Curious about Toyota Hilux diesel

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jun 14, 2007 | 01:06 PM

#16

mr T

Registered User

Joined: Mar 2004

Posts: 1,488

Likes: 0

From: Austin, TX, Toronto, ON

hmm sounds impressive..maybe i'll reconsider my statement...it would be nice to see it in some towing action though...anyone got vids other than the top gear promos?

Jun 14, 2007 | 02:35 PM

#17

Iron Mike

Registered User

Joined: Oct 2003

Posts: 163

Likes: 0

From: Southern Illinois

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96_12V

And if you compare what a small 4-cylinder sedan put out back then, it was right in line with the times. Try a wiklopedia search on "1980's oil crisis" and you'll see why...

As for the entry on the hilux, check this: The big news for the 1984 redesign was the introduction of the Xtracab two-row extended cab option. Also two diesel engines were offered, the 2L and the turbocharged 2L-T. The diesels were discontinued in the U.S. after the 1985 model year, for unknown reasons. I'll hazard a guess: The Oldsmobile 350 V-8 diesel...!

Anyone else agree?

I agree on the Olds 350 V-8 Diesel being the demise of almost all of the diesels in the states. The fact that most Americans have no patience and want more and faster acceleration all of the time plays a big part in North America as well. Lot's of the cars that are not sold here that are large and get decent mileage are not sold here because They do not have a big enough market here.

Jun 14, 2007 | 05:38 PM

#18

NoSparkplugs

Registered User

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 805

Likes: 0

From: Edmonton,Alberta

Quote:

Originally Posted by redpoint5

From what I'm reading the new Hilux can get about 34mpg. Do they sell these in Canada?

Unfortunately no, otherwise, there would probably be one sitting in our driveway.

Jun 14, 2007 | 07:07 PM

#19

2500

Registered User

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 911

Likes: 0

From: Oklahoma

diesel toyota landcrusier have been common in Austrialia for many years. all while we in US have lusted for one... at least me.

Jun 15, 2007 | 10:50 AM

#20

Alaskanwheeler

Registered User

Joined: Jan 2005

Posts: 1

Likes: 0

This is a nice looking truck. Toyota

Jun 15, 2007 | 02:35 PM

#21

SOhappy

Registered User

Joined: Feb 2006

Posts: 2,280

Likes: 10

From: Udaho

Quote:

Originally Posted by MmmDieselFumes

Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT2avOLzONI

Part 3
link removed

That video is incredible. Here's another version of Part 3, didn't hear/see anything offensive:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ_60...elated&search=

Jun 15, 2007 | 08:22 PM

#22

96_12V

Registered User

Joined: Feb 2004

Posts: 663

Likes: 0

From: Northern Iowa

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alaskanwheeler

This is a nice looking truck. Toyota

I want to import one of those---That 3.0 TD would be tremendous.

Fact is, with the Low Sulfur Diesel and new regulations, we may actually have a chance at seeing these in our country soon.

I really wish Nissan & Toyota would focus on bringing a 4-cylinder diesel truck here before they build another V-8 Heavy Duty truck...

Jun 15, 2007 | 08:52 PM

#23

crankbender

Registered User

Joined: Jun 2006

Posts: 106

Likes: 0

From: Republic of Alberta

In Canada there are getting to be a few imported vehicles from Japan. They have to be older than 13 years or somthing like that. I could probably buy a Hilux tomorrow if I wanted. There are dealerships that specalize in this type of thing. A friend of mine is into Japanese cars and picked up a Nissan Skyline GTR last year from one of the dealers in Edmonton. Right hand drive of course.

There is actualy one Huilx in town, never taked to the guy but I see him around. I will chat him up one day.

There is also a head cracking problem with some of the older engines, cant remember wich ones but one of the smaller ones.

Jun 15, 2007 | 08:57 PM

#24

tbone

Registered User

Joined: Dec 2004

Posts: 167

Likes: 0

From: North Texas

The diesels are everywhere in Thailand. Very popular are the Isuzus that say DMAX common rail all over them. Also popular are the Toyota Hilux and Mitsubishi turbo common rail diesels. These are all small trucks too.

Jun 15, 2007 | 11:42 PM

#25

1-5-3-6-2-4

Registered User

Joined: Oct 2006

Posts: 3,142

Likes: 0

From: Okotoks AB

yes here in calgary they are more and more common from Japan. RHD and minimum 13 years old or whatever the rules are for importing. I've seen a hilux crewcab pickup, 2 door and 4 door landcruiser type hilux's.