Toyota Hilux
- 1968: "The Hilux debuted in March 1968 as
a new bonnet-type truck ... 1.5-litre (2R) engine"
— Toyota.
- 1972, May: Second-generation Hilux, 1.6 or 2.0-litre engines.
- 1978, Sept.: Third-generation Hilux.
- 1972, May: Second-generation Hilux, 1.6 or 2.0-litre engines.
- 1979, Oct.: "First 4-wheel-drive model
was introduced ... 2-litre (18R-J)."
1981, Oct.: "Double-cab model" — T. - 1983, Nov.: Fourth-generation Hilux.
- 1984, May: Hilux Surf, AKA 4Runner, released.
- 1988, Sept.: Fifth-generation Hilux.
- 1991, Aug.: "the front suspension of the double-cab 4WD model was switched to an independent double wishbone"
- 1997, Sept.: Sixth-generation Hilux; extra-cab introduced (Nov.).
- "2- and 2.7-litre petrol, 2.4- and 3-litre diesel engines."
- 2001 November 5:
Toyota released a slightly revised Hilux
(new radiator grille, front bumper, bonnet and headlamp surrounds)
with price reductions of up to $1,940 on the
3.0 litre turbo-diesel 4x4 single cab-chassis and
3.0 litre turbo-diesel 4x4 dual cab ute models.
11/2001 - 4x4 prices:
2.7L single cab chassis M/T $29,290,
2.7L Extra Cab ute M/T $34,565,
2.7L Dual Cab Ute M/T $34,160,
2.7L Dual Cab SR5 Ute $40,545,
3.0L Single Cab Chassis $31,650,
3.0L Extra Cab Chassis M/T $36,985,
3.0L Extra Cab Ute M/T $38,015,
3.0L Dual Cab Ute $37,300,
3.0L Dual Cab SR5 Ute $43,785,
3.0L T/D Single Cab Chassis $33,390,
3.0L T/D Dual Cab Ute $39,040,
3.0L T/D Dual Cab SR5 $46,425
($au 11/2001).
- 2002 October:
Hilux 4×4 got the option of
the 3.4-litre V6 (124kW 4600rpm, 291Nm 3600rpm).
10/2002 - e.g. V6 single-cab pickup 4×4, rrp au$29,950.
- 2004, Aug.: Seventh-generation Hilux.
- "... most of the vehicles being produced in Thailand, South Africa and Argentine for delivery to counties in their own regions, and with some production in Malaysia, Pakistan and Venezuela." — T.
- 2015, May: Eighth-generation Hilux unveiled in Bangkok.