Ponda - there was/is no such thing as a full time awd Hilux from the factory. There is something known as ADD - automatic differential disconnect, literally disconnects one front axle preventing driveline bindup.

I hesitate to say there is such a thing as an AWD Hilux anywhere - though I've heard of Viscous Coupling hubs (Milemarker?) that can create a similar effect.

Badges don't mean anything, take a look at the drivetrain and tell us what you see, pictures would be better.


The transmissions are different, and I would imagine the one in the truck has a chain driven transfer case, a well known weak link.