Have you ever seen a Toyota pickup truck? The 2.7L engine is equipped with four-wheel drive, and the space is very spacious, suitable for three people to live in.
Hello everyone, this is RV information. Everyone knows that Australia is sparsely populated and has rich natural landscapes. This feature is especially suitable for RV self-driving tours. RV rental is very popular in Australia, and many outdoor enthusiasts who travel and explore Australia choose to travel independently in an RV. Today, the editor will introduce to you one of the most popular models in the Australian RV industry. How does this RV perform?
The Toyota Hilux pickup truck has strong load-bearing capacity and stability. This RV is built on the chassis of this pickup truck. The vehicle has a simple appearance design, with external dimensions: 5800*2200*3500 (mm), and the combination of the cabin and chassis is relatively rough. It can be seen that the front bumper of the vehicle is black plastic without spray paint, and the wheels are also made of steel hubs. Although this original and simple state is not very beautiful, the advantage is that it is easy to repair and maintain, which is necessary for rental RVs.
The power system of this RV adopts the original factory settings. A Toyota 2.7L gasoline naturally aspirated engine is matched with a 5-speed manual transmission, with a maximum power of 122kW and a maximum torque of 245N·m. This power output is enough for a RV. It is worth mentioning that this chassis is equipped with a rear axle differential lock and a part-time four-wheel drive system with a low-speed four-wheel drive mode. Its passability and crossing capabilities are comparable to those of professional off-road vehicles, and no matter how complex the road conditions are, it is not a problem. However, because the four-wheel drive system consumes more fuel, the vehicle's fuel consumption per 100 kilometers has reached 15L, and the fuel economy is poor.
Compared with the wild appearance, the interior decoration of the car is much more refined. The interior layout is slightly different from that of common pickup trucks in China. There is a pair of booth sofas designed at the rear of the cabin, and windows on three sides bring a very good view. Sitting here to eat, chat, watch, and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery is quite pleasant. There is a small wardrobe next to the sofa, and a TV with a DVD system is placed above it, providing a good audio-visual entertainment experience to help passengers spend a boring night.
Beside the wardrobe is the car's independent bathroom. It is spacious and has all the bathroom facilities. The standard equipment includes a ventilation fan, shower head, water-proof shower curtain and fixed toilet, which are basically sufficient for temporary flushing and toileting. Opposite the bathroom is the dining and kitchen area. The kitchen is equipped with a three-burner gas stove, range hood, 110L car refrigerator, microwave oven and multiple storage cabinets, making it fully capable of cooking a simple meal.
The forehead cabin above the frontmost cab is a double bed with a bed size of 1900*1500 (mm), which can accommodate two adults without any problem. There are sliding windows at the head and end of the bed, so you don’t have to worry about the lighting and ventilation of the bed. There are also lights and overhead air conditioning on the roof, and comfortable daily life can also bring a good mood during the journey.
The water and electricity configuration of the vehicle includes: 80L clean water tank, 80L gray water tank, 20L black water tank, 240Ah battery and fuel heater and hot water system, etc.
This pickup truck, which can carry two or three people across long distances, has always been a popular model in Australian RV rentals. The daily rental fee is about 550 yuan, and there is no limit on mileage. What do you think about using such an RV when traveling?
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