prerunner 2X4 2.4 TRD Sportivo will be going up against is a race-prepped Toyota 86, which competes in the RAAT Thailand Endurance Championship.

The video features several challenges that the Hilux must complete, which includes navigating an S-curve, taking a sand-littered corner at speed, tackling a slalom course at 80 km/h and cornering on a wet surface. A tall order then? We won’t spoil the findings, so watch the video to find out how the Hilux performed.

While the people in the Land of Smiles are busy testing the Hilux, be it a 170-tonne pulling challenge or a day on the track as shown here, Malaysians are still awaiting the launch of the all-new Hilux. However, those who are interested will be glad to know that order taking has already begun, with prices starting at RM89,900 up to RM133,900 (on-the-road with insurance).

As a brief recap, the eighth-generation Toyota Hilux uses a stronger FIRM (Frame with Integrated Rigidity Mechanism), along with a significantly updated, more premium interior. It also benefits from Toyota’s 2.4 (150 PS/343 Nm) or 2.8 (177 PS/450 Nm) litre GD family of turbodiesel engines, along with additional safety features.


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Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Same L00 on Apr 22, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    I said you won’t go wrong with Toyota, especially our legendary Hilux. Now the Hilux is as stable as 86, sure gonna sell good. You can get this if you can’t afford 86.
    By the way why 86 so bloody expensive in Malaysia? Thanks to Proton and its protection.

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    • Really on Apr 22, 2016 at 4:03 pm

      The new Hilux really need the extra stability. The current Hilux is the pickup most likely to be involved in self accident. Just ask any tow truck operator and workshop.

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      • That is so true, the hilux handles like a pig and always loses control, resulting in a spin. Ask any hilux owner how it handles in the wet.

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  • Simply means “GT86” is slooooooowwwww

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    • That’s what I thought too. 86 so terrible. A pickup also can compete on par with it. LOL

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    • karam singh on Apr 23, 2016 at 3:02 am

      Like sam Loo lying to their buyer,
      this sound so fake.. in the 1st video
      sound like Rally car drive by Ken Block.
      Even the sound not sync correctly
      2nd video shown their fakery, the 86 being driven so slow
      I think less than 4k RPM , lol

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  • nabill (Member) on Apr 22, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    why?

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  • Oh great! Now even more MY ah beng contractors will take this as a sign that they can racing against sports cars on hiways. But once crash, become hailat loh.

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  • Danny on Apr 22, 2016 at 3:51 pm

    Got Leona Chin version?

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  • BNaik on Apr 22, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    after watch the long take video, it like they r making a show only. Uncle also can do it lah

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  • alex259 on Apr 22, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    Can Toyota PLEASE (afford to)pay some designer for better outlook! TOYOTA=REALLY UGLY CAR

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  • Wow.. The performance is impressive and impossible. Sure hilux owner will feel proud just like vios owner does after the putrajaya ads

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  • Gajen on Apr 23, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    It’s amazing how people are falling for this video. I’m very sure the GT86 driver was driving it slow, to keep that certain distance with the hilux. Marketing.

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  • xoxox on Apr 24, 2016 at 8:43 am

    See the video…. the hilux is already at its limit at 80kph…. will lose control if go faster… but 86 is still easy on that part…

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  • xoxox on Apr 24, 2016 at 8:44 am

    And video is not continuous one….. means a lot N. G…….

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  • Nissan on Apr 24, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    86 is a slow car that is what the first video telling us. And towards the end of the video it say Honda is a better buy!

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