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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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2003 TOYOTA HILUX (4x4) 5 SP MANUAL 4x4 DUAL CAB P/UP

  • 252731 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 3.0L

2nd owner from new Bull Bar, Roof Racks, Canopy, near new Sunraysia Rims and Desert Dueler Tyres Good, reliable car

$14,000Negotiable
Tea Tree Gully, SA

45 minutes ago

Toyota Hilux rn46

  • 46800 km
  • Other
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

1982 Toyota Hilux RN46 4X4 2L petrol 4 speed manual Great for a first 4X4 easy to work on and fun to drive Rego until 1/6/2024 Serviced a month ago Price negotiable Comes with 5x 33 inch muddies steel rims Canopy box Racks on canopy 2mx3m awning High lift Jack 5x original factory split rims with tyres Xr6 seats Kings digitalhud speedometer Bluetooth radio Will need new dash fuel gauge doesn’t work and Speedo not accurate

$11,000Negotiable
Belimbla Park, NSW

01/05/2024

1991 TOYOTA HILUX RN105R 5 SP MANUAL 4x4 DUAL CAB P/UP, 5 seats

  • 411717 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.4L

Hilux 22r (2.4 petrol) 4x4 dual cab solid front end I have owned it for 6 years now an has been my daily until now only selling due too getting a work car For a 33 year old car it’s in pretty good condition drives pretty smooth it has a few little dents an scratches but otherwise is straight, the paint on the roof is fading an there are spots in the bonnet from tree sap Since owning I’ve done Clutch Starter motor Coil Tailshaft Exhaust Suspension ( 2 inch Dobson lift) Rims/ tyres 33s on 16s Con

$6,000Negotiable
Mallabula, NSW

28/04/2024

2002 TOYOTA HILUX (4x4) 5 SP MANUAL 4x4 DUAL CAB P/UP

  • 310000 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.7L

2002, Toyota Hilux 4×4, Manual, 2.7L Petrol EFI. - 310,000kms - Rego until 20th July 2024 - Rarely driven on unsealed roads - Well looked after - Always used 98/95 fuel - Oil changed every 8-10,000km - Just had new oil & filter - Never been in an accident Comes with: *HiDrive Aluminium Ute Canopy ($13,000 RRP - dent on left side (see photos), left door still works fine but is stiff) *Canvas front seat covers *Light bar *Tinted windows all round *Remote Central locking with spare remote *Bluet

$15,500
Mount Pleasant, NSW

17/04/2024

1998 TOYOTA HILUX (4x4) 5 SP MANUAL 4x4 C/CHAS

  • 459960 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 3.0L

1998 3ltr none tubo comes spare rims and tyres canopy frame runs well I am the second owner only selling due to upgrade Service every 5000 ks No time wasters

$9,500Negotiable
Scottsdale, TAS

15/04/2024

1997 Toyota Hilux (4x4) 5 SP MANUAL 4x4 X CAB C/CHAS

  • 404000 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.8L

This HILUX SR5 ute is a Real Collectors Item . It is keeped in a lock up Garage & only comes out on Sundays if weather is Fine . Engine runs Sweet .5 NEW Tyres & Rims . Steel Tray & Steel Bull Bar . 2 / 8 DIESEL & 5 spd Box . Original Jack & owners manual . 6 mths Lic to Sep 24 . Located on a Farm in Boddington . Ring Gary on or Text . PS Has Power Steer , New Exhaust System & Drives Mint . NEED TO SELL SOON . Have to go back to Dongara . MAKE ME A OFFER ..

$6,900Negotiable
Boddington, WA

12/04/2024

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

  • 429300 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 3.0L

Good honest Ute body in fair condition. Engine and drivetrain strong and always maintained. 1 owner since new Near new tyres all round plus an extra spare not on rim.

$8,996Negotiable
Nollamara, WA

22/03/2024

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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.