The GD engines is equipped common-rail direct-injection, variable-nozzle turbos, exhaust gas recirculation and an optional stop/start system. It is claimed to use 10 percent less fuel than the older KD engines. The older KD series 2.5-litre along with 3.0-litre diesel engines was offered in several market alongside the newer GD series engines. The 2.0-litre, 2.7-litre and 4.0-litre petrol engines from the previous generation returned with a Dual VVT-i update for increased power and torque. , the 5L-E engine option is marketed by Toyota Gibraltar Stockholdings along with other distributors in Africa such as Senegal, and for institutional purchase by governmental entities and NGOs accredited by the UN, only with a 5-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drive. Safety The updated Hilux in its most basic Latin American configuration with 7 airbags received 5 stars for adult occupants and 5 stars for infants from Latin NCAP in 2019. Hilux Revo BEV Concept The Hilux Revo BEV Concept is an EV conversion prototype based on the eighth-generation Hilux (Hilux Revo in Thailand) single cab that was presented on 14 December 2022 at the 60th anniversary event of Toyota Motor Thailand. Production and sales Worldwide production In 2017, Toyota reported the Hilux sold around 521,000 units in 190 countries, with production in 6 countries. 167,000 units were sold in Asia, 116,000 in South America, 65,000 in the Middle East, 55,000 in Africa, 51,000 in Oceania, 41,000 in Europe, 19,000 in North America, and around 1,000 in Japan. In the same year, 310,500 units were produced in Thailand, 103,000 produced in Argentina, 76,500 produced in South Africa, 18,200 produced in Malaysia, 6,500 produced in Pakistan, and 600 produced in Venezuela. Sales Reputation The Hilux has often been described as having a high level of durability and reliability during sustained heavy use or even abuse. This reputation was highlighted in several episodes of the BBC motoring show Top Gear. In series 3, episodes 5 and 6, a 1988 diesel N50 Hilux with on the odometer was subjected to considerable abuse, including being left on a beach for the incoming tide, left on top of a building as it was demolished, and being set on fire. The Hilux suffered severe structural damage, but was still running after being repaired with only the typical tools that would be found in a truck's toolbox. This Hilux became one of the background decorations in the Top Gear studio. In the