Overview
The 2018 Toyota Hilux RUGGED X (4x4) is a four-wheel drive Double Cab Pick Up that was released to the Australian market on 8th January 2018 classified as a GUN126R MY19. 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 $54,300.
The Toyota Hilux is a four-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.8L Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 130 kW of power (at 3400 rpm) and 450 Nm of torque (at 1600 rpm) via a 6 Speed Automatic. Toyota claims the HiLux RUGGED X (4x4) uses 8.5L/100km of diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 223g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 941km per full tank.
The Toyota Hilux measures 1815mm (71.5 inches) in height, 5330mm (209.8 inches) in length, 1855mm (73.0 inches) in width with a 3085mm (121.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2080kg (4585.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The HiLux RUGGED X (4x4) comes standard with 265/65 R17 front tyres and 265/65 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, 100km warranty.
The 2018 Toyota Hilux RUGGED X (4x4) has a 279mm ground clearance with a 3200kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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 MR0KA3CD100000001.
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) | 2753 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 130kW |
| Power RPM | 3400 |
| Torque | 450Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Bore Stroke | 92x103.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 15.60 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0.000 |
| 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 | 4x4 |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 8.5 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 10.9 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 7.1 |
| Tank Size (L) | 80 |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 223 |
| CO2 Urban | 286 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 186 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DRUM |
| Tyre Front | 265/65 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 265/65 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1815 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 5330 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1855 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 279 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3085 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.8 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 2080 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 3000 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 3200 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Thailand |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 6 |
| VIN Location | Right Rear Chassis Rail |
| VIN Number | MR0KA3CD100000001 |
| Warranty KMs | 100 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 30/06/2019 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |