Toyota Hilux Single Cab VIII (facelift 2017) 2.4d (150 Hp)
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Toyota Hilux:
The Toyota Hilux , stylised as HiLux and historically as Hi-Lux, is a series of pickup trucks produced and marketed by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. The majority of these vehicles are sold as a pickup truck or cab chassis, although they could be configured in a variety of body styles.
The pickup truck was sold with the Hilux name in most markets, but in North America, the Hilux name was retired starting in the 1976 model year in favor of Pickup, and later as Truck in the 1984 model year. In North America, the popular option package, the SR5 , was colloquially used as a model name for the truck, even though the option package was also used on other Toyota models, like the 1972 to 1979 Corolla. In 1984, the Trekker, the wagon version of the Hilux, was renamed the 4Runner in Americas, Australia, and the Middle East, and the Hilux Surf in Japan. In 1992, Toyota introduced a newer pickup model, the mid-size T100 in North America, and the Grandlux in the Middle East, necessitating distinct names for each vehicle other than Truck. Since 1995, the 4Runner is a standalone SUV, while in the same year Toyota introduced the Tacoma to replace the Hilux in North America while the latter remains in the market in the rest of the world....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Single Cab VIII (facelift 2017) Overview:
Toyota Hilux (Single Cab VIII (facelift 2017)). With 343 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1570 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power and torque for daily tasks and light hauling, providing a reliable and economical option for a base work vehicle.
Fuel Economy
Expected to deliver good fuel efficiency for a pickup, especially in its rear-wheel-drive, manual configuration.
Best Use Case:
Light Commercial, Daily Commute
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Legendary reliability and durability
- • Excellent off-road capability (4x4 models)
- • Strong diesel engine options for towing and hauling
- • High resale value
- • Practical and robust workhorse design
Cons:
- • Basic interior comfort in single cab
- • Fuel economy for petrol engines can be high
- • Ride quality can be firm when unladen
- • Limited passenger space in single cab
- • Standard safety features could be improved (pre-safety pack)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Extra Cab VIII (facelift 2020): June, 2020 - February, 2024).
| General: |
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Hilux |
| Generation: | Single Cab VIII (facelift 2017) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.4d (150 Hp) |
| Start of production: | November, 2017 |
| End of production: | June, 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 150 Hp @ 3400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 62.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 343 Nm @ 1400-2800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2GD-FTV [Same engine] More details about the engine 2GD-FTV |
| Engine displacement: | 2393 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 7.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 15.6:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.5 kg/Hp, 95.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.6 kg/Nm, 218.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1570 |
| Max. weight: | 2810 |
| Max load: | 1240 |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2500 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg |
| Size: |
| Height: | 1690 mm mm [120mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3085 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1510 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1510 mm |
| Front overhang: | 1000 mm |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 215/65 R16 |
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| Wheel rims size | 6J x 16 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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