Toyota Hilux as 3D large model

The Toyota Hilux is a pick-up from the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota.
The model introduced under this name in March 1968 was a further development of the Hino Briska built by Hino Jidōsha since 1961, which was sold as Toyota Briska from 1967.
The name Hilux (initially also HiLux or Hi-Lux, a short form for English High Luxury) is intended as an artificial word to remind of the comfort of the vehicle.

The basic equipment of the Hilux has rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive has been available since 1979.
A vehicle with the same platform and closed body was sold as Hilux Surf until 1995, in Europe under the name Toyota 4Runner.

Production of the first Hilux began in March 1968, incorporating elements of the compact pick-up sold since 1967 as Toyota Briska and the larger Toyota Stout with a short wheelbase.
The model was developed by the Japanese truck manufacturer Hino Jidōsha. Initially, a 1.5-liter petrol engine was available, which was upgraded to a 1.6-liter in February 1971.
Engines with a displacement of 1.9 liters were installed for the North American market, and from 1972 with 2.0 liters.
From April 1969, a long version with a loading area of ​​2.30 m was optionally available, but this was not offered in North America.
A 4-speed manual transmission was standard.

The second generation was built from 1972 to 1978. Then the third generation took over until 1983.
From January 1979 the export to Europe also began, with which the L-series diesel engine was also installed from 1981.
Four-wheel drive was now available in North America. A 3-speed automatic transmission was optionally available.
The joint development of an SUV based on the Hilux between Toyota and Winnebago Industries began in 1981.
The vehicles that resulted from this collaboration were the Trekker (Winnebago), the Wolverine and the Trailblazer (Griffith).
All three used the Hilux 4x4 RV cab and chassis. The Trailblazer had an all-steel body with a fiberglass roof.
At least 1,500 Trekkers, 400 Trail Blazers, and an unknown number of Wolverines have been sold in North America.
Henceforth, the Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Hilux Surf were developed on the basis of these models.
August 1983 saw the start of production for the fourth generation with the Hilux YN 58.
There was now also an XtraCab version (extended cabin with two doors and four seats) and for the first time a DoubleCab version with four doors and five seats.
The engine range was supplemented by a 2.5 l diesel engine. This was discontinued in the USA like the 2.0-liter diesel due to the cheap gasoline prices at the end of 1986.
In other markets, the 2.5-liter diesel was equipped with a turbocharger.

The fifth generation Hilux (code: YN 80), which was produced from August 1988, grew in the wheelbase to 2616 mm in the two-door standard model.
The seams of the cargo area body have now been specially sealed, as they were previously susceptible to rust.
Now there was more space behind the front seats than in the last generation, swing seats were available for rear passengers.
The optional automatic transmission now had 4 gears.

In the sixth generation of the Hilux, introduced in August 1997, the wheelbase increased again to 2850 mm in the standard model. It was significantly longer than its predecessor, while the height was increased only slightly.
In Thailand, the Hilux as Hilux Tiger was now built for the entire Southeast Asian market, but for some models it was still manufactured in Japan
At the beginning of 2002 the name in South America was changed to Hilux Millenium, which was only offered locally for South America.
At the same time there was a facelift and the diesel engines were equipped with common rail injection.
The Hilux was now completely manufactured in Thailand.

The seventh and currently last generation started in August 2005 with the type designation N25 or N2 (EU, TMT, TSAM) and the model code KUN for vehicles with a diesel engine.
In the European Union, the series is sold exclusively with diesel engines. On markets outside the EU, the type designation is AN10 or AN20, where gasoline engines dominate.
Compared to its predecessors, the Hilux 7 grew in all dimensions. In the basic version, which was delivered with 205R16C tires, the width was 1760 mm.
As in previous generations, three cabin sizes were again available: SingleCab (two-seater with two doors), XtraCab (four-seater incl. 2 emergency seats with two doors) and DoubleCab (five-seater with four doors). Only in Asia was another model called Vigo SmartCab available in the cabin size of the XtraCab, but with four opposite doors. The height was between 1795 mm (SingleCab) and 1835 mm (XtraCab).
With a wading depth of 700 millimeters, the Hilux 7 is in the middle of similar pick-up models, the payload of 620–750 kg is comparatively low.

The Hilux 7 is sold worldwide, with the exception of North America and Japan.
The DoubleCab models for the European and African market are built in Durban (South Africa), with the exception of right-hand drive models for Great Britain, which come from Thailand.
Australia, the Middle East and Asia are supplied entirely from Chachoengsao and Samut Prakan (Thailand), where it operates under the name Vigo.
SingleCab and XtraCab for the EU market are manufactured in Thailand, Thailand represents a total of approx. 70% of the production on the world market. The Hilux for the Chinese market is manufactured by the Guangqi Toyota Automobile Company in Guangzhou, where the 4.0L V6 engine 1GR-FE is also installed.
The Toyota Innova and Toyota Fortuner are also manufactured on the Hilux platform for the Asian market. The factories for the South American market are located in Zárate (Toyota Argentina in Argentina) and Cumaná (Venezuela).

Since 2006, the 3.0 l common rail 1KD-FTV diesel engine known from the Land Cruiser has been installed in the Hilux, but is only available in the DoubleCab in EU countries.
The output of the 2.5-liter diesel engine was increased from 102 to 120 hp by an intercooler at the end of 2006. From the 2007 model year, both engines can be recognized by an air scoop.

At the facelift of model year 2008, the front was slightly revised.
On the EU market, the equipment variants SOL, Life, Comfort and Executive were now fitted with wheel arch extensions, 265 tires and side skirts, thus increasing the width to 1835 mm.
In addition, the turn signals were integrated in the mirror housing in these versions.
Both diesel engines were now available with switchable all-wheel drive.

Our Holz-Hilux is from the seventh generation after the facelift from 2008. With its 255 components, it is a very impressive model that is nevertheless easy to assemble.
Please note that this kit is not a children's toy and can only be "played on" to a limited extent. Please keep the items away from small children under 6 years of age.
It contains small parts that can break off and be swallowed. Therefore we declare the model as a puzzle or decoration.

Item Description:

Material:  wood
Dimensions approx. 60 x 25,5 x 21 cm (LxWxH)
Weight approx: 2.1 kg
Content: 1 x lasered kit with 255  parts / assembly instructions

Supplied as a lasered kit. This must be assembled by yourself.
No tools needed. The parts must be glued.