[HighOnSpeed]

Originally Posted by Sidban85

Is the car appropriate to take to hill stations like Ooty or is it too wide for roads there? Are brakes good enough for downhill drives? Say crusing at 120-100kmph and braking as needed?

I have driven through several hill roads and faced no major issues so far. You will have to live with a few inconveniences, like the poor turning radius, body roll and high center of gravity that comes with a pick-up. So it would be wise to take corners at much lower speeds than you would normally do in other cars. To further drive my point, I recommend you check out some videos on how the Hilux performs in the moose tests.

Speaking about its performance, it is essentially a lighter version of the Fortuner, so you can comfortably cruise at 100-120 kmph. Braking is adequate, so you need not worry about that either. I experienced emergency braking once, and the car that thought it was a good idea to park in the fast lane of the highway without any lights in the night probably prayed to the gods that the brakes worked incredibly.

If you ask me, you can take the Hilux almost anywhere. You just have to practice your three-pointer skills. XD

[puntolover]

What is the discount offered on the Hilux currently? My friend is looking to buy a 4×4 manual in the NCR region.

Any leads would help a lot.

[Axe77]

Saw this badass looking Overlanding ready modded Hilux somewhere near Mangaon on NH 66 while I was driving to Dapoli. Was bearing a RJ plate so it’s possible he’s pretty far from home already.

Sorry for the real poor quality pics. It was mostly in a really terrible traffic snarl leading up to Mangaon. Took whatever I could get while driving through my glasses.

[shaheenazk]

Originally Posted by darkchild82

Funny to think the Hilux is the world's best selling pick up truck... but here in India, they're struggling.

IMO, the dismal show is because of two factors. One, the high price and second, the lack of adventure seeking and camping culture in our country. Hilux is a fantastic vehicle if you do a lot of off roading and not afraid of big dimensions. The sub 4 meter mentality is deep rooted in us. Many would have thought that it would be a pain to take a 5 meter car to narrow roads and paths often found in the hilly and mountainous regions. However if you want to save on costs for hotel rooms this is the best vehicle to carry your own tent and enjoy camping. It's 4x4 system is legendary and known to start in even -30 degrees without a hiccup.

[PrideRed]

Drive to Kalasa

Week before, went for a quick drive with friends near Kalasa. Nice weather and some good roads. Had a great time chit chatting and a quick drive. Took the Charmadi route while going and returned via Kudremukha/SK border. While Charmadi road was excellent, Kudremukha road was a bit patchy. The road got better few KMs before SK border checkpost. Hilux returned a decent 13KMPL fuel efficiency.

The Gang @Kalasa



Kudremukha with ScorpioN



Drive to Bangalore with Fortuner

Had to drive to Bangalore, took Sampaje road. There was a massive traffic jam at Kushalnagara due to year end vacation. Took alternate road to Channarayapatna via Ramanathpura/Holenarsipura. Had used this road long ago, due to changes in road, missed a diversion and ended up driving through scenic internal roads. Zero traffic, fantastic roads and awesome weather. Coincidentally both Hilux and Fortuner returned 12KMPL fuel efficiency.

Near Holenarsipura



Beautiful Sampaje ghat



One of the stock tire gave up and got it replaced. Spare tire wasn't used, hence paired it up with new Bridgestone dueler AT. The stock tire had puncture about 2 months back and got a mushroom patch. The truck was used to haul a lot of load since then and on a highway drive, the patch gave up. The tire would have lasted another 15K KM's. Got alignment and balancing done too. Hilux has clocked close to 17.5K KM's, with almost all miles munched inside Karnataka.

Damaged tire



New Dueler AT, costed 14.5K

[Emvi]

While I was in the Scorpio-N for the onward journey, on the return journey, I had the privilege of being PrideRed's co-passenger in the Hilux. For a pick-up truck , I found its suspension to be quite comfortable. All the rough roads we encountered were handled with disdain, literally. In my opinion, the seating position is more or less the same height as that of the Scorpio-N, or probably a tad lower. I also noticed that the Hilux's engine is remarkably silent and smooth at low RPMs.

Overall, it was a memorable mini-trip!

[volkman10]

Toyota Hilux restyle: New Hilux Travo seen in Thailand

First spy photos from Thailand. It is speculated that it will incorporate electrified and updated versions for Euro 6 standards.





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[CEF_Beasts]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Toyota Hilux restyle: New Hilux Travo seen in Thailand

First spy photos from Thailand. It is speculated that it will incorporate electrified and updated versions for Euro 6 standards.

Looking at the doors and A-B-C Pillars, this looks like a deep facelift rather than a generation change, this will put Toyota on the back foot already considering competition like Ford, Isuzu, Mazda, Kia, VW and Mitsubishi all have grounds-up new generation models.

Could this also mean that the Hilux and Fortuner will continue on the IMV platform and not move over to the TNGA-F Platform ?

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by CEF_Beasts

Looking at the doors and A-B-C Pillars, this looks like a deep facelift rather than a generation change, this will put Toyota on the back foot already considering competition like Ford, Isuzu, Mazda, Kia, VW and Mitsubishi all have grounds-up new generation models.

Could this also mean that the Hilux and Fortuner will continue on the IMV platform and not move over to the TNGA-F Platform ?

According to reports, sadly yes. They are continuing on the IMV platform and not the TNGA-F platform. Looks like the TNGA-F is proving to be too expensive for the segment. Begs the question, why they introduced the Hilux Champ and made the platform transition in the Innova?

Only change is that a couple of years ago, Toyota gave wider tracks, rear disc brakes, suspension revision and a 225bp tune on the 2.8l diesel in some sports variants. Add electric power steering to the mix and they may call it a day for the next gen model.

Sadly that also means low possibility of a V6 diesel. And we may very well continue to get bumpy Fortuners.

[psmenon]

I am planning to upgrade from my Renault Duster to the Hilux - recently took a drive and I am impressed with the truck.

If anyone has some contacts or dealers from Bangalore/ Tamil Nadu/ Kerala who's offering good discounts - please do share.

[PrideRed]

Toyota rolls out another edition of Hilux in South Africa. Paint shade looks nice and car has wider body(and wider track too may be?) . Rest of the changes are cosmetic in nature. With Hilux showing its age, Toyota is looking try to woo customers with these limited editions. It's still among best seller but the newer pickups are giving tough competition to the aging Hilux.


https://www.cars.co.za/motoring-news...for-sa/267249/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRMD7-TuFyU

[anoopash]

Solo Continuous Drive from Trivandrum to Bangalore and Back!
I always wanted to do a non-stop drive to Bangalore and return home the same day. I had some personal errands to attend in Bangalore this Saturday. I took this opportunity to tick this off my to-do list.
I made this trip purely solo so that I had the flexibility to change my plan however and whenever I felt like it. I started the trip at 10 PM on Friday. I did not prepare or sleep in the afternoon and was not physically pumped up for this trip. I decided anyways to go ahead and drive throughout the night. This time, I made a strong decision to park my car and take a power nap whenever I felt tired and sleepy. This was the first time I did this, and believe me, it made my driving a lot more comfortable and confident. Since it was late at night, I did not face heavy traffic on the Nagercoil road. The only problem was there were no roads ��. I enjoy gliding through potholes with my Hilux (which I never enjoyed with any other cars). I slept 4 times en route and reached Bangalore at 10 AM. I slept for an hour. I did my chores there and started back at 3 PM. Return had to maneuver heavy traffic at Bangalore and Salem. The rest of the trip was smooth and uneventful. I arrived back home at 3 AM.

Now, about the Hilux. All of you know I am a proud owner of my Hilux, and naturally, I tend to say good things about the car. Believe me. This is an honest review and purely based on my experience with many cars. I was traveling literally 28 hours and 24 hours driving the Hilux. Of course, I was tired, but the trip never took a toll on me. If you asked me if I was capable and willing to drive another 6 hours. Then, I would have answered ‘yes’ with a smile. The drive was smooth. I have never driven such a heavy car before. The pure heft of the car kept it always planted on the road. This car inspires one’s confidence at all speeds. I was a little unsure about the brakes since it does not have a disc at the rear and the sheer weight of the car. Trust me, the braking of the car was truly smooth. The car will slow down and stop when and where you want it to. I am not talking about crazy speeds here - normal speeds, of course.

Now, coming to the controversial part. I am sure not many people would agree here. The ride quality was surprising and good. I would say it is way better than most cars I have driven. The car soaks up all undulations and irregularities on the road. All expansion joints, petty humps, and small potholes were a glide-through for the car. I never felt unsettled even once. The most exciting thing of all is the power of the engine. How many cars can you cruise in 110 km/hr with RPM below 2000? Oh, yes, one of the most relaxed engines I have ever seen in a car. The car never gets stressed even if you push it hard. “Ithokey enthu” was the attitude of the car at all times. Overtaking was effortless. Catch and Mouse was even more exciting. Intimidating someone from behind by flashing your lights kept me awake most of the drive, haha ��. Trust me, no cars even dares to compete with the road presence Hilus demands.

I used the cruise control for almost 75% of my trip. It was truly bliss. I set it to 100 km/hr, and on a single flip, the car accelerates to the cruise speed without any stress. Cruising the Hilux at that speed makes you feel too slow.

Truly this was a lifetime moment for me to cherish. Hilux is a very good car, and I am truly in love with it. I have named it ‘Luxy”.

[Gendiesel]

Originally Posted by psmenon

I am planning to upgrade from my Renault Duster to the Hilux - recently took a drive and I am impressed with the truck.

If anyone has some contacts or dealers from Bangalore/ Tamil Nadu/ Kerala who's offering good discounts - please do share.

I got one contact who is offering 8 lakhs discounts on 2025 STD variants (white and grey colors). I'm sure they'll offer more in High variants - Auto/ Manual.

However, the broker seems from North Jalandhar (PB). Hope it helps.

[psmenon]

Originally Posted by Gendiesel

I got one contact who is offering 8 lakhs discounts on 2025 STD variants (white and grey colors). I'm sure they'll offer more in High variants - Auto/ Manual.

However, the broker seems from North Jalandhar (PB). Hope it helps.

Do you mind sharing details via a DM?

[Gendiesel]

Originally Posted by psmenon

Do you mind sharing details via a DM?

Being a newbie member, not possible for me to DM. I can share if there's an alternate way.