"Millions of television viewers around the world witnessed the mighty Toyota Hilux becoming the first car to be driven to the Magnetic North Pole, with Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson at the wheel. Now intrepid drivers have the chance to get behind the wheel of a similarly awesome Hilux and test their skills across the frozen wastes in a new range of adventure off-roading tours," Arctic Trucks says in a release.
Arctic Trucks, the ones which tweaked the Hilux for Top Gear's stunt, will be offering trips of between two and five days, as well as longer expeditions through Iceland aboard one of the two Toyota Hilux Invincible Double Cabs.
To cope with the extreme conditions, the trucks have been fitted with some special equipment and features, to be able to handle the country's tundra, glaciers, lava fields and mountains. The most visible addition are the 38-inch tires designed to help the Hilux navigate over deep snow and thin ice alike.
The Hilux used in Top Gear's endeavor was equipped with the same tires, able to run at 0.2 bar. The wheel arches were raised and extended, while the 3.0l D-4D engine received heaters to raise fuel and coolant temperature, as well as a heavy-duty battery. Considering the distances to be traveled, the car also got an auxiliary 90l fuel tank.
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