Overview
The 2012 Toyota Hilux WORKMATE is a rear wheel drive Dual Cab Pick Up that was released to the Australian market on 9th January 2011 classified as a TGN16R MY12. The Toyota Hilux is regarded as a pick up or cab chassis 4x2 built in Thailand with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $17,700.
The Toyota Hilux is a rear wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.7L Inline 4 Cylinder engine that has 118 kW of power (at 5200 rpm) and 241 Nm of torque (at 3800 rpm) via a 4 Speed Automatic. Toyota claims the HiLux WORKMATE uses 11.6L/100km of unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 273g of CO2. It has a 76L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 655km per full tank.
The Toyota Hilux measures 1735mm (68.3 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 1555kg (3428.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The HiLux WORKMATE 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 WORKMATE has a 177mm ground clearance with a 2250kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 4.100.
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 MR0EX12G100123456.
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 | Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2694 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Inline 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 118kW |
| Power RPM | 5200 |
| Torque | 241Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 |
| Bore Stroke | 95x95 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.60 |
| Transmission | 4 Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 4.100 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, double wishbone, gas damper |
| Suspension Rear | gas damper, leaf spring, live axle |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 11.6 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 76 |
| Fuel Type | unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 273 |
| 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) | 1735 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 5135 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1760 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 177 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3085 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.8 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1555 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2710 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 2250 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Thailand |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 6 |
| VIN Location | Rear Driver Side Chassis |
| VIN Number | MR0EX12G100123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 100 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/01/2014 |
| ANCAP Rating | 4 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |