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Toyota HiLux vs Ford Transit Custom

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Toyota HiLux
Toyota HiLux

$26,475 - $75,310

2024 price

Ford Transit Custom
Ford Transit Custom

2025 price

Summary

2024 Toyota HiLux
2025 Ford Transit Custom
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.8L

Fuel Type
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Fuel Efficiency
7.2L/100km (combined)

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Seating
5

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Dislikes
  • V-Active 48V performance
  • Short service intervals
  • Cramped rear seating

  • Conservative exterior styling
  • Limited model choices
  • Diesel only? Where’s the hybrid, Ford?
2024 Toyota HiLux Summary

Since its launch in the 1960s, the iconic HiLux has been one of Toyota’s strongest-selling models. The current eighth-generation continues that tradition, even though now in its ninth year in local showrooms and having lost its long-held 4x4 sales leadership to Ford’s Ranger.

Toyota has done a commendable job in keeping the HiLux looking fresh since its local launch in 2015, with numerous cosmetic/equipment updates and the addition of prestige models like the wide-track Rogue and performance-enhanced GR Sport.

The 4x4 HiLux’s latest upgrade is the first use of Toyota's new 'V-Active' 48V technology, which provides electric assistance to the diesel engine. Toyota claims improved fuel efficiency, acceleration and smoothness, along with enhanced off-road prowess. We recently put one to the test to see how it measures up from a tradie’s perspective.

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2025 Ford Transit Custom Summary

Everybody knows the bestselling vehicles in Australia are utes.

It’s been like that since the middle of last decade when the Toyota HiLux and more latterly, the Ford Ranger steamrolled their way to the top of the pops.

But did you know in the UK in 2021 and 2022 the number-one vehicle was the recently-superseded Ford Transit Custom?

Now there’s the all-new, fifth-gen version (and the second to wear the Custom suffix), arriving at your Ford dealers now across Australia, targeting the Hyundai Staria Load and the evergreen Toyota HiAce amongst a troop of others.

A pioneer amongst mid-sized vans, the British-born, Türkiye-built Transit Custom has long traded on European engineering – with premium pricing to match.

Is the newcomer worth the extra money? Let’s find out.

 

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