Toyota, A-Stan and special forces

[digrar]

Even though New Zealand is one of the rare places where diesel is cheaper than gas, i'd rather have a gas V8 than the smoky old diesel now. Should do some good skids when finished!

Smokey old diesels are things of the past, modern turbo diesels are the dogs bollocks. I drive the new Hiluxes for work, we also have some older style diesels and they are worlds apart in performance.

[junglejim]

Called the “Avanza” over here. It is actually not a “real” Toyota, but uses as a base the Diahatsu something or other. Most of them gets buildt in Indonesia. Who would have thought that Toyota would resort to “badge” engineering? Nothing wrong with it though. Toyota was involved in the design process in any case. Great value for money. They don’t stick Toyota badges on badly constructed vehicles.

have to correct one of you guys again. The Kijang (Innova over here) and the Avanza are two totally different vehicles. The innova is the size of a Minivan, while the avanza of a compact sedan.

As for the badge engineering, its ok since Daihatsu was bought by Toyota so the quality and control is there. So chillax!

[PsychoPig]

Nice pics. You can't kill a Hilux; Jeremy Clarkson tried.

[kamarian]

Nice pics. You can't kill a Hilux; Jeremy Clarkson tried.

the RAAF tried to kill a toyota, and that didnt work either!

[PsychoPig]

Oh, yeah, the LGB that fell off a bug, I remember that.

[hawkeye88]

Called the “Avanza” over here. It is actually not a “real” Toyota, but uses as a base the Diahatsu something or other. Most of them gets buildt in Indonesia. Who would have thought that Toyota would resort to “badge” engineering? Nothing wrong with it though. Toyota was involved in the design process in any case. Great value for money. They don’t stick Toyota badges on badly constructed vehicles.

have to correct one of you guys again. The Kijang (Innova over here) and the Avanza are two totally different vehicles. The innova is the size of a Minivan, while the avanza of a compact sedan.

As for the badge engineering, its ok since Daihatsu was bought by Toyota so the quality and control is there. So chillax!

That's what I just wanted to tell... Well, you seems know quite well. But "Avanza" is not a sedan, it is a compact MPV, which is designated to low-economy people (Sorry) while Innova is an MPV based vehicle, but looks like SUV. As my experience, Innova is quite reliable in narrow road condition, the handling is great while the 2.7L engine is enjoyable thrilling.

If I'm not wrong, Daihatsu designed the model, while Toyota designed the engine. Then, they are joint production. Just FYI: Daihatsu is pretty much cheaper than Toyota. But still, both are the same as supermonkey's old hilux engine, slow as heLL. 1.5L (103PS) and 1.0 (only 63PS)!!! Maybe you cannot even go over a small hill with that freakin' engine.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Avanza

[junglejim]

That's what I just wanted to tell... Well, you seems know quite well. But "Avanza" is not a sedan, it is a compact MPV, which is designated to low-economy people (Sorry) while Innova is an MPV based vehicle, but looks like SUV.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Avanza

Sorry if I gave the wrong impression, I was saying that the Avanza is about a size of subcompact design, but you are correct its not a sedan per se. The Innova is based on the Hilux, using Hilux Chassis and type of engine.

Funny The Fortunner, The Hilux, and the Innova are one vehicle actually. the other two came from the Hilux.

Reason why im familiar with em, is because I used to be a product planner for the Hilux, Land Cruiser, and the Prado here in the Philippines. Young and stupidity ios the reason why I left the company! oh and cause Im paid way higher now than if I would have stayed there.

[hawkeye88]

Sorry if I gave the wrong impression, I was saying that the Avanza is about a size of subcompact design, but you are correct its not a sedan per se. The Innova is based on the Hilux, using Hilux Chassis and type of engine.

Funny The Fortunner, The Hilux, and the Innova are one vehicle actually. the other two came from the Hilux.

Reason why im familiar with em, is because I used to be a product planner for the Hilux, Land Cruiser, and the Prado here in the Philippines. Young and stupidity ios the reason why I left the company! oh and cause Im paid way higher now than if I would have stayed there.

I dunno that, but fine...

Alrite... I thought you were in the military, btw good to you to have such a higher salary. I wonder how much my first salary... wanna go quickly to work, get rich and have someone to live for... at 30 get married, have everything and never think bout money anymore.... Next, self-actualization...

[junglejim]

I dunno that, but fine...

Alrite... I thought you were in the military, btw good to you to have such a higher salary. I wonder how much my first salary... wanna go quickly to work, get rich and have someone to live for... at 30 get married, have everything and never think bout money anymore.... Next, self-actualization...

Long story short, wanted to joined aced all the test then faith kicked it. Sad baut true, now just looking for an excuse to sign up for one. Where are you in right now?

[hawkeye88]

Sorry if I gave the wrong impression, I was saying that the Avanza is about a size of subcompact design, but you are correct its not a sedan per se. The Innova is based on the Hilux, using Hilux Chassis and type of engine.

Funny The Fortunner, The Hilux, and the Innova are one vehicle actually. the other two came from the Hilux.

Reason why im familiar with em, is because I used to be a product planner for the Hilux, Land Cruiser, and the Prado here in the Philippines. Young and stupidity ios the reason why I left the company! oh and cause Im paid way higher now than if I would have stayed there.

Long story short, wanted to joined aced all the test then faith kicked it. Sad baut true, now just looking for an excuse to sign up for one. Where are you in right now?

Rite now, I'm in Singapore studying. I'm taking my 3rd semester Diploma in Management Studies (DMS). Heheh... Wanna try to join Singaporean NS.
Above all, wish me luck...

What 'bout you?? What are you working at??

[junglejim]

Rite now, I'm in Singapore studying. I'm taking my 3rd semester Diploma in Management Studies (DMS). Heheh... Wanna try to join Singaporean NS.
Above all, wish me luck...

What 'bout you?? What are you working at??

Right now, Im a market research analyst in the Philippines, due for cross posting, actually thinking of Singa as the next post. Wanted to join the service ever since I was a kid, again fate kicked in and had a change of plans. Took the same course as you in college, cool!

Maybe you will be luckier than I am, Good Luck all the way!

If ever try to go for Toyota Motor Asia Pacific over there, fun job you wont regret it!

[bean_mr]

The first truck is Afghanistan, the second is Iraqi Border Police, and the last two are some trucks used in Iraq.

[manilaboy]

i have a 2005 hi lux and i use it for work here in the farm. the ride is a bit bumpy but great truck overall. smaller than f150 but largest japanese made pickup in the market here. im planning to get another hi lux later this year if i have enough money.

after seeing the photos, i hope i can save enough so i can get a land cruiser 2015 :P i like SUVs and its my dream car. a friend took me on a ride on his land cruiser and it was amazing. better than expedition imo

[muck]

Great thread, good sf photos!

[hawkeye88]

Right now, Im a market research analyst in the Philippines, due for cross posting, actually thinking of Singa as the next post. Wanted to join the service ever since I was a kid, again fate kicked in and had a change of plans. Took the same course as you in college, cool!

Maybe you will be luckier than I am, Good Luck all the way!

If ever try to go for Toyota Motor Asia Pacific over there, fun job you wont regret it!

You did? unfortunately and thx for that. I hope I will...
Really you're thinking of Singapore? Well, maybe you can tell me if you go there... Hope have some fun...

At last, Good Luck to you too, mate! Wish us more luck...