Overview of the Toyota Helix pickup truck

The first pickup Toyota Helix left the factory assembly line in 1967. It was produced until 2005 only in Japan, purely for the domestic market. This car can be called conservative, because it practically has not changed for 22 years of its history. And only in 1989 there was a second generation of pick-ups of Toyota Helix. And the mentioned unit became famous for being the first car on which a person could get to the northern magnetic pole. "Toyota Helix" has gained immense popularity all over the world due to the simplicity of design, functionality and reliability.

The first models were produced on a small wheelbase with a 1.5-liter engine. From 1971 to 1973, the car underwent minor changes. During the period 1989-2004, Japanese engineers introduced four more generations of the Toyota Helix. During this time he changed both externally and internally. And in the spring of 2005 the pickup of the sixth generation, adapted already under the European market, was produced. The main differences of the novelty are the reinforced spar frame and updated suspension: both front and rear. Pickups of 2005 of release were delivered with a mechanical five-step box. There were also economical versions of the vehicle - 4x2. Car enthusiasts could choose from one of three cab types: Single cab, Extra cab and Double cab.

In 2006, designers of the concern Toyota released a new power unit for their car - a three-liter turbodiesel engine with a maximum capacity of 171 liters. from. It was intended exclusively for all-wheel drive pick-ups with a double cab. The maximum speed of Hilux reaches 170 km per hour on the mechanical box and 175 kilometers on the "automatic". The fuel consumption is 8.3 liters per hundred kilometers.

Since 2010 pick-up trucks "Helix" appeared on the Russian market. They are presented in twelve trim levels, six of which are delivered with units of 2.5 liters, and the rest - with three-liter. Characteristics of Toyota Helix of the 2010 model have such that they can satisfy even the most corrosive car owner. Both versions of the model are equipped with a plug-in all-wheel drive, as well as an auto-shutdown system for the front differential. 2.5-liter engines are completed with a five-step "mechanics", and three-liter engines - five-step "automatic". The fuel consumption is from 8.3 to 8.9 liters, depending on the cycle.

Due to the dimensions of the cargo platform (1547х1515х450), the pickup is able to transport large-sized cargoes weighing up to 830 kg. In addition, the car is capable of towing a trailer weighing up to 2.5 tons. The feature of Hilux is its excellent geometric patency: ground clearance - 212 mm, angle of entry - 30 degrees, exit - 22 degrees.

The level of comfort of the cabin Toyota Hilux is able to "compete" with a car. In all versions, an adjustable steering wheel is provided, and the control system is equipped with a hydraulic booster.

As a result, you can voice the comments left by the owners of the car in question. Toyota Helix is a reliable, simple, unpretentious, high-capacity pickup truck. This is an "honest hard worker", designed for hard work, which is suitable for repair teams and for avid hunters. If in the city he feels uncomfortable, then off-road is simply unbeatable. The disadvantages include a high price and a rather noisy engine.