Extended drive: 2005 Toyota Hilux 3.0d 4x4

**mbt** · March 18th, 2006 10:34 PM

* With 160 horses and 253 lb-ft of low-end torque, Hilux drivers will NOT be wanting for power... for uh... donuts. hehehe.

* This puppy sits way up high and will make you feel like the king of the road. Hulking Patrols and Expeditions suddenly seem smaller. Hilux drivers will be looking out the rooftops of sedans when they look out the window. The skyscraper height is one of the Hilux's strongest points.

Just look at how a stock Hilux easily matches the ride height of Otep's lifted blue Pajero with 33" mud tires.

**carlocaraddict** · March 18th, 2006 10:53 PM

marvin, buti tinanggal na yung stickers ng press unit nila hahaha.

**number001** · March 18th, 2006 10:55 PM

Judging by the plates "XSG-166", this is Toyota's very test unit usually loaned out to the media. Its same one they reviewed in TopGear, C-Magazine's Econo Fuel run, etc..

Just curious, why did Toyota lend it out this time and are you supposed to a write a formal review just like the magazine publication?

**carlocaraddict** · March 18th, 2006 11:01 PM

**mbt** · March 18th, 2006 11:03 PM

number001,

you are correct, this is Toyota's press unit that was lent to us.

**OTEP** · March 18th, 2006 11:31 PM

Just me:
*For a working truck, Toyota couldn't have chosen a worse interior color (except maybe for white?). Shows dirt, easily stained, seems difficult to maintain.
*Tons of switch blanks on the dashboard. A nice place to put switches when you build-up the truck. Otherwise, does nothing but cheapen the interior.
*A/C vent selectors have no windshield (defrost) setting. Face and foot/face are your only choices. No cabin heater, too.
*What is that rubbermaid thingie occupying the driver's side door bottle holder?
*Tires are not up to task and not up to size (easily remedied).
*Bouncy ride (as expected from a pick up truck)
*Trucky shifter (forgiveable, its a truck after all)
*They stole the horn from a Kia Picanto.

I did like:
*Adequate power
*Stylish

**vicoyski** · March 18th, 2006 11:35 PM

Wow! Sarap naman that you get to take home units to test drive... That must be lotsa fun!

**vhenok** · March 18th, 2006 11:42 PM

Uh-oh!

Saw about 20 just-delivered units complete with customized color and design/logo of the owner parked just outside Medical City.....they all carry MERALCO colors & logos!!!

Calling would-be owners of this units.......hope you're reading this thread!

Goodluck on your brand new service units....!

**Ito_Citytoto** · March 18th, 2006 11:47 PM

question lang, how does it compare to flex ride suspension system of Dmax or

Hyper Ride Dynamics Suspension (SUV like daw, pero i doubt it) of the new

Triton/Strada. No info yet on rangers ride dynamics tho . has anybody at least

test-driven a 4x4 dmax? and how does it compare to hilux..

Wow thanks Mbt for the very helpful information/mini review. andami ko tuloy

iconsider na pros and cons

**mbt** · March 18th, 2006 11:49 PM

vhenok,

di naman, the Hilux makes great sense as a work truck, especially for a corporate fleet. hindi nga lang masyadong comfortable para sa driver, pero kung pickup truck talaga yung kailangan, halos lahat naman ng pickups talagang trucky and feel and ride.

It just doesn't make any sense as a daily driver if you don't need the pickup bed for serious hauling.