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Introduction The Toyota Hilux is compact pickup truck built and marketed by the Toyota Motor Corporation. The Hilux name replaced the Stout in 1969, and since then it is in use worldwide. In North America, the Hilux name was replaced in 1976 in favor of Truck, Pickup Truck, or Compact Truck. Ultimately it was renamed the Tacoma in 1995. Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation History 1935 The original Toyota pickup was the 1935 Type G1 Truck and a 1.5 ton stake-bed commercial truck. 1947 The Toyopet Model SB was the true ancestor of the Hilux, and remained in production from 1947 through 1963.Engine:995 cc I4, 27 hp (20 kW) 1964 Toyota entered the American market with the 1964 introduction of the Stout. Engine: 1964-1968 - 1.9 L (1897 cc) 3R I4, 85 hp (63 kW) 1969 The Hilux name was coined in 1969. Hilux was engineered and assembled by Hino Motors. 1973 In the middle of 1972, the 1973 Hilux was released with a 7.5 ft (2.3 m) "long bed" optional for the first time. 1979 1980 4x4 Toyota Pickup, a four-wheel drive model which used solid axles and leaf springs front and rear and skid plates to protect the transfer case and fuel tank. Engine: 1979-1980 - 2.2 L (2189 cc) 20R SOHC I4, 96 hp (72 kW) 1984 1984 Toyota -introduction of the Xtracab two-row extended cab option. 1989 Toyota Pick Up 2WDThe next redesign, in 1989 - a longer-wheelbase option, 122 in (309.9 cm) versus 103 in (261.6 cm) for the regular wheelbase. 2005 The Hilux was updated in 2005. Hilux sold in European, Asian, South African and South American Markets are built and assembled in Thailand. Price The price ranges from £7691 to £14274 | |
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- Power windows
- engine-sensing rack
- pinion power steering
- power door locks with keyless entry
- air conditioning
- MP3 compatible sound system with CD
- leather steering wheel
- gated gear shift
- luxurious seating, more cabin space
- water temperature gauge
- fuel gauge
- digital clock
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Toyota Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational corporation and the world's second largest automobile maker. The company is based in Toyota, Aichi, Japan. The company made a record by producing 9.018 million vehicles in 2006. It is the world's most profitable automaker. Toyota Motors was founded in 1933 by Kiichiro Toyoda. The first product of the company was Type A engine in 1934 and the first passenger car was made in 1936.The vehicle production increased by 1.7 million in 2006 from 7.3 to 9 million total vehicle production.
