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TOYOTA HILUX

What’s new?

Toyota has updated its Hilux pick-up with a choice of diesel engines, more equipment, and revised suspension to make the truck better to drive. Of these changes, it’s the introduction of a second, more powerful diesel engine which will be of most interest to caravanners. The new 2.8-litre engine has a lot more power and torque than the 2.4.

What are we looking for?

The relatively weedy engine has been seen as a weakness of the Hilux for years. Does the new 2.8-litre improve the big Toyota as a towing vehicle?

Towing ability

The Toyota Hilux

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