Toyota Hilux Third generation
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1978 to 1983 |
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The redesigned Hilux was introduced in August 1978.
From January 1979, the export also began in Europe , with which from 1981, the L-series diesel engine was installed. Four-wheel drive was now available in North America. Optionally, a 3-speed automatic transmission was available. In 1981, the joint development of an SUV based on the Hilux between Toyota and Winnebago Industries began . The vehicles that resulted from this collaboration were the Trekker (Winnebago), the Wolverine and the Trailblazer (Griffith). All three used the Hilux 4x4 RV cab and chassis. The Trailblazer had an all-steel body with fiberglass roof, at least 1,500 trekkers, 400 trail blazers, and an unknown number of wolverines have been sold in North America.
From then on, based on these models, the Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Hilux Surf was developed.
EQUIPMENT
Bench seat with head restraints, Steering lock,interior mirror, 2 door mirrors, driver & passenger sun visors, cigarette lighter, parcel tray, rubber floor mats, two-speed wipers with intermittent wipe, locking fuel cap, heavy duty heat mister with side demister, fuel tank shield, heavy duty rear springs,
front free wheel hubs, hazard flashers, guard frame,front towing hook, seat belts, brake low level warning light, wing liners, rear deck guard panel, mud flaps.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Rear deck tonneau cover, bow & tilt.
Engines
- 1978-1980: 2.2 litres (2189 cc), 20R SOHC I4, 67 kW (90 hp)
- 1981-1983: 2.4 litres (2366 cc), 22R SOHC I4, 72 kW (96 hp)
- 1981-1983: 2.2 Liter diesel I4, 46 kW (62 hp)
- 1981-1983: 1.8 litres (Australia)
