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Toyota Hilux 2.8 Double Cab ince its launch back in 1968 the Hilux has become iconic the World over and as our World evolves the demands on the Hilux has changed considerably also.
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Even the lowest of budgets demands more than just a basic entry level vehicle, can you imagine going back to wind down windows and a cassette radio? Exactly, and with the Hilux range you definitely don’t have to.
pudding! Smoothly creating 201 BHP with a maximum torque of 500Nm this version has heaps of muscle and it shows when out on the road. Acceleration is very rapid, in fact it takes some getting used to if pickups are your daily chariot, but once settled you become aware of the SUV type experience and the ability to hold your
own up hills on motorways is a welcome change. Engine noise is lower than previous models and despite the increased grunt the stability is unaffected, probably down to the variable flow power steering which stiffens up as the speed increases yet remains gentle on the arms when manoeuvring at low speeds in the yard.
Safety with all new vehicles is paramount and the new Hilux does not disappoint. All models come with a pre-collision system with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and road sign assist along with an array of air bags, brake assist, stability control, trailer sway control, downhill assist, hill start assist etc. etc.… The model tested was the range topping Invincible X 2.8 Auto, Yes; you read that correctly, at last an engine capable of pulling the skin off of a rice 88 |
Farming Monthly |
March 2021
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