I was a land cruiser person, never having anything different. Then took a Hilux for 2 weeks through Namibia and now that will be it for me. Lots of cup holders and can still walk after an 8 hour drive.
"We just completed a week of Overlanding with our Hilux along the West Coast of Namaqualand, from "Brand se Baai" National Park up to McDougals Bay. We towed a Buslapa Muskruier and explored several of the two-spoor tracks. The Hilux proved to be an amazing vehicle! We're so glad we chose the Hilux. While Land Cruisers are tough, the Hilux is equally impressive. Although the fuel consumption of below 7km/L isn't ideal, I've made peace with it. Considering the cost of the Cruiser and what you get for all that money, I will always choose the Hilux."
Throw in some pictures next time. So one can see which Truck you taking about. Remember you always have new individuals who are Joining overlanding Love the Breakdown.
Thank you for your good words. Yes it is a 4x4 and it is a European car. I am from Nederland and i bought it there and shipped it to Mozambique for my own use. I come every year a few months and go camping and Wildlife watching throughout Southern Africa. When i go back home to the Netherlands the car goes in a storage until next trip.
I have a 2.4-GD6 Hilux with Ironman build and Toyota Prado 150 with Ironman build. We overland with both in Africa. Hilux comfortable and love it, but my first choice is my Land Cruiser Prado.
I’ve got a 2012 78 series with a 1HZ motor…made me smile when he said “when you’re driving at the national speed limit”…not happening unless you want to watch the fuel gauge drop in real time 😂. Would I daily drive it? Hell no, but as my adventure truck I love it. There is always a sense of excitement when I crank the engine… As for a bakkie, well..when I get in a mates one and try it out, it’s nice, but, well it’s just a bakkie…I could be on my way to work. No sense of occasion and it stirs no emotion.
@Ironman 4x4 a big factor here is the intensity and duration of off-road travel. Intense (very rough conditions, heavy loads), longer duration (distances and times) - Landcruiser sfa (solid front axle) and heavier duty specs on suspension, steering and drivetrain components will result in greater durability and reliability and reduced risks of breakdowns than in the case of ifs (independent front suspension). Less intense, more infrequent use off-roading with dual-purpose capabilities as highway etc family or business tpt, the Hilux is probably better. Check Roam overlanding video on Hilux repairs and maintenance requirements after longer duration heavier duty off-roading. Which brings the question about what Hikux components are more vulnerable to wear and breakage under hd off-roading and what sensible, cost-effective optional mods are available and recommended to address these? Also comparison of Hilux, Ranger, Isuzu, newer Navaras etc for overlanding and everyday use.
I've been doing touring to Botswana, Namibia etc. in the new Isuzu Dmax 3l. I have your foam cell pro suspension kit, canopy, electric set-up, long range tank, etc. I'm looking for some extra vehicle protection. What would you deem most important for touring? I'm conscious of weight as I carry two spare tyres & 4 people on most trips.
I don’t know much but without even thinking the 79 is definitely the better vehicle to have Even just seeing it on the road makes you go woah😅🎉 However both have insane resale value 🫠
Plot twist on a 4 country trip about to enter lesotho got a 1996 hilix surf......granted lifted for clearence and 1400km in not missed a beat. 3.0l ...altho id love a land cruiser
Im on my 4th Hilux Xtracab 2.8gd6 Auto. since 2021 Currently with a 2024 Model. Will not drive anything else. Toyota all the way. Has never let me down
I have a Hilux 1989 X-cab with 2.4 diesel. It has just reached 300.000 km i have owned it for 13 years now and done 75.000 km of overlanding in Southern Africa since I bought it. it’s been reliable but very rough and uncomfortable and slow on the freeways ( max 80). Is there anything that i can do to improve it ?
Hi Alfred. Thanks for your comment. Not sure about your Hilux model. Is this an imported vehicle? Is it a 4x4? To my knowledge the Hilux of that year was never produced as an X-Cab here in SA. My first 4x4 was a 1998 2.4L petrol solid front axle Hilux 4x4. Tough as nails but not very comfortable and slow out on the open road. I did an engine swap to a later model 2,7L petrol motor with fuel injection. It was a lot faster but way less reliable. My advice is thus, if you cannot live with the comfort or speed, you're going to have to upgrade to a newer generation Hilux. I would strongly advise against trying to modify that motor for more power. Reliability is sure to tank.
I was a land cruiser person, never having anything different.
Then took a Hilux for 2 weeks through Namibia and now that will be it for me.
Lots of cup holders and can still walk after an 8 hour drive.
Bro these are facts 👌 very true the cup holders below the aircon keeps drinks frosty
"We just completed a week of Overlanding with our Hilux along the West Coast of Namaqualand, from "Brand se Baai" National Park up to McDougals Bay. We towed a Buslapa Muskruier and explored several of the two-spoor tracks. The Hilux proved to be an amazing vehicle! We're so glad we chose the Hilux. While Land Cruisers are tough, the Hilux is equally impressive. Although the fuel consumption of below 7km/L isn't ideal, I've made peace with it. Considering the cost of the Cruiser and what you get for all that money, I will always choose the Hilux."
Throw in some pictures next time. So one can see which Truck you taking about. Remember you always have new individuals who are Joining overlanding
Love the Breakdown.
Thank you for your good words. Yes it is a 4x4 and it is a European car. I am from Nederland and i bought it there and shipped it to Mozambique for my own use. I come every year a few months and go camping and Wildlife watching throughout Southern Africa. When i go back home to the Netherlands the car goes in a storage until next trip.
I have a 2.4-GD6 Hilux with Ironman build and Toyota Prado 150 with Ironman build. We overland with both in Africa. Hilux comfortable and love it, but my first choice is my Land Cruiser Prado.
I’ve got a 2012 78 series with a 1HZ motor…made me smile when he said “when you’re driving at the national speed limit”…not happening unless you want to watch the fuel gauge drop in real time 😂. Would I daily drive it? Hell no, but as my adventure truck I love it. There is always a sense of excitement when I crank the engine…
As for a bakkie, well..when I get in a mates one and try it out, it’s nice, but, well it’s just a bakkie…I could be on my way to work. No sense of occasion and it stirs no emotion.
Im with you...got a 76 1hz...good ol donkey!
@Ironman 4x4 a big factor here is the intensity and duration of off-road travel.
Intense (very rough conditions, heavy loads), longer duration (distances and times) - Landcruiser sfa (solid front axle) and heavier duty specs on suspension, steering and drivetrain components will result in greater durability and reliability and reduced risks of breakdowns than in the case of ifs (independent front suspension).
Less intense, more infrequent use off-roading with dual-purpose capabilities as highway etc family or business tpt, the Hilux is probably better.
Check Roam overlanding video on Hilux repairs and maintenance requirements after longer duration heavier duty off-roading.
Which brings the question about what Hikux components are more vulnerable to wear and breakage under hd off-roading and what sensible, cost-effective optional mods are available and recommended to address these?
Also comparison of Hilux, Ranger, Isuzu, newer Navaras etc for overlanding and everyday use.
I've been doing touring to Botswana, Namibia etc. in the new Isuzu Dmax 3l. I have your foam cell pro suspension kit, canopy, electric set-up, long range tank, etc. I'm looking for some extra vehicle protection. What would you deem most important for touring?
I'm conscious of weight as I carry two spare tyres & 4 people on most trips.
I don’t know much but without even thinking the 79 is definitely the better vehicle to have
Even just seeing it on the road makes you go woah😅🎉
However both have insane resale value 🫠
Plot twist on a 4 country trip about to enter lesotho got a 1996 hilix surf......granted lifted for clearence and 1400km in not missed a beat. 3.0l ...altho id love a land cruiser
Im on my 4th Hilux Xtracab 2.8gd6 Auto. since 2021 Currently with a 2024 Model. Will not drive anything else. Toyota all the way. Has never let me down
And what about towing capability now that both got the 2.8 engine
Would like to see your Hilux build
i got a Hilux 2.8 GD 6 Auto for Overlanding .. i will visit u soon for A overlanding Build up
I have a Hilux 1989 X-cab with 2.4 diesel. It has just reached 300.000 km i have owned it for 13 years now and done 75.000 km of overlanding in Southern Africa since I bought it. it’s been reliable but very rough and uncomfortable and slow on the freeways ( max 80). Is there anything that i can do to improve it ?
Sell it or Trade it for a 3.0 d4d. Salaamat Motors in Randfontein will pay you a high price since I see they sell them at high prices
Hi Alfred. Thanks for your comment. Not sure about your Hilux model. Is this an imported vehicle? Is it a 4x4? To my knowledge the Hilux of that year was never produced as an X-Cab here in SA. My first 4x4 was a 1998 2.4L petrol solid front axle Hilux 4x4. Tough as nails but not very comfortable and slow out on the open road. I did an engine swap to a later model 2,7L petrol motor with fuel injection. It was a lot faster but way less reliable. My advice is thus, if you cannot live with the comfort or speed, you're going to have to upgrade to a newer generation Hilux. I would strongly advise against trying to modify that motor for more power. Reliability is sure to tank.
Ask your crew how well a nearly stock Hilux did last year at a 3 provinces trip. Nothing wrong with a hilux. 👌