Looks…convincing?
by Anton Andres
Are they any different?
If we were to include the fleet variants, the Toyota Hilux has the widest range of variants available in the pickup class. There are presently 16 to choose from, far more than any of its competitors.Now, a 17th trim level joins
by Anton Andres
Ready to rock your world...literally and figuratively
There's no beating around the bush here: The current Toyota Hilux is old. It landed here in 2015 and has received a series of updates and upgrades over the years. Despite the age, it's still the country's best-selling
by Anton Andres
Electrified newcomer takes on PH’s best-selling truck in a numbers game
One of the most anticipated new vehicle introductions here is the BYD Shark 6 DMO, the Chinese carmaker's first pickup. As expected, this new BYD is an electrified model. For this comparo, we will be pitting this newcomer against the top-
Place your bets
When it comes to hybridization, it's safe to say that Toyota pioneered the market. It was first to make electrified vehicles mainstream. Locally, The company has been offering hybrid power for nearly 20 years and has been integrating it into its
by Anton Andres
Again, based on spy photos and our imagination
At the start of the year, we reported that Toyota filed a trademark for the name 'Hilux Travo,' which we presume is the replacement for the current model known in Thailand as the Hilux Revo. So new suffix, new generation? Not quite
Hilux owners would be proud
After two grueling weeks out in the desert, the Dakar Rally is officially finished. This year's winner is Toyota and took home a 1-2 finish in a convincing manner. It's a win for Yazeed Al-Rajhi and Timo Gottschalk,
by Anton Andres
Time flies
2005 was a huge year for launches. We witnessed the debuts of great cars such as the groundbreaking fifth-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the somewhat divisive third-generation Mazda MX-5, the return of the Dodge Charger, and the mighty Bugatti
by Anton Andres
News from Thailand suggests so
The current Toyota Hilux isn't exactly the youngest model in its segment. Most of its rivals have either received a heavy update or a full model change in the last five years. Only the Nissan Navara sits on an older platform.
by Anton Andres
Your eyes aren’t deceiving you
Race car is probably the last thing on anyone's mind when the Toyota Tamaraw is mentioned. It's a pickup with utility in mind, not speed or high-performance driving. Besides, just look at it.But don't tell that to
by Anton Andres
For those who’d prefer gas over diesel
When it comes to pickups, we default to diesel power. In many ways, it makes sense as pickups are primarily for carrying loads, and the low-end pulling power of diesels make it well-suited for this kind of vehicle.Of course,
by Anton Andres
Is this our future?
It's a car powered by hydrogen (yes, it's that simple, folks). Hydrogen has been spoken about as The Next Big Thing every year for too many decades now. And yet it still hasn't happened, but the fact
by Cat Dow
There’s even a big cash discount
Never let the so-called Ghost Month stop a good sale. We're not sure if Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) believes that, but it's a good article intro.Nonetheless there are really nice deals this month of August 2024 if you'
This year, the Hilux GR Sport is the winning vehicle
After seven attempts, Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand finally succeeded in becoming the overall champion at the 2024 Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR). The #105 Hilux of Mana Pornsiricherd and Kittisak Klinchan bested over 40 other vehicles in the automotive category to take
Base variant + big engine = fun
Whether it's for work, play, or the family, the practical applications for the Toyota Hilux is almost infinite. You have the base variants for utility, the mid models blending the best of both worlds, and the high-spec GR Sport for
by Anton Andres
Australia loves its pickups
Southeast Asia and Oceania have a lot of things in common, at least in terms of vehicle choices. We're pretty much a region of pickup trucks and SUVs with sales reports reflecting that.Speaking of sales, we've been exploring more
by Anton Andres
But only the 4x4 gets it
We at Top Gear Philippines rather enjoyed our time with the Toyota Hilux GR-S. It's a true challenger to the popular Ford Ranger Raptor, and it packs a whopper under the hood too.That said, some folks might find it
by Anton Andres
Have you heard of this?
This is a heads-up for Toyota Hilux owners: If your unit is a GR-S variant, your pickup may be part of an ongoing special service campaign.Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) says that a total of 3,244 Toyota Hilux GR-
by Drei Laurel
Not bad for a near decade-old truck, eh?
Unless you're completely oblivious to your surroundings, there's no denying the popularity of the Toyota Hilux. It's a consistent best-seller in its class in the Philippines, and practically part of the scenery in Southeast Asia and Australia.Simply
by Anton Andres
The powertrain delivers 180hp and 299Nm of torque
Toyota is preparing to demo its hydrogen-powered Toyota Hilux prototype. There are now 10 UK-built examples of the fully-electrified pickup, and the Japanese carmaker reckons it's good for 600km of range.That's thanks to three 2.6kg
by Cat Dow
Final specs are being locked in
Perhaps inevitably, we'll be seeing more companies building electric pickup trucks. Abroad, there are battery-powered versions of popular models such as the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado. Like it or not, electric pickups are making their presence felt.Closer
by Anton Andres
