We’re all about the Tundra, yes. But sometimes Toyota has too much going on to ignore.
Four of Toyota’s Hilux trucks (the Hilux, sold internationally, is similar to a Tacoma) recently made a trek across Antarctica to the South Pole. Each of the trucks carried researchers and 2.5 tons of supplies. The trip was part of the Omega3 South Pole Race, which commemorates Ronald Amundsen and Robert Scott who explored Antarctica in the early 19th century.
These aren’t your normal Hilux Toyotas. Does anyone else think that looks cold?
Each of the Hilux trucks was modified by Arctic Trucks to handle negative 30 degree Celsius temperatures, extra weight, and other extreme driving conditions. The trucks were also modified to melt snow for water using heat from the Hilux engine.
Would you trust your life to your Toyota? That’s what these people did. Photos courtesy of www.amundsenomega3southpolerace.com.
How’s that for tough?
This isn’t the first time a Hilux has driven across the arctic either. In 2007 the Hilux traveled to the North Pole successfully too.
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I need that truck. Thats snexy. Not that it ever gets to -30 C here, heck, not that it get to negative anything here.