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I just found some minor information on the 2009 hilux in england.

engine performance upgrade for diesel is mentioned..

[url]http://www.netcarshow.com/toyota/2009-hilux_high_power/[/url]

we wont be getting any performance upgrade here....thats being held off till after 2010 when new shape comes out.

Wasn't there something said here recently about Europe & UK only having a 2.5 litre diesel in their Hilux's,may be they get the 3litre version we already have.?

That is the same performance kit that I am running. The 0 - 62 M/Hour figures are the same as mine did at Willowbank. 11.145 sec to 660ft mark with 61.97m/h.
Regards,
Camwill69

We don`t have the 3 litre version here in Norway.
Only 2.5 with IC (120hp).

Spot on Camwill,

I read an article a little while ago that mentioned that chip on this UK model.

From memory its on the post for the group buy?

Cheers
Matt

Max - I'm fairly sure there won't be a new shape in 2010, as typically, all manufacturers retain the shell / chassis as having a timespan of about 9 yrs, before a major new model change. 2010, will see current model only about halfway through its time. Expect 3 facelifts / upgrades before total new model, if previous Toyota history is anything to go by.

Maybe if we start a dedicated badgering of the toyo dealers demanding full time 4WD and the V8 from the new cruiser.

Jeez i dream of having that engine in a full time 4WD lux.

Can't see what all the fuss is about with the chipped model in the link, nothing that a months wages wouldn't get you in aftermaket bits.

Still can't get me head round toyo taking that moose test seriously and going down to 15" wheels on the UK spec invincible from the 16" last year.

We have got both the 2.5 120 bhp and the 3.0 litre over here in the UK, they have jsut launched the limited edition Hilux 200 which has been played with by Toyota Motorsport to kick out 196 bhp, all under warranty, only doing a limited run of 500 which my brother is having one, lucky f**ker

Here is a link to the Face lift hilux due next month. Shows the new grill and Wheels.
Geragrds,
Camwill69

http://autoindustrie.blogspot.com/

I reckon the front of that facelift looks more "gay"

I agree mmaaxx. Won,t be many people trying to update their current Lux with that new grill.
Another link is,

http://www.toyota.com.my/index.aspx?cat=models&sect=hilux&subsect=main

Regards,
Camwill69

I think that they should have squared off the front abit, more like the US Tacoma's....make it look tuffer! and maybe some bigger flares and bigger wheel arches.

Yeah, I not keen on it either Max.........

Is this new shape a definate??

Thx Greg

That may be just the thailand model. Hopefully our marketing guys had some input for the local version and offer a better looking vehicle. we hope......

We received fitting instructions for some of the front end accessories and yes that is the new front from what I can see. Sales of bullbars are going to skyrocket

It is equipped with the 3.0-litre D-4D engine that already features in the Hilux Invincible, but thanks to a Toyota Motorsport diesel engine performance kit, maximum output is increased to a massive 194bhp (197 DIN hp). This slashes the nought to 62mph acceleration time from 13.0 to 10.5 seconds (11.4 seconds for automatic versions).

Very interested... Upgrade for the D4D.

*Edited bad html -Shrek

And when does everyone think this new shape with the new engine upgrade D4D will be avalible to purchase?

I will be very interested as well if the power is increased

Comments???

Cheers