The Toyota Hilux Conquest aims for the lifestyle crowd and gets it mostly right. ToyotaMotorPH ToyotaHilux Hilux CarGuidePH
Without a doubt, Toyota’s been pouring over the spreadsheets, and in recent years they’ve made grim reading for the Hilux. Once the undisputed leader in the pickup segment regardless of powertrain combination, its sales, particularly in the high margin 4x4 segment, have been eaten into by the likes of the Ford Ranger and the Nissan Navara. Its competition, aimed at wooing lifestyle enthusiasts as much as farmers and construction workers, have been driven by all things SUV.
Inside, the Hilux Conquest still can’t shake off its utilitarian roots, but overall, it’s a decent place to be in. Hard plastics is the order of the day, even if Toyota tried to mask it by masquerading it as metallic accents or glossy piano black trim. Everything feels well screwed together, and the switches and controls all operate with precision. If there’s one shortcoming it’s that Toyota still opted to omit leather except for the one on the steering wheel.
As with any other pickup truck, interior space is limited. That said, the single-action 60/40 split-folding rear seat adds a dose of flexibility. The system allows the seat cushion to fold up, perfect for loading tall stuff without soiling the back seat like wet grocery or plants. There are under seat cubby holes too to store loose items as well as the tools and jack.
Off-road, the Hilux Conquest should be virtually unstoppable. If the selectable four-wheel drive with high- and low-range aren’t enough, there’s even a switchable rear differential lock to help get it out of really sticky situations. There’s also hill descent control . It also has more ground clearance, and has a better approach angle than most other pickup trucks, so rocky surfaces don’t pose a challenge.
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