# Lightweight Racing Trucks The Powerful Hilux Evo Truck Will Compete At the Dakar Rally By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racing-truck References: [motorauthority](http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1105967_toyota-reveals-hilux-evo-racing-truck-for-2017-dakar-rally) & [blog.toyota](http://blog.toyota.co.uk/toyota-hilux-evo-dakar-2017) The Hilux Evo is an extraordinarily fast yet lightweight racing truck designed by Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa as part of its quest to dominate the Dakar Rally in 2017. Based on the Toyota Hilux pickup truck, this particular vehicle weighs in at only 1,300 kg, which is massively less than the stock Hilux model. While the racing truck's weight figures may be low, its tire radius number goes way up to 37 inches, with the tires also equipped with a special deflation and inflation mechanism . The vehicle even comes with boosted suspension, a must-have considering the treacherous terrain that the racing truck will nave to negotiate. With its rugged structural features and lightweight racing frame, the Hilux Evo racing truck is bidding to make a massive impression at the Dakar Rally. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lightweight Racing Trucks:** Exploring advancements in lightweight materials and performance engineering for racing trucks. - **Special Tire Mechanism:** Developing innovative deflation and inflation mechanisms for off-road racing tires. - **Boosted Suspension Systems:** Advancing suspension technology to improve performance and stability on treacherous terrains. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Harnessing lightweight materials and advanced engineering for racing truck production. - **Tire Manufacturing:** Pioneering deflation and inflation mechanisms for off-road racing tires. - **Suspension Systems:** Exploring improved suspension systems for enhanced performance on challenging terrains. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Active Adventurer Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-hilux-gr-sport.md) - [Celebratory Rally SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-land-cruiser-gr-sport-rally-raid.md) - [Extreme Terrain Truck Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-trucks-toyota-land-cruiser-250-at37.md) - [Off-Roading Truck Trims](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-trailhunter.md) - [Optimized Aerodynamics EV Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-q-etron-e2.md) - [Desert Competition SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-rover-dakar-rally-defender.md) - [Luxury Pickup Truck Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/direct-cars-br75-toyota-hilux-adventure-camper.md) - [Comfortable Performance Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-toyota-tundra.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-hilux.md)