54 years of Hilux: The Brief History Of The Toyota Hilux
The History of the Toyota Hilux spans Eight Generations, during which the pickup has earned a reputation as one of the world's most reliable and dependable commercial vehicles. Having survived extreme environments in the Arctic and Antarctic - and all points in between - this ultra-tough machine's credentials are proven beyond doubt. Yet despite its no-nonsense approach, the Hilux package has slowly evolved over the years to become a complete motoring solution, bridging the gap between work use and everyday driving needs. History of the Toyota Hilux: Partnerships Hino Motors The history of the Toyota Hilux begins outside the Toyota Motor Corporation. Its roots are found in the Brisca line of small pick-ups made by Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer Hino Motors since 1961. Toyota's history with the pick-up dates back to the 1947 SB model, but the second generation Brisca, Toyota is halfway into production. Partnered with Hino Motors and rolled out minor model impro