On March 21, 1968, Toyota launched the original
HiLux in Japan (Europe followed the next year). So now, it has launched a new
special edition, called Invincible 50 Chrome, to celebrate the pickup’s 50th
birthday.
Being one of the most successful models in Toyota’s
range, the HiLux has managed to sell more than 18 million units globally. That
makes it one of the most popular trucks around the world.
The new edition of the HiLux comes with a range of
bespoke accessories, which Toyota Europe
says, make it “instantly recognizable as a special edition vehicle, but are
also ideally suited to a broad range of both professional and leisure
activities”.
These features include chrome bars for the bed, side
steps, a chrome front guard and under-run, black fender protectors and a set of
18-inch alloys with a machined face finish. There’s also a plastic bed liner,
as well as special scuff plates.
Power still comes from a 2.4-liter D-4D diesel
engine that makes 148 Hp and 400 Nm of peak torque. It is
fitted with an engine stop/start function for improved fuel economy.
