Bring back the HiLux for 2020!!

Forgive me if this has already been covered, but how many would be interested if toyota brought back the 1979-1983 body style, and pulled a page from the 1997 and newer Wranglers, a modern retro version of the body with coil sprung solid axles using modern engine, trans, and an actual lever actuated transfer case. Imagine how awesome a trail rig/daily driver that would be! And keep it an actual compact pickup, not what is basically a 1/2 ton. Just curious to see who else thinks like me.

 

That’s what I’m building, minus the coils. And way less than $35k.

 

Emissions, sales, and safety would all prevent this from happening.

They do sell Land Cruiser Pickups in Aus still.

 

I would, for sure, or an FJ with a small bed/ flat deck...

 

I would be all over it! Just make sure it has A/C, heated seats, cruise, power locks and Windows and apple car play. In all seriousness I would daily drive a simplified model with a turbo diesel. I love my 3rd gen 4Runner for its nimbleness, it's just the little things that annoy me from daily driving newer vehicles. Mainly radio placement and no steering wheel controls.

 

Dream On, Dream On, Dream On

 

Nothing wrong with that.

 

I’d buy one!

 

I would, no doubt, buy this version .I am in my 3rd taco. My first was 1991, standard cab, 4 cylinder, standard transmission. Loved it. Totaled it! Second was a 1991, v6, standard. Sold it with 453,000 on original engine. Now own a 2002, standard excab. I have 310,000 miles on the engine and it runs like a top. All were 4x4. I test drove a 2018, and like my 2002 better. I love the Helix, wish Toyota would be more innovative with the new trucks.

 

Saw this one in Mexico.

 

Does the Hilux come in a double cab long bed configuration ?

 

I saw plenty in Afghanistan in 2010. Some were armored up, but most were tan, silver, or white. Double Cab short beds were the norm.

 

I would def be all over it. I miss the size of those trucks. Selling my 18, and the larger size is a huge difference. I went from a 89, to a 99, to a 2018, and to be honest even though I did love this 18, I like the body size of the smaller ones.

 

Ok. Here you go. The 2020 Hilux

 

I've been in a new Hilux and I honestly prefer my Taco.

 

Will never happen. Emissions laws for one and Toyota already has the market cornered. No reason for them to change their formula unless something happens.

 

Totally right with all the emissions laws

 

I just built my own 81 with all new parts from 2019

 

The way many new vehicles are laid out, its damn near impossible to install an aftermarket radio!