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2021 Toyota Hilux Adventure model off-road review – by Sand Sherpa Updated for 2024

Updated: April 6, 2024

Rob and Pete take a test drive in the desert sands of Dubai and give their two-cents (plus a bit more!) in this comprehensive review of the 2021 Toyota Hilux Adventure model, badged elsewhere as the Toyota Hilux Revo model.

Joining Sand Sherpa’s fleet of old faithfuls from Land Rover, Ram Trucks, Toyota and others, the Hilux’s were chosen for their versatile pickup design, ease-of-use and suitability for teaching sand driving newbies. Watch to see how they fared in the dunes…

Hilux recovery video: https://youtu.be/FXgMOQTgj3w

You can test drive one of these in the beautiful Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve yourself with us by jumping on a Sherpa Desert Safari https://www.sandsherpa.com/sherpa-desert-safari

00:00 Introduction
00:25 EXTERIOR
00:26 engine and comparison to older models
02:32 approach angles
03:03 tyres and rims
03:49 suspension
04:34 running boards
04:54 rear and tray
07:00 optional tow hitch
08:40 front towing points
09:41 INTERIOR
09:42 seating position
11:56 in-car entertainment system
13:09 dashboard highlights
15:07 rear seating position
15:45 windows
16:44 THE TEST-DRIVE
18:40 leaf springs and traction control
20:40 responsible desert driving
21:39 pwr and eco mode switches
22:26 manual gear option
23:57 performance in the sand
25:14 manual gears over dune
25:52 recovery (check out https://youtu.be/FXgMOQTgj3w for more)
26:00 in-built compressor
27:37 CONCLUSION

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