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Pickup Trucks.com compares the Tacoma to the Hilux

Discussion in 'Hilux' started by TacoRan, Oct 19, 2011.

  1. Oct 19, 2011 at 5:04 AM
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  2. Oct 19, 2011 at 5:24 AM
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    I still like the Tacoma better, but it is hard to argue with all the additional options you get with the Helix. Did you guys read the comments, people suck, I wonder what thier idea of what a good looking truck is suposed to look like. Maybe they like the one built in Thailand or Africa better?
     
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  3. Oct 19, 2011 at 5:25 AM
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    The Hilux is an ugly turd
     
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  4. Oct 19, 2011 at 5:38 AM
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    They were even able to capture how much better the fuel economy is for the diesel than the gasoline engines!!!
     
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  5. Oct 19, 2011 at 6:02 AM
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    If I could take the turbo diesel and some other features and throw it in a tacoma itd be amazing, but the hilux by itself.... not so much
     
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  6. Oct 19, 2011 at 6:04 AM
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    I actually like a lot of the design features of the Hilux. The Tacoma exterior does look more rugged but I wouldn't say better looking than the Hilux. I like the interior of the Hilux much better than the Tacoma, including the gauge cluster.
     
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  7. Oct 19, 2011 at 6:06 AM
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    x2 for the Hilux. Agree with the not necessarily better looking statement too. Also agree with the interior of the Hilux statement.

    The Hilux does look to be a lot more aerodynamic.
     
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  8. Oct 19, 2011 at 6:07 AM
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    I do like the interior of the Hilux better than the Tacoma, but neither are particularly attractive from the outside.
     
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  9. Oct 19, 2011 at 6:18 AM
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  10. Oct 19, 2011 at 6:25 AM
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    I'd like to have the engine options of the Hilux but they can keep the styling. Looks kind of like a Camry/Tacoma hybrid. Both are good vehicles though.
     
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  11. Oct 19, 2011 at 6:26 AM
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    I actually prefer the look of the hilux front end over the 2012 tacoma front end. IMO, the lower opening on the new tacoma's front bumper looks like over-collagenated puffy lips. The hilux looks like it got styling similar to a lexus front end. Not fond of faunky openings on a lot of the new cars/trucks front ends....like on all of the mazdas, kias & some of the vw's. The hitch and running boards on the hilux look hideous and trucks don't need the bottom of the front valance/bumper to be shaped like a spoiler unless it was on a x-runner or street version lower to the ground version. Don't really care for the interior or the back window on the hilux either.
     
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    Sounds like a bunch of Ford/Chevy owners commenting on that article lol.

    I wrote a big long paragraph about the Hilux vs Tacoma. But decided to just give the conclusion in the end. Hilux = car. Tacoma = truck.
     
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  13. Oct 19, 2011 at 7:51 AM
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    Hilux interior + tacoma exterior, would be nice.
     
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  14. Oct 19, 2011 at 7:55 AM
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    I'm sure they can be easily removed, same with that big ass box beam hanging below the Hilux's rear bumper...
     
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  15. Nov 14, 2011 at 6:53 PM
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    Look at what this asshole said on the first comment! (I copied and pasted it below) :mad: What a jackoff, anyone see Ford's redesigned Ranger? I hate to say it but it is awful looking! This guy is probably just another ignorant "buy American" type! This was a good read though, I would love to have a diesel Tacoma but that will never be an option here I doubt.

    (Both are ugly,but the Hulix is a better looking truck !
    Tacoma is the ugliest truck for many years,yes people buy them..but they also buy Cubes and Smart cars !!! People like ugly vehicles,as they look like their vehicle !)
     
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  16. Nov 14, 2011 at 6:54 PM
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    I think the Tacoma looks better, but the hilux is still an awesome truck
     
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  17. Nov 14, 2011 at 7:08 PM
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    Jesus that was the most fucking useless comparo I've ever read.

    Aerodynamics? Styling? Gauge Differences?

    Heaven forbid they write about something that means a fuck. Where are the engine comparisons? Transmission comparisons? Tow and payload capacity comparisons? Differences in frame and suspension engineering?

    People really read that dreck? And at what claims to be a pickup truck site, no less, which should know better.
     
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