A first generation Hilux already fashioned for a sinister purpose (source : business insider)

Do not mind my curiousity but Images like the one above is something we can relate to, we have seen it at a point, maybe on various news channels or even out of curiosity to see what they look like. Sure enough the videos might look grim and depressing, brandishing AK-47 assault rifles and missile launchers without a care in the world, I'm tempted to take a punt here and say that for most, the subconscious reaction is to develop superpowers and just throw a bomb in their midst to make them all disappear, that is definitely mine. But we motor heads at MN... Look at these videos and pictures and something entirely different jumps at us. The fact that Toyotas (in varying models) are used 99% of the time.

(Hey don't blame us if we don't share in the grimness of someone waving an assault rifle, heck we think that the purr of a v12 turbo charged engine sounds better than a lovers moan...#Justsaying.) anyways I digress.

Also, as if we weren't the only one noticing this. Just couple of days ago, the U.S treasury department launched an inquiry as to how ISIS obtains the massive garage of Toyota hiluxes that they have and why the Toyota happens to be the vehicle of choice.

Various officials have been giving various reasons why this is the case, an official even went as far as likening the car as the "vehicular equivalent of the AK-47" We at MN asked ourselves these question and different answers came to be; from its relative cost (compared to a Humvee or a Land Rover) to its durability (yeah, who remembers that top gear episode where the host bought a used hilux and subjected it to all sorts of Torture, afterwards all it took to get the engine running again was a couple of spanners, hammers and wrenches...Not even spare parts was needed).

The link to the videos is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVkedyQZfwQ

Someone said that maybe because it's fast, and easily maneuverable even when loaded with assault rifles on its cabin.
But the one that struck me was the fact that maybe because it's easily and readily available...Toyota has become something like the defacto manufacturer of choice for Nigeria and Nigerians. Like almost 1 in every 4 cars that run on our roads are Toyotas. (don't question my stats go and form yours) but really from government agencies to private companies. Staff pool cars are always Toyotas! (Why, you say? That'll be a topic for another day)

Could this be testament to the fact that Toyotas are somewhat the best cars for our roads?
That they're so efficient for all purposes even the not so honorable cause?
Why Toyotas?
Most importantly, how do these people get their hands on these cars? Smuggling?
Theft?

The fight against these terrorist groups can take various ways and is not something that would be won in a day. But how about trying to cut off the legs to limit movement? Well, we at Motoring Nigeria don't have all the answers to all the questions. We just try to see how the engines run.

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lol.We should check into those companies

I can't say about the other vehicles but hilux has the most rugged suspension any vehicle can have. Beats Tundra, Tacoma, f150 etc. Read about the design and you'll be amazed.

Seriously, someone needs to look into dis mata. E b lyk say dem curse naija with Toyota products.

seun . lalasticlala do ur magic

Well, Top gear showed that the hilux was practically indestructible! They drowned it, set it on fire, dropped a caravan on it, hit it with a wrecking ball and place it on a 240ft building to be demolished...and it still survived.

Stylz69:
Well, Top gear showed that the hilux was practically indestructible! They drowned it, set it on fire, dropped a caravan on it, hit it with a wrecking ball and place it on a 240ft building to be demolished...and it still survived.

Exactly, when in a war zone you want a vehicle that will never let you down, because if it does you will die. This is also the reason that
all the major NGO's around the world use Toyota's as well.

It's like the standing joke that your Mecho will curse you if you buy a Corolla.


I've often wondered why Toyota don't do an advertisement around this fact.

mastro:


Exactly, when in a war zone you want a vehicle that will never let you down, because if it does you will die. This is also the reason that
all the major NGO's around the world use Toyota's as well.

It's like the standing joke that your Mecho will curse you if you buy a Corolla.


I've often wondered why Toyota don't do an advertisement around this fact.

they let the product advertise itself ni...

Frankestein08:
Seriously, someone needs to look into dis mata. E b lyk say dem curse naija with Toyota products.

seun . lalasticlala do ur magic

see what this man is saying. We are talking of ISIS fighters and their truck of choice, you are here talking of how Toyota products and how they are flooding nigerian roads. Mentioning the mods so that ur lame comment be seen on frontpage.
Who even gave u that like on ur comment?

BOSSFOREVER please don't worry, let's welcome all and sundries into our forum. They might one day be of little help.

Think like a bad guy, what vehicle do you want to drive when you have to operate in a rugged terrain, loaded down with ordinance, absolutely have to make an escape, can't be broken down.

You look for a vehicle that has solid axles front and back, has legendary reputation for surviving in the most extreme places on earth. All points to these vehicles of choice.

I'm looking specifically for an older Land Rover Defender 110 specifically, jokes have been made that I should get something newer like a fancy Prado or similar.

Yeah right.

Bossforeva:
see what this man is saying. We are talking of ISIS fighters and their truck of choice, you are here talking of how Toyota products and how they are flooding nigerian roads. Mentioning the mods so that ur lame comment be seen on frontpage.
Who even gave u that like on ur comment?

Go bak n tell hueva sent that you didn't see me.
it's hilarious how someone will just burst in n stat spewing words lyk a deranged bastard.
I'm sorry to say sir but your sense of humour is dead. you really need to receive sense.

Frankestein08:


Go bak n tell hueva sent that you didn't see me.
it's hilarious how someone will just burst in n stat spewing words lyk a deranged bastard.
I'm sorry to say sir but your sense of humour is dead. you really need to receive sense.

accept advice from people. Am not Helen Paul that cracks lame jokes for you to laugh.
Why were u mentioning the admin to see ur comment? Mature Man.

Hey big broses "Frankenstein08/bossforever" me I don see dis as laff Matta ooooo. It's like comfort that ease you from the day's stress. Let's consider it as jolly period, we are one great family on nairaland.

EgunMogaji:
Think like a bad guy, what vehicle do you want to drive when you have to operate in a rugged terrain, loaded down with ordinance, absolutely have to make an escape, can't be broken down.

You look for a vehicle that has solid axles front and back, has legendary reputation for surviving in the most extreme places on earth. All points to these vehicles of choice.

I'm looking specifically for an older Land Rover Defender 110 specifically, jokes have been made that I should get something newer like a fancy Prado or similar.

Yeah right.

An Xterra Nissan is what you can cheaply get. Its got front and rear live axle.

kingreign:


An Xterra Nissan is what you can cheaply get. Its got front and rear live axle.

Nope, I won't be caught dead in that POS, I am an Autoist Sir.

Give me a Defender 110 or give me nothing

EgunMogaji:


Nope, I won't be caught dead in that POS, I am an Autoist Sir.

Give me a Defender 110 or give me nothing

But, Sir, Jeremy touted the Peugeot 504 as being tougher (not more off-road worthy) than the Land Rover, his own country's brand! I'm still looking for that complete video, all I see is the one submitted by our Oga Peugeotagonist.

DaimlerBen:

But, Sir, Jeremy touted the Peugeot 504 as being tougher (not more off-road worthy) than the Land Rover, his own country's brand! I'm still looking for that complete video, all I see is the one submitted by our Oga Peugeotagonist.

Oh yeah?

I will place my trust and money on the Land Rover when it comes to the time to do a proper 4X4 rig.

I will consider nothing else but the Defender 110. In fact if Jeremy gives me an Xterra I will promptly sell it to buy a Landie. if he gives me a Peugeot I will promptly set it on fire alongst with about $5k just to save the drama and be ahead

EgunMogaji:


Oh yeah?

I will place my trust and money on the Land Rover when it comes to the time to do a proper 4X4 rig.

I will consider nothing else but the Defender 110. In fact if Jeremy gives me an Xterra I will promptly sell it to buy a Landie. if he gives me a Peugeot I will promptly set it on fire alongst with about $5k just to save the drama and be ahead

When it comes to proper off-roading, Land Rover it is, non-debatable. What I mean is, can it do a million kilometers? Besides, there are 4x4 504's.

EgunMogaji:
Think like a bad guy, what vehicle do you want to drive when you have to operate in a rugged terrain, loaded down with ordinance, absolutely have to make an escape, can't be broken down.

You look for a vehicle that has solid axles front and back, has legendary reputation for surviving in the most extreme places on earth. All points to these vehicles of choice.

I'm looking specifically for an older Land Rover Defender 110 specifically, jokes have been made that I should get something newer like a fancy Prado or similar.

Yeah right.

chai my brother... U just spoke my mind. i av found myself falling in some sort of awkward love with dt ride recently.... i rly wish I cld find a very clean one in top condition

DaimlerBen:

When it comes to proper off-roading, Land Rover it is, non-debatable. What I mean is, can it do a million kilometers? Besides, there are 4x4 504's.

There are many 4X4's, why are you up against me choosing what I like?

You choose a 504 6X6, I have chosen a Land Rover Defender 110.

mili3kid:

chai my brother... U just spoke my mind. i av found myself falling in some sort of awkward love with dt ride recently.... i rly wish I cld find a very clean one in top condition

You'll most likely have to build one yourself or import one from abroad. It won't be cheap though.

If I were you I would find the best example I can afford in Nigeria and order body panels and other bits that it might need.

EgunMogaji:


There are many 4X4's, why are you up against me choosing what I like?

You choose a 504 6X6, I have chosen a Land Rover Defender 110.

The topic was about why Toyotas are the preferred vehicles of militias, which is due to their toughness. I was just sparring a little, putting forth a car touted as being tougher than your beloved Land Rover. I have absolutely NOTHING against Land Rovers, except maybe for the haves using it to oppress the have-nots & the gonna-haves.

DaimlerBen:

..I have absolutely NOTHING against Land Rovers

Very well then.

Have a nice weekend.

The truth is Toyota is d most rugged car, with little expertise and spare parts it is ready for use.

ISIS has access to many humvee in Iraq but they still go for hilux because it is less complicated and can serve the same purpose.
They only use the humvee when they want mork uncle Sam.

That is why you see Toyota in the most hostile and remote environment.

Go to villages in Gambia, Madagascar, Botswana, Fuji island etc most of d cars u will see are older version of Toyota.

U don't really need to be sophisticated to mentain it, depreciation takes longer time than others and average mecho can work on the engine.

Stylz69:
Well, Top gear showed that the hilux was practically indestructible! They drowned it, set it on fire
, dropped a caravan on it, hit it with a wrecking ball and place it on a 240ft building to be demolished...and it still survived.

How true?

Femtopford:


How true?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnWKz7Cthkk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTPnIpjodA8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFnVZXQD5_k

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