Hilux-the originator of Japanese pickup trucks

Let's talk about the legendary protagonist Hilux. It was born in 1968. It is not only the first Toyota pickup, but also the world's earliest Japanese pickup. It has now developed to the seventh generation. Toyota was the first to develop the Hilux for the short- and medium-distance transportation needs in Japan, so it was only a two-door model at the beginning, and the body was also quite "petite". Unexpectedly, during the oil crisis in the United States in the 1970s, Hilux's popularity extended from Japan to North America, which has always been fond of "big and clumsy". So starting from the third generation in 1978, Hilux introduced a four-wheel drive system and launched a five-seater version, which has gradually developed into what it is now.

The first generation of Hilux in 1968

The current Hilux has 144 horsepower, 343N.m torque 2.5T, and 171 horsepower, 360N.m torque 3.0T two 4-cylinder diesel turbochargers are available, matching 5MT or 5AT gearbox, the starting price is At around 16,000 euros (about 119,000 yuan), more than 16 million units have been sold worldwide.

I believe that many netizens can know Hilux, most of which are due to two reasons: TOP GEAR, terrorists. Regarding Hilux's TOP GEAR segment, the most famous is undoubtedly the fifth and sixth episodes of the third season, the two-episode "crazy abuse show" on the fourth-generation model of the 1988 model. Hilux's appearance in TOP GEAR is not only here, but also the amphibious vehicle challenge in the third episode of the eighth season, crossing the Arctic in the tenth season, and the crater expedition in the first episode of the 15th season.

Because of its fuel economy, durability and flexibility in the desert, Hilux can even be transformed into a light infantry fighting vehicle by adding machine guns or even anti-tank rocket launchers. So Hilux has become a favorite of terrorists in the Middle East and North Africa, comparable to the AK47 in the automotive industry. Toyota was also investigated by U.S. anti-terrorism officials for this, causing a lot of trouble. The most dramatic part of the bridge came from the "Toyota War" in 1987. The scene where the Soviet-made T-55 armored unit in Libya was blown up by hundreds of grasshopper-like Toyota pickup trucks in Chad. It is unbelievable just to make up for it.

The legend of Hilux doesn't stop there, because it has many "illegitimate children" in China. The technology of the fifth-generation Hilux in 1989 was transferred to China by Toyota at the time of the replacement. As a result, a large number of domestic pickup trucks based on Hilux were born in the late 1990s, including the famous Great Wall and ZTE. It can be said that without Hilux, there would be no Great Wall today.

In terms of appearance, the front face of the 2020 Hilux is very similar to the Toyota Highlander, but the Hilux is visually more sturdy. The two slightly raised lines on the engine hood make the front of the car look full of strength and large size. The lamp set is connected to the grille, giving a sense of fierceness and sharpness. The grille is decorated with silver chrome trim, which enhances a certain sense of luxury. In addition, unlike the halogen headlights of low-profile models, the headlights of the TRD version use xenon light sources.

Coming to the side of the body, we found that the TRD version is decorated with a large number of silver trims. On the side of the front of the car, you can see a silver Hilux logo, indicating the identity of the god car. In addition, whether it is the standard outside The pedals and the large-area color bar decoration add a lot of off-road elements to Hilux. Finally, the 17-inch TRD exclusive wheels and body kit make Hilux look more advanced, changing the perception of the usual trucks.

The new Hilux interior is mainly in red and black and black and black colors, and the central control layout is also relatively traditional. The high-end models are equipped with a 7-inch central control screen, and an LCD information display is added to the center of the instrument panel. In addition to the air-conditioning and off-road function buttons at the bottom of the central control screen, several button holes are reserved for later modification. In addition, high-end models also have more configurations such as cruise control and automatic air conditioning.

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