Toyota Hilux Pick Up 4.0 V6 VVT-i (245 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.5 / 10
Safety 3.0 / 5
Engine 3.8 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 3.5 / 5
Comfort 3.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Toyota Hilux:

The Toyota Hilux , stylised as HiLux and historically as Hi-Lux, is a series of pickup trucks produced and marketed by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. The majority of these vehicles are sold as a pickup truck or cab chassis, although they could be configured in a variety of body styles.
The pickup truck was sold with the Hilux name in most markets, but in North America, the Hilux name was retired starting in the 1976 model year in favor of Pickup, and later as Truck in the 1984 model year. In North America, the popular option package, the SR5 , was colloquially used as a model name for the truck, even though the option package was also used on other Toyota models, like the 1972 to 1979 Corolla. In 1984, the Trekker, the wagon version of the Hilux, was renamed the 4Runner in Americas, Australia, and the Middle East, and the Hilux Surf in Japan. In 1992, Toyota introduced a newer pickup model, the mid-size T100 in North America, and the Grandlux in the Middle East, necessitating distinct names for each vehicle other than Truck. Since 1995, the 4Runner is a standalone SUV, while in the same year Toyota introduced the Tacoma to replace the Hilux in North America while the latter remains in the market in the rest of the world....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Pick Up Overview:

Toyota Hilux (Pick Up). With 382 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

4.0 V6 VVT-i (245 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 5 stars

Performance Verdict

Excellent power and torque delivery, making it ideal for heavy towing, demanding off-road conditions, and high-performance utility tasks.

Fuel Economy

High fuel consumption is expected with this powerful V6, especially under load, making it less economical for daily driving.

Best Use Case: Heavy towing, demanding off-road, high-performance utility, and markets where petrol is favored.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Legendary reliability and durability, built to last.
  • • Excellent off-road capability and robust chassis.
  • • Wide range of engine options to suit various needs.
  • • Strong resale value due to its reputation.
  • • High towing and payload capacities for a pick-up.

Cons:

  • • Basic interior comfort and features compared to modern rivals.
  • • Fuel economy can be poor, especially with larger petrol engines.
  • • Older diesel engines can be underpowered and noisy.
  • • Safety features are less advanced than contemporary vehicles.
  • • Ride quality can be harsh when unladen.

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Surf: 2003 - 2009).

General:
Brand:Toyota
Model:Hilux
Generation:Pick Up
Modification (Engine):4.0 V6 VVT-i (245 Hp)
Start of production:2004
End of production:2008
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Pick-up
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:245 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre:61.9 Hp/l
Torque:382 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:1GR-FE [Same engine] More details about the engine 1GR-FE
Engine displacement:3955
Number of cylinders:6
Engine configuration:V-engine
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity:5.2 l
Coolant:9.8 l
Engine layout:Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore:94 mm mm
Piston Stroke:95 mm mm
Compression ratio:10:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Space:
Fuel tank capacity:87 l
Size:
Length:5130 mm mm [Same length.]
Width:1760 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1680 mm mm [Same height.]
Wheelbase:3085 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1510 mm

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