2000 Model Year Toyota Hilux Pickups Carry A Heavier Burden And A Lighter Tax Load
KEY POINTS
- Higher payload on Single Cab and Double Cab 4WD pickup models
- VAT now reclaimable on Double Cab models for the first time
- Single and Double Cab 4WD models now badged ‘EX’
- Top of the range Double Cab 4WD GX model gets Sony CD/RDS tuner audio and new side stripes
- Prices remain unchanged since October 1999 reductions
The Toyota Hilux pickup is delivering good news to the nation’s small businesses early in the New Millennium. The two Hilux Double Cab models in the range can now carry a higher payload meaning that VAT registered businesses are able to reclaim the VAT at purchase.
Previously, these Double Cab models were able to carry a payload of less than 1000kgs meaning that they were classified as passenger cars and not commercial vehicles according to HM Customs and Excise legislation. Now, however, the Double Cab 4WD EX and top of the range Double Cab 4WD GX models can handle a maximum payload of 1035kgs and 1020kgs respectively meaning they will enjoy far greater market appeal thanks to their versatility and suitability for both small and large businesses. The Single Cab 4WD EX model also enjoys an increased payload of 1035kgs.
The Hilux pickups also receive new chrome EX and GX badging while prices are held at the reduced level announced in October 1999:
|
Model |
Basic Price |
VAT |
Retail Price |
OTR Price |
Reclaimable VAT |
| 2.4 diesel Single Cab 2WD | £10,249.00 | £1,793.58 | £12,042.58 | £12,747.58 | £1,871.77 |
| 2.4 TD 4WD Single Cab EX | £13,609.00 | £2,381.58 | £15,990.58 | £16,695.58 | £2,459.76 |
| 2.4 TD 4WD Double Cab EX | £14,786.00 | £2,587.55 | £17,373.55 | £18,078.55 | £2,665.74 |
| 2.4 TD 4WD Double Cab GX | £15,980.00 | £2,796.50 | £18,776.50 | £19,481.50 | £2,874.69 |
TOYOTA HILUX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS |
Hilux 2WD Single Cab |
Hilux 4WD Single Cab EX |
Hilux 4WD Double Cab EX/GX |
| Wheelbase |
2850mm |
2860mm |
2860mm |
| Overall Length |
4725mm |
4725mm |
4725mm |
| Overall Height |
1605mm |
1755mm |
1785mm |
| Overall Width |
1690mm |
1690mm |
1690mm |
| Front Track |
1395mm |
1440mm |
1440mm |
| Rear Track |
1410mm |
1425mm |
1425mm |
| Deck Length |
2160mm |
2160mm |
1355mm |
| Deck Width |
1465mm |
1465mm |
1465mm |
| Deck Height |
405mm |
405mm |
405mm |
| Ground Clearance |
190mm |
225mm |
225mm |
| Load height at rear |
710mm |
890mm |
890mm |
| Unladen Weight |
1325kgs |
1560kgs |
1635/1740kgs |
| Gross Weight |
2415kgs |
2515kgs |
2715kgs |
| Payload |
1090kgs |
1035kgs |
1035/1020kgs |
| Max Front Axle |
930kgs |
1180kgs |
1180kgs |
| Max Rear Axle |
1650kgs |
1670kgs |
1670kgs |
| Towing Capacity braked |
1800kgs |
2250kgs |
2250kgs |
| Towing Capacity unbraked |
750kgs |
750kgs |
750kgs |
|
Hilux 2WD Single Cab |
Hilux 4WD/Double Cab EX/GX |
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| Engine | Type | 4 cylinder, OHC Diesel | 4 cylinder, OHC Diesel Turbocharged |
| Capacity |
2446cc |
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| Bore & Stroke |
92.0 x 92.0mm |
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| Compression Ratio |
22.2:1 |
21.0:1 |
|
| Maximum horsepower | 74bhp @ 4000rpm | 89bhp @ 3500rpm | |
| Maximum torque | 115lb ft @ 2200rpm | 161lb ft @ 2200rpm | |
| Battery |
2×12 volt 65 amp/hour |
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| Alternator |
70 amp |
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| Starter motor |
2.7 kW reduction. Fuel heater |
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| Fuel type |
Diesel |
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| Gearbox | Manual 5-speed all synchromesh | Manual 5-speed all synchromesh + high low ratio | |
| Transmission | 1st | 3.928 | 3.954 |
| Ratios | 2nd | 2.142 | 2.141 |
| 3rd | 1.397 | 1.384 | |
| 4th | 1.000 | 1.000 | |
| 5th | 0.851 | 0.850 | |
| Tank Capacity | 69 litres (15.2 gallons) | 77 / 66 litres (GX)16.9 / 14.5 (gallons) | |
| Wheels & tyres | |||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated Disc (257×25) | Ventilated Disc (289×20) |
| Rear | Drum (270) | Drum (295) | |
| Suspension | Front | Independent double wishbone, torsion bar | Independent double wishbone, torsion bar |
| Rear | Leaf spring type rigid axle | Leaf spring type rigid axle | |
| EQUIPMENT LIST |
Hilux 2WD |
Hilux 4WD Single cab EX |
Hilux 4WD Double Cab EX |
Hilux 4WD Double Cab GX |
| Mechanical Free Wheel Hubs |
X |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Limited Slip Differential |
X |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Power Assisted Steering |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Tilt Adjustable Steering Column |
X |
X |
X |
√ |
| Engine Immobiliser |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Central Locking |
X |
X |
√ |
√ |
| Remote Alarm (Thatcham Category 1) |
X |
X |
X |
√ |
| Tachometer |
X |
X |
X |
√ |
| Brake System Warning |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Locking Fuel Filler |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Lights on Warning Buzzer |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Driver’s Door Pocket |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Front Seat Back Pockets |
X |
X |
X |
√ |
| Number of Seats |
2 |
2 |
5 |
5 |
| Seat Belt Pre-tensioners (Outboard) with electronic force limiters |
X |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Driver’s Seat Height/ Lumber Adjustment |
X |
X |
X |
√ |
| Driver’s Airbag |
X |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Passenger’s Airbag |
X |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Side Impact Beams |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Mud Flaps Front & Rear |
Rear |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Intermittent Wipers |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Rear Step Bumper |
X |
X |
X |
√ |
| Chrome Package |
X |
X |
√ |
√ |
| Full Chrome Package |
X |
X |
X |
√ |
| Rear Window Guard |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Stainless Steel Side Steps |
X |
X |
X |
√ |
| Twin 12V Batteries |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Tinted Glass |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Heated Rear Window |
X |
X |
√ |
√ |
| Towbars and Electrics |
O |
O |
O |
O |
| Front Fog Lamps |
O |
O |
O |
O |
| Electric Front/Rear Windows |
X |
X |
X |
√ |
| Electrically Adjustable Door Mirrors |
X |
X |
X |
√ |
| Manual tilt Glass Sunroof with shade |
X |
X |
X |
√ |
| Front Seat Trim |
cloth |
cloth |
cloth |
cloth |
| Audio |
TM 2000 Cassette |
TF2001 Cassette |
TM4000 RDS Tuner/ Cassette |
CDX 4270 RDS Tuner /CD |
X = Not available O = Optional √ = Standard
ENDS
