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83-654: Introduced in April 1954 as the Toyopet RK 1¼ ton truck, it was larger than the similar Toyota SG light truck but smaller than the Toyota FA medium duty truck. In 1955 it was upgraded to carry 1.5 tons. The standard body was a 2-door, 3 seater pickup with a separate well body (with a fold down tailgate). Other bodies advertised by Toyota included a van, an ambulance, double cab coupé utility (2-doors, 6 seater, integral well body), drop-side pickup, pickup with stake sides,

166-576: A "gentle" 136.1 km/h (84.6 mph) top speed in a period road test conducted in South Africa, in spite of a claimed 89 kW (121 PS; 119 hp). The Hilux was radically redesigned in 1975 to be larger and with increased standard equipment. In North America, the new version also meant the introduction of the larger (2.2 L) 20R engine and the SR5 upscale trim package. A five-speed manual transmission became optional. In North America,

249-415: A 4-cylinder engine (previously a 6-cylinder was used), 4-wheel independent suspension (previously using rigid axles with leaf springs ) and a smaller, "ponton" influenced aerodynamic body. The project was driven by Kiichiro Toyoda under the wisdom of his father's ( Sakichi Toyoda ) words, "Stay ahead of the times" but most of the design work was done by Dr Kazuo Kumabe . The body was aerodynamic in

332-498: A V6 truck at this time. The solid front axle was replaced with an independent front suspension /torsion bar setup in the 4×4 model in 1986, and optional automatic differential disconnect for the front differential (an alternative to automatic locking hubs). 1985 was the last year of the solid front axle in most markets. The solid front axle would remain in the 5th generation 4×4 LN106 model until 1997. Solid front axles had been present in all 4×4 Toyota models until 1986. In late 1986 for

415-557: A cab-over design. Most third generation Stouts were exported. The double cab version was retired in July 1985. Stout production for Japan came to a final halt in March 1989, although production for export continued until February 2000. From September 1986, a new version (YK110) appeared in export markets (mainly Latin America), fitted with the 2.2-liter 4Y engine . Toyota SG The SA

498-537: A dual or triple transfer case. This results in a much lower overall gear ratio. It was the first Hilux available with an automatic transmission in that market. In 1981, a vehicle development agreement was established between Toyota, Winnebago Industries and two other aftermarket customisers. This was to allow Toyota to enter the SUV market in North America. The vehicles which resulted from this collaboration were

581-665: A foreign company, so it was free to use German designs. Many features of the prototype Beetle were subsequently put into the SA, although the Beetle's rear-mounted air-cooled engine feature was not used. Later on, Toyota revisited the economic principles exemplified by the Beetle when designing the Publica and the Corolla . Although permission to begin full production of passenger cars in Japan

664-573: A four-door extended cab called "Smart Cab" to replace all Xtra Cab models in E and G grade. The Smart Cab models were developed in Thailand and were only sold in the Thai market. On 13 July 2011, Toyota announced that the Hilux would receive a facelift, including a redesigned front end (front grille similar to IMV-based Innova and Fortuner ) and other external styling changes, changes to the interior and

747-665: A light truck. The OX was only available with a 3.0-litre D-4D diesel engine. A facelifted version of the Hilux was unveiled by Toyota's Malaysian distributors, UMW Toyota Motor, in August 2008. Toyota has introduced a left hand drive Hilux Vigo in August 2008 while a right hand drive facelifted model was introduced in September 2008. These facelifted models were introduced in the Philippines in October 2008. Toyota also introduced

830-401: A live, leaf-sprung design unlike the more car-like type used on rear-wheel drive Hiluxes. Production of the four-wheel drive models stopped in July 1983, but some 2WD variations continued production in parallel with the next generation models. The L series diesel engine was offered on the 2WD variants from September 1979 and also on the 4WD variants beginning in March 1983. In Japan, the Hilux

913-492: A more comfortable interior along with exterior updates. A 2.25 m (7.4 ft) "long bed" was an option for the first time in North American markets, although such a version had been available worldwide since April 1969. This received the "RN25" chassis code. The 2.0 litre 18R engine was available in Japan as well, with a three-speed automatic transmission available as an option. The 2.0-litre automatic model managed

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996-575: A pickup (two-door, three-seater) and a double-cab pickup (four-door six-seater). The Stout was cancelled in 1989 without a successor, as Toyota's first full-size pickup, the T100 (as well as the later Tundra ) were built mainly for North America, where the Stout had been replaced by the Hilux in 1968. In Japan, the third generation Stout saw very limited sales, as trucks in this weight class were nearly always of

1079-575: A pickup with full height metal side with a canvas top, a light bus (precursor to the Coaster ) and an ice cream van. All models used mechanicals common to new vehicles of its time, such as a ladder frame chassis, leaf springs, solid axles and 4 wheel drum brakes. The engine was the 48 hp (36 kW), 1500 cc Type R coupled with a manual transmission. The body was professionally finished with windscreen wipers, dual outside mirrors (1955 onwards), hubcaps, chrome trim and dual headlights. The 1954 model

1162-479: A rebadged 4Runner. The Sport Rider frame and suspension system are derived from the Hilux, including the Hilux's independent front suspension and leaf-sprung rear suspension. The vehicles began as four-door pickup trucks and were then modified into wagons on arrival in Thailand by Thai Auto Works Co (a majority Thai-owned company in which Toyota has a 20 percent stake). Engine options for the Sport Rider included

1245-403: A reduction in the number of welded joints with the use of a unified inner frame, it has a higher torsional stiffness while the vertical rigidity is improved by stronger crossmembers . The model also used a new double wishbone front suspension which was said to improve stability and ride comfort. The model is also considerably larger than the previous generation Hilux. For the double cab variant,

1328-460: A shorter and lighter duty (type RK40) model called "Light Stout", which featured independent coil sprung front suspension for a more carlike ride. This was meant to compete directly with Nissan's Datsun minitrucks , but it never sold particularly well in its home market and was replaced by the Briska and Hilux following Toyota's takeover of Hino Motors . Conventional mechanical parts were used in

1411-566: A strong market presence. The Hilux was offered alongside the Toyota Crown , Toyota Corona , and Toyota Corona Mark II based pickup trucks in Japan until 1972, when the Crown, Corona, and Corona Mark II were repositioned as passenger sedans. In spite of the name "Hilux", it was a luxury vehicle only when compared to the Stout . The Hilux was engineered and assembled by Hino Motors to replace

1494-489: A style similar to the Volkswagen Beetle . Only a two-door sedan was made, making it unsuitable for the taxi market. The doors were hinged at the rear (often called suicide doors ). The front window was a single pane of flat glass with a single wiper mounted above the driver. Only right hand drive was offered. Toyota engineers (including Dr Kumabe) had visited Germany before World War II and had studied

1577-411: A variety of body styles. The pickup truck was sold with the Hilux name in most markets, but in North America, the Hilux name was retired in 1976 in favor of Truck , Pickup Truck , or Compact Truck . In North America, the popular option package, the SR5 (Sport Runabout 5-Speed), was colloquially used as a model name for the truck, even though the option package was also used on other Toyota models, like

1660-547: A year) being completed at that time. Production occurred from October 1947 through May 1952 (overlapping with the 1949-introduced SD), with a total of only 215 being built. The first car to be produced by Toyota in the postwar period was the AC, which had first been produced in 1943-1944. Fifty were built for government and military use in 1947, and three more were assembled in 1948. Since only 54 cars were built by Toyota in 1947, this leaves four Model SA production cars to be built at

1743-648: Is called the Stout II. For sales in Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, it was imported from Japan from 1998 through 2004 (petrol engined 2.7 L, and diesel engined 2.8 L). This model was not sold in Argentina or Brazil because the fifth-generation Hilux had received a redesign and upgrade. Options for South American markets included: Toyota shifted production from the Hilux Mighty-X (fifth generation) to

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1826-514: The 16-cylinder Auto Union racing car (independent suspension) and Porsche and Volkswagen designs (independent suspension, aerodynamic bodies, backbone chassis, rear-mounted air-cooled engines, economical production cost). Many Japanese companies had ties with Germany during the war years but most partnered with British or American companies after the war and thus used technologies commonly used in Britain or America. But Toyota did not partner with

1909-578: The 1972 to 1979 Corolla . In 1984, the Trekker , the wagon version of the Hilux, was renamed the 4Runner in Venezuela, Australia and North America, and the Hilux Surf in Japan. In 1992, Toyota introduced a newer pickup model, the mid-size T100 in North America, necessitating distinct names for each vehicle other than Truck and Pickup Truck . Since 1995, the 4Runner is a standalone SUV, while in

1992-473: The 1987 model year, the truck went through a minor interior and exterior redesign, that included a new grille, a new 1 piece front bumper, an updated interior with full high door panels with faux leather stitching on the base and DLX models, the gauge cluster surround was more rounded and featured faux leather stitching on it, the dash pad featured a shorter tray than earlier models, the steering wheels were changed from black to gray, red, brown, or blue depending on

2075-463: The 1991 through 1995 model years were still manufactured in Japan as not all versions were built in California. While the fifth generation Hilux continued to be sold elsewhere in the world until 1997, in North America it was replaced by the new Tacoma after an abbreviated 1995 model year. The Hilux received a minor design update for 1997 and the addition of a few more engine options. The Hilux

2158-421: The 2005 model is 400 mm (15.7 in) longer and 45 mm (1.8 in) wider. The deck is 165 mm (6.5 in) longer and both wider and taller by 50 mm (2.0 in). The increased size was achieved without a significant increase in the kerb weight. Drag coefficient is rated 0.36 (0.39 with over fenders), which was claimed to be "class-leading" during the time of its introduction. In Singapore,

2241-473: The 5L engine for the PreRunner (2WD), the 5L, and the 5L-E engine for 4WD. Toyota introduced the first facelift in 2001 with the 1KZ-TE engine and foglamps integrated with the front bumper, Toyota introduced the second facelift in 2002 with the 1KD-FTV engine for 4WD and the 2KD-FTV engine for the PreRunner (2WD) and 4WD, a new front bumper, new projector-style headlights, and new rear lamps. Toyota discontinued

2324-584: The Australian Hilux 4WD was 130 km/h (81 mph). In North American markets, the Hilux (known as the Pickup) saw the use of four-wheel drive. It had a solid front axle and leaf suspension. The body saw a redesign that included single round headlights and a less complex body. This new 4WD setup featured a gear driven RF1A transfer case. This transfer case is unique in that its low-range reduction portion can be replicated, using what some refer to as

2407-455: The FH26 and FH28. The RH was succeeded by the similar 1955 RR Master and the much more modern 1955 RS Crown . The one-liter SH version which was equipped with the type S engine was also produced. The 1500 cc version was named Toyopet Super and the 1000 cc version was named Toyopet Custom but found few takers. Produced from September 1953 to 1955, 5,845 RHs were built. On

2490-531: The Hilux Tiger (sixth generation) in the late 1990s and made it the global export hub. The Thailand-made Hilux Tiger went through the following versions: Toyota introduced a mid-size SUV variant of the Hilux in 1998. The variant called the Sport Rider was sold only in Thailand. The Sport Rider is based on the Hilux, both in style and underpinnings it is similar in concept to the Toyota 4Runner —however, it's not

2573-468: The Hilux name was fully phased out in favour of "Truck" by that year, having been dropped from brochures and advertising campaigns, starting in 1973. Some North American motor-coach manufacturers began building Toyota motor-homes from the Hilux. Global markets: North American markets: The redesigned Hilux was introduced in August 1978, with a 4WD variant introduced in January 1979. The newer model

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2656-587: The Hilux was available as a single cab with the 2.5 L engine or a double cab with the 3.0 L engine. This generation of the Hilux was introduced for Argentina on 2 March 2005 in Buenos Aires with a market launch in April. This generation of the Hilux was also sold in Finland as the TruckMasters OX by Truck Masters Finland. Because of a modified rear suspension, the truck is registered in Finland as

2739-526: The Japanese Police Reserve Force by adding a special body with a canvas top, four canvas doors, and a fold down front window but they were not popular. Produced from 1947. The SB used the same engine and gearbox as the SA, a three-speed manual and the 1-litre "S"-series engine, producing 27 PS (20 kW) at 4,000 rpm. This was enough for a top speed of 68 km/h (42 mph). A conventional ladder frame chassis

2822-485: The Japanese annual road tax . The South African RK101 claimed 79 kW (107 PS; 106 hp) SAE at 5200 rpm. Export models to DIN specifications claimed 71 kW (95 hp). Facelifted and modernised in March 1979, the 1.5-ton Stout now used the front pressings of the smaller Hilux but still fulfilled the same role as before. The bed used the same pressings as for the previous Stouts, meaning that there

2905-611: The RH but with the much larger Type F engine. It was very similar to the earlier FHJ fire appliance. Same as the RH except for the Type F engine. The front body was based on the SG light truck, there were no doors and the rear of the body was heavily customised with typical fire appliance accessories (e.g. hoses, axes, ride-on steps, grab bars). In spite of looking like a small truck, the FH24 still used

2988-449: The RH except for the Type F engine. The front body was based on the SG light truck, there were no doors and the rear of the body was heavily customised with typical fire appliance accessories (e.g. hoses, axes, ride-on steps, grab bars). In spite of looking like a small truck, the FHJ still used the single rear wheels of the RH passenger car. The FH24 was a fire appliance vehicle built based on

3071-556: The RK47. There was also the RK47P, a one-tonne six-seater medium duty version with the same 70 PS (51 kW) 2R engine. Another update and facelift occurred in September 1967 with the introduction of the RK101. This also spelled the end of all 1.5-litre models for Japan, although they continued to be available in export markets. In some markets (e.g. North America) the Stout was replaced by

3154-541: The RN10 in short-wheelbase form with a 1.5 L inline-four engine , generating a maximum power output of 77 PS (57 kW; 76 hp) in Japanese market specification. The vehicle was conceived by Toyota, and was developed and manufactured by Hino Motors at its Hamura Plant . In Japan, it was available at the Toyota Japan dealership retail chains called Toyota Store and Toyopet Store . The modification to

3237-678: The SA stopped, a revised version of the SC was made as the SD. 3 prototypes were built but the SC did not go into production. Same as the SB except for independent front suspension. A 5-seater passenger car using the same chassis and suspension as the SB. Produced from November 1949 until 1951. Same as the SB. An update to the SD. This sold in considerably higher numbers than any of its predecessors, mainly due to increasing demand for taxis. Produced from October 1951 until 1953. 3,653 were built. Same as

3320-646: The SD. An update to the SB, sharing components with the SF. Produced from March 1952 until 1954. Same as the SF. A further update to the SF but with the newly designed 1.5 liter Type R engine. The RHN's body was made by the New Mitsubishi Heavy Industrial Manufacturing Co. and the RHK's body was made by Kanto Auto Works , Ltd. The transmission was a four-speed manual sliding mesh unit. The BHR police patrol car sedan

3403-689: The Smart Cab, a four-door cab with hidden rear clamshell doors . The IMV program also spawned the Toyota Innova (AN40) minivan (IMV4) and Toyota Fortuner (AN50/AN60) SUV (IMV5). Mainly developed in Thailand, this seventh-generation Hilux was the first to not be produced in Japan. Hilux models sold in Asian, European, Middle Eastern and Oceanian markets were initially built and assembled in Thailand with targeted annual production of 280,000 units, with 140,000 allocated for exports. Later, production

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3486-644: The Sport Rider in 2004 and replaced it with the Toyota Fortuner in 2005. The seventh-generation Hilux (designated the AN10/AN20/AN30), part of the IMV program led by chief engineer Kaoru Hosokawa, started production in Thailand during August 2004. Three pickup truck body variants were initially produced: a two-door Single Cab (referred to by Toyota as IMV1), a two-door Xtra Cab (IMV2), and four-door Double Cab (IMV3). In September 2008, Toyota introduced

3569-549: The Toyota Hilux Mighty-X. The available options for these markets were: In North America, the Hilux continued to be sold simply as the "Toyota Pickup". A wide range of models were available (excluding the Crew Cab model available internationally), mixing four- and six-cylinder engines, long and short beds, regular and Xtracabs, manual and automatic transmissions, and two- or four-wheel drive. The cargo capacity

3652-551: The Trekker (Winnebago), Wolverine, and the Trailblazer (Griffith). All three used the Hilux 4×4 RV cab and chassis, and an all- fiberglass rear section (the Trailblazer had a steel bed with a fiberglass top). Research and development work on the Trekker led to the development of the 4Runner / Hilux Surf , which was introduced in 1984. Toward the end of the SR5's production run (1983 1 ⁄ 2 model year), Toyota introduced

3735-515: The United Kingdom was based on this generation of the Hilux; in some other markets, such as Japan, it was called the Hilux Surf . In North America, the automatic shifter on 2WD models was relocated to the column. Toyota introduced a new generation of the Hilux in most markets in late 1988 but the fourth generation remained in production until 1997 in South Africa. This was due to South African "content laws" which made it cheaper to continue

3818-576: The Year award that year. The Xtra Cabs now featured more room behind the front seats than the last generation which allowed optional jump-seats for rear passengers, a feature more in line with competitors of the time. In 1991, North American production began at the NUMMI plant in Fremont, California . The Hilux received a minor facelift in 1991 (for the 1992 model year), which was a grille change incorporating

3901-433: The earlier vehicle that the Hilux was derived from, called the Briska in the niche beneath the larger and older Stout – it replaced the Stout fully in some markets. For the North American market, the only body style was a regular cab short bed and all were rear-wheel drive . It used a typical truck setup of A-arms and coil springs in front and a live axle with leaf springs in back. A four-speed manual transmission

3984-456: The end of that year, not counting the prototype. Eighteen SA cars were built in 1948, and from 1949 to 1952, 193 more were built. No breakdown exists between models after 1948; only yearly passenger-car grand totals are extant. This model introduced the Type S straight-4 water-cooled engine, conventionally mounted in the front of the car and driving through the rear wheels. Two small grills at

4067-540: The engine was enough for a claimed top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). The 1.5-litre engine was upgraded to a 1.6 L inline-four in February 1971. In April 1969, a long-wheelbase version was added to the range. The short-wheelbase version also continued in production for many more years. The long-wheelbase version was not sold in the North American market until 1972, allowing the Datsun Truck to maintain

4150-578: The form of leaf springs and four-wheel drum brakes on a ladder frame chassis. Body styles include a pickup (two-door, three seater), a double-cab pickup (four-door, six seater) and a two-door panel van. Trucks were built in Toyota Shatai's Honsha Plant, while the vans were assembled by Arakawa Auto Body Industries (also in Honsha). The Stout was Toyota's launch model in South Africa in 1961. It sold well until its discontinuation in 1979. The RK45 Stout

4233-406: The front allowed air for the engine's radiator. Transmission was by a 3-speed manual gearbox and a Hotchkiss drive (previous Toyotas used a torque tube ) to a rear-mounted differential . The final drive gear ratio was 7.17:1 . More unconventional was the use of a backbone chassis and four-wheel independent suspension. A-arm suspension (short upper arm, long lower arm) with coils was used at

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4316-484: The front and swing axle suspension with semi-trailing arms , Panhard rods and a transverse semi-elliptical leaf spring was used at the rear. A light truck using the running gear from the SA but with a ladder chassis and solid axles front and rear, both with semi-elliptical springs. The SB was popular with the general public and also with the American occupation forces, which ordered it in large numbers. The SB

4399-562: The interior colour, the radio bezel was also colour matched to the rest of the interior, the SR-5 tach gauge clusters had the pattern on the face changed from a grid pattern to horizontal lines, the outside door mirrors were also changed to have a more stream lined appearance, the faceplate for the heater controls was also redesigned. A V6 engine was introduced in 1988. The Hilux-based 4Runner which made its entry in Australia, North America and

4482-455: The introduction of the fuel injected 22R-E engine . Two diesel engines were also offered, the 2L and the turbocharged 2L-T. The engines were discontinued in the U.S. after the 1986 model year, this was due to higher performance expectations from customers and the wide availability of inexpensive petrol. The next year saw the introduction of a turbocharged option, the 22R-TE , perhaps due to increasing competition from Nissan who already offered

4565-483: The luxury Mojave trim for the US market as a limited-production (3,500 units) model with options not available on any other Toyota pickup. With a list price of US$ 8,308 (equivalent to $ 25,415 in 2023), it had bucket seats, two-speaker multiplex radio, chrome front and rear bumpers, and deleted Toyota logos on either the grille or the tailgate . Cruise control , power steering, and air conditioning were optional. It

4648-481: The new Toyota emblem that had been recently adopted. It was during this generation that Toyota discontinued the Hilux line in North America (where it was marketed as the "Toyota Pickup"), replacing it with the new Tacoma for the 1995 model year. Volkswagen built and marketed the Hilux under the Volkswagen Taro name from February 1989 to March 1997. This generation of the Hilux was sold in Thailand as

4731-599: The other hand, 230 SHs (1000 cc "Custom" version) were built. Same as the SF except for the new Type R engine. The FHJ was a fire appliance vehicle built based on the RH but with the much larger Type F engine. This was sold at the same time as the FAJ (based on the heavy duty FA truck), the FCJ (based on the medium duty FC truck) and the FJJ (based on the BJ Jeep ). Same as

4814-596: The production of the fourth generation of the Hilux, rather than to retool the plant for the fifth generation model. In Thailand, this generation was sold as the Toyota Hilux Hercules/Hero. The next redesign, in 1988, introduced a longer-wheelbase option, 3,099 mm (122 in) rather than 2,616 mm (103 in) for the regular wheelbase. Its one-piece cargo-box walls eliminated the rust-prone seams that were found in earlier models. The V6 Xtracab SR5 earned Motor Trend magazine's Truck of

4897-450: The same engine as other Asian countries (in-line, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC Turbo Diesel with common rail direct injection), however engines used in Malaysia differ in their maximum output of 75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) at 3,600 rpm and maximum torque of 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–2,400 rpm. The ladder frame chassis used by the seventh-generation Hilux is 45 percent stiffer compared to its predecessor. Combined with

4980-475: The same year Toyota introduced the Tacoma to replace the Hilux pickup in North America. Since the seventh-generation model released in 2004, the Hilux shares the same ladder frame chassis platform called the IMV with the Fortuner SUV and the Innova minivan. Cumulative global sales in 2017 reached 17.7 million units. In 2019, Toyota revealed plans to introduce an electric-powered Hilux within six years. The Hilux started production in March 1968 as

5063-430: The single rear wheels of the RH passenger car. Toyota Hilux The Toyota Hilux ( Japanese : トヨタ・ハイラックス , Hepburn : Toyota Hairakkusu ) , stylised as HiLux and historically as Hi-Lux , is a series of pickup trucks produced and marketed by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota . The majority of these vehicles are sold as pickup truck or cab chassis variants, although they could be configured in

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5146-601: The slightly smaller Hilux in 1969 but in many other markets (e.g. South-East Asia and Australia) it was sold alongside the Hilux as a heavier-duty alternative. The RK101 used the 1994 cc 5R engine. Its 93 PS (68 kW) in Japanese trim, combined with low gearing for higher load capacity, provided a top speed of only 110 km/h (68 mph). In later versions higher compression meant that power increased to 98 PS (72 kW) at 5200 rpm. The engine displacement remained under 2.0 litres so as to offer Japanese buyers some tax advantages when it came time to pay

5229-434: The tailgate instead of flanking it on the sides. The RK110 also continued to use the same 1,994 cc 5R engine. Toyota themselves state that export versions were available with the 2.2 litre 20R engine, but this is in contradiction to their own parts catalogues which only include the 5R and the 4Y. The Stout underwent a light facelift in January 1982 and became the RK111, still fitted with the 5R engine. Body styles included

5312-440: Was Toyota's first new passenger car design (as opposed to updating the AA ) after World War II . It was the first in a family of vehicles before the introduction of the Crown . A series of light trucks also shared the chassis and major components of these passenger cars. All of these vehicles were sold under the Toyopet name. The SA was Toyota's first true post war design. It differed from all previous Toyota cars by having

5395-403: Was a form of tariff engineering , allowing Toyota to circumvent the chicken tax , a 25 percent tariff on imported light trucks . By only importing a chassis cab, Toyota only had to pay a 4% tariff. Global markets: North American markets: In May 1972, the 1973 model year Hilux was introduced, designated the RN20. Nicknamed the "RokeHi" (ロケハイ), a portmanteau of "Rocket Hilux", it has

5478-457: Was a pronounced difference between the front and rear bodywork. In South Africa, the bed of the third-generation Stout was similar to that of the South African Hilux , except it was slightly wider. Such an arrangement meant that the cab was somewhat narrower than the bed. The South African third-generation Toyota Hilux, introduced there in 1979, had a different load bed than the Japanese and international models. The rear-light clusters appeared under

5561-425: Was assembled in South Africa as well, beginning in 1965. It was called the Toyota Stallion there to distinguish it from the original model with its solid front axle, and also marked the introduction of the larger cabin to this market. This generation Stout was also assembled in Thailand, beginning in 1964. Due to complaints in export markets about limited cabin space, a new cabin expanded by 5 centimetres (2 in)

5644-405: Was delegated to Malaysia and Southeast Asia in order to increase sales in those regions. In Thailand, the vehicle is called the Hilux Vigo . For other European markets and South Africa, the Hilux was built in Durban, South Africa . Hiluxes sold in Argentina and Brazil were built in Argentina , as with the previous generation Hilux. The double cab model has an automatic transmission. It uses

5727-419: Was designated as a 1¼-ton truck but was actually rated to carry 1,220 kg (2,690 lb). The 1955 model was designated as a 1.5-ton truck but was actually rated to carry 1,330 kg (2,930 lb). In 1957 the RK was revised to become the RK30 and the RK35. In May 1959 it was named the Stout . Its main competitor was the Nissan Junior . The Stout was assembled in Toyota Shatai 's Koromo Plant, which

5810-405: Was introduced. In order to stay under the Japanese maximum length of 4.7 metres (185.0 in) this required the design of a new rear bed for the long wheelbase versions, while the shorter models instead received a correspondingly lengthened wheelbase to accommodate the longer cab. With the introduction of the slightly larger 2R engine, the Lite Stout became the RK43, while the 1.75 ton 1500 became

5893-420: Was joined with the all new Toyota MasterAce , sharing load carrying duties which was sold at Toyota Store locations alongside the Hilux. The Australian market originally received the 1.6-litre 12R engine in rear-wheel drive models, while 4WD models have the 2-litre 18R-C engine with 63 kW (86 PS). These were all built on the longer wheelbase, with either pickup or cab-chassis bodywork. Top speed of

5976-569: Was made from the four-cylinder RH sedan by using the Type B six-cylinder engine and a longer front end. This later became the BH26 patrol by using the Crown RS body with the same RH chassis, Type B engine and BHR extended front end. Similarly, the BH28 ambulance was made by converting the BH26 police sedan into a van body. Even later, the Type B engine was upgraded to the F engine and they were renamed as

6059-510: Was not granted until 1949, limited numbers of cars were permitted to be built from 1947, and the Toyota SA was one such car. Design work started at the end of 1945 when the GHQ let it be known that authorised commercial production of vehicles for the general public would be commencing soon. This model was introduced in January 1947, with a prototype (which had been under development for more than

6142-400: Was of similar dimensions to its predecessor, but both front and rear tracks were wider. Another change was the front suspension was changed from coil springs to a torsion bar design, still with a double wishbone layout . The 4WD variant – not offered with any engines smaller than the two-litre "18R" – featured some common technology with the larger Toyota Land Cruiser . Its front axle was

6225-613: Was offered with commercial bodies only but many dealers and owners had sedan bodies made for them. Toyota contracted the Kanto Denki factory to produce a sedan body and wagon on the SB chassis as the SC. There was also a cab-over walk-through van model, the 1952 Toyopet Route Van. The body of the Route Van was built by Shin-Nikkoku Kogyo (now Nissan Shatai) , a special-purpose manufacturing company that originally built streetcars and buses. A small number of police cars were made for

6308-617: Was powered by the SR5's standard 2.4 L (150 cu in) inline-four engine . In Thailand, this model was sold as the Toyota Hilux Super Star. The August 1983 redesign (sold as model year 1984 vehicles in North America) introduced the Xtracab extended cab option, with six inches of space behind the seat for in-cab storage. These models carried over the carbureted 22R engine while model year 1984 also saw

6391-586: Was renamed the Honsha Plant in August 1960. Completely redesigned in 1960, this is the most familiar version of the Stout. The Japanese market had the 1,453 cc Type R engine in the RK45 and the 1,897 cc 3R-B engine in the RK100, which was introduced in October 1962. Along with the new optional engine, the Stout also underwent a facelift, including twin headlights. In September 1963 there also appeared

6474-634: Was standard. Starting in November 1971, final assembly of trucks for the US market was completed by Atlas Fabricators in Long Beach, California, later renamed Toyota Auto Body California . Trucks were shipped from the factory in Japan as a chassis cab (the entire truck, less the truck bed). When the trucks arrived in the United States, a truck bed would be locally built and attached to the chassis before being sent to dealers. The arrangement

6557-422: Was the first Toyota to begin complete knock-down assembly in South Africa, in 1962. South African production later switched to the two-litre RK101 series, available as a flush-side pickup, a dropside, or a chassis/cab. South African Stouts kept using a simplified version of the original bed, even after the longer cabin had been introduced, as they were not affected by Japanese regulations on overall length. Bed length

6640-530: Was then facelifted in 2001 for the 2002 model year. In 2005, Toyota ceased production of the Hilux truck for the Japanese market. This was the last generation of the Hilux to be built in Japan. The Hilux was produced in Colombia for sales in Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador from 1998 to 2005 by the SOFASA company (with only petrol engines 2.7 L). In Venezuela and Ecuador, the single-cab 2WD chassis/long bed

6723-468: Was thus 2,310 mm (91 in), marginally longer than elsewhere. Between 1961 and 1975, 17,500 Stouts were sold in South Africa - the majority of them assembled locally. A version of the Lite Stout, equipped with the 1.9 litre 3R engine was sold in North America as the Stout 1900 between 1964 and 1967. During its first year in the American market, a total of 4 units were sold. This Lite Stout model

6806-414: Was typically 1,640 lb (744 kg) for two-wheel drives and 1,400 lb (635 kg) for four-wheel drive models. GVWRs ranged from 2,565 to 5,350 lb (1,163 to 2,427 kg). Initially only imported from Japan, NUMMI -built trucks began appearing in 1990. The VIN on these trucks starts with '4T', while Japanese-made ones begin with 'JT'. However, some trucks sold in the United States during

6889-434: Was used with conventional semi-elliptical springs and solid axles front and rear. The SB light truck was offered with commercial bodies only but many dealers and owners had sedan bodies made for them. Toyota contracted the Kanto Denki factory to produce a 4-door, 4-seat sedan body and wagon on the SB chassis as the SC. However, production of the SA sedan continued and the SC was not put into production. When production of

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