7. Toyota Hilux
The Toyota Hilux is globally recognized for its unmatched resilience.
Famously surviving brutal torture tests, the Hilux has become the gold standard for reliability—whether crossing deserts or enduring urban abuse.
As Top Gear recounts, many owners hold on to their Hiluxes for decades, rarely needing a replacement.
This extreme durability cemented its legend, but also meant new sales were sometimes a slow affair for Toyota.