14
July
2011

Toyota HiLux 2012: More attractive design and lower consumption

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With the new HiLux, coming in the December 2011 on the German market, Toyota records its success story in the pick-up segment. The new model drives forward with modern design and improved core competencies: quality, durability and reliability achieve the success-pick up a new dimension. At the heart of the series is the 2, 5-litre turbo-diesel, with 106kW / 144 HP and 343 nm of torque, which is already present by variable guide vanes in the turbocharger at 2,000 rpm. Despite the higher engine power, the average consumption to one litre to only 7.3 L is reduced diesel per 100 km. According to low-carbon fails: the Hilux now emits only 193 g / km in the 2.5-liter unit.

For the double cab can still also the 3, 0-litre diesel with 126 kW/171 PS to the election. All engines are now equipped with a diesel particulate filter and the Euro 5-Norm.Umfangreich meet thus revised was also the Interior of the Hilux. The new design once again underscores the Central properties of a vehicle, which is aimed at commercial users as well as to customers seeking a high leisure value. New materials provide a high-quality impression of quality and give a comfort claim, as he otherwise cars is reserved to the Hilux.The dashboard, a horizontal Central combined instrument is now embedded in the has been redesigned. The Toyota touch multimedia unit with 6, 1-inch touch screen color display is embedded here. A rear view camera is as standard from the “Life” version, providing valuable services not only for shunting, but also in the trailer. New is also the sliding Windows in the rear window of the single-CAB versions. Customers can choose between three body variants, which meet just as claims for the robust use of the work such as the leisure trip in the unpaved terrain: single CAB, a pure two seater with particularly long cargo bed, double cab with a full-fledged three-seats and rear bench seat and extra cab with large loading area and two additional seats in the rear. Available in the versions 4 x 2 or 4 x 4 is the single CAB, double cab and extra cab be supplied exclusively with or without all-wheel drive. Depending on the version, there is a a 100% differential lock, “limited slip differential” and the VSC driving stability programme. In the design, especially the modifications to the front end in the fall. Most striking changes have been made to the bonnet, the grille, headlights, and the bumpers. In addition, the profile of the vehicle receives fresh accents by new fenders front and rear. (Auto-Reporter.NET/HHG)   


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