Toyota Hilux 2012: Pick up the new generation
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With the new Hilux 2012 , coming in December 2012 on the German market, writes his history of success in Toyota pick-up segment continues. The new model runs with modern design and improved core competencies that quality, durability and reliability to achieve success at the pick-up a new dimension. The heart of the series is the 2.5-liter turbo diesel, with 106kW/144 hp and a torque of 343 Nm which is applied by means of variable guide vanes in the turbocharger at 2.000/min-1 already.
Despite the greater engine performance, average fuel consumption drops by only 1 liter to 7.3 liters of diesel per 100 km. Correspondingly low CO2 emissions comes from: only 193 g / km now emits the Hilux in the 2.5l version. For the Double Cab is still also the 3.0-liter diesel with 126 kW/171 hp is available for selection. All engines are now equipped with a diesel particulate filter and thus meet the Euro 5 standard.
Toyota Hilux 2012 – modernized thought
Particularly in the design of the modifications are at the front of the eye. The most striking changes were in the hood, the grille, the headlights and the bumpers performed. The profile of the vehicle receives fresh look with new front fenders and rear, optional 15 – and 17-inch steel or aluminum wheels and new, heated outside mirrors.
Extensively revised, the interior of the Hilux. The new design emphasizes once more the key characteristics of a vehicle that is designed both to commercial users as well as to customers seeking a high recreational value. New materials give an impression of high quality and comfort give the Hilux a claim, as he is usually reserved for cars. The dashboard has been redesigned, which is now in a horizontal central instrument cluster admitted. Embedded here is the Toyota Touch multimedia unit with 6.1-inch touch-screen color monitor. From the equipment version “Life” a rearview camera is standard, which provides not only for maneuvering, but also a trailer valuable services. Another new feature is the sliding window in the rear of the chassis cab versions. The perceived quality could be improved through the consistent use of dark elements in combination with silver ornaments.
Toyota Hilux comes in three body styles
Customers have the choice of three body styles, the demands for heavy-duty applications as fairly as the leisure trip to the dirt road: Single Cab, a pure two-seater with extra long bed, Double Cab with a full three-seat rear bench seat and Double Cab with a large cargo area and Be half citizen two in the rear. The Single Cab is available in both versions of the 4×2 or 4×4, Extra Cab and Double Cab will be supplied exclusively with all-wheel drive. Depending on trim level, there is a 100% differential lock, a “Limited Slip Differential” and the driving stability program VSC. In Germany, the Hilux in the models, the “Hilux” is (all body styles), “Life” (Double Cab / Double Cab) and “Executive” (Double Cab) are available.
Production in Thailand and Africa
The 2WD versions of the new generation are now equipped with the robust chassis of the wheel models. This not only improves the ground clearance, but also increases the tensile load of two-wheel drive models to 2.5 tons. The new Hilux is built at Toyota Motor Thailand and South Africa at Toyota Motors worldwide for 36 European countries and more than 135 countries. Last year was one in four in Europe sold Hilux pick-up the name. With 21 855 units of the Toyota was so powerful in the third year running the top-selling vehicle in its class.
