Papercraft model of the Toyota Hilux, the pickup known worldwide for its reliability and ability to withstand extreme conditions.
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Season | 2015 |
| Category | Other |
| Scale | 1:24 |
| Difficulty | Low |
| Estimated time | 2-3 hours |
| Print format | 1 A4 sheets |
| Source | Unknown |
What you'll need: 200-250 gsm paper or cardstock, scissors or a craft knife, a ruler and glue stick.
The Hilux has built a legendary reputation for toughness, starring in extreme durability tests on shows like Top Gear and serving as a go-to vehicle in hard-to-reach regions worldwide.
The Toyota Hilux was launched in 1968 as a simple, compact pickup built for hard work, and it has stayed in near-continuous production ever since across numerous generations, sold today in more than 180 countries. Its rugged body-on-frame design and highly reliable diesel engines quickly made it a go-to vehicle in regions with poor infrastructure, conflict zones and demanding work environments, from farms and mines to humanitarian organizations, which value it for its mechanical simplicity and ease of repair with limited resources.
Its reputation for indestructibility went global thanks to the British show Top Gear, which in a special dedicated to the Hilux subjected a single truck to being hit with a wrecking ball, submerged in the sea, set on fire and placed atop a building under demolition, with the engine still starting after every test. That reputation has been reinforced by the Hilux's constant presence at the Dakar Rally and other rally-raid events, where both factory and privateer teams have competed with heavily modified versions, cementing its image as one of the toughest pickups ever built.