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Toyota Truck · 2nd gen (1973–1974)

1973 Toyota Truck

Sold as Hi-Lux

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What changed

  • New generation with the 2.0L 18R. A long bed is offered for the first time in the US, the 4-speed can have a floor shifter with bucket seats, and an automatic comes on some trims.1,2,3

What it came with

Badges
  • Hi-Lux4

  • 2.0L four-cylinder (18R)1

    109 hp

Transmissions
4-speed manual2, Automatic2
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive2,3
Trims
Base1,3
Packages
Long bed3,1

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Recalls

No recalls are listed for this year.

Checked against NHTSA records on 21 October 2026.

Before you pay

Open the buyer's checklist

Every warning and recall for this generation, with a box to tick.

Sources

  1. Curbside Classic (1982 Truck)
  2. SlashGear (Hilux changes)
  3. Wikipedia (Hilux)
  4. Toyota Newsroom (Hi-Lux and Truck albums)