A 760 kg caravan falls on this electric Toyota Hilux… and it drives away!

Toyota dropped a nine-meter-high caravan onto its electric Hilux. A spectacular demonstration inspired by Top Gear.

To boast about a vehicle’s sturdiness, some manufacturers show a door that closes well. Toyota prefers to drop a caravan on its roof. It’s less subtle, but undeniably more entertaining.

The British branch of the brand presented Reddit users with a difficult choice: abuse the electric Toyota Hilux with a one-ton wrecking ball or give it a vertical encounter with a caravan. Camping enthusiasts will appreciate the verdict.

The Electric Hilux Takes Up the Top Gear Banner

A 760 kg caravan was suspended about nine meters off the ground before being released onto the pickup. This serves as a reminder of the abuse inflicted by Top Gear on an old Hilux in 2003, which greatly contributed to its reputation for indestructibility.

This time, the diesel engine makes way for an electric motor. But the treatment remains brutal. The caravan crashes onto the cabin and disintegrates. For future vacations, one might want to consider a hotel.

The Hilux bears the marks of the collision: a deformed roof, a cracked windshield, and damaged bodywork. Yet, it manages to drive away under its own power. The scene is enough to assure the spectacle.

Rolling Does Not Mean Indestructible

However, caution should be exercised not to confuse advertising stunt with scientific demonstration. Being able to drive after such an impact does not guarantee the integrity of the vehicle or its ability to safely return to the road.

Nonetheless, Toyota presents a delightful sequence, confronting its electric pickup with the legend of its predecessors. And it reminds one of an often-overlooked truth: for peaceful travel, it’s better to tow your caravan behind the car than to park it on top.

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