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    Toyota HiLux Review, For Sale, Colours, Models, Specs & Interior

    Toyota HiLux Review, For Sale, Colours, Models, Specs & Interior

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    $27,730

    If you had to sum the Toyota HiLux up in one phrase, it'd be 'rugged utility'.

    The big ute defines this concept to the extent that you can literally take one through a war zone – and plenty have.

    Growing from a small, utilitarian workhorse to a fully featured, dual-purpose vehicle, the HiLux has stuck with the same basic formula since its introduction to the Australian landscape in 1968, adding a choice of petrol and diesel engines, 4x2 and 4x4 drive types and a choice between single, extra and dual cab bodies with either a pickup tray or cab chassis. Although it faces more opposition than ever from almost every competitor, the HiLux is still a byword for reliability and utility.

    Current prices range from $27,730 for the HiLux Workmate (4X2) to $75,310 for the HiLux GR-Sport TWO-Tone (4X4).

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

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    10.4L/100km (combined)
    Dual Cab
    6 Speed Automatic
    Unleaded Petrol
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    Rating Summary
    Price and features
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    Practicality
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    Driving
    8
    Safety
    8
    Overview
    Likes
    Build quality
    3500kg towing
    Load-carrying ability
    Dislikes
    V-Active 48V performance
    Short service intervals
    Cramped rear seating

    Toyota HiLux News

    OPINION
    Too many ute options in Australia? From the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark to the upcoming MG U9 and Foton Tunland, how many pick-ups is too many? | Analysis
    19 Apr 2025
    SPECULATION
    Two-speed 2026 Toyota HiLux strategy revealed as Australia's former best-seller is set to encircle Ford Ranger, BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha and other hybrid utes
    19 Apr 2025
    SPECULATION
    2026 Ford Ranger to evolve, expand: what's next for Australia's best-seller as it fends off the facelifted Toyota HiLux, Kia Tasman, next-gen Nissan Navara and MG U9 ute
    13 Apr 2025
    UPCOMING MODELS
    2026 Toyota HiLux GR Sport 2.0! New hardcore HiLux appears to rival Nissan Navara Pro-4X and Isuzu D-Max Blade - but will it come to Australia?
    9 Apr 2025
    SALES
    Toyota was right: Australia's best-selling diesel dual-cab utes have a big China problem 
    6 Apr 2025
    OPINION
    How Ford, Holden and Aussie-built Toyotas could have not only survived but thrived if the Australian government had introduced tariffs again | Opinion
    6 Apr 2025
    INDUSTRY NEWS
    Ford Ranger is back, BYD Shark 6 bites and Toyota LandCruiser Prado powers into frame as new-car sales level out in April in Australia
    3 Apr 2025
    INDUSTRY NEWS
    'It's hard, but in reality, you've got time': Why Toyota veteran says effects of tough new emissions laws won't impact HiLux or LandCruiser in showrooms for years
    23 Mar 2025
    OPINION
    Toyota thinks you want an electric ute more than a hardcore HiLux that can take the fight to the Ford Ranger Raptor, but are they right? | Opinion
    19 Mar 2025
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    Toyota HiLux Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Toyota HiLux varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $27,730 and going to $46,035 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    Toyota HiLux Accessories

    The entry-level 4x4 HiLux Workmate dual cab ute comes standard with 17-inch steel wheels and 265/65 R17 tyres plus a full-size spare, body-coloured front bumper, halogen DRLs, reversing camera and more. Higher in the model range the specification lists to include standard features like smart entry/start, LED lights, rear privacy glass, dual-zone climate control  and nine-speaker JBL premium sound.

    Toyota HiLux Towing Capacity

    The Toyota HiLux has maximum towing capacity of 3500kg for the latest model available.
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    Toyota HiLux FAQs

    The windows in my 2014 Toyota HiLux won't go back up

    The first thing to check would be the fuse or relay that protects the power-windows’ electrical circuit. Designed to protect wiring from an electrical spike or short-circuit, these fuses and relays can also fail for no apparent reason apart from old age.

    If one window went south on its own, you’d be looking for a problem specific to that door, but since they all went out at the same time, you need to look for a fault a little deeper into the wiring. Which is where a blown fuse or dud relay comes into the reckoning.

    The first job is to find the fuse or relay in question. The owner’s manual (which should still be living in the glove-box) will have a chapter that shows the location(s) of the fuse boxes in the vehicle. You might find there’s one under the dashboard near the steering column, and another under the bonnet. The same chapter in the handbook should also identify which fuse and relay does what, but this info should also be printed on the inside of the fuse-box cover.

    Once you’ve identified the fuse or relay, you can check the fuse visually, or have an auto electrician check the relay for proper operation. If that component is the problem, a quick, simple and cheap replacement will restore the windows to full health.

    If that doesn’t work, then an auto electrician is probably your next stop, as you could be searching for a broken wire or a failed switch-block or some other obscure fault.

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    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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    Toyota HiLux Colours

    Eclipse Black
    Feverish Red
    Frosted White
    Glacier White
    Graphite
    Nebula Blue
    Oxide Bronze
    Saturn Blue
    Stunning Silver

    Toyota HiLux Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Toyota HiLux Extra Cab and Dual Cab and Single Cab vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Toyota HiLux Wheel Size

    The Toyota HiLux has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 215x65 R16C for Dual Cab in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 6x16 inches.
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    Toyota HiLux Engine

    The entry-level 4x4 HiLux Workmate dual cab ute's standard 2.4-litre turbo-diesel produces 110kW at 3400rpm and 400Nm between 1600-2000rpm. Higher grade models are powered by a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel producing up to 165kW at 3000rpm and a sizeable 550Nm available between 1600-2800rpm.

    Toyota HiLux Fuel consumption

    The Toyota HiLux is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel and Hybrid and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 7.5L/100km for Extra Cab
    Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
    2025 Body Type: Extra Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2025 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 10.4L/100km Engine: 2.7L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2025 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.8L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel/Electric Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2025 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.1L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2025 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 10.9L/100km Engine: 2.7L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2025 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.8L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP MAN
    2024 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 10.4L/100km Engine: 2.7L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2024 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.4L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel/Electric Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2024 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.9L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2024 Body Type: Extra Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2024 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 10.9L/100km Engine: 2.7L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2024 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.8L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP MAN
    2023 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 10.4L/100km Engine: 2.7L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2023 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.4L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel/Electric Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2023 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.9L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2023 Body Type: Extra Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2023 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 10.9L/100km Engine: 2.7L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2023 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2022 Body Type: Extra Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2022 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 10.4L/100km Engine: 2.7L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2022 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.4L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2022 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 10.9L/100km Engine: 2.7L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2022 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2021 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 10.4L/100km Engine: 2.7L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2021 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.4L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2021 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 10.9L/100km Engine: 2.7L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2021 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.8L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP MAN
    2021 Body Type: Extra Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.8L/100km Engine: 2.8L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP MAN
    *Combined fuel consumption
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    Toyota HiLux Interior

    The entry-level HiLux comes standard with fabric upholstery, vinyl floor covering, all-weather floor mats, 4.2-inch colour multi-information display, height/reach adjustable steering wheel, two-speaker multimedia system with 8.0-inch colour touchscreen and Apple/Android connectivity.

    Toyota HiLux Seats

    The HiLux seats two people in single cab form rising to seating for up to five occupants, comprising two front bucket seats and a rear bench seat.

    Toyota HiLux Range

    The entry-level 4x4 HiLux Workmate dual cab ute's standard 2.4-litre turbo-diesel has an official combined average fuel consumption of 8.0L/100km, with a  theoretical driving range nudging 1000km from its big 80-litre tank, while the GR Sport should have a realistic driving range nudging 800km from its 80-litre tank.

    Toyota HiLux Boot Space

    The unlined load tub is 1570mm long, 1645mm wide and 495mm deep. With 1105mm between the wheel housings, it can’t fit a standard 1165mm-square Aussie pallet, but will take a Euro. There are four load-anchorage points.

    Toyota HiLux boot space Toyota HiLux boot space

    Toyota HiLux Speed

    The entry-level 4x4 HiLux Workmate dual cab ute can accelerate from 0-100km/h in approximately 11-12 seconds, with higher grade models like the SR5 lowering that to around 10.7 seconds. Top speed is around 185km/h.