Toyota boosts HiLux safety performance

If there’s one automaker today, that packs in new age ultra-smart tech features harmonized with retro-age class and durability, the Toyota Motor Co. tops the list by a respectable margin. Known to produce hard and sturdy vehicles, Toyota Motor Co. has brought excitement through its new features on Toyota HiLux. Toyota HiLux recently earned the highest rating in safety, as per the 5-star Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP).

Toyota HiLux is a 4×4 single utility pick-up truck that is renowned all over the word for its hard build and long life despite heavy use. Toyota HiLux is often dubbed as “unbreakable warhorse” and now, it has been decked up with comfortable and smooth interiors. Toyota HiLux is spiked with supreme level of safety using ‘all condition’ safety features passing the stringent test conditions as per the Toyota’s Global Outstanding Assessment (GOA).

Toyota HiLux has corrosion-proof, light-weight yet highly rigid steel sheets panels built on a mono-piece chassis with embedded steel bars to provide maximum structural rigidity and room for seating. Toyota HiLux’s A-shaped front body with broad bumpers adds muscle to the vehicle, and it can withstand great amount of external impact. The engine is well protected under the hood and all ports sealed with extra rubber cushions and coolant channels, so that fuel doesn’t leak in any situation, including a body-roll.

Toyota HiLux’s cabin can also absorb high-speed impact. Braced with Head Impact Protection Structure (HIPS) and anti-intrusion high-tensile beams, it can withstand any degree of collision. The front grill has a cross member that prevents damage caused by head-on collisions. Toyota HiLux features all the contemporary safety features and driving assist modules to allow the driver to make a smooth judgment in case of unwanted terrain and road traffic conditions.

Crumple Zone: Hilux has mastered space management without giving away the safety involved with it. In case of a collision the impact is absorbed by the side beams and transported to the back of the vehicle, without affecting the passengers much. Braking Assist harmonized with Intelligent ABS to prevent sliding in case of emergency braking enabled by Electronic Braking Force Distribution System (EBD). Seat Belt and Door Ajar reminder Alarms and Beepers. Vehicle Stabilty Control (VSC) prevents the Toyota HiLux from under-steerage or over-steering while negotiating corners in damp or unruly weather conditions. Traction Control (TC) that prevents this heavy machine from slipping or losing grip in slippery conditions, grass, sand or gravels. SRS Airbags that are placed strategically to protect the head, sides and the kne of the passengers in case of an accident.  Airbags together with high pre-tensioners make up HiLux’s advanced ‘passive’ safety feature. Collapsible Steering Column designed to move upwards and away from the driver.

Toyota HiLux commercials also feature awareness drive where in drivers and passengers are asked to follow all the safety rules and protocols while driving on the road or on a stand-by, to prevent any form of mishap.

This post was written by

Pavan Kumar – who has written posts on Toyota Cars India | New Toyota Car | Latest Toyota cars.
I am into the auto blogs field for quite a long time. Living my passion of reviewing cars.

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