2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42
The first Toyota Helix pickup truck rolled off the assembly line back in 1967. It was produced until 2005 only in Japan, purely for the domestic market. This car can be called conservative, because it has not changed much in 22 years of its history. And only in 1989 did the second generation of Toyota Helix pickups appear. And the mentioned unit became famous for the fact that this is the first car in which a person was able to get to the north magnetic pole. Toyota Helix has gained immense popularity around the world due to its simplicity of design, functionality and reliability.
The first models were produced on a small wheelbase with a one and a half liter engine. From 1971 to 1973, the car has undergone minor changes. During 1989-2004 Japanese engineers introduced four more generations of the Toyota Helix. During this time, he changed both externally and internally. And in the spring of 2005, the sixth generation pickup was released, already adapted to the European market. The main differences of the novelty are a reinforced spar frame and updated suspensions: both front and rear. 2005 pickups came with mechanicalfive speed box. Economic versions of the vehicle were also provided - 4x2. Motorists could opt for one of three types of cabs: Single cab (single), Extra cab (extended) and Double cab (double).
In 2006, the designers of the Toyota concern released a new power unit for their car - a three-liter turbodiesel engine with a maximum power of 171 hp. With. It was intended exclusively for all-wheel drive pickups with a Double cab. The maximum speed of the Hilux reaches 170 km per hour on a manual gearbox and 175 kilometers on the "automatic". Fuel consumption is 8.3 liters per hundred kilometers.
Since 2010, Helix pickups have appeared on the Russian market. They are presented in twelve trim levels, six of which come with 2.5-liter units, and the rest with three-liter units. The characteristics of the Toyota Helix of the 2010 model are such that they can satisfy even the most caustic car owner. Both versions of the model are equipped with a plug-in all-wheel drive, as well as an auto-disengagement system for the front differential. The 2.5-liter engines are equipped with a five-speed “mechanics”, and the three-liter engines are equipped with a five-speed “automatic”. Fuel consumption is between 8.3 and 8.9 liters, depending on the cycle.
Due to the dimensions of the cargo platform (1547x1515x450), the pickup truck is able to carry large loads weighing up to 830 kg. In addition, the car is able to tow a trailer weighing up to 2.5 tons. Hilux feature is excellent geometricpatency: ground clearance - 212 mm, entry angle - 30 degrees, exit - 22 degrees.
Toyota Hilux is able to "compete" with a passenger car in terms of comfort level. All modifications have an adjustable steering wheel, and the control system is equipped with a hydraulic booster.
As a result, you can voice the reviews left by the owners of the car in question. "Toyota Helix" is a reliable, simple, unpretentious pickup truck with a large payload. This is an "honest worker" designed for hard work, which is suitable for repair crews and for avid hunters. If he feels uncomfortable in the city, then he is simply invincible on the roads. The disadvantages include the high price and rather noisy engine.
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