Overview of the SUV "Toyota Surf"

Toyota is traditionally present on our market cars. The cars of this brand are considered reliable and relatively cheap to maintain.Today let's talk about "Toyota Hilux Surf". Also sometimes the model is labeled as the Toyota 4Runner (North American market).

There is a misconception that the Toyota Hilux Surf and "Toyota Master ACE Surf" are one and the same car. This is not so. It is understood that the "Master Surf" – a four-wheel drive compact minivan. "Toyota Master Surf" is a great car, but today we will not speak.

The First generation (1984–1989)

"Toyota Surf" first generation had three doors and a removable top (hard top). The model had two versions: a double with a platform for cargo and rear five-seater with extended wheelbase, with a shorter cargo area. The machine was developed for the American market.

Model rare, almost never occurs, it is difficult to conclude about it, not having a sufficient number of unbiased reviews from owners.

The Second generation (1989–1995)

In 1989 came a new "Toyota Hilux Surf". The second generation was not a removable top, the body was all-metal. The model had the ability to quickly switch all-wheel drive. The body could be and with three doors or five. There was also another rare cargo version with four doors.

Another kind of "Toyota Surf" the time – a popular modification with a wide body, this model had the additional marking – Wide Body. In the US market the model was called the Toyota 4Runner. Sometimes you can find another name for this model – "Toyota Surf 130".

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This car was modern and rich. You can choose leather or velour execution of the cabin. To present the full package, also included a cruise control, but still expensive for the time sound system with a CD player.

The Back door of the car was “drop” type, that is it opened on the principle of a pickup truck, but the tailgate was installed the automatic window (this decision will not find on modern cars).

The Trunk of the car was huge, it was no problem to use as a bed, it is comfortable, because on this passable "tank" often go out of town fishing or hunting overnight.

The Redesigned second-generation model

In 1992, the SUV "Toyota Surf" was a restyling of the body, changes were made to the optics (front and rear) and grille. The restyling was just the change in appearance, any design changes or modifications not been made.

Engines for "Toyota Surf" was a few (the same powerplant for the redesigned and previous models). Became the best-selling petrol V6 with a power of 145 HP, the second most common was the two-liter petrol capacity of 97 HP of diesels it is possible to allocate a power plant with a capacity of 95 HP (2.4-liter). On later versions of the car had a new diesel engine of increased power (130 HP, 3.0 liters). If this engine was paired with a gun, his power has additionally grown by 20 HP, automatic this car had some kind of switching mechanism between "hanged power" and "normal power". A five-speed manual gearbox was supplied.

The Second generation of "Toyota Surf" had independent front suspension, rear suspension dependent (spring). The car suspension is just incredibly strong, though a bit hard, but it's a matter of habit.

The Third generation (1995–2002)

Hilux Surf third generation has become a city resident. Model came out on the updated platform with a new engine range. The body was stylish with sleek and smooth lines. The suspension became softer. System was implemented with automatic differential which independently decided on the inclusion of all-wheel drive, depending on weather and traffic coverage. Separately issued model with 2WD (rear wheel drive).

The equipment of the car was good, especially in the top configuration, which was attended by wood trim, leather inserts on the door cards, luxury seats with lateral support. In the area of interior rear view mirrors were Cranmer, altimeter and compass, only they resembled the inside of you car, which goes almost everywhere, not just on the roads.

Restyling third generation

Revision took place in two stages (1998 and 2000). Work concerned the body, especially at the front of the car and interior. No structural modifications to the chassis, powertrain and engines, did not happen.

At the start of sales of Toyota Hilux Surf 3 he had three engines. Petrol 3.4-liter V6 with a capacity of 185 HP, was also the petrol engine is modest – 150-strong engine volume of 2.7 liters. The third engine was a diesel, so its volume is 3 liters at a power of 150 HP in the later models put the same engine but modified, it has already issued 170 "mares".

Fourth generation (2002–2009)

It wasfinalized resident of the city. In the cabin everything became more beautiful and more convenient. The collection tubes have a monitor on-Board computer and display climate control (two zone separate climate control). In the top-end versions could get leather interior, electric seats and illuminated.

The Engines on this generation "Hilux Surf" was set as the Land Cruiser in those years. Gasoline – 2.7 liter (150 HP, once finalized, 163 HP) and 4.0 (185 HP). Of the diesel engines available were the unit of 3.0 liters (170 “horse”). In the later machines of this generation began to put more modern 4.0-litre powerplant from Toyota with a capacity of 249 HP

Rear suspension expensive versions had a pneumatic system to change the stiffness. It is inherent in the cars of the highest category class. Was one facelift, which touched the exterior and interior of the SUV.