The New Toyota Hilux Gets An Arctic Truck Make-Over

Based on the recently launched 2.8 litre Invincible X Double Cab, the new Hilux AT35 features a host of extensive chassis, suspension, handling and styling upgrades typical of an Arctic Truck build.

To begin with, there's the Arctic Trucks Bilstein performance suspension system that features front springs and dampers, anti-roll bar adjustment and rear dampers with extended shackles that give an extra 40mm of front and 20mm of rear suspension lift. 

Then, to accommodate the 17” Arctic Trucks alloys that are shod with 35” BFGoodrich KO2 All-Terrain tyres, Arctics Trucks have re-engineering of the vehicle’s chassis, inner arches and bodywork.  All of this means that the new Hilux AT35 has an increased ground clearance of 65mm and an improved approach angle of +9º and departure angle of +3º.

Arctic Trucks haven’t simply given the new Hilux AT35 some big tyres and a suspension lift, no, more importantly they’ve optimised torque and drivability by re-gearing of the front and rear differentials.

On the outside you get the usual Arctic Trucks styling features that include the company’s signature flare package for the front and rear wings, extended-profile side steps, AT35 badging and a 30th anniversary decal.  Each vehicle comes with an individual Arctic Trucks certificate of authenticity.  Extra practicality is provided by a rear height bar with an integrated 2” receiver hitch for quick and easy deployment of tow balls, winches, steps, gear carriers or other accessories.

Want more?  No problem, there are a range of fully fitted Arctic Trucks options available, including full underbody armour, Vision X grille-mounted light bar and Truxedo low-profile load cover.  The tyre specification can be upgraded to BFGoodrich KM3 Mud-Terrain tyres and an on-board inflation/deflation kit can be installed, with a 12V performance compressor mounted in the engine bay.

Added benefits of the new Hilux AT35 include an elevated driving position, superior mobility from the wider front and rear tracks, wider tyres and a larger, “lighter” footprint for more secure driving over soft and delicate terrain. The larger tyres provide an increased suspension effect, giving a smoother and faster ride over rough surfaces as well as offering a greater range and flexibility for using lower pressures to gain better traction in challenging conditions. 

The new 201bhp 2.8-litre diesel engine and six-speed automatic transmission are carried over from the standard Hilux Invincible X, making this most capable Arctic Trucks Hilux yet to be offered through the Toyota retailer network.

All conversion features are carried out by Arctic Trucks technicians to original manufacturer standards, maintaining Toyota’s five-year/100,000-mile new vehicle warranty. The model is fully type approved and retains commercial vehicle status, with no compromise in payload or towing capacity.

The Arctic Trucks Hilux AT35 is available to order from Toyota retailers now as a conversion for the new Invincible X Double Cab automatic model, priced at £18,780 plus VAT.