Overview
The 2012 Toyota Hilux SR (4x4) is a four-wheel drive Extra Cab Pick Up that was released to the Australian market on 9th January 2011 classified as a KUN26R MY12. The Toyota Hilux is regarded as a pick up or cab chassis 4x4 built in Thailand with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $22,000.
The Toyota Hilux is a four-wheel drive 2 door with 4 seats, powered by a 3.0L Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 126 kW of power (at 3600 rpm) and 343 Nm of torque (at 1400 rpm) via a 5 Speed Manual. Toyota claims the HiLux SR (4x4) uses 8.3L/100km of diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 219g of CO2. It has a 75L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 904km per full tank.
The Toyota Hilux measures 1835mm (72.2 inches) in height, 5135mm (202.2 inches) in length, 1760mm (69.3 inches) in width with a 3085mm (121.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1810kg (3990.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The HiLux SR (4x4) comes standard with 205/70 R15 front tyres and 205/70 R15 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, 100km warranty.
The 2012 Toyota Hilux SR (4x4) has a 212mm ground clearance with a 2500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.583.
The Toyota Hilux has received a 4 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Rear Driver Side Chassis and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to MR0HZ29G900123456.
Pros
- Suspension upgrades are a meaningful improvement
- More power, more torque
- Smartphone mirroring... finally
Cons
- Short servicing intervals
- Steering is still slow and heavy
- Interior starting to look dated
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2982 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 126kW |
| Power RPM | 3600 |
| Torque | 343Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Bore Stroke | 96x103 |
| Compression Ratio | 17.90 |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.583 |
| Suspension Front | coil spring, double wishbone, hydraulic double acting shock absorber |
| Suspension Rear | leaf spring, hydraulic double acting shock absorber |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | 4x4 |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 8.3 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 75 |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 219 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DRUM |
| Tyre Front | 205/70 R15 |
| Tyre Rear | 205/70 R15 |
| Front Rim Size | 6x15 |
| Rear Rim Size | 6x15 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1835 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 5135 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1760 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 212 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3085 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 12.4 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1810 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2710 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 2500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Thailand |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 6 |
| VIN Location | Rear Driver Side Chassis |
| VIN Number | MR0HZ29G900123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 100 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/01/2014 |
| ANCAP Rating | 4 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |