Toyota Hilux

“Toyota’s “”HILUX SURF Overnight Car”” is too serious! The ultimate customization! How to spend a comfortable night
6/11 (Sat) 11:50

Too luxurious! What is the reality of a longed-for overnight stay in a “”Hilux Surf””?
　With the demand for outdoor activities and the Corona disaster, attention has been focused on overnight stays in cars, which can be enjoyed relatively easily regardless of location.

This is amazing! See the actual car of “”HILUX SURF overnight stay specification”” in photos!
　Some users are using Toyota’s “”Hilux Surf”” to stay overnight in their cars.
　
　How do they spend the night in their Hilux Surf?

This is amazing! Enjoy a real overnight stay in a Toyota “”Hilux Surf””! (Image courtesy of Yushuke)

　Many people who frequently spend the night in their cars or who want to enjoy a full-fledged overnight stay in their cars often build DIY cars for overnight stays.

　Many of them are using SUVs, which can be driven on rough roads in the mountains, along mountain streams, or by the sea, without any concern.

　SUVs with high minimum ground clearance and the ability to clear a variety of road conditions are the perfect models for outdoor activities.

　Some people are using Hilux Surfs to stay overnight in their cars.

　The Hilux Surf is a Toyota SUV born in 1983. The fourth-generation model was sold in Japan until 2009, and the fifth-generation model is currently available only in overseas markets.

　Although the Hilux Surf has been withdrawn from the Japanese market, many people on social networking sites are taking advantage of its large and tough body and turning it into a DIY overnight vehicle.

One such person is Yushuke (@overflag0311), who has been enjoying overnight stays in his beloved 3rd generation Hilux Surf (N180 series) by adding various customizations.

　Yushuke says that he usually stays overnight in his car, “”Basically, I stay overnight by myself or with my girlfriend. So how did he come to stay overnight in his Hilux Surf?
　
I have always enjoyed spontaneous trips, driving, and fishing, so I often drove my car to faraway places.

　This unpredictable nature of my travels often caused a bottleneck in coordinating hotel and campsite reservations and other accommodations.

　In addition, when camping, tents are large pieces of luggage, and it takes time to assemble, dismantle, and clean them, so we also started overnight stays in cars to eliminate these problems.

　Thus, the advantages of staying in a car are that you don’t have to worry about finding a place to stay even when you are out of town unexpectedly and that it is easier and more enjoyable than camping.

　In addition, Yushuke has always loved riding in cars and customizing them, and he says that “”overnight stays in a car are the perfect hobby for me”” in order to spend meaningful time with his car.

Toyota’s “”Hilux Surf Overnight”” is too serious! The ultimate customization! How to spend a comfortable night

How do you comfortably stay overnight in a car with a Hilux Surf?
　Yushuke-san’s Hilux Surf has a variety of convenient goods for overnight stays in his car, such as a perforated board that serves as a blindfold and for storing small items, and a blindfold for the back door that utilizes a plastic-dan material.

　Other features include a curtain rail and rod holder, and seat covers with molle (storage for outdoor and survival goods).

　Yushuke also uses military-style shrugs, inflator mats, pillows, etc. when sleeping, and to improve sleeping comfort, he has devised multiple layers of sponge mats and mats that can cover the rear seats from the luggage.

The rear window of the back door of the Hilux Surf can be opened and closed to create an open space as well (image courtesy of Yushuke).

　Finally, Mr. Yushuke gives his impressions of sleeping in a Hilux Surf as follows: “”Compared to a minivan, the height of the car is much higher.

Compared to minivans and other vehicles, the high vehicle height means that the interior is undeniably narrower, but I am able to stay overnight in the car without any particular stress.

　Also, since the rear window of the back door of the Hilux Surf opens and closes, I can sleep with the rear facing the ocean or lake and the window open, which gives me a very open feeling.

The car is a very liberating experience.

　Even if we use the term “”overnight stay in a car”” in a nutshell, there are various ways to spend the night, depending on the model and customization used and the “”gear”” prepared.

　One of the most enjoyable aspects of overnight stays in a car is how to make the most of the limited space inside the car.”

“Traveling in a Hilux and Staying in a Car in Hokkaido”” is so cool! A new rental service has started for the camper trip you’ve always dreamed of!

Experience “”An Irreplaceable, Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip”” in Hokkaido
　A camper rental service based on the Toyota Hilux has begun in Hokkaido.
　
　The company also offers a service that introduces places to stay and travel courses in order to support a “”once-in-a-lifetime trip that is truly worthwhile.

Image: “”The camper trip of your dreams! View photos of a trip to Hokkaido in a Hilux (37 photos)

A Toyota Hilux camper from Total Camper Service

　TOAL CAMPER SERVICE (operated by Eightknot), a Hokkaido-based company, has launched a camper rental service and is accepting reservations for rentals starting April 15, 2022.

　The camper is based on the Toyota Hilux pickup truck.

　Two models will be available: COZY CAMPER #01, which sleeps from one to a maximum of five people, and COZY CAMPER #02, which sleeps from one to a maximum of three people.

　The interior of the vehicle is equipped with a bunk bed, sofa, table, kitchen, storage space, power outlets, LED lighting, and other amenities.

　The car will also be equipped with a large-capacity mobile battery, a cooler box, an AID kit (disinfectant, plasters), amenities (boxed tissues, sterilization sheets), and two sets of blankets.

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　Total Camper Service describes the HILUX camper as “”a vehicle that is both well-designed and comfortable to live in on the road, allowing you to stay overnight while traveling.

　Under the theme of “”Trip Of A Lifetime,”” the company offers a unique and irreplaceable “”Trip Of A Lifetime,”” in order to support local travel in Hokkaido and travel to and from nature and activities while staying overnight, an outdoor concierge will provide suggestions for places to go, experiences to have, and travel courses, places to stay, and experiences to suit each individual traveler. The service also offers suggestions for courses, places to stay, and experiences to suit individual travelers.

　Rental camper fees start at 20,000 yen per night in off-season and 29,000 yen per night in on-season. Applications can be made through the official Total Camper Service website.

　Check-in hours for rental campers are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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“Toyota’s “”Hilux GR Sport”” armed with black parts is very strong! Exciting New Spec with Red Interior Appears in Germany

Sporty version of the Hilux GR Sport
　Toyota’s German subsidiary has begun accepting orders for the Hilux GR Sport on May 25, 2022.

Too black to be real cool! Toyota “”Hilux GR Sport”” with kick-ass red accents.

　Inspired by its success in the Dakar Rally, the Hilux GR Sport is based on the standard high-end equipment line and is available exclusively as a double cab model.

　It is equipped with a powerful 2.8-liter engine that produces a maximum output of 204ps and a maximum torque of 500Nm.

Toyota’s “”Hilux GR Sport”” in black for a sporty look (German specifications)

　While retaining the excellent load capacity of the standard version, the 3.5-ton towing capacity (with brakes) and 1-ton payload capacity allow it to be used for a wide variety of applications.

　The Hilux GR Sport has an improved suspension, introducing new mono-tube shock absorbers and new front springs.

　The mono-tube system has a larger piston area for improved damping characteristics, increased response and heat dissipation, improved handling performance, steering response, and straight-line stability, and a significantly improved ride quality.

　The interior and exterior of the Hilux GR Sport are unified with a sporty design typical of GR.

　The special mesh design of the black grille and the larger fog lamp surrounds create a powerful front design.

　The Toyota emblem is replaced by a distinctive horizontal center stripe with the classic “”TOYOTA”” lettering, a tribute to its predecessor from the early 1980s.

　Black was also incorporated into the door mirrors, running boards, wheel arches, and rear door handles for a fearless style.

　Black paint and bright machined 17-inch aluminum wheels provide a striking contrast to the red springs and dampers.

　This motif is also found in the interior, with red trim lines running the full width of the dashboard.

　The driver and front passenger sports seats are partially upholstered in leather with red perforations and contrast stitching, and GR Sport lettering appears on the seat backrests, floor mats, start button, and animated graphics on the information display.

　Other features include LED headlights and combination lights, dual-zone climate control, hill descent control, and an auto limited-slip differential.

　Exterior colors available include Snow White, Platinum White Pearl Effect, Light Silver Metallic, Marling Gray, Deep Black, Tornado Red Metallic, and Titanium Blue Metallic.

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　Pricing for the Hilux GR Sport in Germany is set to start at 60,35 EUR (approx. 8,220,000 yen) and will go on sale in the summer of 2022.”

“A Modern Version of Toyota’s “”Hilux Surf””? 40th Anniversary Edition of New “”4Runner”” with Fresh Graphics and Bronze Wheels to be Available in the U.S.

New 4Runner Celebrates 40th Anniversary
　On May 24, 2022, Toyota Motor Corporation of America announced that the all-new 4Runner/4Runner (2023 model year) mid-size SUV has a special edition “”40th Anniversary Special Edition”” (“”40th Anniversary Special Edition””) to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

[Images] This is so cool! Look at the special edition of the new “”4Runner,”” the modern version of the “”Hilux Surf!”” (25 pictures)

　The 4Runner, which will be sold in the U.S., is the SUV successor to the Hilux Surf, which was sold in Japan until 2009.

This thing is cool! The 40th Anniversary Special Edition of the new 4Runner (2023 model year) announced by Toyota Motor Corporation of America

　In the U.S. market, the 4Runner has sold more than 4 million units in the past 40 years and has established itself as a “”do-it-all SUV”” that can be driven on both paved roads and trails.

　The new 4Runner (2023 model year) will consist of the SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, Limited, and TRD Pro grades.

　In this context, the 4Runner will celebrate its 40th anniversary with the 2023 model year, which will be introduced in 2022.

　To commemorate this milestone, Toyota will produce and sell 4,040 units of the 40th Anniversary Special Edition for the U.S. market on a limited basis.

　The 40th Anniversary Special Edition is based on the SR5 Premium grade and is available in three color variations: White, Midnight Black Metallic and Barcelona Red Metallic.

　The special edition SR5 also stands out with its bronze-colored 17-inch alloy wheels, TOYOTA Heritage grille in the same color as the body color, and bronze-colored 40th Anniversary badge.

　Most noteworthy is the heritage graphics specially created for the 40th Anniversary Special Edition.

　The first generation model was developed based on Toyota’s pickup platform, which is the legacy of Toyota’s brilliant success in off-road racing.

　As a tribute to this, it was tailored with retro-inspired yellow/orange/red body graphics.

　The interior of the 40th Anniversary Special Edition features an exclusive badge on the center console.

　The interior also features a bronze-colored cross-stitched shift knob, bronze-colored seat stitching, floor mats with the 40th anniversary logo, and black soft-textured leather seats.

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　Although the Hilux Surf has already disappeared in Japan, the 4Runner remains popular in the U.S. market as its successor.

　The 40th anniversary special edition model, which is being introduced in this context, comes equipped with nostalgic features. It will be interesting to see what kind of response it will receive from users.　

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“Hilux becomes a Cybertronian Warrior, the first Toyota vehicle in the Transformers Master Series 2022, Saturday, May 14, 2022, 3:00 p.m.

“”TOYOTA”” stamped on the rear gate (c) TOMY Transformers Master Series MP-56 Trailbreaker

TOMY will release a new product of “”Transformers Master Series””, “”MP-56 Trail Breaker””, a toy that transforms Toyota’s “”Hilux 4WD”” into a robot, in late December, and started to accept pre-orders on its official shopping site on May 11.

The TV animation “”Fight! Super Robot Transformers”” (broadcast in 1986), “”Trailbreaker,”” one of the main characters of the Cybertronian Warriors, makes its first appearance in the “”Masterpiece Series,”” Transformers’ premier toy series. This is the first product in the series to be officially licensed by Toyota Motor Corporation.

The Cybertronian warrior Trailbreaker transforms into a Hilux 4WD. The “”TOYOTA”” engraving on the rear gate (back side) is a detailed reproduction of the car’s design. Two replaceable faces, front grille, parabolic antenna, multi nozzle and effect parts are included. It can also be changed to the vehicle mode of the anime version. The robot mode is also fully posable, allowing you to recreate various scenes from the anime using the poses and included parts.

The product size (robot mode) is 100mm (W) x 200mm (H) x 70mm (D) and is priced at 21,780 yen.

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“The ultimate off-roader! The Toyota “”Hilux”” Too Tough! The most powerful model is now on sale in Italy for a limited time!

The most powerful version of the Hilux tailored by Arctic Trucks
　Toyota’s Italian subsidiary announced on May 2, 2022, that it will be the first to launch a special limited edition extreme off-road version of the Hilux AT33 in that market.

The most powerful Hilux is out! The ultimate off-roader is so stiff and cool!

The ultimate off-roader version of the Hilux AT33 to be sold exclusively in Italy.

　This special edition model is based on the Invincible Double Cab with 2.8-liter diesel engine, and was developed in collaboration with Arctic Trucks (Ireland), a company that specializes in vehicles for harsh terrain. 80 units will be sold in limited quantities.

　Arctic Trucks focused on the mechanical aspects of the development in order to achieve higher off-road performance. The approach angles and departure angles have been enlarged to enhance rough road durability.

　The new truck features a special setup developed in conjunction with Bilstein, double-valve 33-inch BF Goodrich all-terrain tires, aluminum engine guard plates, and large front and rear mudguards.

　The exterior features a strong design with exclusively designed black 17-inch aluminum wheels, mud flaps, side steps, “”Arctic Trucks”” badges on the doors and tailgate, and a stylish logo on the side of the body painted in oxide bronze The interior is finished in a perforated leather.

　The interior features a perforated leather interior with a serial number plate.

　Features typical of a premium car include satellite navigation and smartphone connectivity, a multimedia system with a nine-speaker JBL audio system, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 360° panoramic view monitor, and front and rear parking sensors.

　In addition, the car is equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense preventive safety package for enhanced safety.

　The price of the Hilux AT33 in Italy is 56,350 euros (approximately 7,760,000 yen).”