Is the Hilux engine that much smaller? Or is this purely an aesthetic choice by Toyota catering to American buyers?Is the Hilux engine that much smaller? Or is this purely an aesthetic choice by Toyota catering to American buyers?

Apparently the Hilux is about two inches shorter and wider than a comparable Tacoma (comparing double cab short bed version), so it actually is a bit smaller. Haven't sat inside one to see how it affects interior space. Not just aesthetics though, also catering to American body sizes.