The Hilux is a modified version of the US's Toyota Tacoma, from what I know. I have a Toyota Tacoma myself (same car as the one in the picture), but it is a double cab, so it has 4 doors like the Hilux. The Tacoma here is available as a double car (like mine, 4 doors) an access cab (the one in the picture) and a normal cab (3 seats in the front, 2 doors). We don't have a diesel option like the Hilux does though, at least I think the Hilux has a diesel option...

I almost like the looks of the Hilux more... haha.

I'd post a picture of my truck, but due to the DNS hijack of Photobucket, I can't, sorry. :(

Yeah there is a Turbo Diesel option which sounds sweet, you can really here the turbo spool up on it. That red one that I posted up is the supercharged version
http://themotorreport.com.au/wp-cont...ilux-tmr-2.jpg
TRD also bought out the Aurion wish was the 1st TRD vehicle in Australia and only came out little over a year ago
http://www.zcars.com.au/images/trd-aurion1.jpg

http://www.zcars.com.au/images/trdaurion1.jpg

http://www.zcars.com.au/images/trdaurionengine1.jpg

Nice vid!!! I live on Cape Cod and take the family to the off road beach here and it never fails that some yahoo decides to drive on the beach w/out airing down or thinks because they have a 4x4 that they cannot get stuck...shame on them.:whistle:

Its shame Diesel is the most expensive gas now... and what E-Traxxer said about the trucks are correct. :yes:

Not many people have heard of Carmel Valley, but that is right where I live. I just said Del Mar because it is more known... Do you know where Torrey Pines high school or Ashley Falls elementary school is...? I live down the street from both, but am closer to the elementary school. :yes:

Yeah, I pass by that area pretty much every day. I'm a bit more inland, though. We probably live about 5-10 minutes away :oh:

Oh, and also, I know diesel in Europe is about the same as regular unleaded IIRC, the US just doesn't have many refineries for diesel fuel. I love diesels, I'd have gotten one if any midsize truck offered it.

My dad's got a 1984 BJ60 landcruiser diesel. This pic is from the new year's trip to death valley. (The bumper has been since painted black.)

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...1214695057.jpg

Thats a nice truck :)
I love expedition vehicles, especially if they're diesel! It a double-love thing. :lol:

Yup. We're getting a new lift kit soon too!

This is the Arctic Truck Hilux similar to the one used by Top Gear in their Polar Special

http://www.redlineblog.com/autos/wp-...-front-f3q.jpg

Is that an aftermarket mod, or is it an option from the factory?

The Hilux has been fitted with parts like heavy duty locking differentials, thick skid plates, fuel heaters etc. The mods have been done by ‘Arctic Trucks’ a company that specializes in prepping 4WDs for extreme conditions. Here’s the list of mods if you are interested.

* Studded snow tires of 38 inches in diameter on 15 inch arctic trucks aluminium wheels replace the standard 255/65 R16 wheels and run at pressures as low as 4psi to give good flotation over snow. Two valves per wheel.
* Heavy duty winch mounted on a heavy duty bulbar with lifting points.
* Xenon auxillary driving lights for areas with bad visibility.
* Arches flared by 30cm to protect the tires.
* Standard 169bhp 3.0 D-4D engine modified for ultra-low air temperatures.
* Extra coolant added to boost coolant temperature before start-up together with fuel heaters and a heavy duty battery.
* Fat 5mm aluminium skid plates protect the bumper, suspension, transmission and transfer case.
* The position of the front suspension was moved 50mm towards the ground, then moved forward 40mm.
* Lots of kits including shovels, pry-bars, jacks, towing strap, tool kits, first aid kits and a chain saw.
* Locking front and rear diffs modified to cope with the cold.
Special exhaust, raised air intakes and an extra 90-litre fuel tank to increase the total capacity to 170-litres.
* Shotguns were carried for protection against polar bear attack.

http://www.redlineblog.com/autos/wp-...x-action-2.jpg

http://www.redlineblog.com/extreme-t...ar-expedition/

Sounds like you could have a fun winter with one of those babies. Snowmobiling expedition anyone?
I actually prefer killing polar bears with my bare hands though, it's much more manly. No need for shotguns, I could replace them with fairy wands and unicorn drawings, much more masculine that way.:lol: