The pickup truck market has become very lively recently due to the debut of the new generation Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok. However, as the leader in this segment, Toyota Hilux does not want the former to steal all the limelight and has taken the lead in launching the 2023 model in Australia. Toyota Hilux. Not only does the Hilux have a wide body kit, but it also increases the momentum by raising the vehicle height. In addition to the simultaneous upgrade of the suspension system, the rear wheels drum brakes are also upgraded to disc brakes, which not only looks more domineering, but also has synchronized control and off-road performance. strengthen!
The new Toyota Hilux is mainly upgraded to the top-of-the-line two-cabin Rogue model. The biggest difference between the new car and the current Hilux is that the wheelbase of the front and rear axles has been widened by 140mm, and even the height of the car has been raised by 20mm. In order to accommodate the wider wheelbase, in addition to the introduction of more aggressive expanded wheels on the body In addition to the arch, Toyota engineers also modified the suspension geometry and anti-roll bar length, and even introduced anti-roll bars for the first time under the rear axle leaf spring suspension structure, allowing Hilux to enhance its off-road capabilities when the vehicle height is raised. In addition to performance, the handling and comfort on ordinary roads can also be improved simultaneously.
In addition, the braking system was originally front disc and rear drum . On the new Hilux, the rear axle has been upgraded from drum brake to disc brake, and the disc size of the front axle disc brake has been upgraded to 430mm, comprehensively strengthening the braking system. Dynamic performance. Apart from the upgrades to the suspension, brakes and expanded wheel arches, the rest of the exterior and interior configurations have not changed. Even the wheel size remains at the existing 17 inches, and the power remains the 2.8-liter turbocharged diesel engine. constant.
At present, the new Hilux, which has enhanced off-road and handling performance, is only exclusive to Australia and has not yet appeared in other markets such as Europe. It is not sure whether it will have the opportunity to be launched in other countries. However, the new car that debuts this time is likely to be the last and even the last performance enhancement of the current generation Hilux, because a few days ago, Japanese media broke the news that a major facelift Hilux equipped with a TNGA modular platform is likely to appear at the end of this year. , with the new chassis, the world's best-selling medium-sized pickup truck will have the ability to carry Hybrid power, and the TSS active safety system that meets Level 2 self-driving capabilities should also appear on the major facelift, preventing the Ford Ranger from following The two major rivals, Volkswagen Amarok, steal the spotlight.
