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The Toyota Hilux Still Has A Critical Weakness

The Toyota Hilux Still Has A Critical Weakness

(Photo Credit: Glenn Lindberg/Teknikens Värld)The automotive/"_blank">automotive.com/category/cars/"_blank">Toyota Hilux is supposed to be right behind cockroaches and John McClane on our comprehensive list of "hardest things to kill." But looks like we might have finally found this supertruck's kryptonite: evasive maneuvering.We've seen a Toyota Hilux survive exploding buildings and a road trip to the North Pole.But try to make an aggressive lane-change at 37 MPH and suddenly the thing looks as safe as being a bad henchman in a James Bond movie.

The new Toyota Hilux close to tipping over

The new Toyota Hilux close to tipping over

Like us on Facebook for more videos!This article and video are also available in SwedishPerhaps we should have been more prepared.In 2007 Teknikens Värld tested six pickup trucks.

Toyota Hilux Fails The Moose Test Yet Again

Toyota Hilux Fails The Moose Test Yet Again

automotive/"_blank">automotive.com/category/cars/"_blank">Toyota Hilux failed once again in the Moose Test participated by a handful of its rivals.(Photo by The NRMA/Flickr)Toyota Hilux is considered to be one of the Japanese car manufacturer's best creations.However, when faced against the Moose Test or otherwise known as the Evasive Manoeuvre Test, to see if the vehicle is capable of avoiding sudden obstacles like it should, the test proved to be too tough for it.

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