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50 Years
of Toyota Hilux
1st Generation
1968 - 1972
The Hilux made its debut in 1968 as a new bonnet-truck bearing the name derived from words such as "high" and "luxury." The engine was a 1.5-liter 70 PS unit (2R) and had a 4-speed transmission. The initial Hilux has a passenger capacity of three passengers and a payload capacity of 1,000 kg and a cargo bed that was 1,850 mm long.
The second generation Hilux was launched on May 1952. Although the cargo and payload capacity remained unchanged - both long and short wheelbase version improved the predecessor's mechanical components. In addition, a highway model fitted with a 2.0-liter model was introduced for freeway or express driving.
2nd Generation
1972 - 1987
3rd Generation
1978 - 1983
The third generation went on sale on September 1978. Its model offered sedan-like specifications and equipment as well as ride comfort. The variations included three standard-length model and four long-body models. The new top-end Super Deluxe models came with an extended cab that was 90 mm longer than a standard cab, enlarging the interior space.
4th Generation
1983 - 1988
The fourth-generation Hilux was released in November 1983. The rear-wheel drive models included the Comfortable and Popular series; the former was the fourth generation with renewed interior and exterior features, and the latter, the same third generation still in production. All the four-wheel drive models came with a new body, characterized by their blister fenders in the front and rear.
The fifth-generation Hilux that came out in September 1988 represented the three basic concepts: power, sturdiness and comfort. To enhance its functionality as a multi-purpose vehicle, the interior was further upgraded. The body featured pressed doors with integrated window sashes.
5th Generation
1988 - 1997
6th Generation
1997 - 2004
The sixth-generation Hilux was introduced in September 1997 and consisted of a business truck as well as a recreational pick-up truck. The recreational version came with an extended cabin height and length as well as improved quietness. In November of that year, an extra cab model was introduced in November with the body extended by 100 mm to feature both a long-range cargo bed while adding two auxiliary seats to the front cabin.
7th Generation
2004 - 2015
The seventh-generation Hilux was launched in August 2014 as a new pickup truck for sale into more than 140 countries worldwide. Inheriting its rugged styling from the sixth-generation model, it offered 21st century customers the high levels of durability and comfort they were looking for with lots of interior space, improved comfort and both ride comfort of a passenger vehicle and the convenience of a SUV.
The eighth-generation Hilux was launched in May 2015. The entire development concept for eighth-generation Hilux was centered in “toughness” with the aim of redefining the new Hilux “tougher” based on a much broader interpretation of that word. The new Hilux was not only tougher-duty also reduced stress as much as possible.
8th Generation
2015 - now
