Hilux suspension is double wishbones and longitudinal torsion bars at the front, and a rigid axle and leaf springs at the rear. Total weight of the car 2515 kg and a load capacity of almost 900 kg require, so that the suspension is "hard" and it is really so. Driving fast on a hilly road, we have a feeling of galloping with increasing amplitude. Hilux's cargo carrying capacity can be further increased, attaching a trailer. If it is equipped with a brake, can have a mass of up to 2250 Kg.
The steering of the vehicle is power assisted, it is the only "luxury", I found in it. Hilux has a large turning circle, and adding to this the difficulty of rearward visibility, related to the construction of the load box, and its dimensions, we can be sure, that in the role of a car "to the city" it is moderate, although when parking, high curbs do not make such an impression.
Dominant sounds in the Hilux cabin, it is the noise of rolling tires and the "cackle" of a 2.4-liter diesel. The engine is equipped with a turbocharger and develops power 66 kW and torque 226 Nm. Accelerations and top speed, what it is able to provide, they are not an obstacle in dynamic city driving. In the field, fast driving will be more difficult by the “truck” suspension and maybe the noise in the vehicle's cabin. The measured fuel consumption for extra-urban driving is 9,1 dm3 on 100 km, in the city, we have to take into account the consumption of approx. 12 dm3 on 100 km.
Hilux is not a cheap car, offering no amenities, in the standard version it costs just over 100 thousand. zloty. However, if we really need a powered car to work 4 wheels, that can tow a heavy trailer and is resistant to intensive use, it is definitely a good choice. Sunday tough guys, mentioned at the beginning, rather, let them look for a RAV or a Land Cruiser.