With respect to a new vehicle... does anyone recommend the Toyota Hilux?
Absolutely. They have been building them since 1968..............one of the longest run production vehicles in history.
While it is not sold in the US......it has nothing to do with its quality but rather how it would be taxed since it is made in Japan (google "Chicken Tax").
In the US the Tacoma, affectionately dubbed a Taco, takes its place as it is Made in the US and the one made in Mexico benefits from the North American Free trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Respectfully,
Playacaribe2