The Moose Test has a lot of merit as a measure of a vehicle’s handling under distress, but it’s hard to ignore the fact that many variables can affect the outcomes. Drivers, maximum load, and even the group conducting the test all significantly affect the results.
Simply looking at the two websites, Km77 and Teknikens Varld, you can see differences in testing, even though they both use the same ISO standard. This is because liberties are taken where the rules allow it, leading to differing results.
Still, we can’t deny that the moose test has saved lives. That Hilux failure in 2016 caused quite a stir and forced Toyota to up its game. The revised model went back to Teknikens Varld and passed with flying colors. You can watch the video below and decide for yourself.
Remember that the Hilux is the best-selling car in many countries, just like the Ford F-Series is in the USA. In 2022, Toyota sold 566,838 units. And the Hilux is not just aimed at the commercial sector. Toyota sells far more units to ordinary families who use it as an everyday car.
Can you imagine what would have happened if the current generation’s flaws weren’t discovered shortly after its release?
