Toyota Hilux 2018 for sale Philippines

Now in its 8th generation, the 2018 Toyota Hilux pickup has improved a little, making it a sleeker and more practical car. But despite being more technologically and refined than its predecessors, some lamented the loss of the “macho” pickup's look to move to a softer and more rounded style.

Keep scrolling down to find out this model through the upscale trim Toyota Hilux Conquest 2018 with Philkotse.com!

Overall, the 2018 Hilux looks cool and has a more dashing design with Tacoma-inspired styling. A front grille with a sporty front bumper complements its premium look. Come along with that are LED headlights and daytime running lights.

The exterior of the 2018 Toyota Hilux stands out in a striking Nebula Blue Metallic paint with a Bedliner and sports bar. The black decorative pieces of taillights reinforce the distinctive styling of the car.

However, there are still some shortcomings in the exterior design of the Hilux lineup. One of them is the “Conquer” sticker rather than the iconic 'TOYOTA” word placed on the back door. Many people believe that Toyota should design a new set of wheels for Hilux instead of reusing the beautiful 18-inch alloy wheels similar to the Fortuner.

Instead of silver-painted aluminum details, glossy black trim details give the Toyota Hilux a more daring interior. To create a more upscale design, Toyota also fitted the new model with cleverly designated imitation metal accents. However, the hardware plastic on the cabin feels like this is still a pickup that you can torture every day.

Internally known as 1GD-FTV, the 2.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine produces 177 PS of power along with 450 Nm of peak torque. That makes the engine always ready to reach speeds of up to 1600 rpm.

With an engine with more torque at low levels, the time to pass slower vehicles is much shorter. Also, while the six-speed automatic does not have a manual option, the transmission is smooth through the gears with virtually no drag.

That's not all. The 2018 Hilux Conquest is not designed for city roads but is also to overcome steep hills, muddy terrain, and long distances. Although it is only 177 PS, A good 450 Nm of pulling power also means that it has amounts of torque that is ideal for towing heavy cargo.

In case you need the engine to run even harder, you can select the “Power” mode on the Hilux's drivetrain so that the turbo-diesel engine unleashes its full potential. Then, to return the pickup to its normal state, the driver just easily presses the Power button again. 

The “Eco” mode is also to help this model to save more fuel. With this mode, the fuel consumption of Hilux Conquest is about 15.0 km/l on the highway. On average, the car consumes about 10.0 - 10.5 km/l when driving in the city. In the event of a traffic jam, the Hilux pilot fuel level will be around 8.0 km/l.

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The Hilux Conquest version is more premium than the standard Hilux because the manufacturer favorably upgraded the dual gauge cluster as well as a keyless start-and-go. The Hilux Conquest 2018 also offers advanced navigation for the infotainment system (dealer option).

Also, although automatic headlights and rear parking sensors are available for the Hilux Conquest, the reverse camera system is still needed to make parking easier for the driver.

Overall, Toyota has added some new features for the redesigned pickup. However, the non-Conquest 2.8 G in 4x4 trim has almost the same level of equipment.
 

Retailing at Php 1,777,000, we guess the 2018 Toyota Hilux is quite a high but worth investment. The truck now comes with extra features and a cooler exterior, but at its current price, it is by far one expensive midsize pickup on the market.

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