Description
Toyota Hilux Ambulance 2.7L 4×4 Double Cab ; When you need to bring medical care to remote villages, rugged mountains, or disaster zones, you need a vehicle that simply won’t quit. The Toyota Hilux has a legendary reputation for being nearly indestructible. Now imagine that same reliability, transformed into a fully equipped ambulance.
The Toyota Hilux Ambulance 2.7L 4×4 Double Cab is exactly that—a purpose-built emergency vehicle designed for the world’s toughest conditions.
A Powertrain You Can Count On
Under the hood sits Toyota’s proven 2.7-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine. It’s not the most powerful engine in the world, but that’s not the point. This engine is built for one thing: reliability .
Engine Specs at a Glance:
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Displacement: 2.7 liters (2,693 cc)
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Max Output: 164 horsepower at 5,200 rpm
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Max Torque: 245 Nm at 4,000 rpm
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Fuel Type: Petrol (gasoline)
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Fuel Tank Capacity: 80 liters
The 164 horsepower may not sound massive, but this engine delivers its power smoothly and consistently. It’s designed to run for hundreds of thousands of kilometers with nothing but basic maintenance.
4×4 Capability That Goes Anywhere
The “4×4” in the name isn’t just marketing. This ambulance comes with a proper four-wheel-drive system that can tackle terrain where ordinary ambulances would get stuck.
Key off-road features include:
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Dual-range 4WD: Low-range gearing for crawling over rocks and through mud
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Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC): Prevents rolling backward on steep inclines
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Vehicle Stability Control (VSC): Helps maintain control on slippery surfaces, with trailer sway control built in
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High ground clearance: Enough to clear obstacles on rough tracks
With an approach angle designed for serious off-roading, this Hilux ambulance can reach patients in places you wouldn’t think possible for a medical vehicle.
Double Cab Design: Room for Crew and Patients
The Double Cab configuration is perfect for ambulance conversion. You get four full-size doors and seating for up to five people in the front cabin . This means:
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Space for driver and medical crew
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Room for patient’s family members if needed
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Secure storage for personal gear
The rear cargo area is where the magic happens. This space is converted into a fully equipped patient compartment with:
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Stretcher mounting system with secure locks
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Oxygen cylinder holders
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Medical cabinet storage
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Attendant seating
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Interior lighting for night operations
Safety You Can Trust
Toyota takes safety seriously, even in workhorse vehicles like the Hilux. The 2.7L 4×4 Double Cab comes equipped with:
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS): Prevents wheel lockup during emergency braking
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Airbags: Multiple airbags protect occupants in case of collision
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Rear parking sensors: Helpful when maneuvering in tight spaces
Real-World Fuel Economy
Let’s be honest: a 4×4 ambulance carrying heavy medical equipment isn’t going to win any fuel economy awards. But the 2.7L petrol engine is reasonably efficient for its class, with combined cycle consumption around 10.7 L/100km . The 80-liter fuel tank gives you a solid working range between fill-ups.
Why the Hilux Platform?
There’s a reason why organizations like the United Nations, Red Cross, and governments around the world choose the Hilux for demanding work .
Proven durability. The Hilux has a decades-long reputation for surviving abuse that would destroy other vehicles.
Simple mechanics. When something does break—and eventually everything does—you can fix it with basic tools. No specialized computers or dealer-only parts required.
Global parts availability. From small villages to capital cities, you can find Hilux parts almost anywhere on earth.
High payload capacity. The chassis and suspension are built to carry heavy loads, which is essential when you’re adding a full medical module.
The Bottom Line
The Toyota Hilux Ambulance 2.7L 4×4 Double Cab isn’t the fanciest ambulance you’ll ever see. It doesn’t have luxury interiors or the latest gadgets. But that’s not what it’s built for.
This vehicle is built for one purpose: to reach patients in the most challenging environments on earth and bring them safely to care. It’s reliable, maintainable, and virtually indestructible.
For organizations operating in remote areas, conflict zones, or disaster regions, this Hilux ambulance represents the difference between care arriving and care not making it at all. And in emergency medicine, that difference is everything.
