Toyota Stout - Second Generation (1960-1978)

Second Generation (1960-1978)

Completely redesigned in 1960 this is the most familiar version of the Stout. The Japanese market had the 1,453 cc Type R engine in the RK45 and the 1,897 cc 3R-B engine in the RK100, which was introduced in October 1962. Along with the new optional engine, the Stout also underwent a facelift, including twin headlights. In September 1963 there also appeared a shorter and lighter duty (type RK40) model called "Light Stout", which featured independent coil sprung front suspension for a more carlike ride. This was meant to compete directly with Nissan's Datsun minitrucks, but it never sold particularly well in its home market and was replaced by the Briska and Hilux following Toyota's takeover of Hino Motors.

Conventional mechanical parts were used in the form of leaf springs and four-wheel drum brakes on a ladder frame chassis. Body styles include a pickup (two-door, three seater), a double-cab pickup (four-door, six seater) and a two-door panel van.

The Stout was Toyota's launch model in South Africa in 1961. It sold well until its discontinuation in 1979. A version of the Light Stout, equipped with the 1.9 litre 3R engine was sold in North America as the Stout 1900 between 1964 and 1969. During its first year in the American market, a total of 4 units were sold. This generation Stout was also assembled in Thailand, beginning in 1964.

Due to complaints in export markets about limited cabin space, a new cabin expanded by 5 centimetres (2 in) was introduced. In order to stay under the Japanese maximum length of 4.7 metres (185.0 in) this required the design of a new rear bed for the long wheelbase versions, while the shorter models instead received a correspondingly lengthened wheelbase to accommodate the longer cab. With the introduction of the slightly larger 2R engine, the Lite Stout became the RK43, while the 1.75 ton 1500 became the RK47. There was also the RK47P, a one-tonne six-seater medium duty version with the same 70 PS (51 kW) 2R engine. Another update, which spelled the end of all 1.5 litre models for Japan (although they continued to be available in export markets), occurred in September 1967 with the introduction of the RK101. In some markets (e.g. North America) the Stout was replaced by the slightly smaller Hilux in 1969 but in many other markets (e.g. South-East Asia and Australia) it was sold alongside the Hilux as a heavier-duty alternative. The RK101 used the 1,994 cc 5R engine. Its 93 PS (68 kW) in Japanese trim, combined with low gearing for higher load capacity, provided a top speed of only 110 km/h (68 mph).