Toyota Hilux

History

History of the Toyota Hilux

The Hilux is Toyota's legendary mid-size pickup, renowned worldwide for its ruggedness and endurance in the toughest conditions. Launched in the late 1960s, it forged a reputation for indestructibility on every continent, serving equally for work, adventure, and intensive utility use. A ladder frame, diesel or gasoline engines depending on the market, and towing capacities make it a durable work tool. The Hilux is not sold in all North American markets (the Tacoma plays a comparable role there). As a rugged truck, it uses tall-sidewall tires and utility-type wheels, with a bolt pattern specific to heavy vehicles; all-season or winter tires suited to the load are essential.

Technology

Technologies, engines and platforms

Ladder-frame pickup, rugged and built for durability. Depending on the market, turbo diesel or gasoline engines, rear-wheel drive or engageable four-wheel drive, with high towing and off-road capabilities. Toyota Safety Sense driver aids on recent versions.

Tires and wheels

Tire and wheel compatibility

La gamme Toyota couvre des berlines compactes (Corolla), intermédiaires (Camry), des VUS (RAV4) et des camions robustes (Hilux, Land Cruiser), ce qui implique des dimensions de pneus et des diamètres de jantes variés, des plus petits formats économiques aux jantes de plus grand diamètre sur les VUS et versions sportives. Les entraxes (bolt patterns) diffèrent selon les segments, les modèles plus lourds et les camions utilisant des fixations distinctes des voitures compactes. Au Québec, le pneu d'hiver est obligatoire : pour ces véhicules très répandus, il vaut souvent la peine de prévoir un second train monté sur jantes dédiées afin de simplifier les changements saisonniers. Vérifiez toujours la dimension et l'indice de charge inscrits au montant de portière.

Other models

Other Toyota models