The Hilux vs. Tacoma: body design and size
You expect everything in America to be big, and that is true for the Tacoma. However, the difference between the Hilux and Tacoma is not that huge.
The latest Hilux looks similar to the Tacoma in terms of the trapezoidal design, but the Hilux has a more streamlined front and sleeker headlights. It also has sharper body lines, and the wheel design is more pronounced. However, there are options for a rugged exterior that comes with lots of cladding.
On the other hand, the Tacoma has a block design with squinting headlights, a bulging fender, and a squared-off body shape.
The Hilux vs. Tacoma: engine options
有两个- th和四轮驱动选项e Tacoma. Both the Hilux and Tacoma have two- and four-door options, with either long or short pickup beds.
Toyota built the Tacoma with towing in mind, while the Hilux favors a heavier payload. The Tacoma tows up to 6,800 pounds against 6,172 for a Hilux. However, the Hilux can carry up to 2,240 pounds against Tacoma's 1,685 pounds.
Neither truck is better than the other.
The Hilux and Tacoma are light trucks built for different markets.
What may appeal to car owners deep in the Sahara desert may not be what a Texas hitchhiker is looking for in a truck.
The Hilux has gone through more changes than the Tacoma. However, Driving Line believes that the two models will start to look more similar in the future as we transition to electric vehicles. Since the Tacoma targets the U.S. market, it may catch up with new technologies in engine design, such as hybrid tech or electric options, faster than the Hilux.