Toyota Hilux is a great offering from Toyota for the persons who want a stylish and a fully muscular offroader with with the latest technology and up to date specifications. Basically it is a pickup truck with a modern feel and bold looks. We all know there are lots of cars on the road today from various manufacturers, but the person who want to standout can go for this impressive vehicle. And there are also some pickups available in India like Mahindra Bolero pickup and also Tata Yodha but they are totally and fully commercial pickups most of the times used for carrying loads from one place to another but they surely lack the style and modernity. And this gap of style and modern pickup truck is filled by Toyota Hilux, which is not only comfortable like Innova but on the same side it is also having the ruggedness of a pickup truck. And for this reason it’s standard manual transmission model can be used for commercial purpose and it’s high manual transmission and high automatic transmission model can be used by a family person for going on vacations or family trips.
Yes, this vehicle can also be used by a common man who wants a great road presence and a good amount of sporty and a masculine look in his vehicle.
Engine
Well writing about it’s engine, Toyota Hilux is powered by BS-6 Phase 2 Diesel engine. Actually it’s a 2755 CC powered beast. It’s a four cylinder inline engine. The engine produces 150 kW (204 PS) of peak power and 500 Nm of torque, ensuring strong performance across a wide rev range while considering it’s High AT version. Power is delivered through a 6-speed automatic transmission (6 AT) in the High AT variant, featuring Sequential Shift and Shift Lock functions for enhanced control and safety. It comes with 4 wheel drive and an auto limited slip differential function.
Safety and Security
In such a big vehicle, the safety of the persons sitting in it is also taken care. To enhance the safety features of the vehicle the Toyota Hilux is offered with vehicle stability control(VSC) with brake assist(BA). It is also equipped with hill assist control(HAC) and 7 SRS airbags along with the anti theft alarm. It has WIL(Whiplash Injury Lessening) concept seats in the first row. It also has ABS and speed auto lock features. The structure of the vehicle is impact absorbing along with emergency brake signal. All these features are designed in such a way to increase and enhance the overall safety of the persons travelling in the car.
Interior
The interior of the vehicle is designed to enhance the driving quality of the vehicle. The cabin is wrapped in soft upholstery and metallic accents. Even the glass used is heat rejection glass. It has a cruise control and features a 4.2-inch TFT multi-information display in the instrument cluster, offering essential driving data, vehicle alerts, and real-time information at a glance. It has tilt and telescopic steering wheel. Windows are the power windows along with jam protection. There are two driving modes in the car, ECO mode and PWR(power) mode where ECO mode focusses on better fuel efficiency but PWR mode enhances throttle response and performance. The car is having a power steering also.
Connected Features
The vehicle is having various connected features in it, out of which some are as below mentioned:-
- Emergency call and auto collision notification.
- Tow alert for vehicle security.
- Warning malfunction indicator and vehicle health report.
- Smart watch connect.
- Siri voice assistant(IOS)
Exterior Features
- Bumpers at the front are newly designed with piano black accent.
- Smart or keyless entry.
- Push start/stop button.
- Door handles are chrome plated.
- Led front fog lamp.
- Halogen rear fog lamp.
Off-Roading Features
There are many offroading features and qualities in the vehicle which makes it truly an offroader. Toyota Hilux features a Tough Frame with exceptional Torsional and Bending Rigidity. Downhill assist control along with traction control. Electronic Drive Control to shift between 2WD and 4WD.
Toyota Hilux is a tough and rigid pickup truck which is gaining popularity among the people day by day due to its road presence, bold and commanding looks. It’s actually an all terrain vehicle which truly serves it purpose either if it is used on road or off road.
