Top Gear's Attempt at Killing a Toyota Hilux Truck - Please share Your Views

vasanthn21 · 20th April 2010, 23:09

Must watch:

One of Top Gear's episode titled "Killing a Toyota".

They took a 13 year old truck which had clocked 3,00,000 KMs (yes, you read it right, it is not a typo!) and did all kinds of harrowing tests on it, and the truck would not give in. It would cough, and start with a few minor tweaks. What a boy!!

Part1: - check out what happens when she takes a dip in the ocean!

YouTube - Top Gear killing a Toyota part 1

Part2: - can ANY car survive a 240 foot drop?

YouTube - Top Gear Kills a Toyota Part2-Unedited

Part3: - Body holding the chassis together!

YouTube - Top Gear - killing a Toyota Pt 3 - BBC

Just blew me off! No wonder Toyota cars command a premium even in the used car market. But, I seriously doubt, we have this quality in our vehicles now.

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bullinb · 21st April 2010, 00:37

Errr ... that was a Toyota Hilux 1988 and Hilux is still very much in production.

Cyrus43 · 21st April 2010, 00:44

Umm. Why is this is Street Experiences?? An isnt the Hilux still available. In Fact Top Gear drove to the North Pole with the Current Gen Hilux.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 21st April 2010, 00:58

Its a really old video! Top gear season 3, IFRC! (And we are in season 14 now!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullinb

Errr ... that was a Toyota Hilux 1988 and Hilux is still very much in production.

Good news - Fortuner is based on Toyota Hilux!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyrus43

In Fact Top Gear drove to the North Pole with the Current Gen Hilux.

That Top-gear Hilux crashing through ice, is one of the best car videos i have seen!

EDIT- T-Bhp thread for the same, with all the videos on Page 2-
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...e-special.html

Mr_Bean · 21st April 2010, 01:12

I don't believe this, Toyota has paid huge money to top gear to create such drama. The brand has taken a beating I guess with their recent recalls & failures, so the action as a result of this.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 21st April 2010, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Bean

I don't believe this, Toyota has paid huge money to top gear to create such drama. The brand has taken a beating I guess with their recent recalls & failures, so the action as a result of this.

As mentioned in my previous post, the video is from Top Gear season 3, way back in 2003! Hence, it has nothing to do with the recent recalls.

vasanthn21 · 21st April 2010, 07:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Umm. Why is this is Street Experiences?? An isnt the Hilux still available. In Fact Top Gear drove to the North Pole with the Current Gen Hilux.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullinb

Errr ... that was a Toyota Hilux 1988 and Hilux is still very much in production.

I was not aware that Hilux is still in production.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Its a really old video! Top gear season 3, IFRC! (And we are in season 14 now!)

Good news - Fortuner is baseed on Toyota Hilux!

That Top-gear Hilux crashing through ice, is one of the best car videos i have seen!

EDIT- T-Bhp thread for the same, with all the videos on Page 2-
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...e-special.html

Yeah, I have heard about some awesome episodes in Top Gear. In fact, just yesterday one of my colleague mentioned that he has a collection of the various seasons in a drive and would be passing it on to me

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Bean

I don't believe this, Toyota has paid huge money to top gear to create such drama. The brand has taken a beating I guess with their recent recalls & failures, so the action as a result of this.

Mr_Bean raises an interesting point. Though these episodes are many years old, do you think the current gen Toyota vehicles have maintained the same quality these oldies? or is there are cost/quality cutting? (Current gen hilux at North pole - in another episode of Top Gear is a proof of its solid build quality/design, but what about other Toyota vehicles?)

sbraj · 21st April 2010, 14:54

Isn't Innova based on Hilux platform?

vasanthn21, in the poll question, did you mean trick or truck?

vasanthn21 · 21st April 2010, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbraj

Isn't Innova based on Hilux platform?

vasanthn21, in the poll question, did you mean trick or truck?

Of Course I meant "Truck" my bad... typo

clevermax · 21st April 2010, 15:40

Interestingly, TopGear was testing the new Hiluxin in Iceland's snow filled volcanic mountain before the eruption began. I saw some great photos of that somewhere.

Check out the pics here.

BTW, that truck looks so good! I'd buy it if it is available here and if I can afford it

CrAzY dRiVeR · 21st April 2010, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by clevermax

I saw some great photos of that somewhere.

Check out the pics here.

Wow! Fantastic pic there. Just posting reposting it here-

(Source- Same as in above post).

Top Gear's Attempt at Killing a Toyota Hilux Truck - Please share Your Views-toyota_hilux_volcano1thumb717x477-1.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbraj

Isn't Innova based on Hilux platform?

Hilux, Innova and Fortuner are based on the same IMV platform.

McLaren Rulez · 21st April 2010, 18:51

I'd be very surprised if a modern car, Toyota or otherwise, can survive that punishment. Today's cars are so much more dependent on electronics that I can't see them surviving punishment like that anymore.

Of course, I'm not saying that I prefer old school stuff. I'm a big fan of new technology and I like seeing new cars that make leaps and bounds in terms of performance using electronics. Nonetheless, that kind of punishment may be a tad too much.

vasanthn21 · 21st April 2010, 20:06

McLaren, I agree. The modern day cars are more practical.

This stuff absolutely amazing but not practical. It is not meant to be dipped in the ocean or dropped from a building top.

BUT, for wierdos like most of us in the forum here, this is "salivating" stuff

, don't you agree?

Thanks CleverMax & CrazyDriver, Awesome pics

Parm · 21st April 2010, 20:58

already bought!!

i have a Hilux already booked and will be delivered by may.

its a full option double cabin 4x4 2.7 ltr petrol engine. 4 speed automatic, dual airbags and ABS. PS, PW, 158 bhp.

both innova and fortuner are based on Hilux platform.

the special forces of USA use tacoma/hilux V6 in their fight against taliban & co. in afghanistan. they chose this truck over clumsy humvees!

shatrughna · 21st April 2010, 22:17

Absolutely amazing - loved its durability and endurance. I wish_ there are similar options available in India in a reasonable price- something like a bit premium over a Tata pickup . I am always keeping my fingers crossed on long drives apprehensive about car breaking down in the middle of the night on a lonely road- with such vehicle - peace of mind would be assured.

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21st April 2010, 00:37	#2
bullinb BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 218 Thanked: 7 Times	Errr ... that was a Toyota Hilux 1988 and Hilux is still very much in production.
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21st April 2010, 00:44	#3
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Umm. Why is this is Street Experiences?? An isnt the Hilux still available. In Fact Top Gear drove to the North Pole with the Current Gen Hilux.
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21st April 2010, 01:12	#5
Mr_Bean BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 894 Thanked: 241 Times View My Garage	I don't believe this, Toyota has paid huge money to top gear to create such drama. The brand has taken a beating I guess with their recent recalls & failures, so the action as a result of this.
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21st April 2010, 14:54	#8
sbraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: B L R / T V M Posts: 1,071 Thanked: 9 Times	Isn't Innova based on Hilux platform? vasanthn21, in the poll question, did you mean trick or truck?
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21st April 2010, 15:40	#10
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,112 Thanked: 2,897 Times View My Garage	Interestingly, TopGear was testing the new Hiluxin in Iceland's snow filled volcanic mountain before the eruption began. I saw some great photos of that somewhere. Check out the pics here. BTW, that truck looks so good! I'd buy it if it is available here and if I can afford it
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21st April 2010, 18:51	#12
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,461 Thanked: 5,502 Times	I'd be very surprised if a modern car, Toyota or otherwise, can survive that punishment. Today's cars are so much more dependent on electronics that I can't see them surviving punishment like that anymore. Of course, I'm not saying that I prefer old school stuff. I'm a big fan of new technology and I like seeing new cars that make leaps and bounds in terms of performance using electronics. Nonetheless, that kind of punishment may be a tad too much.
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21st April 2010, 20:06	#13
vasanthn21 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 814 Thanked: 524 Times View My Garage	McLaren, I agree. The modern day cars are more practical. This stuff absolutely amazing but not practical. It is not meant to be dipped in the ocean or dropped from a building top. BUT, for wierdos like most of us in the forum here, this is "salivating" stuff , don't you agree? Thanks CleverMax & CrazyDriver, Awesome pics Last edited by vasanthn21 : 21st April 2010 at 20:23.
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21st April 2010, 20:58	#14
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 899 Times	already bought!! i have a Hilux already booked and will be delivered by may. its a full option double cabin 4x4 2.7 ltr petrol engine. 4 speed automatic, dual airbags and ABS. PS, PW, 158 bhp. both innova and fortuner are based on Hilux platform. the special forces of USA use tacoma/hilux V6 in their fight against taliban & co. in afghanistan. they chose this truck over clumsy humvees! Last edited by Parm : 21st April 2010 at 20:59.
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21st April 2010, 22:17	#15
shatrughna BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 895 Thanked: 70 Times	Absolutely amazing - loved its durability and endurance. I wish_ there are similar options available in India in a reasonable price- something like a bit premium over a Tata pickup . I am always keeping my fingers crossed on long drives apprehensive about car breaking down in the middle of the night on a lonely road- with such vehicle - peace of mind would be assured.
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