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Old 04-13-08, 06:40 AM   #75
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Originally Posted by Jlit View Post
Flying down to mexico city, and driving back up north, though a hassle, would be a good way to get a brief introduction to the expedition. I've also heard the Hilux is going to be released in the US in august, perhaps we can connect with toyota to get an earlier release 4 months ahead of schedule. If you were us, would you guys make a trip down and bring up 2 hilux's or go with the tundra's?
-thanks
The roads in Mexico, especially the northern half, are better than further south and Central America, as is most other things. Think of it a little like "Latin America Lite". They may release the HiLux in the US but I am 99.9% positive it will NOT be diesel. The Tundra is a US ONLY Toyota, they don't make or sell it in other markets (no one else wants such a large pickup but Americans). The HiLux is a global market vehicle. The new diesel Hilux that a fellow at the school has is made in Argentina.


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