Toyota introduced a second facelift for the HiLux's seventh generation in 2011 and offered the well-known pickup with a choice of bodyworks, including the four-door Double Cab.
Created to fit five adults inside and take them to the top of a mountain, the refreshed HiLux Double Cab was family-friendly and suitable for a team of workers. In addition, the bed in the back was big enough to fit any tools they needed.
The Double Cab version was designed primarily as a leisure vehicle. That's why the automaker changed the car's exterior to fit customers' tastes. Thus, apart from the base model, it came with body-colored bumpers and a chromed grille. In addition, Toyota offered standard fog lamps from mid-grade up. Finally, thanks to its rear doors, the ingress and egress to the car were easier.
Inside, the HiLux Double Cab featured a pair of bucket seats at the front separated by a center console where Toyota placed the gear selector and the low-range transfer case between the two front occupants. The automaker installed a bench fit for three passengers in the back, with a storage area underneath. In addition, while the base trim level featured cloth materials and vinyl door cards, the HiLux featured more comfort and amenities on the upper trim levels, such as heated seats and an automatic transmission.
Under the hood, Toyota installed a choice of inline-four engines between 2.0-liter and 3.0-liter displacement with power ranging between 75 hp and 120 hp. A two-speed transfer box was fitted on all 4x4 models, and a limited-slip differential was on the options list, depending on the market.
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