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D
espite the new creature comforts, Toyota says
the Hilux is still as rugged as ever and ready
to handle what customers throw at it. More
than 16 million Hilux trucks have been sold since its
introduction in 1968, so undoubtedly Toyota is doing
something right.
The all-new 2016 Hilux continues Toyota’s tradition
of the high-riding, utilitarian pickup. The Hilux offers
superb approach and departure angles thanks to its
long wheelbase and short overhangs.
options ordered.
The 2016 Hilux will come with four engine options;
two turbodiesel and two naturally aspirated gasoline
mills. Up first is the 2.8-liter turbodiesel that makes
174 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque. For
those wanting a smaller diesel, there is the 2.4-liter turbodiesel that makes 160 horsepower and 295
pound-feet of torque.
Backing the engines is a pair of transmissions. The
standard transmission is a six-speed manual transmission that also includes the world’s first, truck-based
rev matching technology Toyota has branded the
transmission the i-MT. Also available is a six-speed
automatic transmission.
Toyota says the powertrain combinations now offer
better fuel economy and therefore greater driving
range.
Sparking interest is the swanky infotainment screen
with its haptic feedback buttons. Save for the CD/
DVD slot up top, it looks like a tablet PC. Below the
main screen are the HVAC controls. They appear easy
to use with two knobs for fan speed and temperature,
with simple buttons for the main functions. Further
below is a bank of switches that would fill up with
Underpinning the new Hilux is an all-new frame that
features fully boxed rails and larger cross members.
Engineers updated the suspension by upgrading the
shock absorbers up front and enhancing the leaf
spring setup out back. Toyota says this gives the Hilux
greater abilities off road while making its on-road feel
even better.
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