Third era (N30, N40; 1978–1983)[edit]

Third era (N30, N40)
Overview
Additionally known as	Toyota Pickup (US)
Manufacturing	August 1978 – August 1983
Meeting	Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Tahara plant);[8] Hamura, Tokyo (Hino)
Physique and chassis
Body style	2- and Four-door pickup truck
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Associated	Toyota Trekker
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L 12R I4 1.eight L I4 2.zero L 18R I4 2.2 L 20R I4 2.Four L 22R I4 2.2 L L diesel I4
Transmission	Four- or 5-speed manual Three-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,585 mm (101.eight in) (N30)[9] 2,800 mm (110.2 in) (N40)[9]

The redesigned Hilux was launched in August 1978,^[2] with a 4WD variant launched in Jan 1979.^[2] The 4WD variant – not supplied with any engines smaller than the two-litre “18R” – featured some frequent expertise with the bigger Toyota Land Cruiser.^[4] Manufacturing of the four-wheel drives stopped in July 1983, however some 2WD variations continued in parallel with the following era.^[2] The L series diesel engine was supplied on the 2WD variants from September 1979 and the 4WD variants in March 1983.^[2] In Japan, the Hilux was joined with the all new Toyota MasterAce, sharing load carrying duties, and offered at Toyota Retailerareas alongside the Hilux.

In North America the Hilux noticed using four-wheel drive. It had a strong entrance axle and leaf suspension. The physique noticed a redesign that included single spherical headlights and a much less advanced physique. This new 4WD setup featured a gear pushed RF1A switch case. This switch case is exclusive in that its low-range discount portion might be replicated, utilizing what some check with as a twin or triple switch case. This leads to a a lot decrease total gear ratio.^[10] It was the primary Hilux accessible with an automatic transmission.

In 1981 a automobile growth settlement was established between Toyota, Winnebago Industries and two different aftermarket customizers. This was to permit Toyota to enter the SUV market in North America. The automobiles which resulted from this collaboration have been the Trekker (Winnebago), Wolverine, and the Trailblazer (Griffith). All three used the Hilux Four×Four RV cab and chassis, and an all-fiberglass rear part (the Trailblazer had a metal mattress with a fiberglass high). There have been a minimum of 1,500 Trekkers, 400 Trailblazers and an unknown variety of Wolverines offered in North America. Analysis and growth work on the Trekker led to the event of the 4Runner/Hilux Surf, which was launched in 1984.

Towards the top of the SR5’s manufacturing run (1983½ mannequin 12 months), Toyota launched the luxurious Mojave for the US market as a limited-production (Three,500 models) mannequin with choices not accessible on another Toyota pickup.^[11] Listing priced at US$eight,308,^[11] it featured bucket seats, two-speaker multiplex radio, chrome entrance and rear bumpers, and no Toyota brand on both the grille or tailgate.^[11] Cruise control, energy steering, and air con have been non-compulsory.^[11] It was powered by the SR5’s commonplace 2.Four L (150 cu in) inline four.^[11]

In Thailand, this mannequin offered because the Toyota Hilux Tremendous Star.

Engines:

• 1978–1983: 1.6 L (1587 cc) 12R SOHC I4, 80 PS (59 kW) at 5200 rpm and 12.5 kg·m (123 N·m) of torque at 3000 rpm (RN30/40)^[9]
• 1981–1983: 1.eight L preflow, Four-speed guide (Australia)
• 1978–1980: 2.2 L (2189 cc) 20R SOHC I4, 67 kW (91 PS; 90 hp) at 4800 rpm and 165 N·m (122 lb·ft) of torque at 2400 rpm
• 1981–1983: 2.Four L (2366 cc) 22R SOHC I4, 98 PS; 97 hp (72 kW) at 4800 rpm and 175 N·m (129 lb·ft) of torque at 2800 rpm
• 1981–1983: 2.2 L diesel I4, 46 kW (63 PS; 62 hp) at 4200 rpm and 126 N·m (93 lb·ft) of torque (SR5 lengthy mattress solely within the US), LN30/40

Fourth era (N50, N60, N70; 1983–1988)[edit]

Fourth era (N50, N60, N70)
Overview
Additionally known as	Toyota 1 Ton
Manufacturing	August 1983 – August 1988
Model years	1984–1988
Meeting	Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Tahara plant); Hamura, Tokyo (Hino) Uruguay: Montevideo
Physique and chassis
Body style	2 and Four-door truck
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Associated	Toyota 4Runner/Hilux Surf (N60)
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L 1Y I4 2.zero L 3Y I4 2.Four L 22R I4 2.Four L 22R-E I4 2.Four L 22R-TE turbo I4 Three.zero L 3VZ-E V6 2.2 L L I4 diesel 2.Four L 2L I4 diesel 2.Four L 2L-T I4 diesel turbo
Transmission	Four/5-speed guide Three/Four-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Common Cab Quick Mattress: 2,616 mm (103.zero in) Common Cab Lengthy Mattress: 2,845 mm (112.zero in) Xtracab Lengthy Mattress: Three,086 mm (121.5 in)
Size	Common Cab Quick Mattress: Four,435 mm (174.6 in) Common Cab Lengthy Mattress: Four,729 mm (186.2 in) Xtracab Lengthy Mattress: Four,966 mm (195.5 in) Xtracab SR5: Four,676 mm (184.1 in) Reg. Cab 4WD: Four,729 mm (186.2 in)
Width	Common Cab: 1,621 mm (63.eight in) Xtracab Lengthy Mattress: 1,679 mm (66.1 in) Xtracab: 1,689 mm (66.5 in)
Peak	Common Cab Quick Mattress 2WD: 1,544 mm (60.eight in) Common Cab Lengthy Mattress: 1,534 mm (60.Four in) Xtracab Lengthy Mattress: 1,532 mm (60.Three in) 1 t Reg. Cab Lengthy Mattress 2WD: 1,562 mm (61.5 in) Common Cab 4WD: 1,709 mm (67.Three in) SR5 Turbo Xtracab: 1,529 mm (60.2 in) Xtracab 4WD: 1,704 mm (67.1 in)
Curb weight	1,270 kg (2,800 lb)

The August 1983 redesign (offered as mannequin 12 months 1984 automobiles in North America) launched the Xtracab prolonged cab possibility, with six inches of house behind the seat for in-cab storage. These “1984” fashions carried over the carbureted 22R engine whereas mannequin 12 months 1984 additionally noticed the introduction of the fuel injected 22R-E. Two diesel engines have been additionally supplied, the 2L and the turbocharged 2L-T. The diesels have been discontinued within the U.S. after the 1986 mannequin 12 months, this was because of increased efficiency expectations from clients and the broad availability of cheap gasoline. The following 12 months noticed the introduction of a turbocharged possibility, the 22R-TE, maybe because of rising competitors from Nissan who already supplied a V6 truck at the moment. The strong entrance axle was swapped out for an independent front suspension/torsion bar setup within the Four×Four mannequin in 1986, and non-compulsory automated differential disconnect for the entrance differential (an alternative choice to automated locking hubs) and an digital transfer case was added as nicely. A V6 engine was launched in 1988. The Hilux-based 4Runner which made its entry in Australia, North America and the UK was based mostly on this era Hilux; in another markets, similar to Japan, it was known as the Hilux Surf.

Toyota launched a brand new era of the Hilux in most markets in late 1988 however the fourth era remained in manufacturing till 1997 in South Africa. Toyota says this was because of South African “content material legal guidelines” which made it cheaper to proceed to provide the fourth era Hilux, relatively than to retool the plant for the fifth era.^[12]

In Thailand, this era offered because the Toyota Hilux Hero.

Engines: