A REVISION of Toyota’s Hilux pick-up range for 2010 will see a 20% power boost for the 2.5 D-4D engine and some added bits and pieces in the regular price.

Europe’s most popular pick-up, gets improved engine performance via the introduction of a new high-output turbocharger and new fuel injectors that are more precise, for better throttle response and performance. To cope with the extra power, the pistons have been upgraded to a new high-strength material.

Maximum output has been increased from 118 to 142bhp, a rise of 20%, maximum torque is up by 18Nm to a maximum 343Nm at 2000rpm.

This cut Hilux’s 0 to 62mph acceleration time by 2.5 seconds to 12.5 seconds. Increases in the Hilux’s gross vehicle weights have yielded improvements in payload performance, notably for Double Cab models where capacity has increased by 35kg on the HL2 Double Cab and 25kg on the HL3 Double Cab.

There’s also a revised version of the high-power 3.0 D-4D engine now available exclusively in the Invincible Double Cab. Leather upholstery and satellite navigation with Bluetooth are now options on the Invincible, making the flagship model a stronger price prospect for more customers.

Sat-nav with Bluetooth is offered as an option on the HL3 Double Cab and a Sport Deck and an Urban Pack (front guard, scuff plates and front and rear parking sensors) are available for both the HL3 and Invincible Double Cabs.