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Toyota HiLux 1996

The 1996 Toyota HiLux range of configurations is currently priced from $2,420. Our most recent review of the 1996 Toyota HiLux resulted in a score of 5 out of 10 for that particular example. You can read the full review here.

The 1996 Toyota HiLux carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

The Toyota HiLux is also known as the Toyota Pickup (US) in markets outside Australia.

Toyota HiLux 1996 Price and Specs

The Toyota HiLux 1996 is currently available from $2,420 for the HiLux DX up to $6,380 for the HiLux SR5 (4X4).

Pricing guides

$4,400
Based on third party pricing data
Lowest Price
$2,420
Highest Price
$6,380
Toyota HiLux Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to
(4X4) Ute 2.8L Diesel 5 SP MAN 4X4 $3,960 $5,830
(4X4) Ute 2.4L ULP 5 SP MAN 4X4 $3,410 $5,390
(base) Ute 2.8L Diesel 4 SP AUTO $2,640 $4,070
(base) Ute 2.8L Diesel 5 SP MAN $2,750 $4,290
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Toyota HiLux 1996 Towing capacity

The Toyota HiLux has maximum towing capacity of 1500kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.

Toyota HiLux Model Body Type Specs Braked Capacity
base Ute 1.8L,ULP,4 SP MAN 1500kg
base Ute 2.4L,ULP,5 SP MAN 1500kg
base Ute 2.4L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 1500kg
DX Ute 2.4L,ULP,5 SP MAN 1500kg
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Toyota HiLux 1996 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Toyota HiLux here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • What tow vehicle or hybrid camper should I consider for after retirement?

    The last decade of dual-cab four-wheel-drive utes have emerged as the tow-vehicles of choice, and you see them everywhere filling roles exactly like the one you have planned. Popular models include the Ford Ranger you’ve nominated, Toyota HiLux, Mazda BT-50, VW Amarok, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara and Isuzu D-Max. But there are also cheaper alternatives including makes like the South-Korean made Ssangyong and various Chinese brands like LDV and Great Wall.

    Just make sure you know exactly how much you need to tow before making a decision as some of the cheaper models don’t have the same outright towing capacity and even if they do, some of them don’t have the engine performance to make towing as easy as it should be. For parts availability, the Toyota would be king in really remote areas, but any of the major brands are pretty well covered in Australia.

    Meantime, don’t rule out ute-based wagons such as the Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Toyota Fortuna. These offer better ride comfort when unladen thanks to more sophisticated rear suspensions and most have as much or almost as much towing capacity as their ute brethren.

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  • My 2001 Toyota HiLux has been overheating when I use the air-conditioner

    Air-conditioning can really add another layer of stress to an engine. Since the air-con compressor is driven off the engine (via a belt) it's just another thing for the engine to deal with. And since the engine has to make more power to run the air-con and travel at the same speed, it uses more fuel. And more fuel burned equals more heat, it's pretty basic physics to that point.

    Any vehicle with a cooling system that is already a bit marginal can easily be made to overheat by switching on the air-conditioning. So the first thing to do is make sure there are no leaks in the cooling system, the radiator is not clogged internally or covered externally in dead bugs, the radiator hoses are not collapsing when you rev the engine, the water pump is working efficiently and the radiator cap is holding pressure (the boiling point of the coolant rises as you pressurise the system. Again, basic physics: Water boils at 100 degrees-C at sea level, but at the summit of Mount Everest, if you set up your camping stove, you'd boil water at just 68 degrees-C due to the lower atmospheric pressure).

    The other thing to check is the condition of the cooling fans. The engine will have its own fan, but cars with air-conditioning usually have a second cooling fan that starts up when the air-con is switched on. You can tell if this second fan starts up by listening for it when you hit the A/C switch. If it isn't coming on (or the engine's fan is broken, slipping or doesn't have the correct shroud fitted) than this can easily lead to overheating.

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  • Problems with a 2015 Toyota HiLux speedometer

    It sounds like the needle has physically moved on its shaft to exhibit this problem. The question is how. Did you hit a huge pothole or bump off-road? Has any part of the dashboard been adjusted or pulled apart for another reason? Has the vehicle been operated in really dusty conditions (sufficient to have jammed up the smooth movement of the speedo needle)?

    Unlike older vehicles, the modern HiLux doesn’t use a simple mechanical cable to power the speedo. Instead, it uses a vehicle speed sensor as part of the transmission to inform the body computer of the vehicle’s speed which then transfers an electrical signal to the speedo in the dashboard. If anything goes wrong with that chain of electronic command, then the speedo can be affected.

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  • What is the process for selling a car that has had non-compliance fines?

    The fines are a separate matter as to what you eventually do with the vehicle. They need to be paid, regardless of what else you decide to do.

    As you say, you can return the vehicle to standard condition or have it engineered for the modifications you want and then have the defects cleared by having the car inspected. But if you decide to sell the vehicle, it can't be sold with current defects and while still registered. You can clear the defects and sell the vehicle with registration, or cancel the registration and then sell the car. In any case, there's no way you could obtain a roadworthy certificate with the defects you've listed so the simplest way to get rid of the car would be to cancel the registration and then sell the car.

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Toyota HiLux 1996 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 1996 Toyota HiLux are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1690mm x 1805mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Dimensions for the Toyota HiLux 1996 Dimensions  include 1735mm height, 1690mm width, 5160mm length.
Toyota HiLux Model Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
base Ute 1555x1650x4470 mm 190 mm
base Ute 1555x1650x4725 mm 190 mm
base Ute 1555x1650x4470 mm 195 mm
base Ute 1555x1690x4725 mm 195 mm
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Toyota HiLux 1996 Wheel size

Wheel size for the 1996 Toyota HiLux will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.

Toyota HiLux Model Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
base Ute 8x185 inches 8x185 inches
DX Ute 195SR14 195SR14
Tamworth LE Ute 5.5x14 inches 5.5x14 inches
SR5 Ute 8x185 inches 8x185 inches
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Toyota HiLux 1996 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 1996 Toyota HiLux is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Toyota HiLux is available with the following fuel types: ULP and Diesel.

Toyota HiLux Model Body Type Specs Fuel Consumption
(4X4) Ute 2.4L,ULP,5 SP MAN 4X4
(4X4) Ute 2.8L,Diesel,5 SP MAN 4X4
base Ute 2.4L,ULP,5 SP MAN
base Ute 2.8L,Diesel,4 SP AUTO
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