What vehicle would you choose, we choose the Toyota Hilux.

 

The Living Wild in South America overland expedition is currently operating in Argentina and Chile. The vehicle we use is the Toyota Hilux, one of the most durable and rugged 4×4 trucks in the world. We  are wildlife photographers and film makers, every day is an adventure.  The car needs to be up to the challenge!

 

We have a lot of equipment for overland travel such as generators, tow ropes and car spares. For our  wildlife photography and filming we have cameras, tripods, sound recording equipment and hides.  Then there is our personal clothes and sleeping bags, rucksacks and even lightweight tents for trekking, a lot of stuff – so we have removed the rear seat and this is where our gear is stored.

 

On the Toyota Hilux truck we have fitted a 4-wheel pop-up camper.  This was imported from California and this is where we sleep, eat and work.

Travelling overland in the wilderness of South America, across the Andes, means that we go off-road.  Rivers, sand dunes and rocks need negotiating so we need 4×4 capability.  Sometimes this is a daunting task but one that is made easier knowing that we are driving a reliable vehicle.  The Hilux model is even made in Argentina so that’s to our advantage too.

Everywhere we travel in South America the Hilux is the most wanted, most driven, most seen off-road car.

Is the Toyota Hilux the best 4×4, we think so.