how do i know if its a hilux?

[nofear4189]

how can you tell if your truck is a Hilux? I know that they are badged, but can you tell by other features on it? thanks,

-Adam

[Bakemono]

It will have tie-down hooks on the outside of the bed.
Technically, any Toyota truck that isnt a Tacoma is a Hilux. Its just that instead of calling it the "Toyota Hilux" they called it the "Toyota Truck".
Cap'n

[rogerman]

beat me to it capt' T

[KMX3060]

Originally Posted by Captain_Toyota

Technically, any Toyota truck that isnt a Tacoma is a Hilux. Its just that instead of calling it the "Toyota Hilux" they called it the "Toyota Truck".
Cap'n

That would make the T-100 a Hilux?

[Tom 2000]

Any COMPACT Toyota Pickup truck that isn't a Tacoma is probably a better description. Otherwise, a Tundra would fit that description as well.

[nofear4189]

were the hilux's made in japan or somewhere else. So basically any compact truck (such as mine) made before 95 was considered a hilux??

-Adam

[Sidney]

Originally Posted by nofear4189

were the hilux's made in japan or somewhere else. So basically any compact truck (such as mine) made before 95 was considered a hilux??

-Adam

http://www.showmesome.info/hilux/info/faq.htm

I copied & pasted the info:

"What does "Hilux" mean?

Aparrently it means "High Luxury", although the name was first given to the Hilux pickup - I own one of these and I find it hard to believe the term "Luxury" could ever have been used to descibe it! "

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[Bakemono]

Originally Posted by KMX3060

That would make the T-100 a Hilux?

No. The T-100s were called the "Toyota T-100" not the "Toyota Truck".
Cap'n

[Bakemono]

Originally Posted by nofear4189

were the hilux's made in japan or somewhere else. So basically any compact truck (such as mine) made before 95 was considered a hilux??

-Adam

Yes and no. The chassis and body are the same, but the American ones got different engines. Toyota offered a diesel for a short time in the US, but they dont offer it currently. The diesel has been offered elsewhere for decades.
So yes, its technically a Hilux, but no because it has different specs that are more suited to the North American market.
Cap'n

[nofear4189]

Ok, i know what you're saying. Thanks for the help all.

-Adam-

[siraniko]

Originally Posted by Sidney

Aparrently it means "High Luxury", although the name was first given to the Hilux pickup - I own one of these and I find it hard to believe the term "Luxury" could ever have been used to descibe it! "

Sidney® ™

With the ride these things have? No way could they be a luxury anything! Excellent workhorses though...

[Bakemono]

Originally Posted by Sidney

Aparrently it means "High Luxury", although the name was first given to the Hilux pickup - I own one of these and I find it hard to believe the term "Luxury" could ever have been used to descibe it! "

Perhaps its one of those things that gets lost in translation.
Cap'n

[nofear4189]

yea, tell me about it. Its not bad enough that PA has some of the worst roads ive ever saw, but i jsut got new Skyjacker Nitro8000 shocks to replace the HARD, old Ranchos, and the truck still rides hard enough to hurt me dads back if he rides with me. i guess its just the the short wheelbase and the way the suspension's set up. Theres this one bump in York city where if im accelerating just right, the back wheels will jump off the ground for a second and spin in the air. lol


-Adam

[Geius Maniacal]

im a little confused...... is there really any difference between a pickup and a hilux? i have a 90 yota pickup deluxe, would that be considered a hilux?