The name was derived from "elevated driving experience" and thus the name was founded as Hi-Lux.
So smile at the people driving the other names on the road and remember that we are the better generation that owns the best of the best.....
HILUX - The meaning of the name
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JohanM
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HILUX - The meaning of the name
For those of you, that were wondering about the name of Hilux and how Toyota decided on that as the name that replaced the stout, here follows.
The name was derived from "elevated driving experience" and thus the name was founded as Hi-Lux.
So smile at the people driving the other names on the road and remember that we are the better generation that owns the best of the best.....
The name was derived from "elevated driving experience" and thus the name was founded as Hi-Lux.
So smile at the people driving the other names on the road and remember that we are the better generation that owns the best of the best.....
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Re: HILUX - The meaning of the name
En dis presies wat dit is....lekkerte
Is gebed jou spaarwiel of jou stuurwiel?
'Life is a coin. You can spend it anyway you wish, but you can only spend it ONCE'
'Life is a coin. You can spend it anyway you wish, but you can only spend it ONCE'
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Re: HILUX - The meaning of the name
Oh get a room you two
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Re: HILUX - The meaning of the name
I dont need a room!!! I drive a Hilux....I can go Off road....Bushwacker wrote:Oh get a room you two
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Re: HILUX - The meaning of the name
So when they refer to an "elevated driving experience" are they referring to the fact that I am "elevated" way up into the air every time I hit a bump.. 
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And I thought it meant HIgh LUXury... 
1988 Hilex D/C 4x4 (Import spec), Lexus V8; Marlin Crawler; Custom Suspension: front and new 4 link in the rear; Disc Brake conversion rear; 35" Cooper STT tyres; Xenon lights; Custom bullbar;Next? Aircon; new front seats, redo the whole interior in nice soft leather, Respray, Double Lockers
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Re: HILUX - The meaning of the name
What Hilux are you driving bru? :?Scorpion wrote:And I thought it meant HIgh LUXury...
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Re: HILUX - The meaning of the name
Bennie,
Hy ry `n Fortuner, dis die wat hy dink dis High Luxury...... :roll:
Hy ry `n Fortuner, dis die wat hy dink dis High Luxury...... :roll:
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Re: HILUX - The meaning of the name
hy ry LOW LUXury
Scorpion wrote:And I thought it meant HIgh LUXury...
n vark bly maar n vark
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Scorpion
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Re: HILUX - The meaning of the name
Watch hom as hy klaar is...BenHur wrote:What Hilux are you driving bru? :?Scorpion wrote:And I thought it meant HIgh LUXury...
1988 Hilex D/C 4x4 (Import spec), Lexus V8; Marlin Crawler; Custom Suspension: front and new 4 link in the rear; Disc Brake conversion rear; 35" Cooper STT tyres; Xenon lights; Custom bullbar;Next? Aircon; new front seats, redo the whole interior in nice soft leather, Respray, Double Lockers
1978 Land Cruiser HJ45
1971 Mercedes Benz 280S Automatic
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1978 Land Cruiser HJ45
1971 Mercedes Benz 280S Automatic
2011 Land Cruiser 79 V6 (60th Anniversary Edition)
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Re: HILUX - The meaning of the name
My Co-Pilot Wills, says it's cos
Every Other REAL TRUCK Owner greets you in the traffic
Every Other REAL TRUCK Owner greets you in the traffic