Why did the Toyota pickup become terrorists’ favorite truck?
The hotly-debated question at that time was how these vehicles ended up in IS’s hands. And it has still remained unanswered until now. But Philkotse team has another concern: Why did the Toyota pickup become terrorists’ favorite truck?
During the last four decades, statistics show that around 15,000 white Toyota SUVs for sale have been supplied to humanitarian organizations such as the Red Cross and the United Nations. These organizations choose white Toyota as their vehicle preference because that makes their brands outstanding in developing nations. And it is the visibility of these Toyotas that makes themselves become the target for IS terrorists who might steal them, purchase them from unlicensed sellers, or find them via other channels.
Not only being the preference of IS, the vehicles have also been used in unorthodox ways by other rebel political groups
Not only being the preference of IS, the vehicles have also been used in unorthodox ways by other rebel political groups such as the Taliban, Al Qaeda, Syrian Rebels, Fighters in the Chad-Libya Conflict.
Recently, Kia and Hyundai SUVs from 2010-2015 models have also been reported to be used as vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices in suicide terrorist attacks. In order to blend with civilian traffic, the ISIS forces have even added some modifications to their SUVs.
In order to blend with civilian traffic, the ISIS forces have even added some modifications to their SUVs
With all-wheel drive option, SUVs, unlike sedans and coupes, are the most capable over rough terrain and provide a more robust suspension system. This function allows it to suffer greater pressure without being sagged if carried with extra burden, such as hundreds of pounds of explosives.
SUVs are the most capable over rough terrain and provide a more robust suspension system
Where is ISIS getting their Toyotas from? | CNN's Brian Todd reports
Know more about Toyota
For the local market, Toyota Philippines offers 22 car models. The most affordable of these is the Toyota Wigo hatchback. Toyota also has three sedan models namely the Vios, the Corolla Altis, and the Camry. It then has one entry to the pickup truck segment, the Hilux. For coupes, Toyota Philippines offers two models: the GT 86 and the Supra. The Toyota local SUV segment has four models. These include the Fortuner, Land Cruiser, and Land Cruiser Prado. The Toyota MPV segment for the Philippines has three models: the Avanza, Rush, and the Innova. Then there are two Toyota vans in the Philippine market: the Hiace and the Hiace Super Grandia. For hatchbacks, there's the Wigo, the GR Yaris, Prius, and the Yaris, while the minivan segment then has the Alphard. And lastly, the crossovers sold by Toyota include the Corolla Cross, and the RAV4.
Here at Philkotse.com, we provide the complete Toyota Philippines Price list for 2023, which we update on a monthly basis. Besides that, we also list the latest and hottest car promos ranging from low monthly amortizations, cash discounts, and low downpayments.
For more information about the Toyota Philippines price list for 2023, as well other details regarding the brand, continue below.
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