2001 Toyota Hilux Surf, SSR-X RZN185

Surfs: the timeless body style, comfortable cabin, and genuine everyday usefulness make them incredibly easy to live with. This RZN185 has covered just 132,863 miles and pairs Toyota’s dependable 2.7L gasoline engine with a four-speed automatic and selectable 4WD. It’s a combination that gives you plenty to appreciate as an enthusiast, while remaining practical, dependable, and ready for everyday life. Under the hood is Toyota’s 2.7L 3RZ-FE four-cylinder, an engine well known for its straightforward design, durability, and long-term dependability. Better still, the 3RZ-FE was offered here in the U.S., making parts availability and servicing far less intimidating than you might expect from a Japanese-market SUV. Power is sent through a four-speed automatic, while selectable 4WD with high and low range gives the Surf genuine capability when the pavement ends. It’s a simple, proven combination that suits the RZN185 perfectly and makes this a Hilux Surf you can confidently put to use rather than save for special occasions. The interior has been nicely preserved, with the original patterned cloth seating presenting very well throughout. Woodgrain trim across the dash and center console gives the cabin a slightly more upscale finish, while an upgraded head unit adds some modern convenience. Amenities include digital climate control with cold A/C and hot heat, power windows and door locks, power mirrors, a tilt steering wheel, and the fan-favorite power rear window. Behind the rear seats is a generous cargo area with plenty of room for luggage, camping gear, or whatever else you need to bring along. Outside, Champagne Mica Metallic suits the third generation Surf exceptionally well, complementing its pronounced fender flares and familiar RZN185 body style. This example retains much of its original exterior equipment, including OEM side steps, rain guards, rear spoiler, privacy glass, and front fog lights. The combination gives it the complete factory appearance that suits these SUVs so well, and more than two decades later, the third generation design remains one of the most recognizable and well liked in the Hilux Surf lineup. As with all vehicles we import, service and maintenance are handled in-house so that each vehicle is properly prepared before it reaches its next owner. On this example, our technicians replaced the front oil pump seal and oil pan gasket, rear shocks, steering rack bushings, front brake rotors, and starter. In addition to this vehicle-specific work, our standard arrival maintenance included an engine oil and filter change, air filter replacement, alignment, new battery, a complete light check with bulbs replaced where needed, and all fluids checked and replaced as necessary. With the servicing taken care of before the keys are handed over, this Hilux Surf is ready to be driven and enjoyed from day one. The best reason to own this Surf is that you’ll have so many reasons to drive it. A trip to the lake, a run for supplies, a few days away with the rear packed full, or even using it as your primary work vehicle all suit it equally well. With selectable 4WD, plenty of cargo space, and the proven 3RZ-FE under the hood, this SSR-X is equally capable of serving as an adventure vehicle, a dependable daily, or a vehicle you rely on for work every day. Email [email protected] and finance is available Walkaround Video