Hilux Vigo (1 Viewer)

[jericho]

Two things, one to add some tech and the other for some dreaming.

1. What is the performance and reliability of the 3.0 D4D commonrail diesel, and the chances is will be sent to North America?

2. On my way home from the the job, I saw this on the interstate!

Hilux G Vigo with the 3.0 Diesel


Spotted in Albuquerque, NM heading East on Interstate 40...Cool Stuff!

 

[roscoFJ73]

Ive never heard them called a Vigo before,they would be an SR or SR5 here. The 1KD FTV is a popular engine in australia although some say its showing its age compared to the opposition.
The performance levels vary a bit depending on the intended market,WIKI mentions 170HP at 3400rpm and 260lb/ft at 1800-3400 rpm.
Im not sure which country thats for but the aussie models are fairly close to that.
Im guessing the ones you saw are from South America and the local dealers would have the HP and torque figures on their respective sites

 

[DanS HJ-45]

And you didn't call me? You know I would have chased the truck down to find out what the deal was.

Finally a new picked that I'd consider buying, and I can't.

Very good eye and I'm glad you got pics!

Dan

 

[jericho]

Sorry Dan! I was too busy trying to stay out from under the rear wheels! I nearly thought about making an impromptu road trip! It was cool to see. Not sure if it was L or RHD. Here's some intresting reading >2009 2008 Toyota Hilux Vigo 4x4 new used Hilux Vigo Thailand 4x2 and 4x4 D4D, Hilux sr5, Hilux Surf, Toyota Hilux Tiger 1kz d4d Sportrider for sale low price specifications and Toyota Fortuner 2008 2009 Toyota Hilux Vigo Thailand new second-hand Vigo

 

[Jan-78FJ40]

The 3L D4D is an amazing engine. Loads of power and extremely fuel efficient. I drove one in europe last summer and the thing gets over 30mpg and feels like a rocketship. These trucks are absolutely fantastic.
No way it will come to the US, as the average US joe wants a megapickup with 350hp V8s to compensate for his small penis, and that's what ford and chevy specialize in.
cheers,
j

 

[romey]

man, i saw one of them D4D's in chile and it was music in my ears. actually, i rode in one, man that was nice! i'll take a cab 4 anyday over the tacoma gassers.......lol, maybe IF the jdm market is still good in the future and we're in year 2025 and i can get me a 2010 Hilux!

wonder where those vigo's were headed....?? mines???

 

[Tapage]

the ones made in Argentina are called Vigo .. ( they called Vigo in Argentina .. ) we start with those ones with couple of problems in the rear axle and misc stuff .. ( rear axle it's a Dana Brazilian hybrid ) noew all that we got are from Thayland ..

It's a great truck to hand around and light off road .. here one with all ARB on it

it's from one of my best friends here and it's chipped with diesel performance chip ..

I can tell you my 80 it's fast .. and this bitch it faster .. !

here is a video ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE9vO7FJadw

YouTube - ARB Hi Lux Panamá Off Road

 

[BobBJ74]

Been available in Ireland for about 3 years, replacement for Hilux,orignally with 2.5 now with 3.0 L tubro, intercooled. A mate who is a sales rep has put over a 100,000 km on his Vigo in 22 months and no problems.