7.9
2023 Toyota HiLux Rogue review
Toyota has gone to town on mechanical changes beneath the skin of the HiLux Rogue – but does it make enough of a difference?
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2022 Toyota HiLux vs 2024 Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
Toyota HiLux
Volkswagen Amarok
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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Based on the Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) 6 SPEAKER
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant. We don’t have any awards for Volkswagen Amarok.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Dyno
Fuel Efficiency
80L
552 to 888 km
80L
568 to 792 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Extensive chassis changes
- New stance hugely enhances stability
- Capable 4x4 system
Misses
- Dated interior
- Would hugely benefit from V6 or hybrid power
- Six-month service intervals
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun hot hatch engine
- Upmarket styling all round
- Unexpectedly plush ride
Misses
- Getting quite expensive
- Scarce storage and minimal buttons
- Inconsistent transmission behaviour
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
Colours Available
The following choice of colours is available across the Toyota Hilux range, although not all are available on all variants.
The WorkMate and SR are limited to Glacier white, Silver Sky, Graphite and Eclipse Black. The SR5 gains Crystal Pearl and Nebula Blue. While the Rogue and Rogue X gain Feverish Red, Saturn Blue and Oxide Bronze.
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
- Nebula Blue
- Feverish Red
- Oxide Bronze
Not all exterior paint colours are available across the range
While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.
- Frozen White
- Agate Black metallic
- Blue Lightning metallic
- Carbonised Grey metallic
- Lucid Red metallic
- Moondust Silver metallic
- Diffused Silver metallic
- Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2393 - 2753 | 1996 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | 2.0L, 2.3L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 150kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5200 | 3250 - 5900 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 500Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 4000 | 1750 - 3350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.2 - 15.6 | 10 - 16.5 | |
