Toyota Recreated The 'Top Gear' Hilux Torture Test With A New Hilux, And It Survived Too - Jalopnik

Toyota recreated part of the famous “Top Gear” Hilux torture test using a redesigned Hilux sold overseas, paying homage to the durability stunt that has drawn 31 million views on YouTube since it aired 16 years ago. Toyota UK carried out the experiment by dropping a camper trailer (caravana) onto the new Hilux, specifically an electric variant in a trim called “Invincible.” After the impact, the roof, the sides of the bed, and the top of the windshield were damaged, though the cabin remained intact enough for someone to get in, start the vehicle, and drive away. The piece notes that the truck likely wouldn’t pass safety inspections, but the video is framed as a manufacturer PR exercise rather than entertainment.