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kube-system 3 hours ago

The current Hilux really isn't much different than a Tacoma to call it "amazing"

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f4/Upacara_...

The old Hilux that was on Top Gear hasn't been made for a quarter century.

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testing22321 2 hours ago | parent [-]

It is vastly different. Different engine, gearbox, axles, brakes.

They share no parts.

Its payload is double, its fuel economy is way better. It’s way, way tougher.

I’m an Aussie living in Canada, I’ve driven many models of both extensively, family have them all.

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kube-system 2 hours ago | parent [-]

They are both offered in a variety of configurations, and some parts are sometimes shared between the two. e.g. the 2TR-FE engine and AC60 transmission. Parts sharing is routine in the industry. The vast majority of parts on most vehicles are shared with other vehicles.

But yes, the Hilux is built to be a work truck, the Tacoma is built as a passenger vehicle that can do truck things.

	▲	testing22321 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Nobody in the history of ever bought a Hilux with a gas engine. I’ve driven through 70 countries on five continents, I’ve never seen a non-diesel Hilux.