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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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2007 Toyota Hilux KUN26R 06 Upgrade SR5 (4x4) White 5 Speed Manual X Cab Pickup

  • 306870 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 3.0L

RWC/ Rego/ Warranty On-site Finance Available/ Finance Starting $35 weekly Trade ins Welcome 2007 Toyota Hilux SR5 Manual 4X4 Turbo Diesel White in very good condition/ 4Cyl 3.0L/ Cheap on fuel/ 306,xxx kms/ full service history/ Fresh Service/Central Locking/ Nudge bar/ Light bar/ Roof Racks/ Side Steps/ UHF Radio/ 2x Toolbox/ 2X Remote Keys/ Reverse Camera/ Alloy Wheels, Body Kit/Almost New Tyres/ Cold air con/ AUX,USB,Bluetooth/ Good Looked after, Clean/ Power steering, Power Mirrors, po

$17,997 Excl. Gov. Charges
Archerfield, QLD

Dealer used
28/04/2024

2009 Toyota Hilux KUN26R 09 Upgrade SR (4x4) Glacier White 5 Speed Manual X Cab Cab Chassis

  • 274760 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 3.0L

2009 TOYOTA HILUX - XTRA CAB UTE 5 SPEED MANUAL - EVER POPULAR 4X4 TURBO DIESEL WORKHORSE WITH RENOWNED TOYOTA RELIABILITY , FINISHED IN GLACIER WHITE DUCO , FEATURES NUDGE BAR ,AIR CONDITIONING, SIDE STEPS, POWER WINDOWS ,NEW TONNEAU COVER 2 SET OF KEYS , TOW BAR PLUS MUCH MORE , IDEAL TRADIES VEHICLE PRESENTED A1 THRU OUT AND DRIVES GREAT , CALL TODAY TO INSPECT , YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED. Purchase with confidence - We are a family owned business since 1985 – LVD – 154644 - with an extensive r

$19,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Windsor Gardens, SA

Dealer used
28/04/2024

2010 toyota Hilux 4x2 Dualcab

  • 385000 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 3.0L

Toyota Hilux 3LT Turbo Diesel 5 Speed Manual New Rims and Tyres Nudge bar, light bar New tub Great first car Good Condition

$12,000Negotiable
Gawler South, SA

09/04/2024

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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.