The eighth-generation Toyota Hilux (AN120/AN130), facelifted in 2020, consolidates its status as a global benchmark in the mid-size pick-up segment. This major facelift brought a highly anticipated evolution: the transition of the 2.8-liter diesel block from 177 hp to 204 hp, thus correcting the previous version's lack of punch against competitors like the Ford Ranger. Toyota also reworked the suspension (new leaf springs and shock absorbers) to mitigate the bouncy behavior when unladen, while maintaining its one-ton payload and 3.5-ton towing capacity. In 2024, a 48V mild hybrid system (MHEV) was introduced on the 2.8L to lower emissions. True to its reputation for indestructibility, this Hilux remains a formidable work tool and an outstanding off-roader, although its cabin retains an una