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[*] posted on 11-27-2017 at 03:47 PM
Toyota Hilux diesel 4x4


Mexico is finally getting the diesel 4x4 hilux. Great price on the manual trans model. Me want.
http://www.toyotahilux.com.mx/

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[*] posted on 11-27-2017 at 03:51 PM


They have had them here for a little over a year now. (Baja)



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[*] posted on 11-27-2017 at 04:05 PM


This is the first I´ve heard of down here and have yet to see one. Hiluxes are everywhere down here just not 4x4 diesels. Seems funny baja would have them a year before the rest of Mexico.
http://t21.com.mx/automotriz/2017/11/10/toyota-incorpora-su-...



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[*] posted on 11-27-2017 at 04:15 PM


$32K and some change for the AT double cab
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[*] posted on 11-27-2017 at 04:36 PM


No towing capacity listed. But only 174 hp.

Is this the same chassis as today's Tacoma?
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[*] posted on 11-27-2017 at 09:47 PM


I have noticed a lot of small Nissan trucks that are Diesel. most of them are delivery trucks.
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[*] posted on 11-28-2017 at 07:31 AM


Quote: Originally posted by Hook  
No towing capacity listed. But only 174 hp.


Towing capacity is listed as 3,500 kg. - 7,700 lbs. (from Australia).
My 2005 4.7 ltr. gasoline Tundra is listed 6,500 lbs.
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[*] posted on 11-28-2017 at 07:52 AM


Want a Rig designed for 3rd world countries and associated roads? Expect a slow and rough ride.
Then go for it.
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[*] posted on 11-28-2017 at 10:00 AM


All Hilux 17 down as far as I know are 2.7 4 banger gas stick only no 4x4. So I had to buy second best in 2014 Nissan NP300 4x4 turbo Diesel. Yes rear susp rock hard changed to off road springs works great. As for power the little 4 banger hauls ass,ask any on pole line trip. The new Hilux will not have rough ride or be under powered. As I drove one in Peru for 1 week.
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[*] posted on 11-28-2017 at 11:44 AM


tons of Hilux/Amorok comparisons.....I'd opt for the vdub!:P
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[*] posted on 11-28-2017 at 12:41 PM


Quote: Originally posted by willardguy  
tons of Hilux/Amorok comparisons.....I'd opt for the vdub!:P


I did! But I would have bought the Hilux diesel 4x4 if they would have been available in 2014.
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[*] posted on 11-28-2017 at 01:51 PM


family has the Amorok. Great riding truck with power however NO torque when compared to my crappy riding Mitsubishi L-200 which has 0 power but tons of torque . Plus the recently changed battery is an Audi conversion at over $200 and only VW had the battery. Maybe not a good back country rig. Personally would not touch a Nissan especially here in La Paz.
Hilux is smaller frame than Tacoma
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[*] posted on 11-28-2017 at 02:22 PM


Quote: Originally posted by charliemanson  
family has the Amorok. Great riding truck with power however NO torque when compared to my crappy riding Mitsubishi L-200 which has 0 power but tons of torque . Plus the recently changed battery is an Audi conversion at over $200 and only VW had the battery. Maybe not a good back country rig. Personally would not touch a Nissan especially here in La Paz.
Hilux is smaller frame than Tacoma


Are you talking about diesel motors in both the vw and mitsu? When I was shopping diesel small trucks the l200 and the rok where very close in torque.
Battery an audi conversion:?: I just put a LTH(mexican made) battery in mine 1300 pesos:light:

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[*] posted on 11-28-2017 at 07:10 PM


A friend has the Amorok 4x4 double cab just like my Nissan. After driving both the Vw takes a back seat to the Nissan in the power department. Also every buy German parts in Mexico $$$$$$
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[*] posted on 11-29-2017 at 06:04 AM


Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider  
A friend has the Amorok 4x4 double cab just like my Nissan. After driving both the Vw takes a back seat to the Nissan in the power department. Also every buy German parts in Mexico $$$$$$


I actually had put money down on a nissan like yours but after driving the vw I bailed on the nissan. The nissan was smaller, a 5 speed,had a terrible ride (compared to the rok) and got lousy mpg (due to gearing).

I´m not a for life fan boy of the Amarok it was just the best (for me) when I was hunting for a truck. I´m gonna go test drive the Hilux as soon as they get one on the lot;)!
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[*] posted on 11-29-2017 at 06:43 AM


I wonder if it uses ULSD or the LSD diesel?
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[*] posted on 11-29-2017 at 06:56 AM


LSD. We don´t have ulsd down here yet.
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[*] posted on 11-29-2017 at 07:16 AM


That would make the most sense but Baja Norte has ULSD and I guess that means you can't drive those trucks into the US? Not sure how the US prevents it though. You certainly can't register them in the US.
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[*] posted on 11-29-2017 at 07:31 AM


I drive my lsd using VW to the USA (az/ca/baja) a couple times a year. No problems. It runs fine on ulsd.

You are correct on the "can´t register them in the us".
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[*] posted on 11-29-2017 at 08:50 AM


Quote: Originally posted by chippy  
I drive my lsd using VW to the USA (az/ca/baja) a couple times a year. No problems. It runs fine on ulsd.

You are correct on the "can´t register them in the us".
Have to agree with you my Nissan had double over load springs in rear. Road like dump truck. I replaced with off road springs. Also Agree very small double cab short bed. That is what I wanted as I have full size Dodge double cab so I did not want Mid size truck. As far as MPGs again your right brand new only 20MPGs. I blocked the ERG, Removed Cat/Muffler one big 2 1/2 pipe. Put Warn locking hubs on truck. Now 33mpg also truck is silent even with no muffler. When I visit USA drive truck all over. Get many thumbs up as far as fuel any fuel in US or Mex no problems. On pole line 4x4 trip it pulled a 5,000 pound Bronco in deep sand at 40 to 50mph. As much as I love this truck I have always wanted a new Hilux 4x4 diesel. So once I test the Mex Hilux I will sell mine or keep both.:)
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