Toyota HiLux MK8.I (2015-2026)
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Please be aware that as of 2nd of December 2020 a number of Toyota Hilux Diesel vehicles are being recalled due to a brake booster issue.
Ordered a reverse sensor from the dealer to replace one that I damaged. Turns out the original sensor was still serviceable. Went to return the sensor, and the dealer said Toyota Australia policy is no returns on electric items. Email Toyota Australia, they didn't answer my inquiries, told me to contact my dealer. I rang Toyota Australia about… Read more
their return policy, and they told me there is no refunds, even after I offered to pay a restocking fee and freight. The packaging is unopened. They told me to keep the part for a spare... They had no interest in helping me out after I explained the situation, not even interested in a partial refund. This situation is my fault, but I am shocked by Toyota's lack of charitability. Buyer beware.
I read negative reviews here I think people do not understand the Ute is a lite work Ute I have the 2018 2.7 petrol single cab manual with a canopy on it have had it from new still getting 10.5 per 100 for the price you pay for it it’s a great Ute I don’t tow st^pid hi weight trailers behind it’s comfortable with about 1.2 ton trailer. It’s sits nicely on the hwy at 110 km and for resale it’s better than the 4x4 uts Show details
Roller Cover CSE: Toyota knew about the fault and still charged me to fix it Bought a 2023 HiLux Rogue for commercial use. The electric Roller Cover started malfunctioning — exactly the fault described in Toyota Australia's own Customer Service Exercise (CSE) issued in July 2024, affecting 14,032 HiLux Rogues produced between May 2020 and November… Read more
2023. Here's what makes this worse: Toyota never contacted me about the CSE. Not by SMS, email, or mail — nothing. So when the cover failed, I had no idea it was a known manufacturer defect. I took it to Nunawading Toyota, paid $99, and they handed the car back in worse condition than it arrived — completely inoperable. I filmed it failing the moment I stepped outside the service centre. When I contacted Toyota's Customer Assistance Centre, they told me in writing there was "no outstanding recall" on my vehicle. That directly contradicts their own press release. The Roller Cover motor can overheat and continue running, draining your battery and potentially leaving you stranded. Toyota calls this "may cause overheating." I call it a safety issue they buried in corporate language. Vehicle unusable for over a month. Real commercial losses. Now at VCAT (Case C2236/2026). If you own a HiLux Rogue, check your VIN against the CSE range: https://pressroom.toyota.com.au/PressRelease?pr-code=4d013a7a-50d5-408e-80ad-ebb0efe01155 Don't wait for Toyota to contact you. They won't.
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A bitter disappointment, glad I didn't buy it personally! – I love the look of the ute. It has good space for the rear passengers as well. The interior is reasonably well appointed. The media/ infotainment is lacking although it has great sound. The 2.8 turbo diesel puts out a reasonable amount of power on the power setting, on ECO it is gutless for only a minuscule improvement to economy! It couldn't tow… Read more
the skin of a rice pudding! I use it as a work vehicle and I regularly tow a trailer with a scissor lift on the back of it. When this is the case even on the power setting it will barely tow up hills! It has what it calls adaptive cruise control that works off a camera system. The cruise control does not keep you at the set speed always accelerating past the speed which has been set and it does not slow the vehicle down actively like ALL other adaptive cruise control systems on the market! This has the WORLD'S WORST adaptive cruise control system and what's more they've put it in many of their other Toyota models and it is just as crap! The driver's seat has a jacking up and down function but it does not stay up at the seat height you set. It has pressure sensors in all the seats so that it sends a seat belt warning every time there is weight on the seats even without an actual person and then it sends you the most annoying constant beeping sound ever that never really stops! You have to physically plug in every seat belt for the noise to stop driving you insane! In the past I have always loved Toyotas and have owned many, even Hiluxes! This generation of Toyotas proves they are riding on an old reputation they no longer deserve! It is the worst I have driven! My 1978 Corona was miles better than this and so were all my other old corollas and coronas over the decades and the older model Hiluxes. It's time for Toyota to get back to where they started and stop relying on old glories that do not belong to this generation!
Not fit for purpose of hard working Tradie – Im a Plumber. Comfortable. Nice aircon Good steering lock. Nice electrics. Thirsty as my 1993 landcruiser diesel Rear suspension absolute rubbish. It sags so much Its dangerous to get the trailer on and off. I have to use the jack. The springs aren't fit for tradie purpose. Sat nav Jumps from 6th gear to 4th at slightest hint of a hill. Show details
Absolutely love it – I went with the hi-rider single cab, bought 2nd hand from Queensland, for my everyday car in rural NSW, 3ry 60,000 km's in absolutely immaculate condition, like brand new, I drove up in freinds Rav, as I just sold my 15 year old Corolla ascent, the unladen 6 hour ride back was great on the highway, even on back roads it is no where near as bad as… Read more
some reviews make out, and it is not harsh, it used 8L / 100km, and that was with A/C on ,I now have so much room for my kayak, bicycle, straw for the chooks,fire wood collecting, I love being up high, and love having a manual again, more fun to drive than an automatic, I love that is has no carpet to get in a mess with leaves and dirt, yay, so if your not a tradie this review is for you.
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48V auto is a nice upgrade – Upgraded from a 2022 SR5 manual to a 2024 SR5 48V Auto. Feels like a completely different motor under the bonnet, goes fantastic with no lag at all (manual was annoyingly laggy at low speeds when loaded up). Not sure if it’s just the change from going from manual to auto but it’s just so much more responsive and torquey. I use it for work so… Read more
loaded up with around 400-500kg extra.
48V system fires the engine up instantly if you wish to use the stop start. Only annoying this is that the engine fan seems to run quite a bit so it’s a little noisy at times. Not sure if it’s a 48V system thing or just the jump from manual to auto for the transmission cooler).
I like the basic interior of the Hilux, hard wearing and I think it’s not as ancient as what car reviewers make it out to be (had the new BT50 and thought that was horribly cheap feeling inside, hated it).
Only thing is a wish you could spec vinyl flooring in the SR spec in the SR5.
And the stock sound system is absolutely horrendous. Zero stars for that.
And a wireless phone charger without wireless CarPlay. Zero stars again. Although a $100 wireless Aerpro usb dongle works great.
Workmate – 2018 workmate 2.7 pertrol automatic , 2WD. Auto gearbox over revs and sticks in top gear and takes too long to change itself back down. Towing a medium sized 2 ton trailer , i average 25- 30 litres per 100km, no trailer 10-13L using 98 unleaded. Has let me down but Couple of times wouldn’t start for some reason ? Wound over but not start.… Read more
Eventually get it going , put foot flat to floor while cranking and comes to life. Update- factory recall done on fuel pump replacement inside tank. Hasnt played up since being replaced.
I use it for medium duty work and towing a 2 ton trailer occasionally on highways but dont flog it . Nice and easy to drive and i find it reasonably comfy for long day drives. I carry extra weight in tray to reduce the bumpyness of it when tray is empty. The headlights are excellent at night , no need for spot lights as factory lights are bright enough on high beam. 2.6m factory tray is handy at times and has removable sides. I think they are over priced for what they are but all Toyoto’s commercials are expensive compared to the other brands. Overall im happy with it despite the issues.
Happy with it since day one – I started looking at utes in late 2021 at the end of the COVID supply period. I went with the Hilux, primarily as they could get me one in eight weeks, turned up in six. Ordered the late 2021 updated version of the Rogue (shark fin aerial) as it was what they had on their order, and the other brands wouldn't give me a time, even if i paid a… Read more
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Arrived early in January 2022, and apart from the stock tyres, it is a well fitted out ute. I'm not that nice to my vehicles in that if i get in them dirty so bit it, so it has done a lot of long drives, including The Cut Line out to Cameron corner.
Yes the roller shutter on the tub isn't great, but when you buy them, you assume they won't be perfect. Under rain and light dust its great, many hours on dusty roads, well it fills up over time. I keep it full with a tool box, and various safety gear for work, in case i need it, handy to have it locked up. And i do like the inverter in the centre console, was quite handy on my big trip having a small fridge in the front with me :)
My only real gripes are that the DPF burn button should be activated so that if you are entering a paddock you can burn off before you go into long grass. I had them enable it, but it hasn't ever worked and is still automatic. Next if you get the nudge bar, check the mounts, they are quite poor quality and tarnish to the point of rust over time, i had mine replaced under warranty, no issues of course.
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Best car ever – 2017 SR 4x4 given to me as a work vehicle. Apart from the usual DPF issues which were fixed by Toyota under warranty, the car has given 430,000 trouble free kilometres. No rocket ship, but gets 8.8L/100KM average. Was interested to see how a so called "highly strung" modern diesel would handle long term use, but at 430,000km I'm pretty sure its bullet proof. Not even an oil leak at this point. Show details · 1
This is the worse vehicle I have ever had and it’s a lemon. Would never buy another Toyota – Where do I start….. we had to get the seat cover replaced for the drivers seat as it started tearing after 6 months ….we bought the car new and had all the services done by Toyota. We told the supervisor of the service section who is the Main Mechanic at Windsor Gardens SA branch that the car revs high and takes a very longgggg time to change into… Read more
top gear they even went for a drive with us so we could explain and show them and they saw there was a problem…. Their fix was oh we got another workmate ute to do the same thing…. not normal and didn’t want to help us as this is not normal speaking to many other mechanics. We have had continual conversations with them about the high rev and not changing gears, still not wanting to help or do anything about it. About a week ago we had the smell of burning electrical wire smell and then some haze smoke to which a week later after this occurred a few times during the week the whole display/radio screen system crashed and no longer works to their reply oh we’ve never hd this happen before and it will take 4-6 weeks. So I have no radio or reverse camera for all this time whilst I wait for a replacement. If there was a site for lemon cars this one would be on top.
2022 hilux single cab 2.7 – Was given this Ute as a company work vehicle. It currently has 29000 ks on it. The fella that had it before me towed a single axle trailer with it. His fuel consumption was between 14.5 and 17 litres per hundred ks. I have had the Ute for 6000 ks and also tow a trailer for work. I don’t put the Ute hard and with the trailer I always manage… Read more
11.5 and 13 litres per 100ks. Just depends on the terrain. When the Ute is unlaiden and no trailer, I get between 9.5 and 10.5 litres Per 100ks. That is a mixture of hiway and town work. My latest fuel up was 392 ks for 37.2 litres. I find the Ute comfortable, quiet, easy to get in and out of. The only thing I am not really keen on is the auto tends to hold onto the lower gears if there are any hills about. Apart from that I think they are a great Ute. This one is the third petrol hilux I have had and by far the best yet, especially on the fuel consumption.
Excellent so far 2018 2.7 Auto – Purchased my 2018 used (60,000 klms) from a dealer. Had it for 12mnths now. I tow a 17ft caravan and have had no issues with the engine or auto. The petrol engine has plenty of grunt for a heavy, solid Ute. The best thing is it's so easy to DIY service. Show details
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Workhorse – I've Just sold my 2011 SR 4x4 which never once let me down in all the years I'd owned it. I purchased the 2022 SR5 4x4 just to upgrade and mostly to receive a tax deduction for my business. I've been using it as a fleet work vehicle for a month now and have just really gotten used to it. Haven't 4x4 yet so can't stare how well the locking diffs… Read more
work but the SR was magnificent off-road so would only expect this to be the same or better. I'm getting around 7 litres not towing, around 10.5 litres towing a trailer with mower etc on the back. This truck is not modified, you will lose fuel consumption if it is, just be aware but I've been there, done that in the past and the stock wheels, tyres etc are fine for almost anything you would ever need. Drives well, handles well, feels nice and high to ride in. All the bells and whistles a normal human needs without being too over the top. I really like mine and expect it'll just go and go and go.
Very average ute – I have a 2022 4WD Hilux SR, and I must say it's a very average ute considering its high price. It has the worst fuel economy compared to other utes I have owned and driven. Additionally, I don't believe it should be called a 4WD since everything underneath the body is exposed. On one occasion, a stick ripped the return line from the tank, causing… Read more
fuel to flow out and grease everything underneath the body. It even seeped onto the rear axle and eventually reached the wheels, making them very slippery. This resulted in a big slide that almost caused a fatal accident. So, if you drive this vehicle, be sure to check your return lines. On a separate occasion, the stick ripped the ABS wires on the rear axle, triggering a bunch of warning lights on the dashboard and causing the speedometer to malfunction. Fortunately, I wasn't far from home at the time. Should these kinds of issues happen to a 4WD ute with such a reputation? I highly doubt it. Sticks causing such damage? Seriously?
Great Ute but nothing lik my last 3.0L – Fuel economy is horrible! Best highway av yet is 13.5L / 100kms. I believe the v8 75 cruisers get around 12 ish Show details
Good but not without faults and beware - the diesel particle filter – INTRODUCTION This is my third Hilux and in some ways it is perfect and in others, frustrating and a disappointing on minor but annoying stupid items. Would I buy again - yes provided dpf was rock solid. BACKGROUND Bought an ex gov 4 year old with only 65,000km from QLD Toyota dealer and transported to Vic. Single cab SR auto 2.8l diesel with… Read more
aftermarket tipping unit to Toyota tray. I wanted the tipping tray. Middle of COVID and got a bargain. Immaculate , scratch free but only minor wear on seat. Fitted with window tint to reduce UV and aftermarket bullbar and winch by myself.
PURPOSE Used for REAL farm work - lugging and tipping heavy logs and firewood. We are talking full 1 tonne loads often. Not a city show pony or 4wd thrasher.
DISCLAIMER I review based on intended use and do not bag obvious shortcomings if they are, well obvious, to the buyer. Example: I desperately needed the extra cab to carry chainsaws but I bought a single cab so I can’t complain. Used almost daily.
THE GOOD
DOES IT DO THE JOB? YES For its intended job - it is perfect. Great in mud and wet hills and no issues lugging serious load and towing 650kg hydraulic splitter most days.
4WD. I loved my 04 Ute but alas 2wd. Bogged in wet grass! This Ute has got in and out of wet rutted paddocks, steep mountains gravel driveways with ease. Bogged once with swamp with full load and got out with winch. I don’t abuse my Ute but it is a farm Ute. It earns it keep.
DRIVING Very easy to drive. Great visibility. AC works well (only single cab). No Apple play but links to phone via AV ok. Cruise the Hume all day Melbourne to Sydney in comfort. Very comfortable seats (compared to 2004 unit) and at 56 I need them. However they don’t recline much in single cab. Not perfect. Seat is cloth and worn on-drivers side. Bought seat covers but impossible to fit assent wires under and not much room. AC chilled glove box works well but a bit small.
THE BAD
THE DREADED DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER I knew the 2017 diesel engine had the dreaded dpf issue and took a punt after much review and that Toyota said “not a fault but we do extend warranty “. Day 1 after delivery from QLD on truck, I drive it home - DPF light is on and it was clogged. Took for long drive at 110km as instructed by local Toyota dealer and - still clogged. Thankfully my local Kyneton Toyota dealer in VIC took it and a week later, fixed it at Toyota expense. I believe this would have $3000! Lesson: keep in good with your dealer as fault exists and they will fix it you ask politely but firmly.
THE DISAPPOINTING
FUEL USE whoa it sucks the juice! Going from a 2.8 petrol on Lpg at $45 a tank to $130 in diesel! Even on highway cruise , not loaded - it is not frugal. Those driving a Rugged X show pony as a commuter car are nuts. 6 speed auto is hopelessly behind ford’s 10 speed as is the engine. Once I would have said - “but you get Toyota reliability “ but refer DPF. Advice : if fuel economy matters - look elsewhere or wait for 2024 new model as this engine is 2016 tech. Personally, my use is short local trips 50km return so I can survive.
TOUCH SCREEN Very flat, so very touchy, and glare catching. I. The wrong light hard to read.
THE UGLY
BUZZZZZZ! To any Toyota designers reading this - why all the bloody buzzers!!!
Put tools on the passenger seat - buzz! Need to lock in seat belt. Get dirt on belt. Pass. Drivers Seat belt not on - ok but at least allow so leeway to travel a paddock at 15km without having to belt in each time.
And the big buzz….
Turn off car and open driver door with keys in ignition- buzz! Every single time!!!! This means - opening gates, stop and check the rear load or paddock conditions, open to get a drink or check phone, buzz buzz buzz. Perhaps I am stupid but if I can turn this off - please tell me!!! This ignition key buzz is especially stupid as it is locked by the key button so unlike my 04hilux, I cannot lock the keys inside if I tried.
REAR CAMERA it’s very poor to useless. Add shade or sun and it’s crap. About to replace. My wife’s Subaru for $20k less is incredible. Really?
ZOMBIE HEADLIGHTS Lights are ok for the job but there is no off switch! It’s either Auto, Parking or On. Why is this bad? If you drive into shade under trees , carpark, shed, even clouds and lights are on. And they stay on if you turn car off until you open the door. So get a call and pull over under tree and turn off car - lights are on but you don’t know it because you didn’t turn them on.
Again Toyota all you needed was an off point on the switch stick. Case in point - I had to replace battery on arrival after two days on truck with keys in ignition drained it. They obviously jumped it so I didn’t know till day 2 at tinting shop after overnight park.
DASH LIGHTS illuminating ac and other minor controls are low down and weak , to near illegible with sunglasses on. I guess all the power is diverting to the zombie headlights.
OVERALL It does the job I want very well and I can live with the flaws but a “farm mode”” setting would be great. Remember farmers? Those who buy heaps of Hilux ‘s? As a workhorse it’s great , as an expensive dual cab version ? …I would be looking hard at the competition until new model comes out.
And yes a hybrid small EV/ diesel would be excellent for us farm workers doing short trips.
2017 single cab Toyota Hilux workmate – This ute looks great and handles ok. But as for the fuel economy it is a peice of crap. I drove to Canberra from Young and back which is about 360 KMs in total and it cost me around $75 - $80 return. For a 4 cylinder vehicle you should be doing that distance for around $38 - $40 return. We have another Toyota corolla and you couldn't find a better… Read more
car as the fuel economy goes. As far as the Toyota Hilux workmate goes I will never buy another one of these. They are rubbish. If I had of known that they were so heavy on fuel I wouldn't have bought it in the first place. And as for Toyota lying about the fuel economy per tank they should be made to take theses vehicles of the market until they can fix the problem with the fuel economy.
VERY BAD FUEL ECONOMY – Only got this a few days ago and have already used a 1/4 of a tank for 100km traveled, freeway and suburbs (No traffic and not pushing it hard at all) . Thats a whopping 19km per 100km. Absoloutely disgusting especially when Toytoa say you should get around 10km per 100L. And this is for the 4 cylynder with NO load on the back. Just the tray.… Read more
This is my first ever Toyota and if the fuel economy stays like this it will be my last.
Auto transmission seems to be a bit all over the place as well.
BUYER WARNING - DO NOT BUY A HILUX SR 5 – I'm the unfortunate owner of a 2021 Hilux SR 5 Dual Cab, my car has a vibration at approximately 850rpm. I've taken it to two different dealerships trying to get this issue resolved only to be told that the level of vibration is normal for my model/year. I've contacted Toyota guest experience only to be fed the same nonsense as the dealer. TOYOTA DOES NOT STAND BY ITS PRODUCT, DO NOT BE AS STUPID AS ME AND BUY A TOYOTA HILUX SR5 Show details
Should have listened to dad! – After owning a 2021 workmate, I decided to upgrade to the 2022 Hilux duel cab 4x4 so I could ferry the family around. I cannot fault this car mechanically, it’s powerful, quiet and returns 8.5lt/100km. The only negatives are the internal finishings scratch way too easily, the rides a bit rough without weight and the turning circle is terrible. All are small trade offs for just how good everything else is! 9.5/10 car for us. Show details
The fuel consumption is really bad – I bought a brand new Hilux 2.7 petrol 2022. I fit a full-size canopy on the back of the tray. I've been able to Only Drive 350 kilometers with one full tank of around 60 liters. I went to Toyota and I said to them your car has faulty but they said because of the canopy your fuel consumption jumped higher. Before I decided to buy this car I check… Read more
the specification and it said an average of 9.8L to 11.8L per 100 kilometers. The reality was over 16L per 100 kilometers. I sold my car straight away.
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Not such a great work ute – Work ute for trady to carry tools and parts from base to work sites. This ute is used 5 days a week traveling aprox 120 kms per day. My company purchased the car in April this year brand new so it has only had its complementary service so far. We will have it serviced as per log book. The driver noted that the hand brake warning alarm sounds… Read more
regularly as the zipped fabric cover on the base of the handbrake holds the leaver up a little so it does not disengage the alarm. The gear box is clunky between gears, and the motor very thirsty.
Manual Gearbox + Tub = Fuel Efficiency – Comparing my current 2021 2.8L Workmate 4x4 manual with the previous 2019 2.4L automatic I had. Auto model had aluminium tray and I never saw less than 12L/100km....14L/100km was the norm. My current Workmate regularly returns 8.4 to 8.9L/100km with the worst being 10.1L/100km. I put the difference down to the manual gearbox and the tub… Read more
body....oh, and having tyres to 40psi makes a markedly difference in bringing the fuel efficiency towards the 8.4L/100km figure.
2019 work mate ute – Hi all 4x2 work mate owners as a lot know it’s bumpy as it is a work horse, thinking of changing seats putting rav4 or something similar what do people think, and the reason for this is I do long drives and back problems, would like to hear peoples feed back please Show details
Toyota FAIL - give the 2021 Rogue a miss – I wont bother with the great things that these vehicles provide - 4x4 - drive train etc What I will say, is the Rogue tag is supposed to be the upper class version of the SR5 - and it falls far short of the mark Let me qualify that I am NOT using this vehicle for tradie use, Im more of a snob ute owner The WORST - the roller shutter tub cover -… Read more
broke down requiring replacement after 6,000 klms. Toyota don't have any replacement components in the country, so they gave me a loose 3-4 month timeframe to repair it., AND they forced me to go out of area, as my local dealer "wasn't able" to complete the repair. I requested a replacement or courtesy vehicle and they pooh poohed me. To say this is disgarceful customer service for an $80k ute, is a compliment for Toyota The tub leaks, so if you are a tradie requiring dry tools and/or equipment - you'll be sorely disappointed. I now understand why they include the marine grade carpet liner Reversing camera is a poor quality visual, that fails to deliver a sharp image The sound system should have been Bose or similar quality - the JBL is ok 1 x USB port in the front (none in the back) - 2010 technology applied here Electric seats driver side only and a poor effort for the seat heaters My wife's LTZ Equinox eats the Hilux for technology and Mod Cons (circa $32k)
Overall, sorely and bitterly disappointed after all of the BS about Toyotas bulletproof quality and service Wish Id have gone a Ranger instead
Best ute hands down – The SR5 is a very competent ute straight out of the box. The vehicle is 3years old with 50,000 kms with zero issues. I find it quite interesting seeing so many negative reviews here. Some people will never be pleased and that's because they either bought the wrong vehicle, or done modifications, overload, or simply not having any understanding /… Read more
lack of knowledge or mechanical sympathy. I am talking about people having warped discs pulling an excavator (should've bought an F truck), high fuel consumption ( hey, it's 2t unladen, then you will put all your accessories and mud terrain tyres and cargo and can't get it under 12l/100km?) Yes, there will be mechanical issues, but Toyota is probably the best getting things right. If your vehicle always went to an authorised Toyota dealer, not been modified (tuning chips, etc.) they will always help. The ridiculous resale value of the HiLux only shows how dependable they are.
I’m not excited – Purchased this car brand new in 2021. The most obvious let down to me is the cheap plastic that gets scratched! I thought spending $50k on a car would get me a good quality interior but I was very wrong. The car drives ok but the turning circle is really bad. This was supposed to be my dream car but I’m not excited to have it and to have paid $50k cash for it.
A great, honest ute – I have a 2017 SR5 4x4. It now has 165,000 kms on the clock and has been trouble free so far. Have been up to date with all services. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is because it lacks a little bit of power. I probably should have got a tune early on. That just me being picky though. Other than that it goes great off and on road. Show details
2021 Workmate, single cab – I agree pretty much with what JohnB wrote. Just returned from a trip to Canberra back to the Shoalhaven. Went via the Hume Hwy. This is the first long trip I have done in this car. Very unimpressed with the auto gearbox. The thing has no idea what it’s doing. Fuel consumption woeful. And as for traction, it was raining when we left Nowra and going… Read more
up the mountain roads was a real experience. Had to be very careful not to loose it on steep grades and hair pin bends. Was actually a bit better coming down. I’ll just have to learn to live with this car. It is a second car and won’t get a lot of work and won’t be doing a lot of long distance driving. So for that reason I’ll most likely be able to live with it. And also no INTERMITTENT WIPERS!!!
Worst value car I ever had – This vehicle is a work car, there was no ability to select anything, except for tow bar, etc. I got this vehicle new. Before the end of the first tank of fuel., I saw random failures of every electronic aid, ie Emergency Brake Assist, Lane Change, Anti Lock Brakes system failure, please visit the dealer. etc. Then one day, every system failed.… Read more
It turned off the car to reset and then kept going. The dealer could find no errors logged and no issues with the car, in other words, they did a software fix and elected not to say anything.
Firstly, if you buy the petrol new there are some things to understand. 1. The engine probably has a wear-in algorithm. For the first 1k, the car performance is woeful. For the next 10k, the performance is slightly better. After that, I am at 35k, the performance is better, not because it approaches reasonable. But because you have such low values to start with, that any improvement is welcomed. 2. This car can theoretically tow 2800kg with 1000kg in the car. I have only done 1000kg all up and the car was always searching for a lower gear. I plan to test the full load, I have a lot of patience and will definitely need it. 3. While this is a work car and cost is not important, this is still a $40k vehicle, that comes standard without intermittent wipers. Yes, you read correctly. My previous personal car was a Kia Sportage Platinum Diesel, bought new, same price point. after 300k on the clock, didn't miss a beat, heaps of torque, great fuel economy (6L/100k), it had everything including intermittent wipers. 4. While the complete lack of power is one thing (one passenger, 100kg in the tray at most). The fuel economy is woeful (the best = 10.3/100k). I have towed with this and seeing 15-20l/100k is to be expected. The car drives in a reasonable manner, but it is dangerous in the wet. Unless you have 500kg in the tray or 4 people in the cab, the car has very little traction. Sure the tires might last indefinitely, but that doesn't help when you have plowed thru a corner because of a lack of traction. On my paving stone driveway which has a slight incline, I got bogged. Yes. there was a very small pile of dirt the car had to navigate. That was clearly well beyond its capabilities. 5. The car has lane change warning, DON'T use it. On most roads, the car bounces from left lane marker to right and back again. 6. If you manage to put a load in the boot/tray. The car wallows around corners like a drunk sailor on a small boat in a storm. 6. The car is impressively quiet on the highway. 7. Is it reliable, too early to tell. It would want to be, because I am paying at least $2-3k more per year in fuel than I should. Over a 10year period, that's a brand new car.
My wifes car is a Mazda SP25, it has better get up and go, better economy, better handling, intermittent wipers and was $15k less. Yes, I know that are different styles of car, but a steel box on the back doesn't cost $15k.
The moral of the story is if you want a good car don't buy this. If you need to take 4 people and a tonne in the back. Buy a diesel Sportage or Tucson and a custom trailer.
Warning Do not buy this pile of junk – This is a warning , Toyota has failed big time with the dpf, I am a long time owner of mostly Toyota because they are the best of the worst , I purchased a 2017 Hilux 2.8 high rider with 150 thou kms from Toyota dealer dpf failed first day I give it back and went back to a 2010 sr5 3ltr d4d just a better car all round it just blows me away Show details
Great Allrounder – I use my Hilux as a hybrid work and family weekend recreational vehicle. So much space for tools and camping gear! Surprisingly comfortable to drive on the highway and a very capable off road vehicle. Oh What a Feeling! Show details
Best vehicle that ticks all the boxes, value, comfort, rugged and reliability – Use my sr5 double cab for daily commute to and from work and towing trailer/boat, gets a.full dealer service at required intervals 15k. No issues at all and don't expect any time Show details
Fantastic to drive – I use this vehicle for work and it is beautiful to drive. I have only done 45000kms due to lockdowns. It has a 3 window canopy, central locking all round. Show details
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