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Toyota HiLux vs Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series

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Toyota HiLux
Toyota HiLux

$31,988 - $88,888

2024 price

Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series
Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series

$45,500 - $184,970

2024 price

Summary

2024 Toyota HiLux
2024 Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.8L

Diesel Turbo V8, 4.5L
Fuel Type
Diesel/Electric

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
7.2L/100km (combined)

10.7L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • V-Active 48V performance
  • Short service intervals
  • Cramped rear seating

  • No ANCAP
  • Rear seat space/comfort
  • Minimal cabin storage
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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2024 Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series Summary

If you’re looking for a heavy duty 4x4 wagon that can tackle the toughest off-road terrain and haul heavy loads with equal competence, there’s a handful of models derived from 4x4 one-tonne utes that can deliver.

Sharing the same rugged truck-style construction, with a wagon body mounted on a separate ladder-frame chassis, the local contenders in this four-way fight comprises Ford’s Ranger-derived Everest, Isuzu’s D-Max-based MU-X, Toyota’s HiLux-sharing Fortuner and Toyota’s 70 Series LandCruiser wagon (aka 76 Series) which comfortably predates its rivals having been launched in 2007.

Although the 76 Series five-seater does not offer a third row of seats like its rivals, it maintains a strong following with loyalists.

And its desirability has no doubt grown with the release of an updated range in late 2023, which for the first time offered buyers the choice of the venerable V8 turbo-diesel manual or new four-cylinder turbo-diesel automatic.

Given Toyota has been working around the clock to fill thousands of 70 Series orders for the traditional V8 manual, we thought it timely to revisit this much-loved drivetrain in wagon form to find out why it enjoys enduring popularity for both work and recreational roles.

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