The Kia Tasman is gearing up to launch in the next few months, and the dual-cab ute is still being tested on local roads.

Welcome to the 2012 Toyota HiLux SR5 fitted with the 4.0-litre V6 petrol. Although the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel is the most popular, we thought we’d try out the petrol for its performance benefits.

There’s nothing quite like automotive forbidden fruit. Automakers spend tremendous effort deciding which cars—and which versions of those cars—are earmarked for each market across the globe. Consumers ...