CV Show 2016: 10 things you need to know about the Toyota Hilux

It’s been a busy couple of years in the world of pick-ups. We’ve had a new Mitsubishi L200, a new Nissan Navara and now a new Toyota Hilux, a car famed for its rugged durability. All that extra choice is bound to be exciting if you want a new pick up – so here are 10 things you need to know about Toyota’s new truck.

It’ll tow 3.5 tonnes

If you think the Hilux isn’t massive enough and you feel like making it extra-long, you’ll be pleased to hear it has a towing capacity of 3500kg – the maximum any vehicle this side of a proper truck is permitted to tow.

Horseboxes, trailers and caravans will be no trouble at all – especially thanks to the improved torque output at low revs. This should make standing starts and hills far easier than they have ever been in a Hilux before.