Overview
The 2017 Toyota Hilux WORKMATE is a rear wheel drive Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 9th January 2017 classified as a TGN121R MY17. 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 $21,000.
The Toyota Hilux is a rear wheel drive 2 door with 2 seats, powered by a 2.7L Inline 4 Cylinder engine that has 122 kW of power (at 5200 rpm) and 245 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a 6 Speed Automatic. Toyota claims the HiLux WORKMATE uses 10.9L/100km of unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 252g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 734km per full tank.
The Toyota Hilux measures 1690mm (66.5 inches) in height, 5330mm (209.8 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 3085mm (121.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1490kg (3284.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The HiLux WORKMATE comes standard with 215/65 R16 front tyres and 215/65 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, 100km warranty.
The 2017 Toyota Hilux WORKMATE has a 0mm ground clearance with a 2500kg braked and 1210kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 4.100.
The Toyota Hilux has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Right Rear Chassis Rail and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Lower B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to MR0EX3CB900000001.
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 | 122kW |
| Power RPM | 5200 |
| Torque | 245Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 |
| Bore Stroke | 95x95 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.20 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 4.100 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, 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 | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 10.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 13.1 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 9.6 |
| Tank Size (L) | 80 |
| Fuel Type | unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 252 |
| CO2 Urban | 304 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 222 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DRUM |
| Tyre Front | 215/65 R16 |
| Tyre Rear | 215/65 R16 |
| Front Rim Size | 6x16 |
| Rear Rim Size | 6x16 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1690 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 5330 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1800 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3085 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.8 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1490 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2700 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 2500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 1210 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Thailand |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 6 |
| VIN Location | Right Rear Chassis Rail |
| VIN Number | MR0EX3CB900000001 |
| Warranty KMs | 100 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/08/2018 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |