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Toyota HiLux Used Car Review

The Toyota HiLux was the first ute to become Australia's best-selling vehicle (in 2016), maintaining its status in 2017. Since its release in 1968, the HiLux has gone on to forge a reputation for trusted reliability and 'unbreakable' toughness. A performance variant called the TRD (for Toyota Racing Development) and featuring a grunty supercharged V6 engine was introduced in 2008 though this lasted only a year in showrooms. The eighth-generation Toyota HiLux was released in September 2015, retaining its comprehensive line-up of body styles and variants but improving in key areas such as refinement and towing ability.

Pros

Cons

  • Latest model improves off-roading and towing ability
  • Vast range of models, from cab-chassis to dual-cab
  • Latest 2.8L turbo diesel more refined than older 3.0L
  • Renowned for its reliability and durability
  • Missing key safety features prior to 2014 facelift
  • Maximum 5-star crash rating from 2011 onwards only
  • Jiggly and bumpy ride when unladen
  • TRD supercharged model (2008-2009) could be a handful
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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1984 TOYOTA HILUX YN57 5 SP MANUAL P/UP, 3 seats

  • 329000 km
  • Other
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

White 4x2 hilux - runs perfectly, great for tradies, has tool box, big tray for materials or tip runs - great little runabout.

$3,000Negotiable
Mudgeeraba, QLD

24/04/2024

2001 TOYOTA HILUX (4x4) 5 SP MANUAL 4x4 DUAL CAB P/UP

  • 287816 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 3.0L

2001 Toyota Hilux 4X4 5Sp Manual 3.0Lt Non-Turbo Dual Cab 287816 Electric Brake Controller Winch With No Cable Reversing Camera CB Radio Mechanically Good and Reliable but Cosmetically Ruff, New Clutch two years ago Also sold with a Spare Driver's side door. Selling With No Registration & RWC. (Ute Crane Not Included in the Sale) $8000.00 ONO

$8,000Negotiable
Heyfield, VIC

22/04/2024

2008 TOYOTA HILUX SR (4x4) 5 SP MANUAL DUAL CAB P/UP

  • 190000 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 3.0L

Hey up for sale is my dads Ute done him good just need it gorn from our yard now he's bought a new Ute and doesn't need it anymore 2 inch lift and battery system upgrade apple car play aftermarket headlights and more

$20,000Negotiable
Bidwill, NSW

29/03/2024

1985 Toyota Hilux 4x4 Single Cab - Chev V8 - Project

  • 100 km
  • Other
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.4L

For Sale 1985 Single Cab Toyota Hilux Previously fitted & registered with a Small Block Chev V8 (No rego or engineers papers supplied) Currently no engine fitted. Engine mounts & Chev bellhousing included Included is a V6 Chev engine which will bolt up to the V8 engine mounts Also included is a dual cab shell with interior & front end Good gearbox & Diffs Large alloy tray Side steps Bullbar Has rust & some dents A project that I no longer have time for Located on the NSW north coast Please call

$2,000Negotiable
Wollongong, NSW

02/07/2022

Overview of the Toyota Hilux

Overview of the Toyota Hilux

The Toyota HiLux was the first ute to become Australia's best-selling vehicle (in 2016), maintaining its status in 2017.

Since its release in 1968, the HiLux has gone on to forge a reputation for trusted reliability and 'unbreakable' toughness. A performance variant called the TRD (for Toyota Racing Development) and featuring a grunty supercharged V6 engine was introduced in 2008 though this lasted only a year in showrooms.

The eighth-generation Toyota HiLux was released in September 2015, retaining its comprehensive line-up of body styles and variants but improving in key areas such as refinement and towing ability.

TOYOTA HILUX GENERATIONS (SINCE 2004)

2004-2015

2015-present

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption (current model)

4.0L V6 petrol (discontinued late 2017): 11.5-12.0 litres per 100km

2.7L 4-cylinder petrol (discontinued): 10.4-11.1 litres per 100km

2.4L 4-cylinder turbo diesel: 7.1-8.5 litres per 100km

2.8L 4-cylinder turbo diesel: 7.3-9.0 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO TOYOTA HILUX

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: TOYOTA HILUX

Huge reputation for reliability hasn't been a fluke, and the latest Toyota HiLux continues that theme.

However, like any modern, common-rail diesel engine, the Toyota's is subject to all the caveats. Those start with fuel-injectors that can fail, comfortably within the first 100,000km. They're expensive to replace, too.

Injectors seem to wear faster with heavy use, so a HiLux that has been used for towing big loads is one to be wary of. A service record is absolutely critical to know that you aren't buying expensive trouble. We'd also be very careful with a HiLux that's been modified for serious off-road work. Not that they won't handle it, but everything wears out faster with harsh use.

Ex-fleet examples have usually been well serviced and don't present too much of a problem, but the one we'd run away from is the ex-mine vehicle. The seller will try to convince you that the vehicle has never been underground (in a mine) but that doesn't matter: The mining industry kills vehicles dead. Best avoided.

And don't pay extra for a car with Bluetooth: Toyota's Bluetooth was rubbish and even the dealers couldn't fix it.