Toyota Hilux 2022 - Eighth generation of Japanese mid-size four-wheel drive pickups
This model has inherited the reliability and faultlessness of its predecessor, and in terms of payload and off-road capability, it even surpasses it. Developers have created a true multi-purpose vehicle. It is suitable not only for extreme recreation or transporting heavy loads. In the Toyota Hilux, the cabin has become much more comfortable, and the exterior design is more modern. All this makes the Japanese pickup appropriate for urban roads for daily trips. It's no wonder that it is recognized as one of the most popular vehicles in its class worldwide.
Exterior
The new design of the front end brings the pickup closer to the brand's passenger cars. The exterior design features narrowed elongated headlights, longitudinal relief on the engine compartment lid, an impressive hexagon of the protruding radiator grille with massive crossbars, and decorative chrome trim around.
The car has become wider by 95 mm - up to 1855 mm, and also longer by 70 mm - up to 5330 mm. The height is 1815 mm, which is 35 mm less than its predecessor. Thanks to this, the car looks more compact.
The off-road potential has increased due to the increased ground clearance - the clearance height is 227 mm, which is 5 to 15 mm more than before. The wheelbase length is 3085 mm.
In general, the Toyota Hilux retains its brutality and aggressiveness but has become more elegant.
Cargo capabilities and technical specifications
The construction is based on a rigid ladder frame and reinforced four-wheel-drive chassis with front and rear suspensions, front differential lock function, and central forced locking. The payload of the vehicle has been increased: the dimensions of the cargo platform with a length of 1596 mm and a width of 1645 mm allow carrying a load weighing up to 880 kg. The side height is 481 mm. The total weight of the pickup is 3 tons. At the same time, it is capable of moving with a trailer weighing up to 3.5 tons equipped with a braking system.
The manufacturer has provided for the installation of three types of engines: 2.4 and 2.8-liter turbo diesel engines and a 2.7-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine with peak torque parameters of 400, 500, and 245 Nm and a declared power from 166 to 200 hp. They are combined with 5-speed and 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions. Fuel consumption on the highway is up to 9 liters per 100 km. In the base version, the pickup accelerates to 100 km/h in 13.2 seconds.
Interior
The interior trim uses soft plastic, metal inserts, and other high-quality materials. Therefore, the double five-seater cabin has become much more comfortable than before. Drivers will appreciate the comfortable steering wheel and functional two-tier instrument panel, powerful sound provided by the standard multimedia system Toyota Hilux. The adjustable seats of the first row are equipped with side support. The knee space on the rear three-seater sofa has been increased by 35 mm and provides comfortable seating.
Advanced options
The standard head unit is available in the basic version. The Toyota Hilux multimedia system includes 4 speakers, a CD player, a USB port, and Bluetooth. Among the premium options is a more modern head unit. The Toyota Hilux head unit operates on the Android or Windows operating system.
An 8-inch color touchscreen is located in the central console. With its help, you can make calls, go online, use navigation. The innovative standard multimedia system Toyota Hilux is available in configurations "Comfort", "Prestige", and Black Onyx.
You can protect the screen of the standard Toyota Hilux multimedia system with hybrid glossy or matte Pixsel glass.