The other day I blogged on the latest Nissan pickup and got an ear-bashing from a Biglorryblog reader on account as it wasn't a BIG lorry. Well true enough, only I can hardly leave the 'little 'uns' out, especially if in the case of the latest Toyota Hilux it's now officially Britain’s most powerful production pick-up.
Yes next week the Commercial Vehicle Show marks the debut of a new stump-pulling Hilux, that according to the PR blather: "With numbers limited to just 500 units, promises to be one of the most sought-after." Apparently it's equipped with the 3.0-litre D-4D engine that already features in the Hilux Invincible---but thanks to a Toyota Motorsport diesel engine performance kit, maximum output is increased to a stonking 197hp which means it can do nought to "Good morning Judge" in 10.5 seconds (or a slothful 11.4 seconds for automatic versions).
There's an even greater hike in torque from 343Nm to 430Nm from 1,600 to 3,200rpm.
I know what you're thinking....WHY? Indeed as there must surely be a limit to how fast you need to carry half a tonne of ballast and a couple of bags of cement....But there are people who want this kind of thing so who is BLB to gainsay it? Anyway click through here for a hitherto little-known fact about the Hilux.....
It seems that last year a Hilux made history by becoming the first car to drive to the Magnetic North Pole. And not a lot of people know that.
meanwhile, back to the present the swift 'ute' comes with 15-inch alloy wheels and stainless steel mesh grille and a special cabin finished in a special two-tone grey leather, with heated front seats. In the meantime I did see something useful on a big American pickup that was parked up at Hatcher on Thursday. About where the fuel filler cap is on the above Hilux, there was a step built into the bodywork so you could climb in to the loadbed without having to go all the way around the back...rather clever I thought.
Comments (2)
Give it to top gear and lets see them play with. Is it as good as an older one ???
Posted by Road Rat | April 12, 2008 9:26 PM
Posted on April 12, 2008 21:26
From "Upgr", in comparison with a standard complete set only on 6 disks in a luggage carrier. Itself has installed Magik System - the domestic signal system with remote and on the timer start. In the winter, and the car spent the night only in the street, it allowed to go without problems in any frost. Before there went on Toyota the Sprinter. Two greaterbig differences. Road Novosibirsk-250 km. it was reduced to 40 minutes and any weariness. For a year my style of driving has changed also - became more aggressive. Both the cursor and ergonomics the car stimulates it. The car satisfies also me and my 24-years son.
tampa jeep Fuel. In the beginning filled in 96 - 95-th. The charge up to 15 litres in a city cycle. After consultations since a box the automatic device - was switched on 92-93. Result - decrease in the charge up to 12 . In city. Some loss in capacity power, but is insignificant.
Repair. At once running, all somewhere on 1000 $. In a year has replaced the old accumulator.
I go one and a half year. If also that that would be desirable, newer model of the Chord, and that, I think, because of to aspiration to new.
Posted by DimusUs | April 22, 2008 5:12 AM
Posted on April 22, 2008 05:12