- Powerful supercharged 4.0-litre 1GR-FE V6 petrol engine
- Bilstein suspension improvides ride and handling over Toyota Mk.7 Hilux utility
- Off-road capability
- Vague steering
- Unsettled ride on uneven surfaces
- Front seats lack support and leather trim is slippery
- Cheap interior plastics
Overview
Released in April 2008, the TRD Mk.7 Hilux was a dual cab utility. Manufactured in Thailand, the TRD Hilux was powered by a supercharged 4.0-litre V6 petrol engine and mated to a five-speed A750F automatic transmission. The TRD Hilux was offered in two variants: S (for ‘sports’) and SL (‘sports luxury’).
Although the TRD Hilux was a part-time four-wheel drive, the SL was fitted with Toyota’s Automatic Disconnecting front Differential (ADD) which enabled the driver to switch between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive at up to 100km/h.
1GR-FE engine
The 4.0-litre 1GR-FE V6 engine had a die-cast aluminium block and cylinder heads, belt-driven Eaton M90 supercharger (with maximum boost pressure of 7 psi), a water-to-air intercooler, double overhead camshafts (per cylinder bank), four valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing (Toyota’s ‘VVT-i’) and a compresion ratio of 10.0:1.
Dimensions and suspension
The TRD Hilux was 5279 mm long, 1835 mm wide, 1810 mm tall and had a 3085 mm long wheelbase; kerb weight was 1850 kg for S and 1855 kg for SL variants. Furthermore, the Hilux had double wishbone front suspension (with Bilstein shock absorbers) and a live rear axle with leaf springs.
| Body | Variants | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual cab | S, SL |
4.0-litre super-charged petrol V6 (1GR-FE) | 5sp auto | 225 kW at 5400 rpm | 453 Nm at 2800-3400 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the TRD Hilux included dual front airbags, ABS, and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.
Brakes
The TRD Hilux had 338 mm by 28 mm ventilated front brake discs with four-piston calipers and self-adjusting drum brakes.
ANCAP crash testing
In ANCAP crash testing , a Mk.7 Toyota Hilux dual cab utility (a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel) achieved a four star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 26.86 out of 37. In the offset crash test, protection from serious chest and leg injury was marginal for the driver, while a default score was applied for the side impact test.
Features: 4000S and 4000SL
Standard features for the TRD Hilux 4000S included 17-inch alloy wheels with Bilstein sports suspension, a four speaker sound system with CD player, MP3-compatibility and auxiliary input, air conditioning, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift, remote central locking, power mirrors and windows, a tilt adjustable steering wheel, a vinyl cabin floor, side steps and immobiliser. The S was also fitted with a deck guard and tonneau hooks on the rear deck.
The TRD Hilux 4000SL was further equipped with a six-disc CD player, black leather seats with dark grey leather accents, Bluetooth connectivity, front fog lights, a height adjustable driver’s seat and carpeted cabin floor. The SL could be identified by its smooth-sided rear deck and chrome door handles and mirrors.
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