16. Toyota Hilux
Toyota’s main pickup the Hilux is one of the best-selling compact trucks in the world. They sell it all over the globe, and it is a versatile, tough and durable vehicle capable of conducting all kinds of tasks. Toyota even modified it as an armored car for paramilitaries in crisis areas.
First emerging in 1968, the Hilux was not much different than other Japanese compact trucks that were small and efficient as well as affordable. Over the years, Toyota perfected this model. In 1979, they introduced an all-wheel-drive version, making it the first compact truck with this feature.
With the introduction of the 4×4 drivetrain in a compact truck, this class of pickups was no longer just a small, affordable truck, but a capable machine. Unfortunately, the 1979 Hilux 4×4 didn’t come with a powerful engine, which affected the performance. However, in later years Toyota offered more powerful units.