[E = mc²]

Originally Posted by carfreak

Thank you for putting this up here man. I was planning to share it here along with few ownership updates, but you beat me to it.

I started watching it like any other review of theirs but the moment they mentioned that the owner had a RS230 prior to owning the Hilux, I realized that you were the owner.

[shankar.balan]

This is intended in a lighter vein. Don’t take it too seriously and make a noise. These were sent by some friends. And they were quite funny hence sharing.

[nissar]

Was considering the Hilux but tired of waiting now. Any educated guesses on when the Hilux will be available? Seems like v-cross is the only option to buy (there is always a risk that waiting too long may bring the options down from the current 1 to 0 instead of the hopeful 2). Is there any hope of news in the next month or so? I have a trip planning during Feb/Mar 2023 and need to decide soon.

[pqr]

Toyota doesn’t want to sell Hilux? or is Toyota unable to sell Hilux?

It's interesting that Indians don’t want expensive, lifestyle-oriented pickup trucks. The modern Thar is a better product solution for a customer segment looking for a lifestyle-oriented vehicle with an outdoorsy and rugged image, yet having city-friendly credentials over a giant utilitarian pickup truck.

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

And they were quite funny hence sharing.

Both the Toyota Hilux and the AK47 have that indestructible reputation.

[RedShiftEuropa]

Great to see Hilux pics and discussion! I've had the Automatic Isuzu VCross for the past 3 yrs, and totally loving it. The best thing I like about it is, I can go anywhere in India - regardless of roads or lack of roads. And in spite of its length, I am totally comfortable driving in city traffic and in small towns. I'm sure the Hilux will be awesome too. Enjoy your very capable and fun vehicle!

[corneliu]

TBHP Hilux Goa meetup

It was awesome catching up with you / dhruvmalik (and the better halves) to hit some trails. He's done some excellent DIY mods to his car (horn + waterproof tonneau cover + tailgate lock + supplementary organge LEDs in front).

Next stop Uttarakhand soon!

[dhruvmalik]

What an awesome location. Can’t wait for your mods to be complete and see ya in UK soon.

[Poitive]

Jeremy and co destroying a Toyota Hilux. (Old model now, of course.)
Top Gear series 3, episode 5.

Haven't been following this thread, so pardon me if this is a repeat. Did a quick search for Top Gear and didn't find it on the thread; a must-see for those who haven't, and have some interest in the Toyota Hilux.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xnWKz7Cthkk

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xTPnIpjodA8

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kFnVZXQD5_k

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by Poitive

Jeremy and co destroying a Toyota Hilux. (Old model now, of course.)
Top Gear series 3, episode 5.
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That was a great video. I remember seeing the epsiode on TV when we still used to get BBC TV on cable/ sat dish. I just felt sad for that poor ill-used Hilux. But it proved a strong point ref its ‘indestructible nature’.

Originally Posted by corneliu

TBHP Hilux Goa meetup

It was awesome catching up with u/dhruvmalik (and the better halves) to hit some trails. He's done some excellent DIY mods to his car (horn + waterproof tonneau cover + tailgate lock + supplementary organge LEDs in front).

What lovely photos! Really nice to see this cult vehicle being put through its paces! And TWO is always better than just ONE!

Lovely colours and the scenery in that place is fantastic! I love that photo showing the TOYOTA badging on the rear tailgate. Makes one immediately want to leap into the 4x4 and buzz off into the Wide Blue Yonder!

The lure of the Great Outdoors is mesmerisingly intoxicating, especially for those who, like most of us, are condemned to the burdensome and irksome drudgery and purgatory of peering perpetually at computer or tablet screens, holding endless and dreadful video meetings and reviews, sitting amidst a sea of desks and a motley crowd of humanity, under harsh and clinical strip-lighting!

Thats probably why whenever an opportunity presents itself, it just feels so good to reclaim one’s life - by taking a drive - not necessarily only in a Tata Safari (as per that old ad) or if one were to be so lucky, a Toyota Hilux, but in any vehicle that takes one’s fancy!

And this is also very probably why the whole ‘lifestyle vehicle’ concept is slowly maturing here in India.

[ajayc123]

Originally Posted by Poitive

Jeremy and co destroying a Toyota Hilux. (Old model now, of course.)
Top Gear series 3, episode 5.

Watched a bit of it, there was just one puzzle all through.



And I found the answer:

Get the NGT (National Green Tribunal)

[CEF_Beasts]

Originally Posted by Poitive

Jeremy and co destroying a Toyota Hilux. (Old model now, of course.)
Top Gear series 3, episode 5.

If Topgear destroyed the Hilux check these next 4 videos

https://youtu.be/Yl1FNX08HFc

https://youtu.be/pUWMc92W1wQ

https://youtu.be/e9Yy5P6FUes

https://youtu.be/ljMVUZhC3Vo

And a durability test on the latest iteration of the Hilux as well:

https://youtu.be/CDdz-6XXAIk

Quite ironic now that these diesel beasts are being unreliable due to DPF Failures in their BS6 iteration. BS4 Diesels were the golden era of diesels.

[corneliu]

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

What lovely photos! Really nice to see this cult vehicle being put through its paces! And TWO is always better than just ONE!

Kind words sir! Thanks

The lure of the Great Outdoors is mesmerisingly intoxicating, especially for those who, like most of us, are condemned to the burdensome and irksome drudgery and purgatory of peering perpetually at computer or tablet screens, holding endless and dreadful video meetings and reviews, sitting amidst a sea of desks and a motley crowd of humanity, under harsh and clinical strip-lighting!

Couldn't agree with you more. To quote Julius Evola:

“If there ever was a civilization of slaves on a grand scale, the one in which we are living is it. No traditional civilization ever saw such great masses of people condemned to perform shallow, impersonal, automatic jobs. This slavery is imposed subtly through the tyranny of the economic factor and through the absurd structures of a more or less collectivized society.”

[Clayton Crasto]

Originally Posted by corneliu

TBHP Hilux Goa meetup

It was awesome catching up with you / dhruvmalik (and the better halves) to hit some trails.

Wow, the location looks stunning! Where exactly in Goa is it?

[corneliu]

Originally Posted by Clayton Crasto

Wow, the location looks stunning! Where exactly in Goa is it?

Hey Clayton, your state is stunning for sure! This was on the route from Lutolim to Verna Industrial Estate. Have you been there?

[Clayton Crasto]

Originally Posted by corneliu

Hey Clayton, your state is stunning for sure! This was on the route from Lutolim to Verna Industrial Estate. Have you been there?

No, I haven't. Being from the north, I rarely go to the south. But I'm definitely going to check out this location soon!