Hey guys. I've always loved Tacomas and Hiluxes. Toughest trucks in the world, as confirmed by the inhumane treatment of a Hilux on TopGear. But have been a bit confused lately as to whether or not they're the same. You see, here in the USA, we have the Tacoma, and the rest of the world has the Hilux. Up until 1998-ish they looked the same. But now, they look significantly different.

Are these two trucks still the same? If not, in what ways are they different? Which is the better of the two?

I was also scheming up this idea. Do you think it would be possible to get to Mexico and buy myself a Hilux Diesel, and if need be(close to never) to repair it I could fix it here in the states? That would really be great. A compact with a diesel is what I've always wanted!!!! Plus, I can speak spanish.

Thanks a lot!
Forgot to ask....Do they have the same durability/reliability?