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2018 Toyota HiLux, Fortuner recalled
Toyota has recalled more than 20,000 examples of the 2018 HiLux ute and Fortuner SUV to fix a problem with the brake booster.
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About the Toyota HiLux
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2018 Toyota HiLux is a Pick-up or Cab Chassis 4x2 offered in cab-chassis (double-cab) or pick-up (double-cab) body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $20,990 for the Workmate variant and topping out at $63,690 for the Rugged X.
There are 7 variants of the HiLux available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2017.
Engine options include 2.8L turbo diesel common rail (130kW/420Nm), 2.7L multi-point injection (122kW/245Nm) and 2.4L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/400Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2018 HiLux was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2018 Toyota HiLux Price
SR
Workmate
Rogue
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $61,690 |
TRD
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $58,990 |
| 2.8L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $61,540 |
SR5
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, RWD | $49,940 |
| 2.8L, 6-speed auto, Extended Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $54,440 |
| 2.8L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $54,440 |
| 2.8L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,440 |
Rugged X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $61,690 |
| 2.8L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $63,690 |
Rugged
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $54,990 |
| 2.8L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2018 Toyota HiLux Fuel Economy
There are 13 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota HiLux
The most fuel efficient Toyota HiLux is the SR with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.8L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 7.3L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Toyota HiLux that uses the most amount of fuel is the Workmate with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.7L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 11.1L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Toyota HiLux variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Toyota HiLux | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km |
| 2.8L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.5 L/100km |
| 2.8L, 6-speed auto, Extended Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 9.0 L/100km |
| 2.8L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km |
| 2.8L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km |
| 2.8L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
| 2.8L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km |
| 2.8L, 6-speed auto, Extended Utility, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km |
| 2.8L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 9.0 L/100km |
| 2.8L, 6-speed auto, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 9.0 L/100km |
| 2.8L, 6-speed manual, Extended Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Toyota HiLux?
The Toyota HiLux has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2018 Toyota HiLux Warranty
What is the warranty on a Toyota HiLux?
The Toyota HiLux offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Toyota HiLux FAQs
The cheapest Toyota HiLux is the Workmate that starts from $20,990.
The most expensive Toyota HiLux is the Rugged X that starts from $63,690.
The best towing capacity of a Toyota HiLux is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: SR, SR5, Rugged, TRD and Rugged X.
The largest Toyota HiLux is the Rugged which measures 1885mm wide, 5415mm in length and sits 1815mm tall.
The most powerful Toyota HiLux is the Rugged which has 130kW of power from its 2.8L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL engine.
The Toyota HiLux is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Toyota HiLux is the SR5 which weighs 3050 kg (kerb weight).
The Toyota HiLux may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or unleaded.