The 4th generation Toyota Hilux is often praised for its reliability and performance. One of its notable features is the 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine, known as the 22R. This engine, similar to Chrysler’s vintage and contemporary Hemi V8 engines, uses swirl-inducing hemispherical combustion chambers. However, the power output of the fuel-injected non-turbocharged variants was only 116 horsepower, making it more known for its durability rather than its horsepower. Many 22R engines have reached distances of over 200,000 miles.

Despite the fact that the 4th gen Hilux was only sold in the U.S. for five years, it made a significant impact. Over 1.5 million Toyota Pickups were sold in the North American market in just five years, making the truck a common sight on the roads for decades.

While the 4th gen Hilux is often seen as a utilitarian used pickup truck, it is gradually gaining collector car status. Generation X members, who have nostalgic memories of the truck from their youth, are particularly interested. According to the valuation website classic.com, the average selling price for a 4th gen Hilux in the past year has been $22,958. This is quite impressive considering the truck likely sold for less than $10,000 when it was new.